It is hard to believe that it was one week ago today that this family's life was changed forever! In some respects, this past week seems like a life time and in others, it's hard to believe that all that has happened in just one week.
CURRENT INFORMATION:
GREG: is still recovering from his surgery on Friday and preparing for surgery today. So everyone understands Greg's condition more clearly, although the bones in his face have been broken he looks like himself. He did not suffer major cuts on his face although his face is somewhat swollen, once he has his surgery today, he should be right back to normal. At this time, due to facial injuries and breathing tube Greg is unable to speak and communicate with everyone. He is currently communicating with family (primarily Alex) by drawing letters on peoples palm. This is a long and difficult process because he can only use his left hand, as his right is broken. Furthermore, he cannot lift his left hand because of his shoulder injury and therefore cannot see what he is doing. Greg is right handed. To make matters more complicated he is medicated for the pain and therefore the process of communication is very difficult. Fortunately greg is extremely patient and he and Alex have been communicating for years which makes for greater success in communicating.
Additionally, although it appears that Greg handeling the situation well, due to the communication issues expressed above, his emotional state is not clearly known since he simply cannot physically express himself. Pray that as he continues to heal that his emotions will have appropriate outlets and healing.
Alex is currently in phoenix ensuring, through the support of the team Greg has appointed over the years, that all of Greg's affairs are in order and that business is continuing. Alex anticipates being back at Greg's side on wednesday. His family remains with him in the meantime.
SUMMER: Great news, her brain pressure guage came out yesterday without a hitch! No further changes to report.
TIA: No changes to report at this time.
The following is an e-mail I recieved from Alex regarding the excellent care that the family is recieving. I think it is comforting to know that when we all can't be at the side of those we love, there are wonderful people filling in the gaps!
" I want to tell everyone about the fantastic care Greg and the girls are receiving and what Austin received. I've been in a few long term care facilities and have met nurses and have never experienced kindness and care in a hospital like I have there. All staff at both hospitals are extremely knowledgeable and very soft spoken. Whoever hires the staff at these locations is amazing. The staff is extremely attentive to the needs of both Greg and the kids and then they are kind and available to the family. Every time I've been in the girls and Austin's rooms they have always had at least two nurses in there watching monitors and/or talking to the children despite their conditions. They are playing the music Summer loves in her room and calming music at night. Each shift of nurses who I meet ask me questions about the girls and Austin in a effort to know them before they wake up. I cannot express my comfort in their care and gratitude for their attention. The family cannot ask for better care or more kindness. We wanted everyone out there to know the Cranes are receiving the best possible care in the kindest manner." --Alex Callan
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