please say a prayer for my 11 year old granddaughter

[Lloyd Smale]

My son in law was moving some snow in his yard with his bulldozer and had some pretty big banks plowed up and the kids thought it would be fun to play on them. He didnt know they were up on them and was plowing along side of one and the girl fell and slid down the bank and her had got into the idler on the track and was crushed. They had to medivac her by plane to milwaukee Wis. last night to a trama center. Her hand was crushed and there were mulitble bones sticking out. Daughter went with her on the plane and called about 2 am and said she was just going into surgury and it would take 6-8 hours and the doctors figured it was about a 60/40 chance of saving her had so any prayer that you guys can muster would be GREATLY appreciated. She a real good kid and it would crush me if she lost her hand!

[Ramar]

Prayers sent
Ramar

[captaint]

Wow, Lloyd... I'm so sorry.. But our prayers will guide the doc's. Mike

[Gliden07]

So sorry to hear that... Prayers to her and your family.

[pressonregardless]

Lord have mercy. Prayers sent.

[41 mag fan]

Oh my...Lloyd I'm praying she comes out in good condition

[No_1]

Prayers sent. Please keep us posted.

Robert

[Rockchucker]

Prayers sent

[square butte]

Prayers sent from here for the best possible outcome - In God's hands.

[45sixgun]

Praying, Lloyd. Real sorry to hear that.

[DLCTEX]

Lloyd, I don't even want to imagine that. So sorry! Prayers sent, Dale

[schutzen]

The Wife and I are both praying for for her and your family.

[StrawHat]

Prayers and thoughts are with you. A speedy recovery for your family.

[skruske]

I asked GOD to watch over her and your family closely.

[P.K.]

Prayers sent.

[SharpsShooter]

Many prayers for her recovery.

SS

[Bill*]

Praying for her

[Lefty SRH]

Thoughts and prayers with your granddaughter Lloyd! Hope your son in law is doing ok too.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

Payer sent Lloyd. I am sorry to hear that.

[Twstanley]

Sending prayers as well, I'm thankful it wasn't worse and also that God made children so resilient and fast healing.

I have two little girls myself, 8 and almost 3, so this hits close.

[Gar]

She is in our prayers!

[possom813]

Prayers headed out her way Lloyd, and hoping the modern doc's can save her hand.

[Lloyd Smale]

hardest part is not being there myself. I have to stay back and watch the younger grandson and get him to school. Its a pretty helpless feeling! Hate to pick favorites but this little girl was allways grandpas girl! I cant express how much your prayers mean to me!

[Bo1]

Praying Lloyd....In Jesus name....Amen....

[pipehand]

Wife and I are petitioning the Lord on behalf of the young lady and your family.

[Olevern]

I don't even know what to say, Lloyd. Stay close to the family, face this thing together, reassure the adults that this is not their fault (although they will feel guilty nonetheless). This was an accident...pure and simple. When tools and machinery are part of our lives (such as in a rural setting) we tend to take them for granted; they are just part of the landscape. But, of course, your daughter and son-in-law didn't know the kids were playing near where the machine was at work and the kids...well, they are just kids, kids don't see danger as impacting them, it's something that happens to other people.

Please...when the immediate needs of all are tended to, when the doctors have done what they can do, when thousands of hugs are shared...get your daughter and son-in-law into some quality time with a qualified therapist.

And, finally, be blessed that you still have your wonderful granddaughter with you...I lost one of mine at 21 to an auto accident...I'd give my right arm (even my life) if she were back with her family with her life before her...even if she had lost a hand or limb.

God bless you and yours....my wife and I are praying.
vern

[smokemjoe]

you got mine, Joe

[1Shirt]

Prayers for you and yours Lloyd at this time!
1Shirt!

[WILCO]

Oh my...Lloyd I'm praying she comes out in good condition

Same here Lloyd. Stay strong.

[Boondocker]

Our prayers are sent for your granddaughter and entire family. They will need all your support especially your son inlaw and daughter. I have an 11 yr old granddaughter as well and i feel your pain sir.

