God Bless My DME Provider!!!!!!

[Slinky]

Sheldon Medical Supply.

I got a phone call tonight, sometime after 5 PM. My grandson is second chef at a white cloth restaurant in Beaufort, SC. There was an explosion and he was injured. First information was from the ambulance personnel. Burns to the face, torso and left arm. Likely lung damage, mouth, nose and one eye. A heliocopter wasn't available so they would transport him by ambulance to the burn unit in August, GA.

I immediately called Sheldon. It was afterhours so it went thru the emergency number. I explained what happened, that I needed a 3L concentrator and a portable concentrator ASAP. If possible could they have them at the Saginaw office tomorrow by noon. I just wasn't aware, given the circumstances, that this was a weekend!!!

I got a call back. They went over what I needed and said they would do what they could do. They didn't know if they had a portable concentrator at the Saginaw office and might need to go to Sandusky to get one IF they had one available. If not arrangements would have to be made w/a provider in Augusta, GA.

By 9 PM their driver was at my door w/a 3L concentrator and a portable concentrator, showed me how to use the portable, asked to make sure I had enough tubing, etc. and B tanks, be sure to take some w/me just in case, etc., etc.

A little bit of good news. They were able to locate an off duty medical pilot and were transporting him by heliocopter to Augusta. Burns to the torso were not so serious as first thought, most injuries are to the exposed areas of his body, face and left arm but still very concerned about his breathing. The prognosis for his eye is better than first thought.

I'll be leaving first thing in the morning. A straight shot down 75 to Atlanta then 20 over to Augusta. My son, his father, will be leaving Little Rock, AR first thing in the morning.

Please pray for him. He is such a gentle young man, happy and satisfied w/the little things in life.

[chunkyfrog]

I am praying for the both of you.

[apneawho]

My husband and I are praying for your grandson and your family. Godspeed.

[Pad A Cheek]

Absolutely Slinky,
Your grandson is in my prayers tonight. I am glad that the initial concerns were not the reality.

I know with all the love and care surrounding him, he will bounce back quickly.
Safe travels Slinky.

Karen

[amos]

Slinky,

May God bless your grandson and you. Be careful when you travel thru Atlanta. Traffic will be especially bad. Lot's of stuff going on. Wave at me when you go thru.

amos

p. s See PM.

[cflame1]

safe travels Slinky

and I pray that your grandson gets well soon

(and I agree with amos about the traffic here!)

[msradar65]

Sending Prayers!!

[SleepingUgly]

I hope he's doing OK.

[Vader]

Slinky, you and your grandson are definitely in my prayers!

May God Bless you both. Keep us posted!

[BlackSpinner]

You and your family are in my prayers.

[DoriC]

Slinky, sending prayers to you and your grandson. I know you'll have no rest until you get to see him. Stay safe.

[ems]

Your grandson is in my prayers.

[robysue]

Slinky,

You, your son, and especially your grandson are in my thoughts and prayers tonight.

[rested gal]

Slinky, I'm hoping all the best for your grandson's recovery, and safety for you during the long trip.

[Emilia]

Slinky,
My sincerest best wishes go out to your grandson for a speedy recovery. Sending you and yours only good thoughts..... Travel safely.