My little nephew, Alex, was in an accident this past Friday. At the last minute, he bolted out behind a car while it was backing up. Alex was taken to the Machias hospital and then later air-lifted to Eastern Maine Hospital, where he has been in the Pediatrics ICU since. He suffers from a broken nose and other facial fractures, including ones around his eyes. The doctor's have ruled out any kind of brain damage, thank God. We were very concerned about this since there was much swelling and some bleeding in the front part of his head (brain). Luckily the only laceration is behind his ear, so he shouldn't require any stitches which could cause scarring. The specialists at EMC are waiting for the swelling to subside (Alex doesn't even look like the same child, with all the bruising, road rash, and swelling.) before they decide what to do in terms of facial surgery. He's been sedated since Friday, so we haven't had an opportunity to talk with him. It's the saddest and most unnatural sight, seeing him laying there, sleeping, in a neck brace with lots of tubes hooked up to monitors. Of course, our family has been so upset and tired, but Alex is receiving the very best care. The nurses that have been assigned to him station themselves right outside his door at all times. Missy, Aaron, and Lindsey have been staying in Bangor, and are so amazed by the amount of encouragement and assistance they have received from family and friends. If you would like to call them or send them a card, please let me know and I will email you their number or address. In the meantime, please join in with the many people who are sending them prayers and wishes for Alex's full recovery.
