SMYRNA, Tenn. (WTVF) — A family says it's worst-case scenario for their young son who was injured after last week's severe weather. The community continues to come together for Asher Sullivan.
Asher's father, Rutherford County Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, says Asher is not in imminent danger, but at this point, recovery does not seem possible. He says they have some impossible decisions to make in the next few days that no parents should have to face.
Despite what they're seeing, they are still holding on to all hope against all odds.
Sunday, the family shared an update on his condition.
"All positive neurological signs that they were seeing have stopped. An MRI shows part of the brain herniating into his brain stem, and severe damage to just about all areas of his brain."
The family is only asking for prayers for their young son. Rutherford County Schools are asking people to wear blue and green on Monday, Asher's favorite colors.
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Asher Sullivan is 10 years old. He was playing with friends in the water on the day of the May 8 storms. While neighbors were helping clean up, picking up debris and other things, Asher was swept into a storm drain by accident.
His father — Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, Director of Rutherford County Schools — said he emerged in a drainage ditch and CPR was administered quickly after. They were able to establish his heartbeat, but the damage was still substantial, according to Dr. Sullivan.
Since then, Asher has been in the hospital with severely damaged lungs and little brain activity.
The community is rallying behind Asher's family in this tough time.
There is a GoFundme set up for the family if you want to help them in this tragic situation.
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-Rebecca Schleicher
