Friends and family,
It is hard to believe that it has been two weeks since Dad’s accident. The news we have to report isn’t great, as some of the burns are more extensive than first thought. Burn injuries take time to develop, and sometimes they are less severe than first thought and sometimes more severe. Unfortunately, Dad is in the more severe category.
Dad went in for surgery number four on Monday. Again, the goal was to perform the tracheotomy and place temporary grafts on his legs and torso. Unfortunately, his tissue just wasn’t ready. They will go back in on Friday with the same goals. During the three hour surgery, they did quite a lot of debridement and management of his injuries, which is all part of the extensive treatment he will receive over the course of the next many months.
The burn unit doctors had a plastic surgeon consult during the surgery on Monday, looking at the burns on his face. Those also are more severe than initially thought. He will require grafting on his face, although they do tell us his beard will grow back! On Friday, the plastic surgeon will attempt grafting on his eyelids to ensure proper function as he heals.
The burns on his hands are quite bad; it looks now as though he will lose some, if not many, of his fingertips. Only time will tell.
We are sorry that we do not have better news. The staff at the hospital has been amazing, both to dad and to us. We are grateful that Dad is in such a wonderful facility. Please keep them and dad in your thoughts and prayers as we travel down this uncertain road.
Colin and Ian
Hi there….just thinking of you all and sending the healing thoughts your way! Stay strong….always here…
Cristal
I continue to send prayers and healing touch energy to you all.
Thank you for keeping us up to date.. We will keep Colin in out prayers… and his family in our thoughts in this difficult time.
My thoughts & prayers are with you Colin & your sons… Ginger
Hi Colin and family,
You all have been in my prayers daily and sometimes hourly. I have only know Colin for a couple weeks and we developed quite a bond between eachother. He was on his way to see me when he had the accident and when he didn’t come, I wondered if I had been stood up. Lots of questions were running through my mind and heart. When I saw his facebook page the next morning I was totally taken by shock. I wish so much that I could talk to him (as I am sure you do also). I am keeping positive thoughts for you and your family. Just know that you are not alone.
God bless,
Linda
My prayers are with you and your father. You just ran into a big bump in the road. You already knew that the healing process will be a long one plus your not alone. Just think of all the friends your family has and loving support.
My God be at your side and bless the hands of Colin’s caregivers.
Love
Janet
Dear Mr. MacDiarmid, Ian and Colin:
Although the news seems not the best – I choose to think of it as a bump in the road – take one step back to take two forward! I have all my positive & healing thoughts headed to you Mr. MacDiarmid!
Colin and Ian, as children, we are never prepared to take care of our parents when things of this nature occur…however, if the time occurs, it is how we handle it that shows are true strengths and love for our family. Your parents have done an amazing job, it shows more so now than ever! Keep the faith and strength to guide your thru these major bumps. Love you guys – and always…..Me