Friday, July 20, 2007

Elaine's Road to Recovery



I want to start by thanking everyone for all of their thoughts and prayers.


As all of you know, Elaine was involved in an auto accident on Wednesday July 18, 2007.

Elaine had three main injuries from the accident.


  1. There is a small fracture between her 2nd and 3rd vertebrae.

  2. She has three broken ribs on her right side, collapsing her right lung.

  3. Her right side of her pelvic bone was shattered.

As of now 11:00pm Friday July 20th, here is what we know:


Elaine is now at Baptist Hospital in ICU 4B. They have collar on her neck to immobilize her. The Doctor thinks that the collar will support her neck to allow the vertebrae to fuse back on their own. Her lung is staying inflated on it's own and her ribs will heal. The main concern is the pelvic bone. A general surgeon has seen her and will speak with an orthopedic surgeon through the night and hopefully we will know more about that surgery in the morning.


Elaine remains conscious and in great spirits.


Again we wanted to thank everyone for all their thoughts, calls, and prayers.


I will be updating this post regularly from the hospital and please post and let us hear from you.


You can also reach us through our cell phones.


Ben 336-870-1614

Melissa 336-880-2345

Jimmy 336-880-1597/336-312-1107

John 336-847-1226

Melissa(John's Wife) 704-254-5667

8 comments:

Cassandra said...

Thanks for the update. Let me know if you need me (or Mom) to update this for you if you are at the hospital!

Unknown said...

Dearest Elaine & family,
May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand during this difficult time. Thank you for being so open and communicative with Elaine's "extended school family". I think I speak for all of us when I say--Tell us what you need,any of you, and it will be done!
In His love,
Jodi Salsbury

Anitra Spencer said...

To Elaine and Elaine's family,
We are praying for you all. Elaine is an extremely tough lady, both spiritual and physically! I have no doubt that she is fighting every step of the way. Please tell Elaine that we love her...we are praying for her...and that she does not need to worry about her job at school. We are already working together to take care of things for her. We just want her to get well and not worry about anything. You have a remarkable family. Kyle and I both think very highly of all of you. We will be glad to help you in any way possible. Please call if you need anything at all. 336 462-4031.
May the Lord bless you and keep you in your time of trouble.
Love
Kyle, Anitra, and Randy Spencer

Betty said...

Dear Elain and fammily,
Just wanted you all to know that you are in my prayers. Just know that I am here, and I truly mean that. If there is ANYTHING that you need from any of us from school, you know we will do it.
Love,
Betty Teachey

Pattie said...

To Elaine and her family,

First, I really appreciate the updates. But, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God will be with you and your family every step of the way and if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask.

Love-
Pattie Nance

Elizabeth Walters said...

Elaine and family,

You are in my prayers. To all of us at ATMS, Elaine has always had a halo, that of an angel! Much love,

Libby Walters

Anonymous said...

Dear Elaine and family,

I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. You are loved by so many people and should know that I pray that God's hands will be with the doctors as they begin your healing process.

Prayers and love,
Sherri and Samantha Trotter

Emily said...

Hey mrs.Partin this is Emily Peeples i saw about your accident in the newspaper and im soo sorry to hear that im praying for you i hope you get better soon!!
Love
Emily