Shad and Jordan Peel

Shad and Jordan, my niece and nephew  were in a car accident on New Years Eve. They crashed into an embankment near Trickum and Ragsdale Road sometime between 7-7:30pm, and there were no other vehicles or persons involved. They were brought to Kennestone Hospital via ambulance for their injuries. Shad was assessed and diagnosed with a concussion, several minor fractures and many cuts, burns and bruises. He was discharged yesterday (Jan. 2) after a few nights in the hospital. He is in alot of pain and will wear a back brace indefinitely. We hope to have him back on his feet in a few weeks and pray for his quick recovery. Volleyball season starts soon and we are hoping he will be well enough to participate in his senior year season.

Jordan is in a more severe condition and is in the ICU after several emergency surgeries. She first had a surgery for a broken back (metal rods and pins, etc.).  She had a large abrasion across her entire forehead and had surgery Sunday morning to have it stitched up. This will leave a scar, but there are many options for plastic surgery when she has healed. (She’s still as beautiful as ever, of course!!). The doctors discovered a leak in Jordan’s abdomen on Sunday afternoon. She was sent to emergency surgery Sunday evening and they removed a part of her small intestine. The surgery was successful but she is on heavy antibiotics to make sure her abdominal cavity doesn’t become septic.the doctors are closely monitoring her vitals. She has high heart rate and a slight fever, so they have her heavily medicated (induced coma) and on a breathing tube. 

Once Jordan is out of ICU, she will need extensive rehabilitation, either at a rehab facility or outpatient rehad.    Shad will also need rehab therapy.

Because of the mounting medical bills,  the rehabilitation that will  follow, and that mom and dad will more than likely not being working full time in order to care for the kids, we are seeking to help them through the next few months so they can pay bills, etc. while they focus on their children's recovery.

Thank you all so much for caring for this beautiful family.

Please feel no obligation to contribute, but know that no amount is too small and every penny is helpful.  The last thing we want this family to think about during this time is money.  

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.  Shad and Jordan are fighters and we have faith they will pull through this trying time strong and healthy as ever.  

We love and appreciate you all!