In a heartbreaking update, the father of a 10-year-old boy who was swept into a storm drain last week has provided an update on his son’s condition.
After struggling to free himself from the ditch, he received CPR and was quickly transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville for immediate medical attention.
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The incident last Thursday has prompted regular updates on Facebook from his father, who serves as the director of schools at Rutherford County, regarding his son’s condition.
During his latest address on Tuesday evening, Mr. Sullivan painted a grim picture of the current situation.
According to the author, Asher suffers from severe brain damage, which significantly impairs his abilities. The writer emphasizes that even with a potential recovery, Asher may not regain the skills he had before the injury unless there is an unexplained healing process.
“We will wholeheartedly embrace and treasure any iteration of Asher that we are fortunate enough to have, if it is in the best interest of Asher,” he expressed.
He mentioned a number of prayer requests, including the resolution of his son’s brain swelling and herniation, the restoration of his son’s ability to breathe independently, the absence of any further negative changes, and the improvement of his son’s pupil response.
In his previous post, he mentioned that he and his wife Kaycee were abruptly awakened at 2:00 am. They received distressing news that Asher had ceased breathing on his own and that his eyes were unresponsive.
He further mentioned, “We had intended to engage in some difficult discussions this afternoon.”
By noon on Monday, Mr. Sullivan reported that doctors had observed slight movement in one of his son’s pupils. However, he expressed concern about his son’s blood pressure, noting that it seemed to worsen at night. He humbly asked for continued prayers during this challenging time.
Tragically, Yousuf Ayesh, an 11-year-old boy who occupied the same floor as Sullivan at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, passed away on Tuesday morning.
According to a GoFundMe page set up by Murfreesboro Muslim Youth, the fifth grader had been diagnosed with incurable brain cancer a few months earlier. As a result, his brain tissue had swelled, and his body had started to shut down.
The school, Black Fox Elementary, has organized a candlelit vigil on Friday evening to honor and remember the young boy.
