An Overview by Mindy Hinckley (Aunt)
A brief’ish’ overview: We believe from rescuers that Tyler fell 40 feet, but it could have been from a higher ledge as high as 100 feet. There are a lot of missing details because Tyler has not been able to talk since machines are coming out of his mouth to help him breathe and take out fluids. I don’t know the entire spectrum of his injuries, the list just keeps getting longer each day. His arms are broken multiple times and have plates in them. His right wrist was in so many pieces the surgeon said he couldn't use a plate or screws, he had to use a wire that will need to be surgically removed to piece them back together. His hands are so broken and tendons torn. Last night (11/14) the surgeon found rocks, one the size of a dice in his ring finger. His shoulder may be broken, but we can’t remember. His legs are broken multiple times. His right hip was dislocated down his leg and the ball of his hip broken completely in two with a chunk missing in the middle. This is one of the more serious injuries. If you are praying, we would love for specific prayers for that hip they operated on to get blood flow and for their procedure ‘to take’. His right angle was severely broken and had to be fused. He will have backward and forward motion but will not have sideways motion. His calcaneus (heel) is shattered. That will be one of the last operations. His ribs are broken and his lungs collapsed. A few of his internal organs had lacerations on them, but now my memory is failing me. This is not an extensive list… and more injuries are expected to be found as Tyler wakens and can tell surgeons what hurts. Tyler has had approximately 20 surgeries to date. Today (11/15) they will give his body a break. More surgeries are scheduled for Monday to work on his face. Yesterday (11/14) was tough, you were more awake and crying because of the pain.
Tyler, your family loves you beyond measure. We stand around your bedside and pray. We stand around your bedside and offer encouragement. Your mom stands around and her heart bleeds as she tells you how much she loves you and wipes away your tears because you are unable to. Your Dad is fighting your medical battles and making sure you are getting the best surgeons and getting the best of everything possible. His heart is heavy, but he has faith and knows that you will recover. We are started to keep a log of your visitors because you have already had so many… and so many are turned away until you are stronger. Your Bishop and Stake President have visited and given you special blessings and promises. Grandpa and your Dad gave you a blessing that promised healing. THOUSANDS of people are praying for you all over the country. Your ward is fasting tonight and tomorrow for you. Your aunts and uncles have fasted and will be holding another special fast for more specific injuries. Heavenly Father loves you, he knows the pain you are in. There is a special spirit when you enter your room, I believe angles are surrounding you day and night offering you their love and encouragement too. You definitely have a work still on this earth. There have already been too many miracles and ‘coincidences’ to think otherwise. Our family sees you recovering and becoming an inspiration to millions.
