After blood clots developed in his extremities, the father of two was forced to have his lower legs amputated and will need to get prosthetics.
Jaye posted the following update on the family’s GoFundMe page:
“Brian has been facing all kinds of complications due to flu, pneumonia, septic shock, and multi organ failure. As of today Brian will need prosthetics for both legs, below the knee. He will also need special hand work as parts of every finger have been removed. While this is a challenging complication, we can do this together. Our amount needed is rapidly growing but your help makes a huge difference. Every dollar will help show love to an amazing man! Funds will be used for prosthetics and his medical care. Thank you!!”
After her husband’s near brush with death, Jaye is on a mission to make others aware of just how pressing it is to catch flu symptoms early on.
“This flu is serious business,” she urged. “People need to pay attention to it. Do not send your kids to school with a fever. We have to help each other out. Not everyone’s body deals with the flu-like maybe yours does.”
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Though Brian’s case is certainly tragic, it’s not the worst case scenario that flu victims have seen this season. The Star-Telegram reported that there have been “54 flu-related deaths in Dallas County since Oct. 1, and at least 23 in Tarrant County.”
In spite of Brian’s critical condition, the Herndon’s deep-seated Christian faith has helped them remain positive and hopeful for his full recovery.
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“He’s a man of faith, and we’re all just trusting God to carry him through and bring us to that new normal,” says Jaye.
If you’d like to join in helping the Herndon family financially, you may donate to their GoFundMe page here.
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