SAT .UPDATE: Hunter Heads Into Surgery #3 — Rested, Resilient, and Facing the Fight Head-On.

Early this morning, the medical team returned to Hunter’s room with news everyone has been bracing for — it was time to head back to the operating room.

Surgery #3 is now underway.

After days filled with uncertainty, pain, and waiting, there was finally a moment of relief before today’s procedure. Hunter and Katie shared that he had a good night and slept well, something that once felt impossible. For a family living hour by hour, it was a quiet but powerful sign — prayers being answered in the smallest, most meaningful ways.

Today’s surgery is an irrigation and debridement, a critical step in preventing infection and helping his body heal after the severe injuries he’s endured. It’s not an easy procedure, but those closest to Hunter say something remarkable stood out as he was being prepared.

He’s ready. Even looking forward to it.

If you know Hunter, that won’t surprise you.

Hunter has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether on the job or in life, he meets hard things head-on — and this surgery is no exception. Despite everything his body has been through, his mindset remains steady, determined, and quietly brave.

As he was taken back, the family asked for continued prayers — that the procedure goes smoothly, that his pain is reduced, and that this surgery brings him one step closer to real healing. Every operation matters. Every hour matters.

The outpouring of support surrounding Hunter has been overwhelming — messages, prayers, words of encouragement from people near and far who may have never met him, but are now deeply invested in his fight. That love is being felt.

Katie has promised to share another update as soon as she is able to see him again.

For now, the family waits.
And the community prays.

Hunter is back in surgery — but he is not facing this fight alone.