
Help John Heal: Surgeries and Care Needed
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My son John is a 16 year old junior in high school. He plays varsity basketball, takes AP classes, is in several clubs and other activities. His friends and school staff describe him as a loving, kind, goofy, outgoing, wonder friend and very compassionate. He works at Chick-fil-A and at Million Dreams Cabins. He has a loving heart that’s felt by anyone who meets him. His out of the box thinking has him building a “little” car, welding, growing food plants in his greenhouses, science experiments and working out. He is a great middle brother and kid. He was in a horrific car accident November 17 at 7pm where he was a backseat passenger. The car malfunctioned. Previous recalls were not fixed which was unknown to the family of the car. My son’s injuries were critical and he was on a ventilator for 15 hours. He had his face crushed and a few skull fractures. He has post concussion syndrome and it will take time to see the full lasting effects. He requires plates and screws to reconstruct his face and jaw. He will need additional surgeries to correct some of the damage. The inside corner of his right eye has a chunk of skin missing that is next to his tear duct which will require surgery later. We’ve been told he will be lucky to leave the hospital before the end of the year. His eyes are swollen shut and he’s basically blind at this point. He requires someone at the hospital 24/7 to help him. He can’t chew so all his food has to be very soft and thin. He needs help doing everything. He’s thankful for his teachers, coaches, friends and limited family able to be here with him. He’s still a very scared and worried boy. His bedroom is upstairs and we’ve been told he won’t be able to go upstairs for a while. Our living room will need to be converted to a room for him. He’s going to need a lot of care. I’ll be very limited on working. I need help with his extra supplies, converting living room, assisting devices to help him navigate and function and anything else that comes our way. I have no idea how long this will take or what all is needed fully. I do believe in the power of prayer, positive energy and manifesting a healthy positive outcome. I appreciate anything and everything. Thank you for your time, energy and reading!
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C McMickle
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Tulsa, OK