‘God Is So Good’: Blue Jays Pitcher’s Son Released From ICU After Car Accident
By Movieguide® Contributor
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson’s son has been released from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit after being struck by a car.
“I don’t have the words, [I don’t know] where to begin. We have been overwhelmed with a huge amount of love and support over the last few days,” Erik’s wife Madison posted on her Instagram Story.
Toby, 4, was hit by a car at the Opal Sands Resort on Sunday and was airlifted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Police confirmed that the driver “remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation,” via Fox News.
“To the people who have reached out in any capacity, we will never be able to express in words how meaningful it has been (we don’t have the mental capacity to reach out to you all) but we see you, we hear you, it is what has gotten our little boy through all of this. The most important update is that Toby is out of the PICU and we are continuing to take it day by day. God is so good and we are so blessed,” Madison’s post continued.
She added that the family is “so grateful” for the first responders’ help, from “the pedestrians that helped as we waited the next step, and to the AMAZING staff at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital,” adding, “Someone has truly been watching over my little man.”
The Blue Jays also released a statement about the accident.
“Thanks to the incredible work from Clearwater first responders, Toby is on the road to recovery and is surrounded by his family,” the statement read. “Erik will be away from the team for a while, family comes first. Our love, support and prayers are with Erik, Madison, Toby and the entire Swanson family. Out of respect for Erik and his family, we’re not going to comment further on this.”
The team’s manager, John Schneider, commented as well, saying, “We have unbelievable resources up and down this organization. We have an unbelievable group of guys who are in that clubhouse who are very, very close. They spend a lot of time together off the field along with other families. You lean on those guys. You come together as an organization as quickly as you can and help however you can.”
Please keep the Swansons in your prayers as Toby continues to recover.
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