Hey everyone! This is Jenna (Eric's fiance). I created this blog to keep you updated on Alice and Beth Wright's progress. Mrs. Alice and Beth had a head-on collision with a drunk driver on May 5, 2009 at appx. 9:30 pm in Monroeville, AL. As you can see by the pictures, the car was demolished. The driver of the other vehicle did not make it. Beth and Mrs. Alice were taken to a hospital in Monroville and later to Baptist South in Montgomery, AL. Beth had a broken leg, fractured pelvis, and fractured L2 vertebrate. Mrs. Alice had two broken legs, two crushed ankes, a crushed wrist, a hip fracture, bruised heart and lungs, tears in her small intestine, a hernia type hole from her stomach to her skin and her hip was out of socket.
Both of them had surgery Wednesday, the 6th. They put a bar and pins in Beth's right leg. She did very well through the surgery.
Mrs. Alice had surgery to set her limbs and fix the holes in her intestine that was causing internal bleeding. She was very unstable, so the doctors had to "tag-team" the surgery. (They did it at the same time.) They took a foot of her intestine out and re-routed them. They set her bones with some pins and put her in traction. (Traction is a system of weights and ropes elevating her legs.) This is a temporary fix until they can get her stable enought to operate. She came through the surgery well, also.
Since then, Beth has made improvements every day. She can get up on a walker by herself. They moved her to Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital on May 12th in Montgomery.Beth loves rehab. She is working out and getting stronger. The number to her room is 334-284-7710. Feel free to call her. She has her cell phone with her too.
Mrs. Alice is in SICU in Baptist South. They have her on a ventilator and she is in a medically-induced coma. They are trying to get her stable enough to do much needed surgery. They did put a screen in her to help with blood clots. Her blood pressure varies at times, but her heart rate remains good. The main concern is her lungs. She has a lot of infection and fluid building up in them. They are pumping it out. She has had to have two emergency pumps on Sunday, May 10th, and Tuesday, May 12th. She is holding up well. The doctors say that she is in very critical condition, but that she is doing good for her condition. She is a fighter! Dr. Hester (her orthopedist) and Dr. Vermillion (Trauma doctor) are thinking about doing surgery on today or Friday. They are going to try to set her bones and fix the hole that is inside of her.
Both of them had surgery Wednesday, the 6th. They put a bar and pins in Beth's right leg. She did very well through the surgery.
Mrs. Alice had surgery to set her limbs and fix the holes in her intestine that was causing internal bleeding. She was very unstable, so the doctors had to "tag-team" the surgery. (They did it at the same time.) They took a foot of her intestine out and re-routed them. They set her bones with some pins and put her in traction. (Traction is a system of weights and ropes elevating her legs.) This is a temporary fix until they can get her stable enought to operate. She came through the surgery well, also.
Since then, Beth has made improvements every day. She can get up on a walker by herself. They moved her to Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital on May 12th in Montgomery.Beth loves rehab. She is working out and getting stronger. The number to her room is 334-284-7710. Feel free to call her. She has her cell phone with her too.
Mrs. Alice is in SICU in Baptist South. They have her on a ventilator and she is in a medically-induced coma. They are trying to get her stable enough to do much needed surgery. They did put a screen in her to help with blood clots. Her blood pressure varies at times, but her heart rate remains good. The main concern is her lungs. She has a lot of infection and fluid building up in them. They are pumping it out. She has had to have two emergency pumps on Sunday, May 10th, and Tuesday, May 12th. She is holding up well. The doctors say that she is in very critical condition, but that she is doing good for her condition. She is a fighter! Dr. Hester (her orthopedist) and Dr. Vermillion (Trauma doctor) are thinking about doing surgery on today or Friday. They are going to try to set her bones and fix the hole that is inside of her.
Also, they found out on Friday, May 8, that Mrs. Alice has breast cancer. The doctor said that he needs to fix this immediatley, but she is not stable enough yet for the procedure.
Beth and Mrs. Alice have great doctors, but the best part is that they know who the real Doctor is. When they had the wreck, they were in the car praising God waiting for help to arrive. God is definitley with them. According to the state trooper on the scene, they shouldn't have made it at all, but God had different plans. The most important thing now is that everyone pray for their recovery process. This is a God-fearing family who firmly believes in prayer.
Eric and Mr. Larry have been staying in Montgomery. They visit both patients on a daily basis. The Wright men are doing well. They are holding on and praying a lot.
I know this post is huge, but I had a lot to catch everyone up on! I will post daily on how everyone is doing. Also, you can comment on this post. Feel free to write anything you want to say whether it be a fond memory or prayer. Mrs. Alice and Beth will be able to read these.
God Bless!!
Beth and Mrs. Alice have great doctors, but the best part is that they know who the real Doctor is. When they had the wreck, they were in the car praising God waiting for help to arrive. God is definitley with them. According to the state trooper on the scene, they shouldn't have made it at all, but God had different plans. The most important thing now is that everyone pray for their recovery process. This is a God-fearing family who firmly believes in prayer.
Eric and Mr. Larry have been staying in Montgomery. They visit both patients on a daily basis. The Wright men are doing well. They are holding on and praying a lot.
I know this post is huge, but I had a lot to catch everyone up on! I will post daily on how everyone is doing. Also, you can comment on this post. Feel free to write anything you want to say whether it be a fond memory or prayer. Mrs. Alice and Beth will be able to read these.
God Bless!!
hi jenna this is faye's sister sue. she had told me what happened and it deeply saddened my heart to hear about it. i ask her every chance i get about how they are doing. she sent me an email to this blog sight. i am holding them up in prayer and i know God is going to heal their bodies and send them home rejoicing. and you're right God has other plans for them here on this earth. their testimonies are going to touch many lives. i know i've been blessed just reading this blog about their improvements. it's going to be all in God's timing. i am praying for their speedy recovery and can't wait to hear their testimony after all this is over. i am also praying for you and eric and the rest of his family. may God bless you all and give you strength as you are waiting. what God has done for others He will do for alice and beth. you may not know how and you may not know when but He'll do it again. just take a look at where they are now from where they were then at the time of accident and you will see God's Almighty Power in the works. there is a miracle in the making just for alice and beth and i've got a feeling everything is gonna be alright. if ya'll need anything just let me know. ya'll take care. sincerely,sue
ReplyDeleteHey Jenna. This is Rechell Booker. We are praying for Beth and Alice. Our church is also praying. We know who the GREAT PHYSICIAN is. Larry, Eric and you are also in our prayers as well as the rest of the family. If there is anything I can do at the house for them, just let me know.
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