Donald_dvc Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 My friend and fellow adjuster Ken Crounch fell from a roof today in Brownsville TX and is in very critical condition tonight. He has severe brain trauma with a bad fracture of the skull, broken upper and lower orbits, nose ribs and arm. He has undergone brain surgery and the doctors just told me it's in God's hands...He has sat at my dinner table many times in many states around the country. I am devastated tonight. Prayers go out for him and his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Merlin, I pray you can be strong for Ken and his family. I also pray for his complete and total recovery. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Merlin, Sorry to hear about your friend. Miraculous recoveries can and do happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Merlin, prayers sent, all the best! kind regards, Henny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb45acp Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Merlin, I'm very sorry to hear about your friend and prayers and good thoughts are on the way. I work in a Neuro/Surgical ICU and if I can answer any questions or translate any medical/nursing lingo or help in any other way just PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rather-B-Huntin Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 My prayers for the both of you. Hold strong to faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 My prayers are that he will recover completely, dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hang Tough Merlin. You have to believe he will pull through. PAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical Precision Designs Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Recently, while I was in the ICU after major surgery, and while the good Lord was determining my living or dying, many of my fellow shooters came by and stood around me, praying for my recovery. I barely remember any of it, as it was twilight for me ... But their presence and prayers, and the prayers of all of you aware of my condition, brought me the strength to pull through. Merlin, we all are with you in this, praying and sending great healing energy towards your friend Ken, and we know the good Lord will watch over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leam Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Prayers sent for your friend and for you. Let us know if there's anything else we can do. Leam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGGY Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 My prayers for your friend and his family...hold tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ammo Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Prayers sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM262 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Prayers inbound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip62 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Prayers sent. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 My friend Ken is holding on. His condition is still grave but his brain swelling is still under control and pneumonia has not set in. The Dr's now are saying 3 more days and the brain swelling should be resolved. He has many other injuries to battle but the one for his life is all we are worrying about right now. Thanks for the prayers and support from all of my friends and the great people of our Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 My deepest sympathies Merlin. I hope your friend can recover from such a tragic accident. Tls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Then the prayer juju from this end will continue as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to your friend. I hate to read/hear about things like this in general, but being in the business makes it worse. We haven't had one fall in some time, but it is just chilling to hear. We take too many risks in our line of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Glad to hear that there is still good news to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I will pray for your friend. It is a blessing he has one such as you at a time like this. Keep us posted. JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Good to hear there's some promising new; he's in our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Prayers and get well wishes sent. Renee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to your friend. I hate to read/hear about things like this in general, but being in the business makes it worse. We haven't had one fall in some time, but it is just chilling to hear. We take too many risks in our line of work. Prayers sent. Dave and Merlin, in the immortal words of Sgt. Phil Esterhaus: "Let's be careful out there!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 An update on my friend Ken Crouch's progress with his head injury. His recovery has been very rapid and it appears that he is going to recover. The doctors still are cautioning that there is a long way top go but he is now speaking and stood with help for a few seconds today. I have spoken to him daily for the past 3 days and he does now recognize people but still is a little confused. Tonight he was flown to Baylor Hospital in Dallas TX to continue his recovery. He will be having facial surgeries starting next week to rebuild his nose and eye orbits. His family and friends pass along their deep appreciation to all of you who have offered and given help and prayers. Please continue to offer up your prayers for his family and for his full recovery from his injuries.... Merlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Glad to hear is talking and recognizing people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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