Welcome friends and family of Alex and Dane!




This Blog has been created by friends and family of Alex and Dane as they make their way down the road to recovery, after being struck by lightning 10/5/2010. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as this road will likely be a long one. Feel free to check back often for status updates on both Alex and Dane, and be sure and leave your well-wishes when you visit. The boys will be shown this blog when they are awake.

We sincerely Thank You for your concern and friendship. Alex and Dane will always remember the support of friends and family like you.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Alex Thursday PM

Dr. Z (the head burn doc)  came in at 1:00 today and said Alex's grafts are taking nicely.  A nurse said they looked beautiful.  Dr Z said he hopes to have Alex out of here Monday.  Wahooooooooo~~~~!!!!!!

He never did win the battle with the heat - he was told that 68 was the lowest they could turn it due to bacteria and the burns.

But he won the battle of skin grafts.  He also got the bandages taken off his 3 fingers.  The human body is amazing.  He grew skin on 3 fingers, covering  up knuckles that were showing, in less than 3 weeks.  His bandages were removed from his lower legs.  He's progressing!!

Looks like he will be transported to Dixie Regional Neurological Center Monday.  I will meet with his case worker tomorrow to get all the details.  Even though he will be in the hospital a little longer at least we will have him back in St. George.  All those that are wanting to come visit, hold tight, looks like he will be back to Dixie next week.
P.S.  Daniels mom - I told Alex I saw you Monday night - he said "I miss Daniel".  We hope to see him during Thanksgiving break :)
Kaleen aka Alex's mom

9 comments:

  1. This is all GREAT news!!! I am so excited for his progress! It says a lot for everyone praying for him. Congratulations to all of you!

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  2. Great news about the grafts! We are so happy that Alex is improving and thanks for keeping all of us updated on this blog. It is astounding the breadth of concern in our community; folks in every corner of Saint George, completely unrelated to your church, Snow Canyon High, etc. that are hoping for and watching his recovery. Let Alex know that his story has touched many you do not know and will never meet.

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  3. the last post from Anonymous is so true. people that has never meet Alex and Dane. we are every touched by there story. God Bless and keep the prays coming.

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  4. Grant's (4 yrs old) prayer last night: "Please bless Alex to feel better. Bless Alex and Dane to not get hit by lighting. Bless lighting to not go by the schools. Amen." So cute, we are all praying for you.
    ~Mary Ann Schoenfeld

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  5. I'm sure it doesn't feel like things are moving fast for you guys, but to look at this from the outside, it just feels like many miracles are being put into place for you all to be home. CONGRATS!!!!!

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  6. That is amazing!! Hope to see you ALL home so soon

    Nate and Su Lin Neilson and family

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  7. Grant I love your prayer, you must be an awesome 4 year old! Alex you and Dane are so amazing! I am so proud to have you two as my best buds! Keep up whatever it is you are doing so you can be home. I miss the man cave!
    Amanda Davis

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  8. Alex, you are so missed here in St. George. We can't wait to get you down here. You and Dane are miracles straight from God Himself.

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  9. I dont know you but I was at Time Out for Women here in Las Vegas last night and Dallyn Vail Bayles sang a song about a mother praying for her son and all I could think about was you. I cant imagine as a mother the pain this has been for you to watch your son suffer. The song was amazing if you get a chance you should look it up. Best wishes to you both. And way to go Alex showing everyone that you are amazing and that your Heavenly Father has bigger plans for you here!!

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Alex on Wednesday, Oct.6

Alex on Wednesday, Oct.6

Dane Thursday Oct 7th

Dane Thursday Oct 7th
Before Life Support was removed

Alex's Room

Alex's Room
Thanks for all the love