Copeland Family Fire

 Tom Kerr, Jr. (1:00 PM, Tuesday, 1/11/22) I saw this video and had to share. Krew, with bundled hand and bandaged face finds, for a few minutes, the simple joy he's always loved; rolling a car and watching the wheels turn round and round. I should probably add a disclaimer here. Although I love seeing their progress, most of you are probably aware that there is a long and very difficult time ahead. Earlier, when I mentioned that Pepper had a shower, it was NOT the hot, exhilarating shower that you and I enjoy. It was an excruciatingly painful antiseptic shower. The doctor reported this morning that the kids are looking at many months in the hospital. So, don't allow my posts of happy moments and significant successes mislead you into thinking it's all behind them. 

 Tom Kerr, Jr. (9:09 am EST, Tuesday, 1/11/22) It has been approximately 335 hours since the fire. In that amount of time, we have gone from disbelief that it happened, to disbelief in the support and blessings, to now, a disbelief in how far they have come. It amazes me how the human body, these great gifts, are capable of healing themselves. All of the technology and medical advances are simply about helping the body do what only it can do; to fight for life and heal itself. Kyle has probably undergone his last surgery for his burns. He is looking amazing, and improvements are happening right before our eyes. Pepper was able to receive a full shower in the burn unit yesterday. Afterwards, they wrapped her up in new bandages and she was even able to sit on the edge of her bed for one minute. She hated all of it, but the advances she is making are mind boggling. Seeing her little face and being able to recognize her as Pepper is a wonderful thing. She is stunningly beautiful! Krew ...