LATE BREAK: The plastic surgeon called us tonight after he finally finished up in surgery (11:00 p.m. out here!). All they decided to do for Luke today was to clean up the ends of the three fingers. They will fix all the broken bones at a later date. Also, we did find out this evening that Luke will be having dialysis done tomorrow.
Luke returned to the operating room today to finish up his left leg. The surgeons flushed out the wounds for one last time and then closed the leg up. They took a skin graft from his right leg in order to complete the covering. The procedure went fine.
Since he was going to surgery, the plastic surgeons that are caring for his left hand took the opportunity to do some work as well. The plan was to clean up the end of his little finger which was taken off at the first knuckle from the base, clean up the end of his ring finger which was taken off at the second knuckle from the base and to put a wire in his middle finger to straighten it. If the bone damage was bad enough they felt it would be better for functionality to remove the tip to the knuckle as well. They did take an X-Ray prior to going to surgery so they could see exactly what they were working with and he does have several broken bones in his hand. In fact, only his index finger escaped unharmed. They didn't think they would be able to repair everything today because they didn't want to keep Luke on the operating table for that long. We didn't get to meet with the plastic surgeons after Luke came out of surgery so I don't know the details of exactly what all they accomplished. We will most likely find out tomorrow.
Luke remains unresponsive after being off sedation for over a day. The reason for this is that he was under sedation for an extended period in addition to the fact that it is cleared from the system by the kidneys. Although they are functioning, they still aren't up to the task. There is a good chance they will start him on dialysis tomorrow to give the kidneys some help.
His oxygen level for his respirator remains at 50%. They did lower it this morning to 40% for a while but bumped it back up to 50 following the surgery.
Please keep him lifted up in your prayers as we know you have been. Pray specifically for his kidneys and lungs, as well as general healing. Although we have been very anxious for him to wake, we feel it is best for him to rest and recover for a few days.
---Bill
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You continue to be in our prayers.
We would like to know if there is a need of blood donations? If so could you please make mention of it on this site? Also any other needs Luke or the family may have.
Thank you.
We are in prayer here in CT. and are following your blog everyday. God Bless you Luke and your great family.
Tom, Danielle, Tor, Sierra, Matthew & Hailey - Bozrah - CT
Bill, Paula and Becki, Prayers continue to pour out of our hearts and rise to the throne of Heaven. We do pray for Luke's kidneys and lungs, that they will respond to the healing touch of God. I pray continually for Luke's physical, emotional and spiritual needs, even financial and social. Eph 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen..
Thank you so much for taking the time to keep this blog up to date. There is a mighty army of prayer warriors on their knees with you each day and we will be here as long as it takes to reach the victory.
Bill and Paula,
We just learned of Luke's accident. I can't seem to stop crying. We share sons named Luke, precious gifts from God.
Our prayers will be added to the many already being prayed for Luke, you dear parents and all who love Luke.
We will be with you,
Bill and Ruth Bragg
We just found out about Luke's accident. Our hearts and prayers go out to Luke, you and your family. We will keep praying for healing and grace. God bless all of you.
Pam and Steve Budd
Dale & Jeraldine Ridgway
Front Royal, VA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you from our family to yours. An exceptional agent.
We have added Luke and the entire family to our prayer chain here at First Christian Church. Luke has touched so many lives in so many ways and it is showing each & every day. Continued prayers are the least we can do, but is the most important thing we can do!
John & Sandy Guth
Meadville, PA
May God grant all of you strength and peace as Luke heals from this tragic accident.
Psalm 40:1~ I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
Isaiah 41:10~ Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
A friend of a friend~
Kathy Presnar
New Castle, PA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your entire family is on the prayer list at Mumford Chapel. We will never heal if we worry with the why's of life, we pray daily for the healing of Luke's body, and spirit. Prayers for all of those heart broken by these great trials. The Bender family
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