my oh my what a week its been...
the mr's brother is a combat medic in the 101st airborne division in the army and has been deployed to afghanistan for four months. monday morning, 5 am, we get a call from his mom that matthew was shot in the neck. we've finally heard the full story, and its pretty incredible.
they were in the middle of a mission and had been under fire for sometime. matt moved from behind his cover to shoot, and was hit. in his neck, out underneath his shoulder blade, on the left side. one of his buddies ran over to help and was shot in the hand in the process. matt said they needed to move, so he had some of his guys stand him up so they could run to a nearby house. in the house, matt had another guy check him out, and taught him how to take his vitals, gauze him up, and give him an iv and some morphine. after matt was good he then told the guy how to fix the other guy's broken hand. when the helecopter came to pick him up, he left his medic bag with his boys so they would have medicine in case anything else happened. now if that isn't a hero, i don't know what is.
he's now safe in sound in germany. bruised lung, four broken ribs, very little movement in his left arm, but in really good spirits. he recieved a purple heart and combat medic badge from a two star general.
the mr and i came down monday night to be with his family and it has been so good to be here. the communication has been incredible, we've talked to matthew a couple times, and all of the nurses and case workers have been so helpful and informative. i just can't believe how amazing all of these people have been.
and most importantly, matthew really is a hero. he just loves his boys so much and is so concerned with how they're doing. he saves lives, every day, and loves doing it. and we love him :]
(the mr and his brother over christmas. and why is the sky blue? cuz god loves the infantry!)
the mr's brother is a combat medic in the 101st airborne division in the army and has been deployed to afghanistan for four months. monday morning, 5 am, we get a call from his mom that matthew was shot in the neck. we've finally heard the full story, and its pretty incredible.
they were in the middle of a mission and had been under fire for sometime. matt moved from behind his cover to shoot, and was hit. in his neck, out underneath his shoulder blade, on the left side. one of his buddies ran over to help and was shot in the hand in the process. matt said they needed to move, so he had some of his guys stand him up so they could run to a nearby house. in the house, matt had another guy check him out, and taught him how to take his vitals, gauze him up, and give him an iv and some morphine. after matt was good he then told the guy how to fix the other guy's broken hand. when the helecopter came to pick him up, he left his medic bag with his boys so they would have medicine in case anything else happened. now if that isn't a hero, i don't know what is.
he's now safe in sound in germany. bruised lung, four broken ribs, very little movement in his left arm, but in really good spirits. he recieved a purple heart and combat medic badge from a two star general.
the mr and i came down monday night to be with his family and it has been so good to be here. the communication has been incredible, we've talked to matthew a couple times, and all of the nurses and case workers have been so helpful and informative. i just can't believe how amazing all of these people have been.
and most importantly, matthew really is a hero. he just loves his boys so much and is so concerned with how they're doing. he saves lives, every day, and loves doing it. and we love him :]
(the mr and his brother over christmas. and why is the sky blue? cuz god loves the infantry!)
oh it just makes me tear up to read this. he is so brave, and I am glad to hear he is doing okay. i hope the family is holding out okay, I hope you update more about his recovery when you know more! we love you guys!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing story. I am so glad that he is doing alright. I hope that you and Michael (and your family) are doing alright as well. We will pray for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking in the gentlest way. Love and love and love, Athena. xxx
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