We spoke with the doctor today and while the news was not exactly as encouraging as we were hoping it we would be, there was some good news. It is sometimes difficult when we speak to the doctor as everything is done through another Korean translating, and there always seems to be much more Korean spoken, than English relayed. There does not seem to be much bleeding coming out of his chest anymore – so that is very good. His lung should be healed in 1-2 weeks once the bleeding is completely stopped. His ribs will take several months to heal, but he can be moved before they are completely healed. A HUGE praise is that neither of his arms or legs had any broken bones as a result of the accident (as far as we can tell). My husband is a strong man! He is breathing on his own about 50% of the time, and he is hooked up to a machine that helps out the other 50%. His right ear was torn when he was hit, and they have repaired it with stitches, but there is a chance of hearing loss (although this can be fixed with a hearing aid). His ear will still be able to hold up his glasses though – I was sure to check. :)
He is currently being given medicine to help reduce the swelling in the brain, as this is still the doctor's major concern. His brain stem is fine – which is a praise, and the doctor said if part of his brain had to be hurt, it is better that it is the right side (which it is), as any left side damage would be much more serious. The doctor says there is a lot of damage to the right side of the brain and this is a big cause for concern. PLEASE PRAY extra hard tomorrow morning (Tuesday- Korean time), tomorrow night (Monday- Canada/US time) as Craig will go in for another brain scan. Please pray that God will work a miracle as Craig sleeps tonight and that God will heal my husband's brain, even just a little bit tonight so that when we get the scans back tomorrow there is a little bit of progress. I am confident that God can do this. Thank you.
Love,
Kristin for Craig too
Hi Kristin,
ReplyDeleteWe prayed this morning in our staff meeting and my friend Carol is going to have her small group pray tonight.
God I pray that you will continue to heal Craig and bring him back to full recovery! I ask that you would hold him in your arms while you fix him and make him better. Be with Kristin and give her strength. Thank you for bringing her mom safely to her side. Thank you for all those praying to you fro Craig and Kristin and for all the Koreans that have been helping Kristin through all of this! Thank you for your love and grace and for your healing hands! We give you thanks and praise for all that you have done so far and that you will continue to do for Craig and Kristin! IN Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Lord Jesus, I pray to you tonight that your hand would be on Craig. I pray that you would allow Craig's brain to heal so that when Kristin and the others who are there supporting Craig will see your work through the scan in the morning. I ask you tonight that Craig would have full function of his memory, personality, and creativity. I would also ask that his hearing from his right ear would not be hindered from the tear he suffered. Thank you for all the support that has risen up to help Craig, Kristin, and their parents through this. Amen.
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