[JPinMI]

How awful,,, thanks for letting us know and asking for help. I will be praying for her and your family
Joe

[1911sw45]

Prayers are being said in your granddaughters and your families name. Hang in there.

[2HighSpeed]

Prayers for you and your family. Children are resiliant. I responded to a call a few years back, Similar situation except this 8 year old had his leg crushed and it was by a dump truck. He has had 5-6 surgeries since then but he is able to walk. Luckily the artery was missed in his case, He did have to get many plates and pins though and he does have a limp. But he still has his extremity. I pray they have her in a good childrens hospital capable of dealing with such trauma. Its a devastating injury for a child, But she is young enough that she may be able to recover well. Children heal much faster then adults. Never underestimate our GOD, he does amazing things!

[sparky45]

Mercy for all children; in Jesus Name. AMEN. Prayers for you and your family Lloyd.

[Blacksmith]

She will be in my prayers. If it is any comfort my son, age 5, cut two fingers off in a bicycle chain nothing but a piece of skin held them on but they were able to reattach them and despite some movement restrictions he is fine grown and with children of his own all of whom love shooting.

[Jal5]

Praying for a good outcome Lloyd!

[Wayne Smith]

Lord, guide the hands and minds of the doctors who work on her hand. Sustain Lloyd and his family, especially her parents, through this valley. Walk with them and encourage them, sustaining their love for one another.

[LIMPINGJ]

She and her doctors are in my prayers

[Lloyd Smale]

just got off the phone. they saved the hand but one of the main blood vessels is destroyed so there will be circulation problems. the nerve to her thumb was crushed so they had to cut one of the nerves to one of her middle fingers and transplant it for her thumb so her two middle fingers wont work independly. All the bones in her wrist were crushed and some pieces were missing so its all pinned together and they said she will loose a good part of the mobility in the wrist. She will need more surgerys to remove pins and plates and possibly to install more where the bones dont regenerate properly but they did say to consider it almost a miracle that they didnt have to amputate. I thank all of you as its people like you that are kind enough to take a minute and say a prayer for someone you dont even know thats amazing. I think its prayers like that that God puts a priority on!!

[bruce drake]

The prayers will continue throughout her recovery period as well. Her physical therapy will be long and painful for her to get her mobility back to where she can use the hand again. Your role as the Grandpa of course, being difficult as you will want to help her along with the recovery as well. Keep her spirits up and she will bounce back despite the long road ahead.

Bruce

[bruce drake]

I had four of the fingers on my left hand severed through the bone when I was 11 while working on a farm. It takes a long time for nerves to regenerate. The bones healed quickly but the sense of touch takes a very long time to recover. She will have occasions of phantom tingling in the fingers for several years as the nerves try to rebuild the synaptic bridges. The body as designed by God is a wonderful thing and given time they will recover. I now have the sense of touch in 3 of the 4 cut fingers with my pinky finger still slightly numb after 31 years. I am hoping today's science of medicine will give your grand-daughter an even better recovery than what I had.


Bruce

[selmerfan]

Thank you for sharing and asking for prayers. I'm sorry Lloyd. Peace be with you and your family and healing with your granddaughter.

[abqcaster]

I'm praying for her. I hope it all works out.

[Alstep]

The Good Lord guided her surgeon's hands. Glad to hear her hand was saved. I know what you're going through. Some years ago, my neighbor's young son got his hand caught in some gears, and he went through a couple of years of surgery and rehab. Lost half of his hand and thumb, and they took a toe as a thumb replacement. Today he has one strong handshake, and goes bow hunting, even tho his hand is mutulated. One strong kid, I never heard him complain. Keep the faith, she will come through this.

[olaf455]

I asked Him that His will be done. He has made it quite clear how He feels about children. I believe He has a plan to use this tragedy to His glory.
As the patriarch, your roll in the coming months may be rough, I pray that He grants you all the support that you need to be the strength for your family.
May the Lord bless you and your family.

[cbrick]

Oh Lloyd, that's horrible and only 11 years old. So wonderful the surgery sounds successful. Prayers sent for a good recovery and prayers for your family. I can't even imagine how bad your son in law must feel even knowing it was an accident but I can see him hurting as much as your grand daughter, prayers also for him being strong.

