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Papa Neil and his girls
Hello friends and family! This blog is to keep you informed of all the updates regarding Neil's medical condition and recovery. Leave a message of support and encouragement for Neil and the family or send an email to getwellneil@gmail.com. The Francis' would like to thank each and every person who has visited, given well wishes, prayers and support during this difficult time. Having you around and knowing that you are praying for Neil and us is such a big comfort. Thank you again, and God Bless.
Words of Encouragement...
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." -- Romans 8:18
Papa Neil and his girls
Neil & Elaine Francis
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Email: getwellneil@gmail.com
Email: getwellneil@gmail.com
Just to catch you up...
On Tuesday afternoon, November 7, Neil was driving SB on Main when a minivan driving the opposite direction drifted into oncoming traffic and hit Neil head on. The passengers in the minivan were a man, a woman and their 5 year old son. The woman died at the scene. Neil was taken to St. John's Medical Center where he suffered a broken nose, a broken plate in his sinus, a gash under his chin, two broken arms, broken ribs and a collapsed lung, multiple fractures in both legs, a broken T7 vertebra and a stretched spinal cord. That evening he underwent 11 hours of surgery to fix the most critical injuries and to stabilize him. He is currently on a ventilator, though he is awake and alert. He was having trouble with his blood pressure being too low, so he was put on medications to bring up his pressure, and now he is on all but one of those medications. He was put on antibiotics to stave off any infections that may occur, especially since the cracked sinus plate is leaking air into his cranium. On Friday, November 10, Neil underwent surgery to fix his broken ams. Neil is able to recognize people and understands what is happening, and he is able to squeeze your hand and smile a little. He has surprised the doctors by how well he is doing, despite all of his injuries -- praise the Lord! He's also rather bored, so please keep those visits coming!
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Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
2 comments:
Dear Neil, Elaine, Buddy, & all, We were praying all day Thursday for the surgery, & we will continue to pray for you on Monday. We love you all & will be seeing you again. It is not amazing that our God is faithful to do what He has promised in rescuing us in the midst of our circumstances. In Jesus' Love, Jim & Juanita Mabie
Dear Neil & Elaine,
I am prayed often for your healing and comfort. So sorry to hear about your accident. I know God is with you and can heal you! God Bless You. I love you both!
Janna Lang Stoker, Grinnell, Iowa
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