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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Please say a prayer for my son...Picture added  |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
 Posted - May 10 2009 : 9:22:40 PM
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my son Cody, called this evening to let us know he had been rock climbing today when a boulder, the size of a washing machine, broke loose and hit him, breaking his leg in three places. He is in the hospital, has no insurance and could sure use some prayer and positive thoughts sent his way. Thank God he is alright - it could have been much much worse, but, not the Mother's Day call I was hoping for!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Edited by - mikesgirl on May 27 2009 12:31:31 PM |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2009 : 9:42:03 PM
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I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Did he have to have surgery to set the leg? My partner had his leg broken very severely in a car accident a few years back so I know what Cody is going through. I hope for him an easy and quick healing.
Sheri |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
541 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 05:27:52 AM
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PRAYING!!!!!!
Blessings,
Tina |
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 06:24:32 AM
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| Sending prayers of thanks that is wasn't worse, and for quick healing. hugs Phyllis |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 06:48:53 AM
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Oh no! Definitely not the mother's day you were thinking of, I bet. Gosh. Sure hope surgery isn't necessary and he's back up and around in no time. Thank goodness it's mendable!
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 07:02:48 AM
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Oh my,((hugs)) to you and a prayer for your son's speedy recovery. Blessings, Pam
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." Helen Keller
www.auntpsalmostheaven.blogspot.com |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 07:34:35 AM
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| Sherri, I am so sorry to hear this. As a mother of a former rock climber I can relate. Positive thoughts are going Cody's way. Hoping that no surgery is needed and he has a quick recovery period. JoAnn |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 09:36:48 AM
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Thanks all for your prayers and good wishes. We should hear this afternoon regarding surgery. I just kept saying to myself after I heard this news that all the problems (broken bones, financial issues, not being able to go to work etc.) are fixable - while what could have happened if he'd been just a little more to the right or left, couldn't. So I am eternally grateful for the outcome of this accident. Also grateful that his girlfriend, who was billeting him at the time, wasn't hit by the boulder. For those of you who don't know what billeting is, she was holding the rope at the bottom of the cliff that passes through a series of rings and straps that she releases a little bit at a time, as he climbs higher.
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Edited by - mikesgirl on May 11 2009 09:38:05 AM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 09:56:01 AM
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Wow Sherri, what a mother's day call huh? I hope he will be ok and not need surgery. Lots of healing energy sent his way. Keep us posted. *hugs*
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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CherryMeDarlin
True Blue Farmgirl
602 Posts
Cherry
Odenville
AL
USA
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Posted - May 11 2009 : 11:17:20 AM
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Sherri, I'll be claiming that Cody won't need surgery and they'll be able to just cast him up and send him on! Positive thoughts and loads of prayers headed your way! Hang in there, Sister!
~~Cherry~~
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 11 2009 : 12:32:49 PM
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Sherri,
Sending healing prayers and thoughts to your family. Keeping you all close to my heart.
xoxo-Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 12:54:51 PM
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Sherri, I'm sorry to hear about Cody. He will be in my prayers and I hope that he mends quickly and painlessly. I'm sending healing thoughts his way.
Hug!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 11 2009 : 12:59:39 PM
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Sherri,
you and Cody are in my prayers.
If you want to post an addy we could send him cards wishes to keep him cheered up as he will probably me immobilized for a while and for a guy who loves active stuff like rock climbing that won;t be a picnic
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 1:40:49 PM
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If anyone would like to send him a card, his address is:
Cody Grubbs
PO Box 9497
Jackson, WY 83002
It would be great if he could get some cards to keep him encouraged. He's really concerned about finances - not so much paying the hospital bill, but not being able to work for 6 weeks or so. I told him to have faith it would all work out. I just spoke with him and it looks like at this point, they're not going to do any surgery. I heard a little bit more about the accident too. He was up about 60 feet on a wall he had been climbing for four years when this boulder broke loose - headed for his girlfriend at the bottom. She was able to get out of the way while holding the rope enough to keep him from free falling to the bottom, but he did crash down before the rock, and the rock fell on top of his leg, crushing it. What I didn't know last night was that there are several deep lacerations and puncture wounds in addition to the fractures - and the bone was sticking out of the skin. I've never met this girlfriend, but I will forever been indebted to her. She held it together enough to get him back to the truck (2 miles), then 30 miles back to the hospital - driving my son's truck, a stickshift, that she didn't know how to drive. I talked to her today and she says she'll never get that image out of her mind. She said he had a guardian angel watching over him and I believe it. When I talked to him today, he said "Mom, I'm sorry it had to happen on Mother's Day." He made me cry.
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Edited by - mikesgirl on May 11 2009 1:57:16 PM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 1:46:15 PM
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Oh, my gosh, Sherri! He's a very, very fortunate boy. I will definitely keep him and you in my prayers. What a scary phone call to receive. :(
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 2:04:31 PM
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Sherri- I posted something over in the Chapter Chatter section. I think it would be great if when we are sending cards- if we have a spare dollar or five to pop it in the card. I know that sometimes just even having five dollars in your pocket helps keep the panic down when you are looking at unemployment for a while. Poor Cody! I know he has had a rough year. I am going to sit down and do some cards to night so I will make sure that Cody is on the list!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 2:09:06 PM
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That is so sweet Alee - I know he'd appreciate it so much. You're right about keeping the panic down.
Here is a picture of him - I've posted this before but I know there's some new farmgirls. Sometimes it's nice to put a picture to the story. (Handsome dude on the right is dh!) Thanks everyone - it really helps to have you to talk to when something like this happens and great to have all those prayers going his way!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Edited by - mikesgirl on May 11 2009 2:09:41 PM |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 2:32:56 PM
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Sherri - I am glad to hear that so far they don't think surgery is necessary. To answer your previous question, he had crushed the femur in his right leg. He had 4 surgeries over the course of a year and a half to repair the break. It was a slow recovery and he lost so much length in the bone that he now has to wear a lift on his shoe. You really have to admire Cody's girlfriend. If she had not been able to hold it together the out come could have been much worse.
I'm sorry that it took so long for me to answer back. I will definately keep him in my prayers and will drop him a card. Keep the faith, Mom. He will be okay it will just take time.
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 3:53:55 PM
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Sherri,
I am sorry to hear of your son's accident. I will be praying for his healing and the Lord's provision.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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LynnMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
612 Posts
Lynn
Staunton
IL
USA
612 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 4:13:36 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Alee
Sherri- I posted something over in the Chapter Chatter section. I think it would be great if when we are sending cards- if we have a spare dollar or five to pop it in the card. I know that sometimes just even having five dollars in your pocket helps keep the panic down when you are looking at unemployment for a while.
Alee
Just what I was thinking Alee. There are close to twenty farmgals posting their thoughts and prayers here already. If everyone could send $1 - $5, it would add up.
Sherri, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
LynnMarie
Bringing the Past Back to Life
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 07:13:07 AM
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Sheri, I am sorry to hear about your son and do hope he will heal easily. It is wonderful that his girlfriend had so much maturity to know what to do.
Would you by any chance, have a Paypal account ?
Corinne
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Please say a prayer for my son...Picture added |
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Please say a prayer for my son...Picture added