Please keep us updated.

Rick

[blackthorn]

Lord, guide the hands and minds of the doctors who work on her hand. Sustain Lloyd and his family, especially her parents, through this valley. Walk with them and encourage them, sustaining their love for one another.

Gail and I echo Wayne's prayer. Also, the coments on slow regeneration of nerves is spot in. My oldest son slashed his hand/finger at age 15. He is now 53 and his finger(s) still have wierd feelings with respect to his nerves. They told him that his finger would always be crocked but he would not accept that and he spent hours and hours forcing the bent end to go straight. Eventually he was successful and he wound up with a full range of motion. The point here is to encourage your grandaughter to push rehab to the limits even if it hurts to get the maximum amount of recovery possible. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

[gray wolf]

I am so sorry I am late to this thread, I said prayers for her and her recovery.
It sounds like she is going to be OK, and that's great.

GW

[starmac]

Prayers sent for her and the family. I can't imagine how the dad feels himself.

[shooter2]

We wii pray.

[Lloyd Smale]

sitting here with a tear in my eye reading these. Believe me this crusty old sob doesnt tear up often! Your good people, each and every one of you!! Sometimes we argue but we are all friends here and it shows at times like this. thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[smokeywolf]

Lloyd, I had most of the carpal and metacarpal bones in my left wrist shattered at age 19. Orthopedic hand specialist figured if I was lucky I'd end up with 60% mobility in my left hand. Took a few years but ended up with 95+% mobility. That was medicine nearly 40 years ago.
Stay positive, stay optimistic.

Our prayers for her recovery and her dad to forgive himself.

smokeywolf and family

[schutzen]

It is good to hear the prognosis is favorable. I'm sure all will continue to pray for her complete recovery.

[merlin101]

I don't talk to the big guy much but will do so now, best wishes.

[S&W-629]

you and your famly have my prayers

[429421Cowboy]

Prayers from my family for your family. My little brother had his hand mangled by a table saw at the same age last year, they worked what would have been a miriacle juat a few years ago and now he has close to full use of his hand and the phantom pain has went away. I have full faith that they will be able to help her greatly!

[bayjoe]

She will be in our thoughts and prayers

[Mk42gunner]

Lloyd,

Prayers sent for a full recovery for her and all invovled.

Robert

[savingprivateyang]

That's a frightening story.. The hospital they went to is a very good one, I'll keep your family in my prayers.

[Beau Cassidy]

I wish her the best, Lloyd.

[No_1]

Glad to hear the surgery was successful. I will continue to pray for her recovery. Take care and let us know if there is anything else we can do.

[Bad Water Bill]

sitting here with a tear in my eye reading these. Believe me this crusty old sob doesnt tear up often! Your good people, each and every one of you!! Sometimes we argue but we are all friends here and it shows at times like this. thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Lloyd You are wrong.

We are NOT friends. We are FAMILY here and do our best to help each other in our worst of times.

Prayers for the young lady and special care for her dad.

I am sure he feels lower than ??? right now. Accidents do happen.

And remember it could have been even worse.

[dragonrider]

I have six grandchildren and I get very emotional when I hear about a child gitting injured. I pray she will be well. I also pray for your son in law. He will probably be torn up with guilt even though it is not his fault. He will need your help to get through this.

[firefly1957]

Prayer sent .

[Recluse]

sitting here with a tear in my eye reading these. Believe me this crusty old sob doesnt tear up often! Your good people, each and every one of you!! Sometimes we argue but we are all friends here and it shows at times like this. thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Lloyd,

As you know, perhaps as well as any member here, we take care of our own. Words and disagreements are cheap. Life and love are what's precious and that is what we choose to focus on when it counts.

Prayers from Texas are continuing.

:coffee:

[GT27]

Prayers sent for her! GT27

[Circuit Rider]

Our prayers to your Granddaughter, Lloyd CR

[Nocturnal Stumblebutt]

prayed as soon as I read it, keep us posted

[725]

My prayers are with her.

