Thoughts, prayers, good karma, and good wishes needed

[Maestro]

My 8 year old nephew was hit in the head with a golf club and suffered some severe head injuries. He has been air-lifted to Cooke Medical in Ft. Worth, Texas. They live out in the country near the Oklahoma border. Anyhow, I am making phone calls now.

[xmas74]

1. My thoughts are with you.

[JimmyJazz]

2. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

3. Thoughts and care for your nephew, your family and you.

Keep us posted.
:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

4. Sending this back to top of page

:grouphug:

[Maestro]

5. More news

My wife spoke to my sister-in-law. He was hit in the forehead with a golf club by a friend who was practice singing. The hit fractured his skull. He's going to Cooke Children's Hospital in Ft. Worth to be evaluated for possible surgery and to check for swelling. One good sign is he's conscious and except for headache doing relatively well and liking all the attention and the helo ride.

[Whoa_Nelly]

6. Thanks for the update

What a scary day for all of you

[hippywife]

8. Sounds like he might

come out of this okay. Sending hopes and prayers that he does.

[cssmall]

7. My prayers are with you, Maestro. I'm happy to see the news.

[Metta]

9. Tough break. I'll send light.

and blessings asking that this trauma be removed and that the result of this be that he comes away with as little damage as possible to learn the best life lessons for his future. That's the most and cleanest I can ask for.

[usedtobesick]

10. Prayers and my best wishes for your nephew, his family and you!

:hugs:

[AirmensMom]

11. Sending prayers and good wishes

for you, your nephew, and the whole family.

:grouphug:

[Maestro]

14. Thanks to all for the good wishes.

:grouphug:

[FuzzySlippers]

12. Good thoughts coming your way, Maestro.

[Maestro]

13. Update II

Okay, it looks like the skull fracture can heal on its own without surgery. There is no swelling except for the point of impact which left an indention in the skull. Surgery is still possible to correct that but no surgery for swelling. He is answering questions just fine and says he wants to be a heliocopter pilot now. He is staying in ICU though for observations. I will update if I hear anything else.

[MissB]

16. What a lucky kid.

Relatively speaking, of course. Kids are remarkable resilient.

[Maestro]

37. Update III

No worse for the wear. He was sent home today with a headache, a cracked skull, stictches, but no swelling, damage to the brain, etc... He'll be fine. Thanks for all your concern.

Here is a picture of him while in flight to the hospital.

[Ellen Forradalom]

42. Ground Control to Major Tom

Looks like he got to fulfill his ambition to be an astronaut at a young age!

[grannylib]

44. WhooooHOOOO! Glad to hear he's going to be OK!! Fabulous news.

And cool pic, too! Bet that will be a real keepsake for him...as long as things turned out well, he can look back on the experience with some good feelings!
And thank God for ERT personnel...every time I hear sirens or one of the medevac helis coming in at the local hospital, part of me is in pain with/for whomever is hurt, and the other part of me is so grateful for the folks who are so giving of their talents in the healing of others.
So glad for him, and you, and all who care about him!

[newyawker99]

48. Great news Maestro!

:-)

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

21. This is all a very good sign, his condition as you've described it.

[imperialismispasse]

35. Tough kid

Good for him. Happy to hear it all worked out.

[philosophie_en_rose]

15. My thoughts are with your family, Maesto.

Sending good thoughts your way. :hug:

[Wapsie B]

17. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your nephew and family.

[Shine]

18. Blessings of Light, Protection and Healing to your nephew...

My daughter is 8 and I can only imagine what your family must be going through. Please keep us posted on the developments.

In the meantime, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peace,

Shine

[Lex]

19. Good thoughts for healing coming to you and your family, Maestro.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

20. How terrible.

My thoughts are with your nephew and your family. I hope he gets better. :hug: :hi:

[southlandshari]

22. Sending all three your way.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

23. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes to your nephew

All my positive vibes are extended to him for a speedy and comprehensive recovery. And my thoughts, prayers and best wishes to all your family as well :hug:

[fleabert]

24. you've got it all from me...

:hug:

Head injuries are very difficult, for all involved. Contact the closest Brain Injury Association for support and guidance. I had a close friend in high school whose brother was injured, and groups like this were a lifesaver for everyone.

http://www.biatx.org/

[Maestro]

38. Thanks so much for the link

Fleabert. I think though that we were all incredibly lucky. He suffered a skull fracture but so far as the doctors can tell no injury to the brain.

[fleabert]

47. that is FANTASTIC news.

thank goodness.

[newyawker99]

25. I am sending positive vibes and prayers to him.

I hope everything turns out ok.

[Shell Beau]

26. Oh my goodness! I will keep him and you in my prayers!!

Good wished sent your way too! :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

27. I'm sending my very best wishes your way.

:hug:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

28. Best wishes for a good outcome. Sorry to hear this.

[ThatsMyBarack]

29. How's This?

:) ;) O8) :toast: :party: :bounce: :kick: :loveya: :hug: :grouphug: :pals: :headbang: :yourock:

Anyway, he's young--I believe he will make it! ;)

[Crazy Guggenheim]

30. My thoughts are with him.

[RedCloud]

31. Sent message to Great Spirit

Good luck.

[ulysses]

32. oh god

Best wishes definitely, Maestro

[grannylib]

33. I am so sorry...will keep you and your nephew and your family close in

thought and prayer...please let us know how things progress...
Love and support are here for you in the DU family.

[Cats Against Frist]

34. So sorry --

I'll be thinking of him. Good luck.

[MissMillie]

36. thank you for keeping us updated

My thoughts are w/ you and your family as the lad heals from this unfortunate accident. I hope he is well soon.

[Maestro]

39. Update to Update III

:) Please see post #37. I meant to post it here.

[Ellen Forradalom]

40. Oh no!

May he make a full recovery!

[Maestro]

41. Thank you.

And please check post #37. :)

[Maat]

43. I was praying like nobody's business after the first post ..

yahoo - just read the rest!

Still sending healing and comforting energy you and your family's way!

Take care!

[friesianrider]

45. Oh that's terrible Maestro...

I'm sending many good wishes and thoughts your way - I'm praying he'll pull through just fine. It sounds like he's in a good hospital and will be getting excellent care. Hang in there - we're all thinking of you!

:hug:

[peekaloo]

46. He's a lucky boy! Good thoughts for a speedy recovery.

He has a cool story for his friends!:-)

:hug: