Friday, and all is well, considering...Todd is now 2 days into wearing his wound vac (which doesn't really show in this picture), but Heather says it looks like a "yamulke with a tail." This vacuum thingamajig increases his circulation so that his graftings will work well. In addition to that, he is spending two sessions per day (over an hour each) in a hyperbaric chamber. These are the same chambers used for divers when they experience the bends. (We need to get a more science-based blogger on here because I have no clue how they work or what they do.) Somehow, by putting Todd at the (pressure) equivalent of 330 feet under the ocean, it promotes burn healing. You can google it for more information if you're curious...
Here are some specific ways you can pray:
-Todd has a staff infection on his head. This isn't good, but the doctors don't seemed to be too worried about it yet. Pray that it resolves quickly.
-He is having trouble walking, and needs assistance. Todd & Heather have met with a neurologist, and he believes that this is a result of brain injury, but seemed optimistic that this also will resolve over time.
-Todd's next surgery is Tuesday and, if all goes well, he get be be able to come home on Thursday, and will then commute for further surgeries to the Grossman Burn Center.
Heather has reiterated that they have so appreciated the outpouring of love from everyone. She said that the doctors continue to be amazed that Todd is alive -- that he is an exceptional and miraculous case! She said the medical care that Todd is receiving is superb and that, given the stories of the patients around them at the burn unit, they truly have an "embarrassment of riches."
Thanks for the updates! the really helps us know how to pray. I found some info on the Hyperbaric Chamber for you. Hope it helps:
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You look amazing Todd! Hard to believe it happened just one week ago. God is so good!! We will keep praying...especially for the infection and that the walking would get easier with every passing day.
ReplyDeleteHi Todd, I am Susie Buie Noe's mom. We are in Mexico on our mission trip right now and our whole team is praying for you today. There are 108 of us, so you are well prayed for here. Thank you for being so lighted up for the Lord! We are all grateful for your improvement and the testimony of the Lord's grace and mercy to you and your family. We will continue to pray for you all.
ReplyDeleteGayle and Jim Buie and the team
You look beautiful, Todd.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to send love and prayers every day.
Byron and lisa xoxo
Todd,
ReplyDeleteRo and I are amazed at your progress and we hope and pray for your continued improvement. We're thinking of you. Cory is great by the way.
Rick and Ro
Hello Todd and family!
ReplyDeleteHarvey Wynne here from Lompoc. I was on the Mexico trip with you. We have been praying for you since we heard of the accident. We believe your life is a miracle and God will bless your testimony for Him in the future. We'll be following your healing progress and keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Harvey & Jeannette Wynne
Hi Rids! We're praying for you and thinking of you daily here from the east coast. Watching this unfold has been an incredible testimony to God's faithfulness in all situations! We're missing you guys now more than ever. We just have one question... do you still have (pieces of) the skill saw? We thought it would go nicely with the piece of Heather's lung you keep in the garage! :) We love you guys and continue to pray for healing and strength. Todd, your continuous smiles in these pictures has been both an encouragement and a challenge to focus on how God provides!
ReplyDeleteChip, Karen, Chase (4), Zach (2) and Lindsay (1 week)