[Idaho Mule]

Lloyd, thinking and praying for you and yours.JW

[Houndog]

Prayers offered up for her full recovery and for the comfort and peace only GOD can offer for the dad and everyone else involved.

[doulos]

Lifting her and your whole family up in prayer. God Bless

[daniel lawecki]

Prayers sent to your family.

[MT Gianni]

Prayers won't stop til the job is done.

[jcwit]

Just now saw this, I Pray thing will heal for the best, Gods Will Be Done.

[phonejack]

Done, and for you and your wife also

[Firebricker]

Lloyd, I just saw this thread and I am so sorry for your granddaughter it breaks my heart to hear of a kid getting hurt so more prayers on the way. I'm also praying for her dad and mom to stay strong for her as I'm sure they are please keep us updated. FB

[LocoFixersbetterhalf]

She'll be in my prayers and glad it wasn't worse.

[Kskybroom]

Prayers sent for your granddaughter an family...

[45nut]

One of many reasons God had me create this forum was to share his prayers for us, and us to share our prayers for him. When I see these threads I know how important his work is so the prayers always go out.

[kavemankel]

Prayer sent. Definitely proof someone was watching over her and keeping her with us.

[David2011]

Prayers sent for her and your entire family.

David

[smoked turkey]

I pray for the entire family during this terrible accident. Thank you Lord for your answers to prayer thus far. I pray your continued mercy and healing on the girl and the whole family. Thank you Lord that you made provision for our healing and that you can and do provide peace in the midst of life's storms. We are with you Lloyd on this one. It is a big one as any of us with grandkids knows.

[Lloyd Smale]

As you know pal i joined this fourm back when it was just a handfull of guys. Some here ive considered friends longer then many of the friends i have localy. You sure are one guy I and many here owe alot too. the knowlege ive gained and the freinds ive made here are to valuable to put a price on.
One of many reasons God had me create this forum was to share his prayers for us, and us to share our prayers for him. When I see these threads I know how important his work is so the prayers always go out.

[SharpsShooter]

Please keep us posted. We'll keep right on praying too. You reckon she needs a truckload of teddy bears?

SS

[Lloyd Smale]

kind of funny you said that. She has a teddy she sleeps with all the time and was pretty upset that she didnt have it there and grandpa had to buy her a new one.

[DLCTEX]

Lloyd, I can't bear even the thought of such a thing happening to one of my grandchildren. I am continuing to pray for you, her, and all the family and believing for even better results than the Drs. expect. Dale

[Lloyd Smale]

little update this morning. i just got off the phone to her mother at the hospital and the doctors say the blood flow seems to be ok so far and everything is going well. shes in alot of pain and they dont want to give here anything stronger then tylenol 3 because they worry about adiction in a kid that young and they said they prefer her having some pain so that she is aware of it enough not to try to move anything that would damage the work they did. she did seem in a little bit better spirits this morning though.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

Thanks for the update Lloyd.

[P.K.]

Ditto!

[largom]

Just got on the post but my prayers are many and often. Just thinking of that little girl and her pain brings tears to my eyes. I have two young grand-daughters and they are the joy of my life, I can imagine how you feel Lloyd.

[hd09]

Cannot imagine the pain. Bless her heart. Prayers sent

[rockrat]

Prayers up for your Grandaughter and for the Good Lord to guide the Dr's hands.

[flint45]

I just read this today it touched me deeply because i have two grandauthers also. My payers are with her and your familyand her care givers.Praise GOD she is healing. His grace is suffcent.

[Treetop]

I can't believe that I missed your original post, Lloyd. All I can say is, two more Christians from Texas will be praying for your entire family, especially your precious grand daughter and her dad.

Mrs. Tree and I have 3 daughters, 3 grandsons and two beautiful grand daughters, aged 10 and 13, so this horrible incident really resonates with us! Prayers on the way up! Tt.

[LIMPINGJ]

Lloyd, please continue to keep us updated on her progress. I will continue to pray for her complete recovery.

