Zach is home now, but we have to watch him for a couple of weeks to make sure he acts normal. The fracture to his skull, as it turns out, was a hairline fracture, but it was at the base of the brain. The gash on the back of his head turned out not to be as bad as they thought and didn't require stitches, Praise God. He still can't hear out of his left ear, and there is a possibility he has nerve damage in it. If he still can't hear out of it in two weeks we have to take him to see a neurosurgeon.
Zach told us last night that God told him his ear would be better today. He's still sleeping, but we're believing that. And as delirious as that may sound to some, we believe strongly in God's healing, and have experienced it, so that was a good thing.
He can't be active for a month and a half, and we have to watch him to make sure spinal fluid doesn't come out of his ear and nose, and that the place on the back of his head doesn't start bleeding profusely.
So far he's kept all his food down, and even ate a whole soft taco from Taco Bell, which is the most he's eaten at one time. Everything is looking good so far, and we do feel prayers were answered!
Two of my cousins went to the mall last night and bought Zach the same exact clothes that got ruined and cut off in the aftermath of the accident. It was really sweet, and Zach was really touched. They also got him a new shirt, which is really cool and he loved. They had also told the guy in Cosmic, the name of the store in the mall, what had happened, and as they were leaving the guy chased them down and gave them a free shirt to give him. We decided to have all of his friends that came over to see him to sign the shirt as they would have a cast, so that was also really cool.
For pain he's only allowed to have ibuprofen, and his head is still very senstive. We have to keep it dark and quiet for him, but aside from that everything is looking good so far. Of course it will be trying the next couple of weeks at least, but we are hoping, praying and believing for a full speedy recovery.
This of course was very hard on all of us, and we appreciate the continue prayers and support. Thank you to everyone who has commented on the blog or emailed me, you have no idea how much it means to me and my family.
Brant
4 comments:
Brant, I can't imagine how hard it is for you at the moment but it is also great to hear positive news.
Take one day at a time, mate, and offer your worries to God. Like I said before, be strong but remember you are allowed to be weak, you can't carry the burden on your own.
Thanks, Ray, I'm trying. I appreciate all your comments the past few days and your thoughts and prayers.
I finally let some of it out last night, and I've got the puffy eyes to show for it. :) Thanks.
Hey, I'm glad everything seems to be developing in a good direction for you and yours.
Good news, Brant--
Hang in there!
Jeff
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