I don't know where to begin with this post as I am quite emotional at the moment. The week started out a good one. Lots of surfing, tubing and sun. Cousins hanging out and lots of laughter. This is the first time in a long time where the whole Murphy family has been able to come to Lake Powell at the same time. Awesome.
One trip to the ER for stitches in Jackson's ankle, but all is well. That is until our last day (Saturday) on the lake. Steve and Max were fixing the Wave Runner that wasn't running well, when the thing blew. Steve and Max flew in different directions into the lake and came out with serious burns, singed hair and in a lot of pain. Everyone did what they could to help. Ointments, ice, cold water, blessings, fire fighting, babysitting and love. Rhett, Angie and Jess took them and Stacy to the marina where they were life flighted and ambulanced to different hospitals. By the end of the night they were both at the Burn Unit in Phoenix where they remain at this time.
At one point they were going to intubate Steve (for 3 days min) and possibly Max, but Steve put up a fight. I guess this was good, because his lungs are doing well. They have been so strong through this. I am sure a lot of pain and a definite roller coaster. But we have great news today. Steve was released and will stay with Max and Stacy, and Max will be there for probably a couple of more days. They don't think there will be scaring or skin grafts on the face and they are healing well so far. We feel so blessed as this could have been much worse, but I still ask for all your prayers on their behalf.
We have had tremendous support from neighbors, friends and family. Thank you. My personal thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie and Christian Nielson www.nieniedialogues.blogspot.com and her family as they have gone through so much over the past year dealing with their burns from their plane crash. Her mom came over last night as we got in and her brother to see my parents as they got in. What a great and kind family.
Last night as we talked to Jonah about Stephanie in relation to Max and Steve he asked if he could pray for her as well. I feel so blessed to have a boy with such a tender heart.
We are truly blessed.
* Added note: Tues. July 14th - Stephanie and Christian were down in Phoenix yesterday and stopped in to visit Max and family. They said Stephanie and Christian were precious and the experience was touching. What amazing people. Max and Steve are doing well on their recovery, but they say the scrubbing down of the face and arms are very painful.
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My thoughts and prayers are with everyone...if there's anything I can do down here, please let me know.
Wow Megan. That is so scary. I'm so glad that things are going ok. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Megan, I just read your blog- That is so scary, I hope that everyone is doing okay. We will keep your family in our prayers. Call me when you get a minute- we need to catch up! I know we say it every time... we miss you guys, STILL. This street is just not the same with out ya. Hope all is well.
man, how scary. I am so glad they are doing well. It looks so painful!! They will be in our prayers as well.
Hi Megan,
We'll keep Max and Steve in our prayers.
I love your pictures. It seems like you've had lots of fun with your extended family--it must be great to see everyone. I can just imagine your white mini-van zooming in and out of your driveway as you're off to all of your adventures.
Alex misses Jonah. Whenever someone mentions how Alex's best friend moved to Utah, Alex gets all somber and says "I don't want to talk about it."
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