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I have just had a few quiet words with Big G about Tommy and Kay. Leave it in His hands.

Many thanks Magi. I can do nothing but leave it. Kay just phoned and she is not far from Augusta.

you are all in my prayers. sorry this has happened to him.

Thank you, D D.

My prayers go out to him!

Thanks Bill.

Of course Renda. Prayers to both of them, I hope he has a full and quick recovery. Prayers to you also Renda, I am sure that you are worried sick.

Thank you very much, Chana. I worry about my sister being alone on the road. Tommy is tough and I have no doubt this is rough on him, but he will pull through.

sending good thoughts to your sister and brother-in-law from Connecticut.

Thank you, JoAnn for your thoughts. We appreciate the well wishes from your state.

I'm so sorry and of course I will keep them both in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you, Nana.

Renda, I have said a prayer for them!!!! So sorry for your sister and brother in law!

Thanks so much, Deb.

My thougths and prayers sent!

Thanks, Sheryl.

They are in my thoughts and prayers, Renda.

Many, many thanks to you Bob.

Oh noooo, that sounds bad. I'll be thinking of you all and hoping for the best...

Any burn is rough, but 3rd degree is bad. 4th degree is the worse. Thank you for your kind thoughts, Kathy.

I am so sorry to hear about his accident.....prayers for him, your sister and you. Take care!

Many thanks, Sandra.

That's saddening to read. Will be in my thoughts.

Thank you, Marianne.

I'm so sorry, they are in my prayers.

Thanks, Stacey.

so sorry for this hope all turns out fine for them

Thanks Steph.

Prayers for strength and healing of mind, body and spirit for all of you. God bless!

Suzie, many thanks to you for your prayers.

I am sorry to hear about his accident and will be keeping him and your sister in my thoughts.

Thank you so much, Linda.

So sorry to hear this. They will be in my thoughts.

Kat, many thanks to you!

Renda, so sorry to hear about Tommy's accident. Wishing for a full and speedy recovery for him and for strength for Kay and you to go on.

Thank you so much. I just posted an update and will keep an update on here when I know more. I appreciate your well wishes.

UPDATE: Tommy has been admitted and will be monitored through the evening. Two of his fingers were fused together when the current traveled through his body. I don't know what all they've found out, but my sister is almost to Augusta now (about an hour away).
I just want to thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. I'll keep you updated.

Thank you for the update Renda, oh my.... Yes, our prayers and our hearts are with Tommy and for all those who wait in love and concern.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tommy, Kay and families. May all of you be surrounded by love, comfort and healing.

Mine too.

in my prayers as of right now

Thank you for your prayers and for the connection.

I'm sorry to hear your brother in law was hurt. I am sure his hand will be alright. May God grant him a speedy recovery. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless.

Thank you, Loretta.

I sure will!

Thanks Darin!

Update: Kay made it safely to Augusta about 11 p.m. She stayed at the hospital and will get a hotel room tonight. They will be doing additional tests on him today and make sure no internal organs were affected. I have to go out of town to see a couple of patients and will not be able to put another update on here till later this evening.

Additional Information:Kay just called. She doesn't have to get a hotel because the hospital has a "retreat" for families to stay. So thankfully, she has a place to get some rest when she can. Tommy will be going into surgery at 9 a.m. His internal organs are in good shape and had no damage....
Now, I have to get to work. Thanks again to all of you that have left your well wishes, sent prayers, and positive thoughts.....

Prayers are sent. I have no doubt that they will make it through this difficult time. Please add Beth and Tom to your prayer list. They just discovered he has bladder cancer and have removed his bladder. More updates later....................

Brenda, thanks so much. I will certainly add Beth and Tom to my list. I'm so sorry that they are going through this. Please keep me posted and give Beth a hug for me. Tell her I'm sending positive thoughts to them both!

nice picture thanks for sharing..

Thanks, Larry.

Update: I do not know how to thank each of you for your positive thoughts and prayers. It seems they have certainly been working because I have fantastic news.

Tommy had surgery and they replaced the skin on the hand with 3rd degree burns with cadaver skin. From what they can determine, he suffered no tendon or muscle damage! None of the doctors can explain WHY because they felt sure he would have some. Regardless, Tommy was able to go home and they just left a little bit ago. They have to return to Augusta in 7 days with an overnight (just in case) bag. At that time, they will remove the bandages and if any signs of infection or present he will be readmitted to the hospital. If Kay notices any s/sx infection, etc then she has an 800 number she has to call. But as of now, they are en route home! If they become overly tired, they promised to stop to stay overnight somewhere.

I am so excited how WELL he has done and I know we owe part to each of you! The other is because Tommy is one tough person :) Kay should be stopping in when she can, until then she wanted me to extend her heartfelt gratitude. So, again, many many thanks to each of you.

Fantastic news, so happy to hear they're on their way home

Thank you, Kathy. They made it home and are trying to get "settled". Tommy is in some pain. They both need to get some rest.

So glad to read this update! Prayers will continue for a speedy recovery.

Thank you for the continued prayers, Linda. He has a ways to go yet and I just hope he doesn't develop any infection :)

My hope too!

I wish Tommy a speedy recovery, and am glad it wasn't worse.

Thanks.

Hi All! I want to thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts and prayers. I read each comment above and wanted to comment individually but I am exhausted, so please do not be upset with me for posting one thank you.
We are so blessed to have Tommy with us still. I am overwhelmed at the moment for lots of different reasons. Tommy has a long recovery but I thank GOD that he is alive and has a chance to recover. Many are not so blessed. We were told that 60% of people that have this kind of electrical burn die. The doctor told Tommy that he was "lucky" to be alive. We are home now, Tommy is sleeping soundly in his recliner. I am going to finish our supper and then I will get him to bed for the rest of the night.
Again, thank all of you very, very much for your prayers, support and words of encouragment.

BTW, Thank you , Sis! You have been a blessing also. If I hadn't been able to stay in touch with you via phone, I don't think I would have made it :) I know you wanted to go with me but I needed to go it alone. I will explain all of that to you at a later date... Guess what? I am not as directionally challenged as once thougt ;)

I am glad to hear about the update. Hope he heals completely.

Thank you, Renee. He is doing much better than I would be doing ;) He can not use his hands and that is hard for him because before this happened, he was very....very...independent! Thanks again.

That is good he is doing better

You know he has my prayers Renda, I will pray for a full and speedy recovery for him, and Happy Anniversary to you,

Thank you, thank you, Elsie :)

Stay strong ,Tommy ,Kay ,Renda and family !

Thanks, Phil.

UPDATE: Tommy and Kay returned to Augusta today. Tomorrow, he undergoes the "permanent" skin grafting on the hand with the third degree burns. I will attempt to update this as time permits tomorrow.
Thank you all, again, for your prayers...thoughts....and well wishes. I hope each of you are having a great week.