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Sat Aug-01-09 10:39 AM
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Edited on Sat Aug-01-09 10:39 AM by MineralMan
Two weeks ago, the 11 year old daughter of my wife's cousin had a seizure while swimming in a lake at a church camp. She was under the water for a minute or two before being rescued by a lifeguard, who performed CPR on her. While being airlifted to a hospital, she suffered a cardiac arrest, which was reversed by the air ambulance personnel.
Now, two weeks later, there is significant brain damage, caused by anoxia, and she is in a semi-comatose state. There appears to be some consciousness of her surroundings, and she's successfully being weaned off the ventilator, but the prognosis is very guarded and nobody is able to say where things will lead for her.
She's getting a surgically-implanted feeding tube on Monday and is being moved to another hospital for long term care and therapy.
Her parents are quite religious, and are hoping for some sort of miracle to restore her consciousness. I'm not as optimistic, I'm afraid, and this is obviously a devastating thing for the entire family.
So, if you're of a praying bent, please send prayers for this child and her family. If you're not, please think about her and her family and wish them the very best possible outcome. I know they'll appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
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Sat Aug-01-09 10:44 AM
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1. Sendings some prayers their way |
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Sat Aug-01-09 10:51 AM
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2. They will be in my thoughts. |
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And I will pray for them to whatever powers that may be.
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Sat Aug-01-09 10:56 AM
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3. I'll keep her , and all your family, in my prayers |
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Sat Aug-01-09 11:11 AM
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I'm not of the praying bent, but I am of the collective consciousness bent, and sure will be sending light to your wife's cousin's little girl and all who love her.
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Sat Aug-01-09 11:36 AM
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5. Just said a prayer MM...best wishes to her and the entire family. |
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Sat Aug-01-09 12:18 PM
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6. Good vibes coming for your family. |
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Sat Aug-01-09 12:23 PM
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7. Vibes for this little girl... |
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I'm hoping that she will recover...
I hope her family's faith will sustain them through this critical time.
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Sat Aug-01-09 12:53 PM
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8. Good vibes on the way. |
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Sat Aug-01-09 05:09 PM
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9. Such a tragedy. good vibes and thoughts for the young |
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girl. Her family hopefully has a lot of support from family and friends. They are going to need it.
Best wishes to all.
aA kesha
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Sat Aug-01-09 09:51 PM
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to the little girl and her family.
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Sat Aug-01-09 09:53 PM
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11. Prayers for this baby girl and her family and friends! |
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Sat Aug-01-09 09:54 PM
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12. Sending good vibes... |
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Poor girl... Her parents must be devastated.
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Sat Aug-01-09 09:57 PM
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What a tragedy. I'll keep thinking of this little child.
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Sat Aug-01-09 11:30 PM
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16. Thinking of your cousin's family, MineralMan. |
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Hope the weekend is good for that girl.
:grouphug:
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Sat Aug-01-09 11:42 PM
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17. Damn. Vibes coming... |
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Sun Aug-02-09 10:40 AM
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18. Thanks to everyone. This is going to be a long haul, |
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Fri Aug-14-09 01:10 AM
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20. Sending prayers and healing light |
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To the child, family and all connected to this tragic event.
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Fri Aug-14-09 01:30 AM
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21. ((((((gentle thoughts for this young girl and her family)))))) |
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Fri Aug-14-09 10:28 PM
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22. OMG, I'm, so sorry for your cousin-in-law! |
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Fri Aug-14-09 10:31 PM
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23. Wow, that is a terrifying story. I am so sorry. nt |
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Sat Aug-15-09 09:40 PM
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24. Vibes. Such a tradgedy. My thoughts are with that family. |
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Sat Aug-15-09 09:49 PM
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25. Neither you nor the parents nor the girl should give up. |
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Miracles happen. It doesn't matter the reason. Be well. I wish you all comfort.
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