We received an update from my friend Diane today on her stepbrother Charly. A quick recap: he is 20 years old, in the army, and developed a sore which rapidly developed into flesh eating bacteria. He has been in a hospital in Seoul, Korea for about 3 weeks now. You can read more about him here.
He is now at Walter Reed in the DC area where he will remain through the skin grafts (that start next week) through the end of December at least. Her mom and his dad are flying out tomorrow morning to be with him. Since the doctors requested their presence, all flight and hotel expenses are being paid (another answer to prayer!). Charly is more alert to the fact that he almost lost his leg and life, but this is allowing him to persevere through the pain even more knowing that he will again walk one day. Talks of a medical discharge and disability are being entertained but nothing has been decided yet.
Diane said, "Once again, thank you so much for all of your prayers and concern! We firmly believe that God heard your prayers and is healing Charly! The fact that he is here in the United States is also miraculous--anyone who knows how the Army works understands that you don't just request a place to be and then get there! We are so thankful, and so blessed! Please continue praying through the skin grafting process, which will be very painful, and also for safe trips to and from the hospital. We love you all!"
We certainly have much to be thankful for! Praise God for his indescribable gifts!
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