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Postby Beasly » Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:30:26 GMT

Well it truly has been a trying day. I have learned the New Children's Hospital like the back of my hand.

My son was shot in his left eye this morning with an airsoft gun at close range. His Cornea is severely damaged and indented over his pupil. I have to take him to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati tomorrow to see what they can do to restore his sight which is limited to 20% or less as of now. They are talking about possible immediate surgery as soon as he is seen. I have nothing to ask for, but your prayers.
Please add him to your thoughts and prayers.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby HRHPatey » Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:32:11 GMT

Already said, and will continue .........(For all of you!)

I am so sorry ..... words cannot appropriately convey my sentiments .....

Please keep us posted!
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Re: Please Pray for My Son

Postby fixitman » Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:33:04 GMT

Beasly,
Prayers a'comin'.
My Supervisor had a similar situation a year or two ago. His teenaged son was shot in the eye by a pellet or BB gun. His was eye was severely damaged but he was taken to Cincinnati Eye instute and they did some work on the eye. As far as I know, his vision is normal again.
It took awhile to get through several procedures but he's good-to-go now.
A lesson to all of us: wear eye protection whenever shooting or working on something mechanical. I went to college with a guy who was working underneath his car. The pliers he was using slipped and plunged into his eye. He got back some of his vision after 7 surgeries, but still had to wear a specially-made contact lens.
Again, Beasly, Prayers are a-comin'.
PM me if I can be of assistance. I'll help in any way possible.
I taught him everything I know and he's still stupid. I don't understand it!!!
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby ADH » Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:30:27 GMT

My thoughts & prayers are with you and your son - I hope that he heals quickly and completely!
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby ~H*B*G~ » Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:46:42 GMT

Oh Beasly, I am soo very sorry to hear about Austin. I am thinking of you and yours.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby phil » Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:59:45 GMT

Austin and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby Brandy » Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:07:27 GMT

Austin, you and your family, are in my prayers.

Please keep us updated.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby Beasly » Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:17:08 GMT

Well all the thoughts, prayers and concerns have been working. Just got back from Children's in Cincinnati. After a 2 hour exam they determined surgery isn't needed to restore things. The next 24-48 hours are the critical hours to keep a close eye on him for anything to go haywire inside his eye.
The Cornea is starting to heal and the divot over his pupil is still noticeable, although is healing and should fill in with time.
Again, I thank all of you for your thoughts, concerns and phone calls.
I will keep you updated as things progress.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby HRHPatey » Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:15:34 GMT

I am so relieved for you ...... Will continue to make a mention :wink: and look for complete and expediant recovery!

Jeesch, how incredibly scary !!!!

Will going back to School be difficult (noting that we still have a good few days) Hopefully enough to not be a problem ....

**smiling with relief at the update**
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby monroegardener » Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:08:35 GMT

Hey Beas,

wishes from us for a speedy and full recovery!
This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (1803-1882)
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby Tracy » Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:42:55 GMT

Call me if you need anything i can help with. Debbie and I will be thinking of you and your family.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby phil » Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:07:22 GMT

Ant new updates on Austin? I hope all is well.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby Beasly » Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:23:20 GMT

Hes doing as he can. Hes still very light sensitive and living like a vampire in dark rooms. Vision seems to be slowly increasing.
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby catnipandcarrots » Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:33:32 GMT

I have a feeling he has a "light" shining down on him and all will be fine, Beas. :)
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Re: Please Pray for My Son Austin

Postby sportsnut » Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:33:37 GMT

Praying for Austin!
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