Hi All,
Thanks for all the prayer and calls, we all appreciate everyones concern. As most or all of you know Jeremy and Zach were in a serious Accident on Thursday night around 11:30pm. From the scene Jeremy was flown by Guthrie Air to Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira where he underwent many tests, the injuries that were found are as follows: A fractured pelvis and multiple vertebral fractures as well as some very colorful bruises, abrasions, and scrapes. The Arnot staff was "WONDERFUL" they were very concerned about Jers injuries, but were somewhat optimistic for a full recovery. At 9:30am he was loaded into Mercy Flight Central out of Syracuse (Niki's Base), and brought to Syracuse's Upstate Medical Center. He went into surgery at approximately 1pm to repair his fractured pelvis, as well as the vertebrea. Niki and Carm have been at the Hospital in Syracuse since 3pm Friday, and at about 4pm Dr. Grose (an orthopedic surgeon) came out to tell us about Jer's first stage of surgery. They pinned and plated his broken pelvis and gave him a unit of blood. The Doctor was happy with the way surgery went and has hopes that the pelvis will heal quickly. At this point he is still in surgery to correct the spinal injuries, the surgery is expected to take a number of hours, maybe up to 5. Other than these injuries he has some minor injuries, pulmonary contusions, scrapes and a few lacerations all of which are expected due the the mechanism of injury.
We are having a difficult time finding an internet connection but will update things as often as possible. We expect Ron and Chris this evening; Joelle, Zach and Allysa all joined Carm and Niki in Syracuse in the afternoon.
Zach is doing well, he has a severely sprained left wrist, and is very sore, but physically he is doing ok. We are feeling very fortunate that both boys are young, strong, and will heal quickly.
As we get information and/or find wireless computer access we will continue to update you, of course the prayers will be important and very appreciated
Love,
All of Jers family
Friday, October 19, 2007
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To the Hoffman Family
Please know that everyone here and near Schuyler County and the country who have heard of this accident is praying for you and your family. You only think you know the number. God is good and merciful. Keep yourselves well. Our love to you all. P & H Frasier and our family
Our prayers and constant thoughts are with the Hoffman Family and especially for Jerry's recovery. We thank you for keeping us all up-dated with this blog. Know that we love you! Bill & Fran Taylor
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