Houston Grandmother, Grandson Severely Burned by Downed Power Line Following Severe Storm

HOUSTON – In the wake of the destructive storm that hit the Houston area Tuesday, a woman is now caring for her son and mother, who suffered severe burns and were admitted to intensive care units.

Morgan Winters faces the daunting task of running between hospital floors, facing a multitude of medical specialists as she navigates this tragedy.

“It’s been extremely difficult talking to two different teams of doctors, burn units, psychiatrists, surgeons, it’s been a lot,” Winters said.

The recent storm brought down power lines and trees, causing devastating injuries to the Winters family.

Her son suffered second-degree burns over more than 18 percent of his body, while his mother suffered burns covering more than 55 percent of her body, including second- and third-degree burns.

While her son was released from intensive care and underwent surgery for skin grafts, Winters’ mother remains in critical condition.

The healing process is not only physically arduous, but also emotionally taxing, especially for Winters’ son, who at age 6 struggles to understand ongoing medical procedures.

“His body hurts. He doesn’t understand why doctors have to come every day to change his bandages,” she said.

The emotional turmoil extends to the family matriarch. The shared symbol of connection, a necklace given by Winters’ son to his grandmother, had to be removed during emergency treatment. Winters promised to wear it until her mother could again.

“It’s my mother’s necklace. It was on her when they took her to the emergency room,” she explained.

Amid emotional and physical pain, Winters clings to hope and resilience, eager to establish a new normal for her family.

“Whatever our new normal is, we’re looking forward to it because it just means they’re healing, they’re getting well, but it’s going to be a tough road,” she said.

During this difficult time, Winters is seeking any help available and has created a GoFundMe page to help cover medical costs. She remains vigilant and full of hope, symbolized by the safeguarding of her precious necklace.