The Black Republican

I will post updates as I get them. Please continue praying, I thank you for your help.

Update 5/12 8:45Am- Timmy made it through the night.D. is sure it is because of all the people pulling for him. The doctors think it must be that the "whole family has hard heads", as D. tells it. Timmy is in an induced coma. The swelling on his brain has reduced and the doctors believe he suffered no brain damage. The main concern now is the amount of blood he continues to lose from his bleeding spleen. They have not operated yet, D. doesn't understand why. She says the doctors think it is a miracle that he survived the crash without head injuries, reports from the scene say that the motorcylist's body wrapped around Timmy's and may have cushioned his impact with the road. The motorcycle was traveling at an estimated 85 mph, the man who died was wearing a helmet, Timmy was not wearing head gear.

Please keep praying for Timmy.

Update 5/15- Timmy continues to improve. He opened his eyes this morning when his Dad arrived. And, his spleen began to work again, though it was bleeding agin yesterday. Things are really looking better, the family is very hopeful now. Thanks to all who are helping.

Update 5/16- They operated on his broken legs today. I have received a picture of him in his hospital bed, but I will have to get permission before I share it. He is pretty beat up, but the picture is not gruesome, looks of tubes, some scrapes visible, he looks restful though. And, he is holding a teddy bear in one hand. Poor little guy, a tough deal for him, obviously.

Update 5/17-Bad news. Word came yesterday that the bones in his arms were crushed by the impact, "the way an egg breaks if you squeeze it in your hands", his aunt described. It is now expected that they will have to take his arms.

Update 5/18 8:42am- Just heard from D., she says, "guess who I talked to this morning?". As she was taking her two sons to school her brother called, Timmy was awake, and he talked to the three of othem. He doesn't remember anyithing about the accident, (D. says they have him on many drugs which could be inhibiting his memory), and he is miserable, in much pain. But still it is good news that one week after the crash he is awake and talking.

Update6/2- Most recent word is that Timmy is recovering at "a phenominal rate". They have beenputting him in a whirlpool already, (his legs were not placed in casts, the pins and screws are holding his broken bones together). D has not been back up to Orlando, and says her brother has been a little tight lipped about some things, such as the pronosis on Timmy's arms, but at this point he still has them. Her overall assessment is that "every report is positive". She thanks everyone for caring, and I am sure that she will keep me informed as she gets word. And, of course, I will pass it on here. As always, thanks to all who are concerned about Timmy, God bless you too.