My name is Dalila, Caleb’s mom. Many of you already know that he was involved in a serious car accident on 6/24. Caleb’s progress has been such a testimony of the Lord’s faithfulness and we’re sharing as we have new hurdles to overcome. He arrived to JPS unresponsive , global TBI(traumatic brain injury), multiple face fractures including a dislocated and fractured lower jaw, a fractured rib and bruised lung, a shifted and fractured pelvis, a pierced artery, a broken tibia and multiple deep cuts and burns. And upon arrival, he was hemorrhaging from his brain and bleeding out from an artery so he underwent emergency surgery to stop the bleeding. Because of the severity of his condition and injuries, he was put in a medically induced coma to help prevent overstimulation and additional hemorrhaging. Over the next several days- the pressure in his brain doubled due to its swelling. The doctors assumed he would have additional damages, but after a new cat scan, the brain showed no changes to prior scan! The Lord protected him through that!! After a few days, they expected him to wake up. But Caleb was not progressing as expected. He was on max life support, pupils were not reactive, his kidneys were not working properly and his left lung developed severe pneumonia. The doctor discussed the plan to test his brain activity to rule out brain death and prepared us for the worst… but GOD!!! In a couple hours, Caleb’s kidneys started to work and his eye pupils became reactive! The test was canceled! They decided to give him more time, and that week, his oxygen levels would decline throughout the day while also undergoing multiple procedures and surgeries. He was fighting for his life! Now, after 3 weeks at ICU, Caleb was removed from life support and moved one step down from ICU. Only God could do this!!! We are now preparing him for transfer to a Long Term Care Acute Hospital for brain injuries to begin inpatient rehabilitation. The case worker came across multiple issues to get him in a local facility that would specialize in his current condition because he is a pediatric patient, not providing voluntary movement and is in a Minimally conscious state. Caleb is currently waiting on acceptance from a Hospital in Houston that specializes with pediatric TBI patients. Unfortunately, we quickly learned the cost to transport and continue care for Caleb at the facility is beyond our means alone and our insurance provider does not cover transport through MedStar, the only transporting service able to travel to Houston. As a nearly fatal accident, we are so grateful to God that we have him with us today and we know He will find a way. Caleb has always been that funny kid, easy to talk to, stubborn and independent, artistic and always ready to give a helping hand when in need. Therefore, with utmost humility, I kindly ask you to share the following link with your friends and family and consider offering any financial assistance you can spare (no amount is too small) to help us get Caleb the care he needs. Your support will alleviate the burden of medical bills and other expenses, allowing us to focus wholeheartedly on Caleb’s well-being. We are very grateful with God for everyones support, & prayers! May each and every one of you be blessed abundantly.
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