Today was a very big and very brutal day for Chris. The hospital staff changed all of his bandages, which was extremely painful and took over 2 hours. Some of the bandages even had to be scraped off. Most of the staples holding the grafts down were removed as well. Chris handled the whole thing very well. In fact, as Earl puts it, he handled it like a champ. All of the grafts looked like they were taking very well. Luckily the nurses gave him some extra pain meds and he was able to get some rest after the ordeal was over. This grueling process was about all the hospital would let him go through in one day. Tomorrow, though, he’ll hopefully be able to sit up in bed and move around a little bit more than he has been able to. Everyone is still very hopeful that tomorrow or the next day Chris will be able to get into a wheel chair and leave the burn ward for the first time since he arrived.
It is so amazing what this young man has been through in 12 days. He has suffered through a horrible incident, been flown to Salt Lake, had a breathing tube inserted and then removed twice, contracted pneumonia, fought off pneumonia, suffered through numerous bandage changes, been through 5 ½ hours of surgery, been unable to effectively communicate, been unable to rest due to the nightmares and been unable to leave his bed. Through it all, he seems to still be the same old Chris we all know and love. Although the physical and emotional pain will last for some time, I think we’ll get Chris back and he’ll be as ornery as ever!
It is so amazing what this young man has been through in 12 days. He has suffered through a horrible incident, been flown to Salt Lake, had a breathing tube inserted and then removed twice, contracted pneumonia, fought off pneumonia, suffered through numerous bandage changes, been through 5 ½ hours of surgery, been unable to effectively communicate, been unable to rest due to the nightmares and been unable to leave his bed. Through it all, he seems to still be the same old Chris we all know and love. Although the physical and emotional pain will last for some time, I think we’ll get Chris back and he’ll be as ornery as ever!
The top photo today is of Chris' bandage and staple removal procedure. You can see all of the areas that were grafted on his left arm and side. Earl is the one holding Chris' arm up, both he and Tiff helped through the procedure. The bottom photo is a close-up of Chris' face. It is amazing how much his face has healed in 12 days.
17 comments:
Chris,
From what I have read you are holding to true to being an amazing young man. Keep up the strength and know that Jeff, Mike and I are thinking about you.
Mrs. A
Hey Bud! We just made it home from there. You are doing wonderful Chris I am so happy you are progressing as much as you are! You booted Derrick and I out of your room twice ha ha I didnt mind though you wanted to get some sleep and you know how Derrick is he talks ALOT he probably wore you out. We will be back to see you in the next week or so! We love you and hang in there! Melisa Fleming
Earl said it, Champ - Champion means - Fighter,warrior----Chris that is YOU and your family --- Winner,Victor that is when you come home to your family and friends. GOD BLESS Meshefski's
Chris, Tiff & Earl:)
Sounds like Chris is making outstanding progress. What a fighter!! All of us in Carlin miss you and can't wait for you all to be able to come home. You all are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Tonya, Bill, Howie & Druzton
Chris,
Wow! you are making some great progress! You look really good! (and i know that if you were reading this and could come back at me with something..it would probably be soemthin like "better then you!" haha!
So i was thinking back on some times when we were younger...Do you remember that time at one of my birthday parties when you were standing at the counter eating pizza and my grandpa came up behind you, thinking you were my brother, and SMACKED YOU right on the back of the head! haha ill never forget that! the look on your face was pricless!
Well We Love you Chris!
Tiff and Earl, if you need anything at all, even if you want your lawn mowed...=] just ask! Were all here for you!
<3 Brooke
Christopher,
Everything sounds great! Never underestimate the power of prayer! We could not be more proud of you and your parents. We always knew you were special people and it is an honor and a blessing, that we can call you friends!
Hope to see you real soon!
God bless and we are continuing to pray for comfort, strength, and healing for all of you!
Love,
Lorrie, Terry, Braden, Lindsay, and Makai
wow way to listen to me !
pulling threw more and more everyday
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your amazing !
i hope the next weks only get better and better everyday i know with your determination you will do great!
we all care
allison
Hey Christopher,
Every morning, i come to work at WREC, and after i pay bills before i do anything else, i have to get on here and read about your progress because it's so amazing how strong you are and the healing power of the Lord and how powerful he is. I'm grateful that you're doing so well and i continue to pray for you. Even though your such a punk i can't wait until you come back ornery as ever! =]
i love you kid..
-jairah
I just pick up the tragic news on the TIC intranet. Although I have never met this exceptional young man, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang tough, Champ!
Rob
hey christopher this is your cousin Alexis, i am glad your recovery is going so well. we really miss you up here and can't wait to see you, everyone says.we love you very much and will write again soon, i love you.
Hyatt,
You're damn strong and you've made it this far, it can only go uphill from here! Stay strong everyone knows you'll do great! Remember the funny things, like Dane Cook, he seems to make me smile, I'm sure there's a few things that'll make you laugh. Love you!
Kate
Chris, Tiffanie, and Earl--
As I read the blog and look at the photos, I continue to be amazed at your strength. You are such an inspiration to all of us. I wish we could be there to cheer you on in person, but please know we are there in spirit.
I'm glad you had visitors this weekend since we stole Melissa, Drew, and Anna away to come to Reno for our youngest granddaughter's first birthday. It was really great to see them, but I'm so happy that they will be spending their four-day Fourth of July weekend in SLC with you. Hopefully by then you'll be able to get around the hospital in a wheel chair. Make Andy do a lot of the pushing. He makes Chris work hard in baseball, so it's pay back time.
Hang in there. We're always thinking of you.
Melissa's Mom
Hello Chris,
This is Shanda. I was talking to jairah and she told me about this page. I read and it makes me feel very good that your making progress. I wanted you to know we are praying for you and your family. I tryed to get a hold of billy and see how you were doing but i couldn't get threw. You are in our praires and we love you.
Love Shanda and Ian and Scott and Shannon Cummings.
Hey Chris, Daniel Moreno here. Though my family (My wife Jeni, Daughters Payton and Paris, and three boys Paxton Parker and Prestley) has never met you or your family their prayers go out for you. I have no idea what you are going through right now but with the power of the Almighty and all your support there and near you, there is no doubt that this tragedy will form you into a stronger man than you had ever hoped for. God bless and get well soon so you can continue to keep a close eye on your pops.
Earl and Tiff, you guys are terrific parents and I know that Chris is in great hands. God Bless
The Moreno's
Hey Chris, Daniel Moreno here. Though my family (My wife Jeni, Daughters Payton and Paris, and three boys Paxton Parker and Prestley) has never met you or your family their prayers go out for you. I have no idea what you are going through right now but with the power of the Almighty and all your support there and near you, there is no doubt that this tragedy will form you into a stronger man than you had ever hoped for. God bless and get well soon so you can continue to keep a close eye on your pops.
Earl and Tiff, you guys are terrific parents and I know that Chris is in great hands. God Bless
The Moreno's
HEY CHRIS IM TRYING THIS AGAIN HOPE IT WORKS THIS TIME IM VERY PROUD OF YOU BUDDY THE WAY YOU ARE HANGING IN THERE YOU ARE REALLY A WARRIOR ILL TRY SND GET UP YO SEE U AS SOON AS I CAN I DO MISS YOU CALLING ME A PUNK WHEN U SEE ME CHRIS I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW BUDDY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I WANT TO SHOW U HOW TO FISH CHRIS ILLO POST AGAIN TOMMOROW DONT BE GRABBING THE NURSES WHEN U GET BETTER I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU GRAND PA
Great job Chris. Sounds like your healing up just fine! You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
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