Good News Update: Dad and Anna

Aug. 2, 1:14 PM – Update

They say, “There’s a silver lining behind every cloud.” The picture above is what we saw as we drove over the hill after the accident on the way to the hospital on Saturday. It was as if the Lord wanted to reassure us that “I know what’s happening. I am here.” It was so moving to mom and I that I just had to take a picture (safely, of course).

Today (Monday), I have lots of good news to report. We’ve seen lots of doctors today. In fact, so many that I haven’t had a chance until now to post an update! God is listening and answering so many prayers. Below are more details for dad and Anna.

Update on Anna Wolfe

Last night they have her a full bath, washed her hair and cleaned all of the cuts and scrapes on her arms. The nurses all gave her a “beauty treatment” and even braided her hair.

Today they removed the suction tube from her stomach so she can begin eating again. For two days she really hasn’t said much but ever since they pulled out the tube she’s been a little chatter box! All of those words stored up for two days just had to get out!

She has 7 fractures in her vertebrae (T1 through T7). There is no compression, pressure or any problem with her spinal cord. She’s going to have to wear a mid-body support brace for awhile. Doctors came and measured her to make one that will fit just perfectly. It’s even going to be pink. She’ll be able to walk, run, move around and act normal. Once they told her she could move she’s been hugging her bear and horse.

Doctors said that she’s going to be in the hospital for a week or so. The brace and physical therapy will determine her time line.

No other broken bones or major injuries. God is answering so many prayers and blessing her little body with life and healing.

Update on Dad (Marvin Crowson)

Even as I type this the nurses and doctors are doing the paper work to discharge dad from the hospital. They said that he can either go later tonight or early tomorrow morning.

As I mentioned yesterday, dad will have to wear a neck brace for 4-6 weeks while his bones heal. He is having a problem with getting enough oxygen in his blood so they’re going to send him “home” with an oxygen bottle. Next week he can get a ‘short cast’ for his arm and have his stitches taken out. He has lots of bruises which will heal with time. The physical therapist was here and he’s been walking and they’ve put him on oral pain medication.

Like Anna, no surgeries needed!

We can not praise God enough for keeping them alive and protecting their bodies during the accident, providing quick and expert medical doctors, for the wonderful of people in Albuquerque who have brought us food, offered us places to stay and visited us. I cannot express enough gratitude for the hundreds if not thousands of people who have been praying intensely for Dad and Anna.

God listens to prayers, gives life and heals broken bones and open wounds.

Thank you sooooo much for your passionate and faithful prayers. That they are doing so well just 48 hours after the accident is a miracle. In the E.R. room in Santa Ana just before they took Anna and Dad away to fly them to Albuquerque we prayed for healing and for God to glorify his name and that is exactly what He is doing.

Bones are being healed, internal bleeding is disappearing and a sliver that they first saw on Anna’s lung in a scan was gone with they did a second xray!!! Lord God, glorify your name! He is and will continue.

I will give you updates as I know.