How is Jordan Shipley doing? Sister shares update following accident at his ranch

Jordan Shipley's sister, Shelby Nuñez, shared updates about his health status after a fatal ranch fire that left him with third-degree burns on 20% of his body. Shelby took to her Facebook account on Wednesday to post about the former Texas wide receiver's next procedure. She posted a picture of Jordan Shipley's bandaged arm, which was outstretched and showing the camera the Longhorns’ “Hook ‘Em” sign.

"Please join me in praying (and fasting if you feel led) until Jordan’s next procedure tomorrow morning. This procedure will determine a lot of his next steps depending on the severity of damage."

She continued:

"Please pray that the cells work overtime in healing under the surface — capillaries, nerves, etc.,” Nuñez’s statement continued. “Please pray for full thickness of skin (after a severe burn takes place, it can continue to burn through layers for days). Please pray against any infection. Please pray for full mobility in arms, legs, and both hands. He has said he needs to be able to play catch with his boys again one day. Please pray against guilt and shame. He keeps telling Sunny that he is so sorry. Please pray for optimal kidney function. Please pray that God will be glorified in this tragedy."

She explained that Jordan was okay, and he was pushing through.

"This picture is from PT / OT today. He did awesome, per usual. All the physical and spiritual training in his life — for such a time as this. I could write a book about this man and how much he means to me. Thank you, God, for sparing his life!"

More details on Jordan Shipley's accident

On Tuesday, it was reported that Jordan Shipley was involved in a fire accident in which he suffered severe burns. According to reports, the former athlete sustained third-degree burns on twenty percent of his body. His family confirmed the news in a statement.

The statement shared that the athlete was working on a machine at his ranch house in his hometown, Burnett, Texas, when it caught fire. Jordan Shipley was able to escape and locate a worker on the ranch who drove him to the hospital. He was later flown to Austin, where he is to undergo surgery.

Jordan Shipley's wife, Sunny, wrote an emotional post on Instagram on Wednesday:

"We don't know exactly what happened yet, but from what we've gathered so far, it's an absolute miracle that he is still here with us. He was in the middle of nowhere, and any other person would've gone into shock. He somehow made it to the only other person out there who was over 10 miles away."

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