[smokeywolf]

Thanks for the update from this morning. The Tylenol 3 has Codeine in it and should at least take the edge off her pain. Not so addictive apparently as the Opioid component used in Vicodin.

I'm awfully glad to hear that the blood circulation is proving sufficient. The human body is nothing short of a miracle.

Looking forward to your next update.

smokeywolf

[wgr]

sorry to hear it. good luck

[stubshaft]

Prayers sent for you and yours!

[TXGunNut]

More prayers from Texas.

[Lloyd Smale]

Only update yesterday was that they had to switch her to oxycodine. Her pain level was just to high with the tylonenol and they said that she just wasnt getting enough rest.

[cbrick]

It's got to be pretty tough for such a young lady. How is her dad doing?

Thanks for the updates Lloyd, exccept for the pain meds it still sounds positive. Prayers for daily improvement.

Rick

[Fishman]

I just saw this post Lloyd. Prayers offered.

[smokeywolf]

Very common for pain to peak a day or two after surgery. I remember well that the hardware they install has a tendency to cause painful muscle twitches. The pain meds help calm them down.
Glad to hear her recovery is still moving along in a predictable manner. Thank goodness young people are so resilient.

More prayers and thoughts from the smokeywolf family.

[brstevns]

Just came across this post. Praying as I type this. God Bless her.

[Porterhouse]

I'm so late but just found this out. I am so sory to what happened. I'm praying for all of your family. Just can't imagine what everyone is going through. We are all praying for her speedy recovery.

[76Highboy]

Prayers surely sent from here Lloyd. Keep us updated.

[Gliden07]

Just checked in for update. Glad to hear recovery is going in the right direction! I almost lost my Sister to a Motorcycle accident so I know what the waiting to hear can be like! Be checking back for more updates!

[Recluse]

Lloyd,

Your ill-tempered Texas friend continues to send prayers your granddaughter's way. Thanks for the updates. The pain is actually a positive sign because it indicates that tissue and structure is growing back together as it should. When it takes the path of least resistance, which is almost always wrong and what leads to deformation, not nearly so much pain because there is not nearly as much stress.

Y'all hang in there.

:coffee:

[Heavy lead]

I just read this Lloyd, prayers sent from a troll, tears too.
Thank God for children and may she be blessed.

[Lloyd Smale]

Just want to say once more that im so very greatfull for all the prayers and well wishes. You guys are like family to me and i know that these prayers have been plentiful enough to get God to take a good look at this and help her during this ordeal. My family send out a big hug to each and every one of you!!

[fatnhappy]

We will pray for her Lloyd.

[shooterg]

More prayers from me and the wife for this child's recovery so she can hug her grandpa tight with both hands.

[Lloyd Smale]

Yesterdays update was good. She now has movement in all 4 fingers. Still nothing in the thumb but they said they expect that to take a while. Again i want to thank each and everyone of you for all your support in this. It means more to me then you will ever know!!!!!

[cbrick]

Yesterdays update was good. She now has movement in all 4 fingers.

60854

[snuffy]

LLoyd just know that I and many others have been praying, but not posting anything. For myself, I just don't know what to say, it usually comes out wrong.

I sure am glad to hear that the hand is showing improvement. It's just amazing what they can do nowadays, with reconstructive surgery. I'll shut up now, otherwise I'll just end up with my foot in my mouth!

[Cactus Farmer]

Been praying for her,and I'm so glad she is improving. Being young does have it's advantages. She will heal a lot faster than us old folks.
Please give her our best wishes. It helps when people care about you even when they are strangers.

[ubetcha]

Lloyd, Did she go to Children's Hospital? If so ,She was in good hands.Have alway's heard very good things from that place.I've had two grandchildren that had to go there for some treatments.They care very much for the children.I believe they are rated #3 in the country

[smokeywolf]

Lloyd,

Just read your 2:20 AM update. We are ecstatic. Couldn't have been better news. Hope her dad is hangin in there too.

smokeywolf

[missionary5155]

I also will add her to my list of prayer needs.
Mike in Peru

[Lloyd Smale]

yes they did and my daughter has nothing but praise for that place!!!