Ethan’s road to recovery…

Our nephew Ethan, that kid, he’s 19 and full of personality and spunk. Oh and his stubbornness, that quality and determination is going to be to his benefit. He has such a unique compassion for others.

Ethan endured life threatening injures when he was struck by a truck while returning to his new apartment on his motorcycle after an early evening of dinner with family. With both lungs collapsed and blood pressure dropping rapidly, Ethan was placed on a ventilator and a drug induced coma. His multiple injuries demanded prioritizing. His internal injuries required several surgeries, starting with the removal of his spleen along with portions of his small intestines and colon, and reattaching his diaphragm. Once the internal injuries stabilized, his broken bones were next. A titanium rod was placed in his femur along with plates and pins. One elbow dislocated and the other broken. His broken collarbone and clavicle may or may not need surgery. Plastic surgeons stitched up his deep wounds meticulously lining up his tattoo as if it were untouched. Today, he has yet another major surgery, reconstructing his pelvis and hip.

With all this I’m sure you can guess, Ethan will require specialized physical therapy and constant home health care for weeks. He will not be able to bear any weight on 3 of his limbs for an undetermined amount of time. Going back to work is not in his near future.

If you are in the position to donate financially, we would be forever grateful. Please consider any donation financially possible to help with Ethan’s living expenses and mounting medical bills. Prayers are always welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you from his Uncle Jeff and Aunt Jana.