prayers needed

Got a call about an hour ago from one of my sisters informing me that my youngest brother has been in an accident on his way back to his Marine base in California.

His injuries at this time are known to be a broken neck and back,as well as blood on his brain.
He did regain conciousness while in the trauma er and was placed into a drug induced coma,and is undergoing an MRI to determine any other injuries at this time.

The kid needs some big prayers to get through this.Last I heard was he is not expected to survive. Prayer changes things.

Prayers Inbound!

I am so sorry, will pray for him, and your family.

Will say a prayer.

same here nell.god be with you and your brother..

Sorry to hear that Nell. Will be praying for him.

Thanks guys,from my understanding so far,he is going to need every prayer he can get.

He is at the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at University Medical Center in Las Vegas,I hear they are very good,but their intial assessment of his condition was not good.
I will be calling there shortly to see if there has been any new developments .

Jeeze, sorry to hear about that. Broken neck, damn

My prayer is in. Best of luck. Let us know.

Prayers being issued at once! I got my brother and both sisters, as well as my uncle on it too.

You got them...

Prayers sent.

update,add a broken clavical and a broken leg to his injuries,and an active bleed on his brain that they have not pinpointed at this time.

Praying here as well...Nell.:cool:

Oh Nell, I am truly praying for you and yours in this dark hour. Remember all things are possible....

I am not a former Marine, but having been around them, have always been impressed by their sense of duty. My prayers are with the young warrior, and offer the attached http://www.usmc1.us/marine_corps_prayer.html

Nell you are totally right when you say prayer changes things. I've seen God heal people (including me) through prayer before, and you can be sure I'll be praying for your brother.

Thank you everyone,Pal,that was awesome.

Nell, best of luck for your brother. I am saying prayers for him.

Having my father just pass away, i know exactly what you're going through. Except my father didn't even make it to the hospital, he just... was there one minute gone the next. He died in my arms... i understand. My prayers are with you, your family and your brother. Medical science has only come so far, but prayers potential is unlimited.

I agree with everyone, My prayers are with you and your family at this very hard time.

prayers do work.i can stand in testomony(sp).keep us posted nell. ill share a storie if ask to..how god saved my brothers life.. i havent stopped praying for ur brother since i read ur thread..

Your Brother is on the top of my prayer list , Sorry to hear about the bad news.

In my thoughts and prayers.........

In my family prayers also.

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Originally Posted by nell67

Got a call about an hour ago from one of my sisters informing me that my youngest brother has been in an accident on his way back to his Marine base in California.

His injuries at this time are known to be a broken neck and back,as well as blood on his brain.
He did regain conciousness while in the trauma er and was placed into a drug induced coma,and is undergoing an MRI to determine any other injuries at this time.

The kid needs some big prayers to get through this.Last I heard was he is not expected to survive. Prayer changes things.

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Prayers on the way!

Prayers for healing and recovery.

I have just prayed for his recovery also. God be with him and your family.

Update this mmorning,I am going to repost a prayer request one of my sister posted on her sons caringbridge website, she was allowed to talk to Dustin on the phone:

"Please pray for my brother Dustin. He is in the marines. He left base yesterday to pick up a buddy from Las Vegas. He was in a vehicle accident. Apparently he woke up while his other buddy was driving and realized something was wrong and laid on top of the third guy. The other two walked away from the accident and refused to even ride along with him to the hospital. That is what is hurting Dustin the most. He is currently in ICU in University Medical Center in Las Vegas. He broke his left clavical, ribs, neck, spine and jaw. He has a brain bleed and swelling. He can move everything. He is refusing pain meds. He is in a lot of pain though. He is talking and not slurring his words. He has surgery tomorrow to repair his neck. He has numerous stitches in his head. "

He didn't mention his leg,but still he has a tough road ahead,I can only imagine.

Thanks for all the prayers,they are truely appreciated.

All that is good news Nell, the speech and consciousness etc.

I'm not into your organised religion but will ask that the Reiki Spirits send healing for Dustin.

Good news Nell.

This must be a very worrying time for your whole family.

Count my prayers in as well Nell.

I feel for you nell. It is difficult to be away from loved ones when they are in pain. My family and I are praying for your brother.

nell i will pray for your brother an hope they are answered a friend of broke his neck they said he would not walk but he is walking fine hope all works out keepping you and your brother in our prayers.

Don't be so quick to down the guys for not coming to see him yet. I, at the age of 17, witnessed my brother (the night before he turned 18) break his neck and become paralized in a swimming accident. I had to hold him up from drowning and keep him talking until help arrived. This messed with my head bad. I had a very hard time going to see him that way, and actually did not go for a few days. When I finally did, we spoke a few words to each other, and I could not stay there anymore. I had to leave. It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, seeing him like that. Now, I am 35, and he is 36. I work like a dog to make a living, and he is some kind of executive something or other for a very large university, bringing home the big bucks. Go figure.

All I'm trying to say is, I can see why the others may be holding back because I was in a simular situation. Give them a little time to get the strength.

Prayers sent.

They went ahead and gave Dustin pain meds even though he didn't want them,because his heart rate was starting to go up,they figured due to the amount of pain he is in.

Just talked to one of the nurses,and he asleep now that he is not in as much pain,his surgery on his neck is scheduled for 3 their time,6 mine (EST),hopefully I will get a few minutes to speak to him before he goes in for surgery.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!

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Originally Posted by nell67

Update this mmorning,I am going to repost a prayer request one of my sister posted on her sons caringbridge website, she was allowed to talk to Dustin on the phone:

"Please pray for my brother Dustin. He is in the marines. He left base yesterday to pick up a buddy from Las Vegas. He was in a vehicle accident. Apparently he woke up while his other buddy was driving and realized something was wrong and laid on top of the third guy. The other two walked away from the accident and refused to even ride along with him to the hospital. That is what is hurting Dustin the most. He is currently in ICU in University Medical Center in Las Vegas. He broke his left clavical, ribs, neck, spine and jaw. He has a brain bleed and swelling. He can move everything. He is refusing pain meds. He is in a lot of pain though. He is talking and not slurring his words. He has surgery tomorrow to repair his neck. He has numerous stitches in his head. "

He didn't mention his leg,but still he has a tough road ahead,I can only imagine.

Thanks for all the prayers,they are truely appreciated.

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This is good news. Refusing pain meds! WOW! Thats one tuff marine. I broke my back in an accident and let me tell you it hurt. Sound like his spinalcord isn't damaged, thats great news. Sounds like his determination will pull him through this. You and your family are in our prayers.

praying, babe

Similar thing happened to my brother who was in the Marines, deployed in Al Anbar, Iraq. He didn't make it, but my prayers are with you, your brother, and your family. Semper Fidelis

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I hope for a speedy and full recovery.