On Saturday, our cul-de-sac had a block sale.
Jordan had fun going from house to house, and visiting.
When he stopped at my Grandparent's house, he found a US Flag!
He was waving it around so cute.
And he loved waving it high, and watching it catch a slight breeze.
I was closely following him as he'd stop at a tree, or bush, and wave his flag.
As he was walking in our yard, he lost his footing, and fell.
But this wasn't just a little trip, or tumble...
He fell onto the bottom end of the wooden dowl that held the flag.
When I quickly scooped up my little guy, who was already crying,
I noticed that the flag handle was lodged in his throat.
{I'm starting to cry all over again, as I recall the horrible story}
After pulling the flag out of his mouth, I quickly scooped him up,
and yelled for Danny, who was at the next house over.
I immediately saw Jordan's mouth start to pool with blood.
I rushed over to the porch to sit down,
and I couldn't help but start crying, and praying out loud.
I truly believe we had an Angel sent from above, that morning.
At that very moment of Jordan's accident, there was an EMT
shopping at the yard sale next door to us!
He saw everything, and rushed over to me, announcing that he could help.
My heart was pounding so loud, I could hardly hear anyone talking.
Jordan would not stop crying, and I was shaking with fear.
I knew deep down inside that this was bad.
The EMT told me that Jordan's loud crying was a good sign.
But I wasn't convinced. And I notice that Jordan was getting drowsy.
While I was talking with the EMT, Danny had quickly called 911.
I'd say within 10 seconds, 4 police officers swiftly pulled up to our driveway.
and within 10 seconds from that, a fire engine & ambulance arrived!
The EMT left very quickly once everyone arrived.
{It was almost as if he disappeared in thin air}
I realize that I was so focused on Jordan's condition,
that I didn't notice the young man walk away, or even leave in his car.
It's now that I wish I at least knew his name. He deserves a thank-you from us!
The medics, and police officers were talking to Jordan,
and trying to look inside his mouth. Of course Jordan wasn't having that!
He kept telling everyone "no, no, no" and then he'd
hide his face in Danny's shoulder, and continue crying.
We tried to distract him by blowing bubbles, but it didn't work.
He was quickly rushed to the ER, and luckily he was able to get in right away!
Danny, Jordan, nor I knew what would be in store for us, once we got there.
It's heart-breaking to see your baby tied up as he's kicking & screaming.
The doctors needed to quickly see how serious Jordan's injury was.
Once they tied him down, they had to look in his throat.
It was then that we learned that Jordan had a very deep puncture that was
dangerously close to his tonsil, which was also dangerously close to his artery.
In order to see if there was more damage than meets the eye,
The doctor informed us that Jordan would need a CAT scan.
If the artery was damaged at all, we would then have to
rush him over to a facility that handled pediatric surgery.
I felt like I was in a dream. How did we get here?!
One minute Jordan was waving a flag, and the next minute,
we were waiting for a CAT scan!?! I couldn't comprehend.
He wasn't running with scissors, he wasn't playing near a swimming pool,
he wasn't even jumping around with the flag!! He innocently tripped.
A freak accident indeed.
Once again, I was having to watch my baby get strapped down as he was screaming.
He was so scared, and had NO idea what was happening.
He kept calling for me, and reaching out his hand as he layed on the table.
I tried to comfort him, but he was beyond listening.
I wanted to kick & scream too. I wanted to trade places with him so badly!
The scan was very quick. And he was in my arms, once again.
But it seemed like an eternity as we waited for the doctor's results.
Thank God for good news! The artery was untouched!
However, the doctor informed us that there was a deep cut, and that Jordan
will need to follow up with an ENT {ear, nose, throat specialtist} on Monday.
About 3 hours later, we were finally on our way home.
Jordan was completely out of it. He was in so much pain.
He just looked at us with sad eyes.
He wouldn't swallow, and continued to cry, which in turn, hurt his throat.
He was happy to be back home. We all were.
I'm sending a BIG thank you to our friends, family, and even strangers
that were helping us with prayers. It was very comforting.
Thank you to my best friend, who rushed over to the hospital, and then
stayed at our house with Nina, until we got home. Thank you Cheryl!! XoXo
Later that evening, we heard a knock at our door.
One of our neighbors brought Jordan a get well balloon, and a new book!
It actually put a tiny smile on Jordan's face. Thank you Molino family!
Last night, Jordan wouldn't eat. I knew it was because he was in pain.
He wouldn't even suck on his pacifier. He wasn't swallowing at all.
He would just let his pacifier hand out of his mouth, and he would just drool.
It was so heartbreaking to see him like this.
Now we fast forward to this morning. Look at his face!!!
This is the picture of how God, and prayers work.
Jordan woke up this morning, in very good spirits!
He was talking, swallowing, and even asked for a cookie when he woke up.
Before I got up to get him a bottle, he started jumping on me with a big smile!
I enjoyed our little wrestling match more than ever, this morning!
I will never forget this picture, as long as I live.
This afternoon, another one of our neighbors came down to visit.
Wendy, from Whimsy & Wise, walked over with her family,
and brought Jordan a little box, filled with sidewalk chalk, and hot wheels!
This weekend we were reminded at how precious life really is.
We also learned just how kind family, friends, and strangers can be.
We really appreciate all the prayers, facebook messages,
texts & phone calls we received this weekend!
Thank you all so much!
XoXo
