Tim Holmes

OK... here's what I know so far...

Tim was in surgery for 7 hours the night of the accident. The doctors were able to begin the reconstruction process. They used titanium parts to rebuild his jaw. He is alert. He has a tracheostomy, a ventilator, and a feeding tube (I really thought I was through reporting on those things! Kinda brings out some vietnam flashbacks! yuck!). Anyway... I digress... Due to the extensive damage to his lower jaw/chin/mouth/neck/chest he will need numerous surgeries to get everything working right.

His family went to see him. They said that the docs told them that "it just wasn't Tim's time". His injuries should have ended things. However, Dr. Atkins , and a Nurse Anesthetist were at Wedowee Hospital when they brought Tim in. Because of Southern Ambulance Transport, Dr. Atkins, the NA, Ricky Daniel, Jennifer Yates, Heather Stitcher, Amanda Williams, Laurie Van DerMark, Liesa Benefield... and a whole host of others (there were SOOOOO many professionals working on him, and I'm sorry I don't know everyone's names!)... they were able to stabilize him enough to get him onto the helicopter and out to UAB. The Holmes family is so grateful to everyone!

The family has been told by the doctors at UAB that Tim should be able to recover from his injuries, however... it is going to be a LONG haul! He was alert enough when his family went to see him that he could do a little communication with his hands. His face is so swollen his eyes are swollen shut. What they understood from him is that he remembers EVERYTHING! He remembers falling, the ER, the helicopter ride, etc... whoa!!!!

Keep this family in your prayers!
Have a blessed weekend!
Donna