Positive thoughts for Jonny

On June 26, 2022, 15 year old Jonathan Latham was hurt in an accident. He unfortunately fell 34 feet off the Truss Bridge that runs over Marlowe Creek near Worth, Mo.

Jonny received treatment at Mosiac in Albany, Mo and then was transferred to KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He is beyond lucky to be alive. He sustained serious injuries including 2 dislocated and fractured wrists, and a dislocated hip and fractured pelvis.

All three were stabilized upon arrival at KU - his wrists set and splinted and his leg in traction. Surgery was done the following day for the hip and the left wrist the day after.

His right wrist was too swollen to attempt surgery until Friday, July 1. He was in the hospital 12 days.

The family needs help with travel expenses, as Jonny is traveling over 2 hours from home to Kansas City, KS for medical care since released. His Mom, Jo, missed work to stay with him in the hospital and takes him to KS for follow ups since released. Jonny will be non-weight bearing for 6 to 8 weeks to allow his hip to heal and will require around the clock care for several months. His Mom and 17 year old brother Jase aren’t equipped to do this alone.

The plan of care right now is for Jonny to stay at home. His Uncle and a family friend built a wheelchair ramp on the house and found an electric wheelchair so he's able to be mobile without someone pushing the chair for him, as he is non weight bearing for both his wrists also. When Jonny is healed and strong enough, he will require physical therapy. Realistically he still may have life long physical/life changing issues that will then require modifications to not only his way of life, but his home as well. But we will cross that bridge when we get there. Today, we will focus on today and positive thoughts!

If you feel so inclined, please consider helping with a monetary donation or a share to help spread the word and to get help for Jonny.

But above all else, please share a prayer for Jonny, his Mother Jo, his brother Jase, and all of his family and friends. Thank you!