Cory and I have decided to share the pictures I have from the beginning of his journey to the current. We will continue to share along the way. I am not going to retell the whole story as you can find and follow on his official Facebook page
Team Muzzy. On his page you can find updates and fundraisers. WARNING SOME OF THE PICTURES ARE GRAPHIC IN NATURE, VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. The pictures are some what out of order too so make sure to read the captions! My husband is a 13Bravo (Field Artillery/Cannon Crew member) The M777 blew him up in a training accident at Ft. Bragg, killed one, seriously injured another, and 5 others suffered what they consider minor injuries. Not to mention how traumatized those who where there or work with him are. Please if you have any questions, concerns, comments, advice, etc please don't be shy! Contact us! :)
Photos property of Team Muzzy. Copyright © Cory & Michelle Muzzy.
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Feb. 21st. Just got to Duke, after Cory was transferred from Womack. He was in surgery till 4am. |
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I had been at Womack since 5am and made it to Duke by 5pm. |
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Duke 3rd floor surgery waiting area. |
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In Cory's ICU on 6th floor 6 west. We had to wear protection for the first few days. |
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3rd day in ICU. |
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I started writing about everything but have become so busy that it quickly ended. |
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First photo of Cory, 5 days later. I know he looks bad but believe me when I tell you he looks 10x better then when I first saw him. |
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proof of me eating to relieve some's worrying about me. |
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1st photos of his lower extremities. The dark parts are like sucking sponges called wound vacs. The white patch is a pain patch under his knee. |
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What was left of his left foot. |
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We call him Mr. Nubby. Again the dark part is a wound vac. |
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The unit sent us flowers. |
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Yes... I do cry sometimes. |
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JJ missing me to much. |
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Side view. |
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Sleepy pants. |
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Part of ICU at Duke 6th floor 6 west. |
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Part of ICU at Duke. 6th floor 6 west. |
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Craving nothing but Ice Cream. |
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Thank you Derrick & Krissy! |
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The chair/bed! This one was more comfy then all the ones I have tried so far. Duke ICU. |
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The bed/bench/table in ICU at Duke. It was always FREEEEZING in this corner, we used 10 blankets. |
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The view outside his room in ICU at Duke. It snowed. |
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The first time his eyes finally opened. He also got a feeding tube down his nose that he hated. |
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the nasty grits lol |
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Stark missing his daddy so much he has no interest in his new bone. |
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I was crying and Stark came and held my hands and prayed with me. |
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somewhat cleaned up. oxygen on because they would fall when he slept. |
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This is a part where they skin graphed and took the skin flap and muscle on his left thigh at Duke. |
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This is his skin flap on his foot after surgery at Duke. |
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This is his right shoulder. His right side got a lot of burns, shrapnel, & cuts. I pulled out a few rocks. |
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Got to see a therapy dog named Hailey at Duke. |
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At Duke, I think he is looking better :) |
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His ears were really grungy and had a ton of dirt in them. |
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2nd floor at Duke. This is his skin flap after some healing. |
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2nd floor at Duke. this is the donor site on his left thigh where they took the skin/muscle flap. |
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again same as above. |
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He did not like this "cast" |
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left foot. |
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left foot. |
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left foot. |
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Do you see the heart shape scar? He doesn't believe me so I took a picture to prove it to him when he can see again. |
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The first time he got in a wheel chair and outside. at Duke. |
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Back in his room 2nd floor at Duke he wanted to stay in the wheel chair for a little bit. |
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fixing him up in the wheel chair. |
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Outside his room 2329 2nd floor at Duke. |
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Outside his room 2329 2nd floor at Duke. |
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His left upper thigh. |
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The back of his head had a couple of spots of missing hair and the left side was kinda of singed. |
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Skin graphs on his nubby when it was still wrapped. |
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Railroad Street Steakhouse threw a fundraiser for Cory and we made a little under $3000. |
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His magnets & stickers! |
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The weird statues at the Eye Center at Duke. |
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Trying out a new cast but not much better he still hates it. |
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They keep commenting that he pee's a lot... well he drinks a lot too! lol |
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The skin/muscle donor site for his foot flap on his left thigh. |
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his right arm after surgery they put a plate and screws in. he also has a bunch of burns and shrapnel. |
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better picture, the scabs are starting to come off. |
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had another eye surgery and they are looking better. |
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eye swelling has gone down. |
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He is talking on the phone. (specifically to Rodney Harsh at this moment) |
