A freak accident with a nail bouncing off the wood and hitting Burke in the eye sent us to the ER last night. After hours in the ER here in Gardner, a quick trip in an ambulance to Mass General Eye and Ear in Boston, a CAT scan, and two exams by specialized ophthalmologists we learned ( at 2AM this morning) that Burke's eye is going to heal properly. He did not need to have surgery as the cut in the outer membrane of his eye stopped right at the inner membrane critical to keep integrity of the inner eye.
What a miracle and a blessing. It could have been so much worse. We owe our gratitude to the Lord who through a beatiful preishood blessing assured Burke that "his body would heal itself." It truly will. Burke has a very bruised retina, a scratched cornea, a tear to his outer membrane and lots of eye drops. He has to wear a patch for the rest of the week, with no driving, no reading, and no major "muscular" activity with the eye so it can heal properly. If the bleeding does not return it should heal 100%.
I must say I am the most exhausted pregnant mommy today and am so glad we had wonderful ward members to stay with the girls last night and help me take a nap today. Thanks to those who prayed for Burke we are truly blessed that he is going to have is perfect 20/20 once again.
