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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Please Pray for my Dad! *update pg 1* 1/06  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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 Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 8:31:16 PM
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I spoke with Dad last night and it looks like his thumb is healing really well. He went to the doctor two days ago. The doctor told him that he hadn't expected to see the thumb doing this well already and that dad didn't need to come back for several months. He has lost most of his thumbnail and when the time comes they will laser away the rest of the nail bed so he won't have a weird shaped nail spike growing from his thumb. I am so grateful that this turned out so well. It could have been much worse. Thank you for all of your love and support during the healing process for my Dad!
I just spoke with Dad. They changed his dressing yesterday and new tissue is growing in with good blood supply and no sign of infection. Right now they are planning to let him heal without surgery! Thank you Lord! Please continue to pray and send healing thoughts. The next couple weeks are crucial while his body heals and covers the damaged bone. Until that is completely covered, the risk of infection is very high.
He was doing some wood working today and the radial saw bit into this thumb. It sounds like it was a machine malfunction but I am not exactly sure. It chewed up the top of his thumb, but luckily no functionality was lost, however they will need to do some skin grafting for it to heal.
Any prayers or positive thoughts are appreciated.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Alee on Jan 06 2011 11:24:21 AM |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 8:33:35 PM
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| Prayers sent. My dad once had a chainsaw get away from him and it tore the heck out of his leg. Missed the arteries. I hope your dad is well soon and has the saw checked out. |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 8:40:35 PM
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I hope your dad quickly recovers. Thankful that it wasn't worse.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 8:59:44 PM
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Eghads - that sounds horrible, Alee! I'll be praying for him - please keep us posted! Hugs - Nini
(BTW - meant to tell you - love your haircut! Great job!)
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 06:58:47 AM
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Alee that is just scary! Prayers going out for you dear dad. Glad to hear that it's not hurting him real badly. Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 08:55:59 AM
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| Alee - praying for your father, ouch! I used to work for hand surgeons; this time of year there was a lot of those type injuries and also snowblower injuries, both of these type of injuries happen easily but the snowblower ones can be prevented in most cases. Always, always turn off snowblower before using your hands to clear the shoot or anything else, again ouch! |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 10:04:15 AM
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Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted on how he is doing.
hugs
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 2:59:02 PM
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Alee the exact same thing happened to my husband years ago! It was an awful looking mess. But, it healed up very well and he has been fine with it. I am sure your Dad will be too. I hope it heals quickly with no complications. Can't leave them alone with their toys for a second, lol!
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 3:59:50 PM
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Prayers sent Alee!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 4:31:00 PM
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Alee:
Hope your dad is much better. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 5:19:03 PM
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Alee,
Yikes! Hope he heals up with no problems.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4845 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 6:37:04 PM
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Ow! That sounds awful. He's in my prayers!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 10:27:19 AM
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They are going to give his finger 2 weeks with constant supervision to try to start healing, but if it gets infected or anything they are going to amputate the first part of his finger. I thought I was handling this pretty well but I am so devestated for my dad. He is being a trooper and I am so upset! How silly is that?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 10:31:18 AM
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Ouch! Oh Alee I am so sorry. Praying for your Daddy's recovering & no infection!!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 05:00:40 AM
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Alee, Praying that your Dad will be able to keep his thumb, and that he heals quickly! I'm sure he is doing everything the doctor tells him to - very important!
My daugheter had her index finger cut off with a wood splitter, they were able to re attach it and it is fine, but we went through the thought of amputation also. Very scarry indeed!
many prayers for your Daddy! and you too 
hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2010 : 06:55:48 AM
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so glad things are getting better for your papa. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 11:53:52 AM
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Hi Alee, Just checking in to see how your Dad's thumb is doing!
He is in my prayers as well as you!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 4:46:28 PM
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Oh Alee, That is wonderful news! I'll keep on praying for him. When will he be "out of the woods" so to speak? Sounds like he is doing great, and for that we are greatful!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 6:07:49 PM
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Alee: prayers for your dad. My uncle sawed his finger off while cutting wood. Picked it up and someone took him to the doctor who sewed it back in place and that was 50 years ago. God bless
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 06:25:24 AM
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so very glad your dad is better alee. it is scary when the fingers get hurt. have a fine farmgirl day. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 06:37:37 AM
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Alee, that's good to hear. I'm sure he is happy about that too.
Kris
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Please Pray for my Dad! *update pg 1* 1/06 |
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