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On May 16, 2016 Gary Smart called an Ambulance from a rest area east of the Bay Bridge in Price Maryland. he was transported to Chester River Hospital in Maryland. initially his care plan was IVF's and IV atbx and an overnight stay for observation. His wife Clare was in Jacksonville for orientation when she got the call that his condition had started to decline. Clare, his son Josh and daughter Jennifer flew into Maryland that afternoon. Josh and Clare arrived first and went to Chster River hospital where he was placed in the ICU. We were informed that he needed a higher level of care and needed to be airlifted to a local hospital in Baltimore. He was transported that night to the University of Mayland Medical Center.
When we arrived to the University of Maryland Medical Center the doctor came out to the waiting room as soon as they landed with my father. they told us he was very sick and he had about a 50/50 chance of survival at this time. He explained that my father was septic and needed to be placed on ECMO. Since the night of his admission he has steadily been showing signs of improvement but we understand he is very sick. We have been prepared for this to be a long recovery. The doctors have told us weeks- months and then therapy. My father is on a ventilator so he will have to wean from that before he can come home. My family would love it if you could continue to pray about that please .
My family will need to provide food and shelter and money to live on during my fathers recovery until my parents can get back on their feet again. This has caused such a huge financial burden in an already devastating situation. At this time his wife sleeps at the bedside or on a bench in a waiting area. She occasionally gets a room when there is enough funds to cover the expense. I want to help them in any way I can. If you are reading this please continue to pray for my family. If you are here on this site to donate, may God bless you for your kindness and generosity. I know my family will be eternally grateful.
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