banana flam-burn victim
I'm not even sure where to begin, so I'll just start right into the story.
Saturday night my sister (Jennelle) and bro-in-law (Matt) were at Matt's company Christmas party. Think ritzy country club, awkward mingling amongst coworkers and their spouses, schoozing the boss. Two young guys that work at said country club asked Matt if he'd want to try some of the banana flambe desert they were about to make. He said sure. That would prove to be the biggest mistake he'd make all night.
As he stood about 6-8 feet away, talking with a coworker, the two guys proceeded to start the liquor on fire. One of the two was new and being trained in. Hmm... ya think the manager should've known about this 'training' session? The first flame wasn't quite large enough, so they added a little more and flipped the pan (apparently wanting to look like the real chefs do on tv?). Only they didn't just flip the pan, they flung the alcohol, on fire, directly at Matt. He saw it coming and tried to dodge it, but it still doused the left side of his face and upper body. Jennelle, across the room, shrieked out of fear seeing her husband engulfed in flames from the waist up (including his head). People stood around him in total shock and disbelief before they jumped into action with water and slapping him with their napkins. After rolling around on the ground for a bit, the fire was out.
Matt then, out of disorientation and pain, became very upset. He ripped his shirt (Hulk style) off of his body then ran outside seeking relief. He was rushed to the ER in an ambulence. The next day (in the burn unit) the doctors gave him the diagnosis of 2nd degree burns on the entire left side of his face, ear, and head, arms, and 3rd degree burns on his left hand (from trying to get the fire off of his face). His fingers actually melted together.
Needless to say, he will probably never try that banana flambe. I doubt I will ever try it either, unless wearing a fire-proof suit and helmet. I can't get that image out of my head.
Please join me in praying for Matt...
God, please heal Matt wholely and completely, without scars. He hurts so badly- please pour Your soothing oil over his wounds. Replace the melted, rough areas with smooth healthy skin. I ask that You use this horrible situation to work in his heart- that there will be humility and forgiveness where there is now embarrassement and frustration. Draw him close to You, the only place he will truly find comfort...
Saturday night my sister (Jennelle) and bro-in-law (Matt) were at Matt's company Christmas party. Think ritzy country club, awkward mingling amongst coworkers and their spouses, schoozing the boss. Two young guys that work at said country club asked Matt if he'd want to try some of the banana flambe desert they were about to make. He said sure. That would prove to be the biggest mistake he'd make all night.
As he stood about 6-8 feet away, talking with a coworker, the two guys proceeded to start the liquor on fire. One of the two was new and being trained in. Hmm... ya think the manager should've known about this 'training' session? The first flame wasn't quite large enough, so they added a little more and flipped the pan (apparently wanting to look like the real chefs do on tv?). Only they didn't just flip the pan, they flung the alcohol, on fire, directly at Matt. He saw it coming and tried to dodge it, but it still doused the left side of his face and upper body. Jennelle, across the room, shrieked out of fear seeing her husband engulfed in flames from the waist up (including his head). People stood around him in total shock and disbelief before they jumped into action with water and slapping him with their napkins. After rolling around on the ground for a bit, the fire was out.
Matt then, out of disorientation and pain, became very upset. He ripped his shirt (Hulk style) off of his body then ran outside seeking relief. He was rushed to the ER in an ambulence. The next day (in the burn unit) the doctors gave him the diagnosis of 2nd degree burns on the entire left side of his face, ear, and head, arms, and 3rd degree burns on his left hand (from trying to get the fire off of his face). His fingers actually melted together.
Needless to say, he will probably never try that banana flambe. I doubt I will ever try it either, unless wearing a fire-proof suit and helmet. I can't get that image out of my head.
Please join me in praying for Matt...
God, please heal Matt wholely and completely, without scars. He hurts so badly- please pour Your soothing oil over his wounds. Replace the melted, rough areas with smooth healthy skin. I ask that You use this horrible situation to work in his heart- that there will be humility and forgiveness where there is now embarrassement and frustration. Draw him close to You, the only place he will truly find comfort...
posted by Cristina | 6:00 PM
3 Comments:
Oh my goodness.
How scary!
My prayers are with him. And his wife. That she would have wisdom and strength as she deals with the helplessness of seeing her husband in so much pain.
-Jes
that is so terrible!
I am praying for him.
hope he recovers totally!
I talked to Jennelle tonight on the phone. She said he's having a lot of pain, trying not to take the painkillers unless absolutely necessary. He passed out a couple of times today. Being over a foot taller than Jennelle, she had a rough time waking him up. He definitely needs the prayer!
You should email Jennelle- she could really use the encouragement too. She was out shoveling 7 inches of snow off of her driveway today, trying to dig out their vans. All while looking after 3 kids and an injured husband.
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