Remember my son Eddie?*UPDATE post 38

[Laura's Babies]

In May of 2005, he was in that horribale explosion that left him so badly burned over 82% of his body.. This May will be 3 years since that happened. He is doing great now and recently posted this picture on his MySpace page and I had to snag it. He has put all his weight back on that he lost in the hospital and MORE and for some odd reason decided to grow a mustash. I think this picture is BEAUTIFUL and wanted to show it off!

Eddie and his wonderful wife that never left his side!
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i40/Grammy70769/EddieandRegina1.jpg

[caseysmom]

Yes, I remember, he looks great, very handsome man.

[Killearn Kitties]

How great to see him looking so well. :) Nothing short of amazing!

[Karen]

He looks great - you would never know he had been burned!

[Catty1]

WOW! Excellent! And he sure has a great wife, I am sure he knows that! :)

[G535]

They're obviously a happy couple and it's amazing what modern medicine can do for burn victims these days. :)

[Ginger's Mom]

Wow, that is amazing. And you are right the picture is beautiful. You could never tell all that he has been through.

[Craftlady]

WOW he looks great.

[4 Dog Mother]

Eddie does look great - and he is lucky he has a wife who stood by him during those difficult days. What a testimony to fighting to get your life back after a tragedy!

[cassiesmom]

Laura, this is the first I'm learning of your son's injury. I'm with Karen, looking at the photo I would not have realized all he has been through. Bless him!

[Grace]

I remember - can't believe it's been almost 3 years!

Great picture - and your son is so handsome. As someone else mentioned, he doesn't look like he was ever burned.

Miracles do happen - there's the proof.

[jenluckenbach]

A standing ovation for Eddie and his loyal family. He looks FABULOUS!

[phesina]

My gosh.. you would NEVER know from this picture that he had been burned so badly. I didn't know the story before either.

My very best to Eddie and his wonderful, loving wife (and his mom and all his kitty-siblings, of course). God bless you all!

Pat

[chocolatepuppy]

Your son looks great! What a nice picture of him and his wife. :)

[ramanth]

What a great picture! I'm glad he's doing well. :)

[Laura's Babies]

He has some scarring on his face but very little. He has a scar on the bridge of his nose where his safety glasses melted but if you don't look for it, you do not see it. On the right jaw line, he has some scarring but very little so his face was pretty much spared. His upper torso, arms, hands, and thighs were burned so what was scarred is mostly covered with clothes.

For those not here when this happened, the threads are here...

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=78356&highlight=Rie
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=78430&page=1&pp=30&highlight=Rie

Wow! In going back and reading those, it sure stirred up some emotions!

[Lilith Cherry]

I am so happy to see how well he is doing and that he and his lovely wife are looking so happy. Looks like our prayers were heard :D

[Medusa]

I didn't know about this either but clearly he's doing remarkably well and I'm sure it's partially because he has a wonderful family as his support system. He looks remarkably well and handsome, too. :)

[Barbara]

I remember this story very well and I am surprised and glad to see Eddie so healthy looking :) I am sure part of this miracle is the emotional support he got from his wife and you :)

(I just see that Medusa is saying the same- great minds think alike and I hadn't read her post first ;))

[Edwina's Secretary]

What a great outcome from a tragic story! He looks terrific and the love and thankfulness radiate from him and his wife!

[Randi]

I remember the story - it's great to see he has recoved so well. I once was burned too, so I have an idea what he's been through. Glad to see he looks so happy, and his wife too. :)

[kimlovescats]

OH LAURA, Eddie looks AMAZING!!!! :eek: Of course he's put on more than he lost, he's enjoying eating again!!! :D Please tell him how wonderful he looks and how happy I am to hear that he is doing so well!

Hugs,
Kim

[moosmom]

Oh Laura, he is very handsome and they make a lovely couple. Thank God he's okay now.

[joycenalex]

laura, he's a miracle, but as his mom, you knew that. thanks for the update

[Pawsitive Thinking]

wow he looks great!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

He looks absolutely wonderful! What a handsome, miracle man your son is. I'm so glad his face was spared, he's so lucky. Looking at the photo, you would have no idea he was ever burned. Thank you for posting the photo. It's nice to have such a happy ending to a very sad, scary story :)

[smokey the elder]

Your son is a hottie! His wife is very lucky (and he's lucky to have such a loving wife.)

[AmberLee]

Oh, thank God. I'd forgotten the explosion, so wonderful to see him looking so happy and well.

{{{gentle hugs to you and your family}}}

[Rachel]

How inspirational this picture is. It is so great that Eddie has made such a remarkable recovery. I hope he is feeling a good as he looks.

[catnapper]

Laura, he looks WONDERFUL! I can't belive its been 3 years already.... it seems like only a few months ago it all happened.

[pitc9]

Wow! He looks Great!!

[jazzcat]

He looks great Laura!! What a wonderful update!

[lvpets2002]

;) Oh my my Laura your son is so stunning & handsome.. You would never know he was burned.. Bigg Huggss

[Laura's Babies]

Regina called this evening, Eddie is having more surgery Friday, 3 fingers on his left hand and his right wirst and shoulder... ALL at one time so he will be all but helpless afterwards. She said they will go to Norfolk and spend the night Thursday since he is due in surgery about 5am. She is going to call me afterwards.

[Medusa]

Prayers going out that he comes through and heals quickly, easily and in peace.

[mina'smomma]

I hope his surgery goes well. He'll be in my prayers.

[cassiesmom]

Oh, boy. Left and right sides, you're right about him being helpless. On the other hand, though (pun NOT intended), he would not have to go through the anesthesia a second time. Or go through rehab for his left, and then his right, which might take a lot longer than rehabbing both at the same time. I'll pray that all will go well.

[Laura's Babies]

Eddie had his surgery today, the fingers on the left hand, wrist on the right hand and both shoulders. They decided to go on and do both while they had him there. She said the the only problem they had was finding some useable skin on him for grafts but they managed. Quit a few of the doctors who helped take care of him in BTU checked in on him when they found out he was there. They were going to go walk to BTU after we got off the phone and I told her I doubt that anybody reconizes him now. He has packed on 69 pounds since he was in there and has that mustash.. I bet they will reconize her before they reconize him!

[Craftlady]

Happy to hear the hand surgery went well today.
BTW, clear your pm box out, it's not accepting anymore messages :)
The box is on it's way and scheduled for delivery Tuesday 22nd. Pretty fast service :)

[Barbara]

I am sure the doctors will be very happy to see him as impressive as he is now :)
Glad the surgery went well- medicine can do miracles these days!