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Started by griffsmom, Sep 10, 2003, 01:11 AM

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mowalker

Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM
 My mother has been keeping updated on a situation that happened over the Labor Day weekend at Shawnee State Park in PA.
 
 The e-mails have been from my step-sister Kim.  Her husband is Scott, his cousins daughter is in desperate need of prayers
 
 Initial E-mail 9-2-03
     
 I have just received some tragic news. Scott s cousin, Belinda, was camping with her family over the weekend at Shawnee, when her daughter fell into the fire pit becoming lodged in the grill.  She is severely burned from her chest up. She was flown to Pittsburgh but they were unable to help so from there she was flown to Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati. She is now on a respirator and has been induced into a coma to prevent her from moving. The doctors believe she will be kept that way for at least two years. She is only 2 years old.  Please help me in praying for her and her family. Please pass this on to friends so they too can pray.
 
 Second update 9-5-03
 
 They are not taking her off the respirator, yet.  She fell over a chair into one of those round concrete fire pits.  It had a square grill over it and she got wedged in the space between the round pit and flat grill.
 
 I m sorry, but in my haste I forgot to mention Destiney s name. Received some promising news last night. They will try to take her off the respirator next week as long as there aren t any complications. They also hope to operate on her again next week. This will be her second operation. Her entire head and face, neck, shoulders, arms down to her fingertips, underarms, and half her chest are severely burned.  Thank you all! Our prayers are being heard.
 
 Most recent update 9-9-03
 
 I m sorry to bring you this news. Destiney has become worse over the weekend. They will not be removing her from the vent. Yesterday they had to insert a chest tube because her lungs are becoming hard. Right now her burns are their 2nd priority. There is nothing more they can do unless her lungs improve. I spoke on the phone with Belinda last night. I told her that there are a great number of you praying. She wants me to give you her heartfelt thanks. She has not moved from Destiney s side once. All attempts to get her to " take a break"  have been fruitless.  If you would like to send any cards or notes of encouragement.  I do know that phone cards and gas certificates would be very helpful also. But most importantly are your countless prayers. Thank you!!!!!
 
 I have the address for cards, note of encouragement, phone cards or gas certificates.  Please e-mail me personally for the address.
 
 Thank you and be safe out there.  I know that even the most cautious and carefull campers can have an accident.
 
 Ray and Brenda Walker

griffsmom

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Sep 10, 2003, 01:11 AM
 mowalkerI have a two and a half y/o little boy and I am crying reading your post.  I am so very sad for Destiney and her family.  Please let this be a reminder to all of us that children move so quickly that this kind of accident can happen before we can even blink.   We can never be too careful with children around a campfire.  
 
 Destiney and her family have all of my prayers.

tlhdoc

#2
Sep 10, 2003, 06:50 AM
 mowalkerBrenda our prayers are there for her.  If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Papaso

#3
Sep 10, 2003, 07:37 AM
 mowalkerDestiney and her family are in our prayers and thoughts.

forestwalker

#4
Sep 10, 2003, 07:40 AM
 mowalkerWe are praying," Please help this family" .

wiininkwe

#5
Sep 10, 2003, 08:22 AM
 mowalkerMy prayers as well for this family.
 Toni

angelsmom10

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Sep 10, 2003, 08:27 AM
 mowalkerBrenda, I m here in Cincinnati - can I help in any way.
 
 I ll send you an email with my phone numbers -- my cell is on a nationwide plan and after 9pm, free minutes as well.  Also, will be my work email that I see all day during the week.  I usually am not on the computer over the weekend, but always available by phone
 
 Do you know if it is possible for others to visit that maybe the family could take a break?
 
 Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do.

CajunCamper

#7
Sep 10, 2003, 11:41 AM
 mowalkerPlease let the family know that my prayers and thoughts are with them.

GeneF

#8
Sep 10, 2003, 12:05 PM
 mowalkerBrenda
 
 Just want you to know that mine and dw s prayers are with you and the family.
 
 We are both sincerely hoping  for the best.

ForestCreature

#9
Sep 10, 2003, 03:39 PM
 mowalkerBrenda,
 What a horrible accident[:(]
 We ll have Destiney and her family in our thoughts. Keep us posted on her progress please.

jpreiser

#10
Sep 10, 2003, 08:09 PM
 mowalkerSo sorry to hear of this sweet little girls accident, she is in our prayers....

garym053

#11
Sep 10, 2003, 08:16 PM
 mowalkerOur prayers are with her and all the family as well!

JonesFamilyJayco

#12
Sep 10, 2003, 11:20 PM
 mowalkerMy heart goes out for little Destiney and her family.  I will keep them in my prayers.

cyclone

#13
Sep 11, 2003, 08:24 AM
 mowalkerThis family has my prayers, as well.  Please keep us updated.

MPTDAT

#14
Sep 11, 2003, 08:53 AM
 mowalkerOur prayers are also with little Destiney and her family.
 
 -Debby
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