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17 years ago

First it was my favorite 86 YO Uncle who fell and broke his hip. Then it was my 90 YO Mom who had chest pains and was diagnosed with a 50% decrease in heart use. Then I got an email from my oldest brother telling me he is getting a divorce.

Now I received this email from my closest cousin about her 14 YO grandson. I think this is the worse yet. Please include him in your prayers.

Thanks.

Clare

To all my prayerful friends and family,

I just got a call from my daugher, Renee, asking for prayers. Her 14-year-old son, Travis, and some friends were (foolishly) messing around with gasoline. She says he's being brought to Boston, has 2nd degree burns over 40% of his body (including his face).

PLEASE pray, pray, pray. I'm heading in there now. I'll update you later.

Thanks,

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mcmann
17 years ago
Of course Clare - sending prayers, lots of prayers for you and your family. I hope tomorrow brings better news.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Those poor kids. My prayers are with you and your family.

Linda
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Thank you all again. It's good to come here, as I mentioned on another post to 'escape'. Also to 'feel' the caring support from all of you. Update as of today...Dad needs a transfusion. It seems there is blood loss within the bone. His blood count has dropped, but I was told that in the elderly it's not uncommon. The problem is he's refusing it. We are trying to convince him it's for his own good if he wants to get better and go home. Tomorrow he'll make his decision. OA..you're right - nothing happens in the order we expect. Punk.. 'Looking up and asking for help' certainly does help get you through most situations. Kathleen...I remember you mentioning losing your Dad at a young age.. I thought how strong you mother was raising you and your sisters alone. As far as 'bittersweet' feelings on Christmas...I can totally relate to that. We lost DH's Mom on Christmas - his Dad on Easter..a Sister on Memorial Day, and now our Neice on Mother's Day.. As hard as it may be, it's so important for us to look forward and find the good in each day and make the most of it. janet1...I will keep your DGD in my prayers..and will look forward to you sharing all the 'Good News' about your new GGD. jan..thanks for all the helpful information. You brought up lots of good points on what to do once he's in rehab. Pictures, food and an Afghan are wonderful ideas. I just hope he accepts going to rehab eaisly..and that he agrees to one close enough to make the visits easy. You can see, with his personality...I can only 'suggest' it...lol He's the one in charge!! jane
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Thanx again everyone! Haven't talked to her this morning as Lakota has a appt. with a specialist..but will talk to her this evening. My sil is going to take her a stroller and clothes when she gets back from the doc. And she even called her yesterday (Kasey called her aunt) this is the frist time since Levi was a baby that they have talked...the best part is...my sil was in a very abusive relationship before she married my brother and she is willing to share her story with Kasey....so they are planning on meeting tonight...Kasey sounded great last night when I talked to her and if she is up to it my parents are going to visit her tomorrow (they too haven't seen her since Levi was a baby they are over the moon!)
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evatx
17 years ago
My gosh! All that at once is way too much to cope with. I will keep all the family in my thoughts!
ivamae
17 years ago
What a terrible terrible thing. Prayers for all of you. One of my cousins was badly burned in an explosion, years ago and recovered very well. He wasn't burned to this extent but it was still a terrible ordeal.
ivamae
clubm
17 years ago
Sending prayers your way.
grammahony
17 years ago
Lot's of prayers for your family for healing, and for you for strength to cope with it all. It really is a big load for you.
Leslie
jannie
17 years ago
Sending prayers for all of you, especially that young boy. I"m praying for 100% recovery.
lydia1959
17 years ago
Sending prayers for your grandson! The rest of your family as well.
ronf_gw
17 years ago
Clare, you and your family are in my prayers.

Ron
tami_ohio
17 years ago
Sending prayers form Ohio
glenda_al
17 years ago
My thoughts and prayers!
wildchild
17 years ago
Oh Clare what a horrific thing to happen. My thoughts are with you and the family.
donna37
17 years ago
Sending prayers and special thoughts for you and the families.
caflowerluver
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks everyone. I feel so sorry for him, 14 is so young.
Clare
sable_ca
17 years ago
I am sending prayers from just south of you, Clare. I will wish for strength for Travis and also his family.
margad
17 years ago
Saying many prayers for you.
ritamay91710
17 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers for your cousins' son.
gwanny2three
17 years ago
Many prayers for your family.
czech_chick
17 years ago
Clare, prayers and healing thoughts coming your way from Long Island, NY.

~Carol~
caflowerluver
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for all the prayers. He is not out of the woods yet. Here is the latest and thanks from my cousin.
Clare

Travis is at the Shriners Burns Hospital. He's getting the best care.

We were told they won't know the full extent of his burns for at least 48 to 72 hours. It takes that long for burns "to declare themselves".

He's having surgery Friday just to clean out 3rd degree burns on his right shoulder and upper back. Most of the burns seem to be 2nd and should heal by themselves. The only skin grafting would be in the area of those 3rd degree burns. All of the burns are in his upper body, neck and face. There's nothing below his chest.

The good news is that Travis is very healthy and is in "stable" condition.

Thank you so much for your prayers. You're the best!
joyfulguy
17 years ago
What a mess of troubles and problems our family members have suffered recently.

Good thoughts and hopes going your way for uneventful healing that's as complete as possible.

And prayers for the same being sent, s well.

ole joyful

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