Need Some DU Vibes Here For My Uncle [View all]
Phone calls at 10:30 are never good. I've certainly learned that in all of my 28 years. My family and I just got off of the phone with my aunt. This afternoon, while airing a semi-truck tire, the tire exploded and seriously injured my uncle. He's in intensive care right now, with the majority of his right hand side fractured, including his face. They're still undetermined if there's any actual bleeding in his brain, but we do know that he will have to undergo several reconstructive surgeries when he recovers enough.
We haven't told my grandmother (his mother) yet, as we don't want to disturb her while she's asleep and have her be up all night worrying. Knowing her, I'd imagine that she would jump on the first plane out of St. Louis to be with him. To tell the truth, I wouldn't blame her.
Just keep my uncle in your thoughts tonight. I hope that he won't need them.
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