Update on my Burned 90 Year Old Cousin

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 17, 2020 3:03pm CST
Sharing a sunshine marigold flower with you, it brightens my day! I call the yellow and orange blooms sunshine flowers. Last week I wrote about my 90 year old 2nd cousin that was burned over 80% of his body, after his tractor exploded. They removed the ventilator a couple of days ago and are monitoring his progress. Been following his progress with his daughter. She and her sister were finally able to visit him for the first time last night. Due to COVID, there have been no visitors. The doctor said it would be beneficial to his healing process to see his family. They were both so relieved to see him. He doesn't know he was burned. Due to the 3rd and 4th degree burns, most of the nerves in his legs and feet were damaged. They are hoping some of the feeling returns. Taking this a day at a time. Still keeping him sedated most of the time. However when he is awake he talks to the nurses and is trying to understand where he is and why. Most of the burns were to his legs and feet.
Sharing a raindrop rose from Dustin's garden. This was taken after a rain a week ago. I love the drops on the roses. Received a phone call with not good news...
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
18 Jun 20
I'm sorry, I understood the previous post completely differently
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
He is still critical but alive.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
@LowRiderX Yes and I hope he gets through the therapy.
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
18 Jun 20
@CarolDM As long as he's alive it's good!
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@jayanth_77 (7179)
• India
18 Jun 20
Your cousin is really lucky to survive a tractor blast and treated well by the hospital. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
Thanks he is still in the ICU burn unit.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
@jayanth_77 He was filling it with gas and it exploded. Nobody knows any more yet.
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• India
18 Jun 20
@CarolDM hope he recovers. I shall keep him in my prayers. By the way how did the tractor blast happen? It's so rare.
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• United States
17 Jun 20
Oh no! Yes, I do think seeing his family will help, though I know that his daughters will have to answer some pretty tough questions. I'm glad he seems to be doing okay though.
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• United States
17 Jun 20
@CarolDM It's a good sign that he seems to be aware of things. I know the burns are bad, but it could have been so much worse, and I am glad that it wasn't.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
Yes they are trying to be strong.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum That is what the daughters are saying. He keeps telling them how much he loves them. Thank you.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Jun 20
That is so awful! I'll pray for him, bless his heart.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
29 Jun 20
@CarolDM Oh, that is so sad! But I'm glad he's out of that horrible pain from the burns. It's just heartbreaking.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Jun 20
He passed. But thank you.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 20
@1creekgirl Yes he is at peace now. Thank you.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
24 Jun 20
@CarolDM I can see why the flower brightens your day. Wow, that is so horrible that the tractor exploded and your cousin was burned over 80% of his body. This virus has caused so much pain in itself and for them not to be able to visit must have been very hard on all of them. So glad they could finally visit him. That must be horrible for all of them, but, especially him because he is not aware of it.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
25 Jun 20
@CarolDM Do you mean he passed away? If so, so sorry for your loss.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Jun 20
He passed.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 Jun 20
@Hannihar Yes. Thank you.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
18 Jun 20
How tragic. I'm glad he is able to see his family. Will pray for him and send positive, healing thoughts. Hope he gets better soon. Lovely photo.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
18 Jun 20
@CarolDM Thank goodness.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
@LindaOHio A miracle is what he is.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
We thought he would not make it. But he seems to be improving. Thank you.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
17 Jun 20
I am glad that the news seems to be positive and hope his recovery continues.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
I hope so too. Thank you.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Jun 20
Glad they can visit him now. Hope he keeps getting better
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
Yes they are so relieved. Thanks.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
17 Jun 20
Pretty photo! Glad to hear the good news.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
Thank you. Finally something good to share.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jun 20
That is so very sad. 80% is a huge area to be burned.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
And he is 90 years old but so far surviving.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
20 Jun 20
Ouch! So sorry!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 20
Thanks
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
17 Jun 20
I hope he will recover soon and no more pain.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
It is a miracle he has survived this long. Excited to get this news.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
17 Jun 20
@CarolDM It is indeed a miracle. It is not his time to go. Gladfully.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
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• Sonora, California
17 Jun 20
I'm glad your cousin was able to have visitors, I'm praying for his recovery!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 20
Thank you, he needs it. At 90 y/o, he is a trooper.
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
18 Jun 20
that is great news, progress is good!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 20
Yes like a miracle to hear this news.
@betlynfrnds (4071)
• United States
18 Jun 20
Beautiful photo. I wish the family well.
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@Adie04 (17405)
18 Jun 20
Thank God that your cousin is recovering. God will bless you all.
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