The update of the day came with a mix of lighthearted humor, quiet gratitude, and renewed hope.
After hours of being confined to his hospital room, Hunter had simply had enough of sitting still. Bored and restless, he asked to be moved into his chair. His nurse happily obliged, rolling him to the doorway where he could chat with passing nurses and stay closer to the bathroom—an unexpected but welcome benefit after receiving encouraging gastrointestinal results. It was a small moment of normalcy, and it brought a much-needed smile.
As night approached, preparations were already underway for the next critical step. Hunter was placed on NPO status after midnight and scheduled to be the first case in the morning. The plan is for irrigation and debridement, a procedure that—if everything goes smoothly—will finally allow the grafting process to begin. For his loved ones, this milestone represents answered prayers and cautious optimism. Tonight’s prayers are focused on tomorrow: no complications, steady progress, and continued healing.
Throughout the day, the support surrounding Hunter never wavered. Messages, thoughts, and prayers poured in from near and far, a constant reminder that he is not walking this road alone. One of his longtime lineman buddies, along with his wife, stopped by to visit. Their presence lifted his spirits instantly. Laughter filled the room, and for a while, the hospital walls felt a little less heavy. Their visit—and the thoughtful gift they brought—meant more than words could say. Michael and Dana Davis turned an ordinary hospital day into a memorable one.
But the day also carried a deeper reminder of shared humanity.
Earlier in the week, many people had heard about a heartbreaking incident involving a toddler who was electrocuted by a downed power line. Hunter’s family later learned that the child was being treated in the same hospital. A longtime friend reached out, explaining that he had once worked with the child’s father and provided a phone number to make contact.
That connection led to a meeting that would leave a lasting impression.
Today, Hunter’s loved ones found the family and learned that the little boy—Wesson Roark—was showing signs of improvement. Though still restless, as any toddler would be, he continues to recover under close medical care. The road ahead remains challenging, but hope is firmly alive.
Before leaving, they asked the family for permission to share Wesson’s story. The reason was simple: the same community that has been praying so faithfully for Hunter could now lift up another family in need. The Roark family—Wesson and his parents, David and Kaitlyn—have joined the growing circle of prayers.
As the day came to a close, the message was clear. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in moments of kindness, shared strength, answered prayers, and compassion extended beyond one hospital room.
Tonight, gratitude fills the space where fear once lived—and hope carries everyone forward into tomorrow.
