Thank you for your amazing outpouring of support on the Crane family!
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CURRENT INFORMATION:
Greg: Early in the day Greg was taken into surgery to pin the bones in his femur. The surgery was successful and doctors hope to address the needs for his tibia soon. Last night Greg was informed of the status of each of his immediate family members, including the death of his wife Lori. Despite the devistating news, Greg displayed great strength and determination. He is calm and certainly understands the condition of each of his children. He spent the night with Alex and also his brother in law Tim who spent a long time in prayer with Greg. He also was able to get good rest. This morning Greg was surrounded with his family for time of encouragement and love. Lori's parents spent time alone with Greg this morning, reassuring him of their love and support for him and his children. Today Greg is having his broken hand put in a splint and also having a blood clot filter proceedure.
Summer: last night while the nurses were changing her bandages and caring for her wounds, some of her immobilizing medication wore off. The nurses were talking to Summer and telling her what they were about to do, putting ointment to her eye and summer gave them a big thumbs up! This is great news, and very reassuring to the family as they know for sure that she can here them. Summer had oral surgery today, repairing her mandible. Her mouth will be wired shut for a few weeks, but each day she is looking more and more like herself. The family has been speaking so highly of the care that Summer has recieved. They were even playing Hannah Montana music for her! Alex spent time with Summer last night and assured her how much her dad loved her and how her whole family was praying for a speedy recovery.
Tia: Status has not changed, please read post below for the most updated information. The family believes that the doctors will wait for the repairative surgeries until Tia is a little more responsive. Again, Tia continues to be surrounded by family and cared for by a wonderful doctor and nurse staff.
Austin: Several hours ago Austin was declared brain dead. His spirit left his body today. Greg was informed of his death immediately and has decided to have Austins organs donated to help save another life. We are so grieved by this, but have hope that the gift Austin's organs will spare another family this loss.
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ReplyDeletePrayers are going out from all over. We remain hopeful and supportive for the entire Crane family. You are all constantly in my thoughts. Sending love and support,
ReplyDeleteMike
How does one console a loving family with the
ReplyDeletedevistating tragedy they are experiencing?..My faith, and aching heart can only choose to "leave it in the hands of Jesus"...the only life preserver that counts on our journeys here.
This is a famly filled with devotional love, support, and courage that fills one with admiration...Loving prayer goes out to them from our entire family...It is the topic of our day each day as we pray for the great improvement we hear of.
May GOD continue to hold them in his arms and grant them the continued strength they have always maintained...Our love, as always, Sam and Marylu, and our family..