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[UNCLEBUCK]

Wade was lucky he was able to get out under his own power . I've seen lots of wrecks but not too many fires . I hope Wade gets healthy soon !

[Quartlow]

Thanks guys,, I agree The good lord must have a plan for that boy or he wouldn't be here yet.
But then again he is pretty stubborn and just refused to go knowing him.

[Quartlow]

I talked to My brother this morning. They where going to take him down and scrape him  They told him it would take 4 to 6 hours. 2 hours later they where done  It wasn't as bad as they where expecting. They managed to get his eyes opened up yesterday and both eyes are responding to light correctly  . They are continuing to drop the meds and they hope to have him awake in the next couple or three days.

Of course not all is good, one of my nieces got with Wades mother and they worked with everyone to get a schedule going so there wasn't a huge parade of people in and out. Tuesday was supposed to be The wife and I in the early part of the day and his middle brother and his wife that evening. His mom took some paperwork down to billing when we left and when she came back one of his nephews was there with 3 of his friends, and then his oldest brother shows up with his wife and their baby.

From what my brother tells me Wades Mom ran them all off and has his vivitors restricted to just a handfull of people.
OS well some folks just don't get it I guess

[Quartlow]

I just got off the the phone with my brother. Wade is awake but still pretty groggy but his eyes are open and he knows who is there. Ventilater is out along with all the other tubes they had down his throat and he is sitting up.

The had him down a took some of the dead skin off today and layered him with pigskin to promote the healing and the DR's say he is responding well.

An update on the crash, The lady who called it in called the state police today and told them just prior to the crash two cars where headed north bound side by side in what appeard to her to be a race. At the time she didn't think it was important Where Wade ran off the road he had just crested a hill. Up until now we had figured he either fell asleep or blacked out. Now theres the possibility that he was trying to avoid a head on.

What triggered this? apparently she was out in her front yard yesterday and the same two cars went by side by side agian. She did get one of the license numbers. So we will see what happens

[DanG]

That's great news about Wade's progress, Quart!   We'll continue prayin' and pullin' for him.

I ain't gonna comment about those punks that are racin' on the road.  Jeff won't let me say what I want to about them!

[asy]

When I first started reading your post, I thought you were going to say Wade was involved in the racing!

I'm sure pleased he's getting better, and I'm thrilled that the bystander was civil minded enough to come forward so now you might have some idea of what happened.

asy

[Quartlow]

Easy Big boy,, Don't worry you don't have to say it. I know exactly what your thinking.

[getoverit]

My prayers are for a speedy recovery for Wade. Thanks for keeping us updated on his progress.

[Quartlow]

Just got in from the hospital,all I can say is WOW. I can't believe the differance all ready
They have all of the tubes out of his throat, he's alert, when he is awake and talking, good enough to complain about the food
The swelling is way down and he is starting to look like himself again.  His voice is off but after weeks of having things stuffed down his throat that is to be expected.

The DR's are very pleased with his progress so far.

I would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers and well wishes.

[Quartlow]

had my saturday visit today, and once again I'm amazed at the progress this kid is making. They had him out of bed while I was there and he made a trip down the hall and back.  while it was a long slow trip it was still a trip. After wards they had him sitting in a chair.

He is still pretty alert. but drifts off to sleep on you every once in a while but give the level of his pain meds thats to be expected. That also messes with his attention span a bit.

His face and hands look a whole lot better. They have one hand completly unwrapped now and only the palm of his other one covered.

All in all things are looking good.
I've said it before and I'll say it again and again
Thanks for all the prayers guys