Our day today was spent having a regular family and friends reunion at Lincoln General Hospital! With Bristol still in ICU our family spent the entire day in the waiting room, taking turns seeing him 2-by-2 and very much appreciating all the visitors we had who showed so much concern and care.
Robbie Crespin and Lucas race on the Rubicks Cube on the hospital floor...
...Board games to pass the time...
...Baby smiles...
...and a few and VERY treasured seconds of having Bristol awake!
Bristol is doing much better than yesterday but he still has a long way to go until he feels 100%. He has slept most of the day today and was awake only for a few seconds three times. Every time he woke up the first thing on his mind was a drink! His throat is very sore from the vent and feeding tubes he had in yesterday.
An early-morning CT scan showed the bleeding has stopped in Bristol's brain and he has two deep contusions. He has little physical evidence of falling off the horse--only two scrapes on his head and some bruising on his torso. We are very thankful for that!
Bristol is still in ICU and they are hoping to move him into a regular hospital room in the morning. The release time is not yet set, so please keep him in your prayers the next couple of days! He has a bad headache and is uncomfortable all the time. He is confused and although he recognizes people he can only stay awake for a few moments at a time and doesn't really understand what's going on. The doctor said to expect him to take 4-6 weeks to fully recover.
We are so THANKFUL to God that this accident turned out as it did, and not much worse! Thank you to all who have prayed--we have heard the list is in the hundreds, if not thousands, with prayer chains going from coast to coast. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's been a scary and stressful last couple of days for our family but the support we have felt has truly carried us through. We appreciate all of the notes and comments and thoughts, and give glory to God that although we are soberly aware of the brevity of this life, God has perfectly planned every day!
We are full of praise to HIM!
6 comments:
I am so glad that Bristol is doing better. Your family has been in my prayers and our church is praying for you as well.
Dayna Evans
Castlewood Canyon Church
Franktown CO
Hi Hitch Family,
I just wanted to let you all know once again that we are praying. I'm sure thousands across the world are as your family has made such an impact on each community you visit. Thanks for continutely being an inspiration. We give Him all Honor, Praise & Glory for Bristol and his road to recovery. Praying for each of you Mr. Jim, Mrs. Kathy, Nick, Blake,Lacey & Brandon, Avery, Lucas, Havilah, & Sterling as well.
Your Sister in Christ,
Stephanie Deal
Sending prayers from the Sandhills!! Glad to hear he is on the mend!
Tony, Mary Jo Walker & Family
Mullen
We continue to keep Bristol in our prayers...the Martell church prayer chain, Lincoln family and friends, and my folks in Bella Vista AR! We are thankful that Bristol is improving! Blessings to all of you! Gordy & Nanci Kyhn
We continue to keep Bristol in our prayers...the Martell church prayer chain, Lincoln family and friends, and my folks in Bella Vista AR! God has heard our prayers. We are thankful that Bristol is doing better and continues to improve. You are all surrounded in our prayers. Gordy and Nanci Kyhn
Hi defently continue to pray for bristol everyone at foothills is praying also.
Psalm 100.
Make a jofuly noise unto the Lord,all ye lands.Serve the Lord with gladness come before his presences with sining.
Know ye that the Lord is God,it is he that has made us,and not we are self,we the people and sheep of paster.Enter into his courts with thanksgiving,and into his house with praise be thankful unto him and bless his name
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