My 13yo son (about 5-10, 130lbs) fell out of a tree a few feet and landed on a boundary marker stake buried in the ground. It went in about an inch and was about a quarter inch wide hole. It was on his inner thigh right near his anus. We were scared. My immediate thought was femoral tear. I rushed into the kitchen to the sight of blood EVERYWHERE (like a horror movie) and a wife who was freaking out. I laid him down and took a look to ensure it wasn't an arterial bleed. Thank God it was not! I grabbed a huge wad of gauze and packed the area and had him hold it in place with his underwear and his hand. We made a quick trip (very quick!) to the Knoxville Children's ER and got him checked in immediately. All the staff there were SOLID GOLD. They were great, and 3 stitches later and some joking and trash talking on his part, and we were on our way back home.
All the combat first aid/buddy care came back to the forefront and was clicking. It all fell into place and went well.
God's hand was definitely in this situation. The minute the wife turned my boy over to me for first aid she alerted the prayer warriors. In an instant Saints of God were intensely praying for this boy and his care - It was awesome! Both our phones were blowing up with calls and texts from our family and church family with well wishing and encouragement. God has His hand in everything. I take comfort in that.
The boy is now resting on the couch recouping and doing well. No homeschool co-op or karate this week, but he's alive and kicking. PRAISE GOD!!