Update on Barton

I took this directly from Wendy's blog. Even the super hot picture of Barton.

"He is not out of the woods yet, his injuries are traumatic, and causing him a great deal of pain; his left leg has a severed shin muscle, femur bone is broken in half, with a deep open wound on the back of his leg. His right shoulder bone is fractured, his wrist and elbow are both broken on left arm, he has head lacerations and a fever as well. He is on antibiotics, and pain meds, but is still in a lot of pain, he just wants to get back home. He has been told about all the support and prayers on his behalf, and is very grateful. He had medivac insurance, but it expired last month, it is VERY expensive to pay for, and if you know anything about this amazing guy then you know that every penny he has, goes to the people he is helping. His Brother is trying to get there in the next few days, and will accompany him to New York, hopefully by the 26th, where a great Trauma Surgeon ( Chief of Trauma) awaits his arrival. He just needs to get rid of that fever... Prayers PLEASE"

She posted this Tuesday. As of right now, Bart's brother and mother are on their way to Kampala. They'll be there tomorrow night. I know this will bring a great deal of peace to Barton. He needs his family with him! I just can't wait for him to get back to the states! I did read on Facebook that a friend of a friend of his just happened to be in Uganda - and she's a nurse! She was able to go see Barton and stay with him for several hours. She was very comfortable with how he was being taken care of, but was still nervous about the chance on infection because of where he is. She also said the phone lines have been ringing off the hook at the hospital with all of his friends calling, and so his phone calls are being restricted to family only. He's the most popular patient Uganda has ever had! Anyway, please continue to keep him in your prayers.