Hi, this is going to be a page of updates on Ron Powell. He was in a accident Friday night while racing. During the 4th lap he wrecked and while getting out of his cart and walking away he was struck by another go cart. As of right now, we are waiting for the doctors to get Ron stable and let us know when he can have surgery. As of right now it seems that it will be Tuesday or later. We will let yall know asap! It is very sad and unfortunate, but please pray, and continue to pray for him and for the family. God is going to do great things in the road ahead!
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Friday: Around 8pm he was racing at Burke County Racing Speedway and doing great he had come from 10th to 5th in four laps, then the worst of worst happened. He got into a wreck and was rushed to the hospital. At that point they called Tammy (Sally and Daisey were with her), Dale and Rosemary, whom were all in Thomasville and informed them on what happened. They then rushed to Augusta, GA to get to Ron as quickly as they could. All everyone knew was that he was in a wreck and needed to get here. They would not tell them anything over the phone.

Saturday: Saturday was a very long day for Ron and family. He was rushed into the trauma department Saturday morning around 1:00 am. Later that morning around 6:00am they finally got him stable and were able to run ct scans and mri's on him...later on that day we discovered some news that is going to change his life forever. He had a little bleeding on the brain, both lungs collapsed, his ribs are broken, he has 3 vertabrates fractured in his neck, in his lower back the spinal cord severed which led to him being paralyzed from the waist down. Doctor Deustch from Thomasville, GA. (a great doctor and great friend to the powell's) drove up to Augsta to look at everything and really inform Ron and the family what was happening and what is going to happen. Thats when we got the greatest news, he is going to make it through this, nothing seems life threatning,the only thing is that he is not going to be able to walk. At that point, we didnt care, and we still dont care. We are so thankful that he is still here with us today. He is a miracle from God.

Sunday: The morning started off great. He seemed to be improving. His color looked good and he was talking and smiling. There were many of family and friends who came to see Ron and actually got to go back and see him in the trauma department. He was and is so greatful for that. Also, that morning he had gotten his first bath since the wreck. After his bath he started itching as well as started to get dellusional. They ran a few test on him and we are still waiting to hear from them. We will update you tomorrow!

Monday: Last night we had a little trouble with Ron. He went into a state of not knowing people and trying to fight to get his oxygen tube out etc. so today they are running EEG's to see if they can rule out seizures. The doctors just recently met with ron and they said that he will have his surgery Wednesday at 10 am (at MCG in Augusta) to repair his spinal cord which is great becasue that means that the doctors have finally been able to get Ron stable! Also, another exciting thing happened today, he was able to eat a little bit (pudding and apple sauce)as well as able to drink some water! Yay!! Pray, Pray, Pray!!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO RON POWELL AND THE FAMILY. WE ASK ALL OF YALL TO CONTINUE PRAYING. ALSO, THANK ALL OF THOSE WHO HAVE DROVE TO AUGSTA TO VISIT AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE CALLED AND CHECKED IN ON RON! SHOWS WHAT GREAT FRIENDS HE HAS!