Michelle Money is sharing a much-needed positive update about her 15-year-old daughter Brielle after a horrific skateboarding accident that landed her in the ICU on Monday.
As reported, the teenager suffered serious brain trauma and a fractured skull from the accident and was placed on life support. Later that same day, the Bachelor alum took to Instagram and revealed her daughter safely underwent surgery to relieve pressure and blood swelling on her brain and is being closely monitored by doctors.
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Money included this update in the caption of a video she uploaded of herself hanging with Brielle, just hours before the tragic incident happened. The reality TV star explained she had been teaching her “favorite human” how to drive and had no idea it would be their last outing together for a while:
“This was two hours before the accident. We decided to put makeup on and go to the gas station and grab a drink. I told her I would let her drive my car in the parking lot as she is working on driving soon. She told me she was awesome at parking! ?Lol! (She lied) We have so much fun together! She is my favorite human! I can’t wait to hear her laugh again!”
And she continued from there, telling fans she’s optimistic about Brielle’s projected recovery:
“Surgery went great. Her numbers are in a really good place. Two more days to let the brain swell up and monitor until taking her off of sedation to see what we find. Thank you again for the prayers. You will never know. ❤️#prayforbrie”
See the dynamic duo together (below):
In a second video update, Michelle explained that due to the COVID-19 health crisis, only one parent was allowed to be with Brielle at a time. Unfortunately, this meant the teen’s dad, Ryan Money, could not be present to support them during surgery, but instead was forced to wait outside of the hospital:
“Broken hearted that Brielles dad cannot be in here with me. He has been sitting in his car in the parking lot not knowing what else to do. Only one parent at a time per 24 hour period due to the virus. I do not think I am capable of leaving her but her dad needs time too. I’m a mess. She is doing well. Stable and pushing. This surgery will be very helpful. Thank you for the prayers. We feel them. We see them working. Thank you for the messages. All of them. I see them all. So does Ryan and Mike and our families. I’ll keep updating. #prayforbrie”
Of course, this precaution most likely means Michelle’s boyfriend Mike Weir wouldn’t be permitted inside either. While it’s smart, it’s also unfortunate because this momma could probably use the physical support right now. In the clip, Michelle tearfully admitted:
“No mother should ever have to go through this, and I just have so much more compassion for those of you who have had to go through something like this. It is just heart-wrenching.”
So, so heartbreaking.
We continue to keep Michelle, Brielle, and their entire family in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
[Image via Michelle Money/Instagram]
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