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Tasha missing her parents (mom & dad) while they took shift at the hospital. |
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The skin graph is taking really well to Mr. Nubby. |
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Left thigh donor site doing really well. |
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foot swelling is going down. |
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swelling going down. |
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he prefers no cast and just to have his foot free floating. |
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Eye center gave him some ray bands lol |
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His head incisions are doing fantastic. |
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the skin graph sites are doing great too. |
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They are putting goop on his nubby. The yellow mesh with the scabbed top peels off on its own and under is that read skin where they took skin for his nubby. |
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head incisions. |
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The hair is trying to escape out of it! |
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So I pulled the hair out of the hollow tunnel! it was crazy! |
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Everyone has supported my frosty habit. they are frosty gods! lol |
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Mr. Nubby is looking great! |
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Packing daddies suit case and Re-Re & JJ lay in it. They want to come too. |
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Mr. Nubby drying out. |
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Mr. Nubby :) |
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get well wishes! |
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Well wishes :) |
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Cory got to see a therapy dog names Izzy at Duke. |
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Room 2329 2nd floor at Duke. |
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room 2329 2nd floor at Duke |
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room 2329 2nd floor at Duke |
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7th floor room 746 at BAMC/SAMMC. Yes that is a no eating yet sign lol I thought it was funny (they forgot to take it down) |
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His room # & phone #. |
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Room 746 floor 7 BAMC/SAMMC bathroom |
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Floor 7 Room 746 at SAMMC/BAMC |
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on the plane from NC to TX |
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on the plane from NC to TX |
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on the plane from NC to TX |
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The plane we rode in from NC to TX |
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The shower at room 2329 2nd floor at Duke |
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The bathrrom at room 2329 2nd floor at duke |
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shower at room 2329 2nd floor at duke |
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bathroom in room 2329 2nd floor at duke |
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room 2329 2nd floor at Duke |
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the view from his room at BAMC/SAMMC 7th floor room 746 (the circle building is the intrepid center) |
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my closet at the fisher house |
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door handle at the fisher house |
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bathroom at the fisher house |
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bathroom at the fisher house |
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bathroom at the fisher house |
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my room at the fisher house |
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room at the fisher house |
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room at the fisher house |
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basket at my fisher house room (I put some of the stuff I wont use from my goody bag in it for he next family) |
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goodies at the fisher house |
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Misty came to see me at the hospital. |
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Room 746 at SAMMC/BAMC floor 7 |
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Room 746 at SAMMC/BAMC floor 7 |
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Room 746 at SAMMC/BAMC floor 7 |
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Room 746 at SAMMC/BAMC floor 7 |
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My cheese ball :) Room 746 at SAMMC/BAMC floor 7 |
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His new ride :) |
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His arm is healing up nicely |
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Nubby is drying out and doing well. |
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Eyes are doing well too. (hes sleeping lol) |
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He is happy to see this guy go next week. |
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his foot is doing well tho |
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This is half of the reason why we picked to just amputate. Its going to be too hard to walk on this thing. The healing time would take much longer as well. We are eager to learn and get home asap :)
Thank you for everything everyone has done for us.
I will continue to update VIA Team Muzzy page as well as do update picture blogs along the way. I try to do it more often so its not as long.
sincerely with love The Muzzy's
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©Cory & Michelle Muzzy
He is looking good! God has his healing hands on him! We will continue to pray! We send all our love to you guys. The girls have made somethings for Uncle Muzzy. Will send out very soon! Keep up the Keeping up you 2! Gods got your back! luvin u guys!
ReplyDeleteThe fundraiser for the shirts ended :( sorry anyone can send us anything to our po box 1062, Roseboro, NC 28382 :) I love the cards I have been getting :) or they can donate to the fundraiser site https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/dhiT2 :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle, you don't know me I am from New Mexico & worked with Cindy. I admire you are willing to share so much with us. I am amazed at how strong both you & Cory are during all of this. Many of us at Lowe's of Santa Fe will do anything we can to help you, Cory, Cindy & Barry. Stay strong & keep the updates coming.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! My husband was the Commander of Bravo battery from 2009-2011. We've been staying updated through the Facebook page and continue to pray for Cory's healing and for your strength as you stand by his side. We are currently living in Germany, and I would love to mail you a care package of German goodies! Can you send me the address of where you can be reached? If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask! God Bless Y'all!
ReplyDeleteThat would be amazing! Po box 1062, Roseboro, NC 28382 is where things can be sent ;) thank you so much!
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