We went camping with our grown children, whose birthdays were Saturday and today, and our 5 grandchildren on Friday. That night my 6 year old precious grandbaby fell into the grate on the fire pit. He's the one with cerebral palsy. He has 3rd degree burns on his left partially paralyzed hand. He has 2nd degree on the right. We took him to the nearest emergency room and they kept him until 2AM. By the time they got the wounds dressed and medicated him he had calmed down and gotten some relief. The next day he was on hydrocodone and didn't complain hardly any. Today he was only taking tylenol and playing as much as he could with both hands heavily bandaged.

So sorry to hear about your grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs Yvonne

Have come back from the doctor with great news! He said that Luke's burns were 2nd degree on the left hand and 1st on the right. He said that sometimes it's difficult to tell the degree when it first happens. I believe that God heard the prayers of all of us and intervened. We are so very thankful that they are not 3rd degree which require debridement and have lengthened and greater suffering. The only concern now is that we take care not to get the open wounds infected. Not going to be easy on a six year old boy.
Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your earnest prayers on his behalf.
I am at your service for any prayers that you request and some that I just feel the need to pray for. I wish that I could hug and thank each one of you. God bless.

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by gerryb 12 Nov 2013

Jerrilyn, since you were near Atlanta, I am assuming you are here in the south. Well, it's so cold here in TN right now, that little sweetie will not want to go outside to play for a few days!! YES, it was answered prayer!!

by shuede 12 Nov 2013

Jerrilyn, Little Luke is in my prayers for a speedy recovery. What a scary thing to have happen!

by jrob 12 Nov 2013

Yes, Gerry, I'm in North Georgia and it's 36 degrees here right now. Thanks for your reply.
Denise, thanks for your prayers, I was terrified.

Oh Jerrilyn, I just read this - I felt myself wanting to somehow catch him from falling, as I read it. Please know that this sweet little fellow is in my prayers as is all of your family and you too!! Remember, as bad as it is - he experienced it once and you and your family are experiencing it over and over in your mind - try not to let that happen - he sounds like he wants to play and go forward and heal - please keep us informed on how he is doing!!! Bunches of hugs and prayers, Laura*

Oh, my, how devastating! I will most certainly add him in my prayers for his healing, poor little guy.

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Hoping this little chappy has the best of medical attention and that he heals perfectly and quickly. Thoughts of comfort heading your way and to your family.
AlmaG.

Oh Jerrilyn, I know how much this hurts you but you're trusting I know in the one who can help you. His grace is sufficient and He knows the pain this little one is feeling. Know you and your fmly are in my prayers. Much love Lillian

Jerrilyn, how tragic.I do hope everything works out for him. We have a huge burn unit close by where our GI's are sent to.We see all degrees of injuries here.With everything going on I am sure things will work out for you and the family. Sending hugs and prayers.

Sorry to hear of this accident. Hope he heals well and they can help that healing process without pain.

God bless each of you for your prayers on our behalf. He is with me today and I will take care of him until the appointment. My daughter is at work and is handling the calls to the burn center, but I will let you all know as I find out. We have silvadene cream and are keeping it well covered with that and bandages. It seems to be taking away most of the pain. I covet your prayers as we do the time until he is healed. I trust God to use this horrible situation. I know how much He loves my sweet gbaby.

oh dear, I hope and pray healing process will be bearable and everything will come okay. What a frightening situation, how sad this happened. And what was supposed to be a celebration ended this way. Prayers and hugs for the grandson and for you all.

prayers for comfort & total recovery.

I am so sorry hope he is better soon.
hugs lenamae

I am so sorry to hear of this, Jerrilyn! I know your heart aches for your little grandson going through such pain. Praying for his quick healing and return to norm! The Shrine Childrens Hospitals have centers for severe burn trama (Scottish Rite) in several cities. They do a wonderful job treating kids with orthopedic and burn issues at no cost to the parents. My husband is a Shriner, and just spent the past two weekends with his fellow shriners collecting monies for the Hospitals.
Hugs and prayers, Angel

So sorry Jerrilyn, prayers for you all. I thought I had replied to this post, but cannot remember if I hit the submit button, so maybe I didn't. Hoping he heals really quickly. Love and blessings Chris

Sending my prayers to your family and I hope your little
Grandson will be alright. Juanita

Jerrilyn - my thoughts and love go out to you at this time. I hope that your little grandson soon starts to heal. Big hugs to you and DH. Sarah.

what a sad Happening,but dont feel guilty.You can be as carefull and wachfull when around little Children ,but they are impulsive and very quick.I hope he gets well soon without to much Pain.My Prayers are with you all.Hugs Ursula

I will keep him in my prayers...Hugs

I am so sorry Jerrilyn, poor little guy. I have him in my prayers for a speedy recovery and he doesn't feel much pian.
Hugs Jerri

Poor little fellow, hope he heals quickly. Sending up prayers.

I hope, as most children do, he will heal fast and forget his pain.

My thoughts are with you and your grandchild.

Prayer to lighten a heavy heart. as accidents do happen. Bless his heart.

Will pray Carolyn

My prayers are with your little Grandson. I pray he has very light and little pain and recovers quickly. May God Bless you all.

Oh, so praying for this little one. AND for the family. Accidents happen, but I know you still hurt for him. Hopefully the burn center will be able to see him asap!!

My heart cries out for your grandchild. I think it hurts even more with Grands than it does for your children. Almost lost my oldest Grand when not getting his breath when around 1 he cried for Gma and it broke my heart still fresh in my mind. Lord over saw and I trust he will heal your precious Grandchild as well.

Praying that he will heal quickly and not remember this ordeal.

I am so sorry that you all had to experience this event. Prayers going up for everyone involved.

OH how very traumatic for everyone! Of course I will pray for him and for everyone in his family. I do need to tell you that something so very similar happened to my niece's little daughter, and she had similar burns. But, she did heal completely with hardly any scarring. No nightmares or anything so far. Please don't blame yourself, sometimes these things happen. With love and prayers, Jan

Jerrilyn know that I am thinking of you and your family, such a shame. Hope he heals quickly and don't blame your self, things like this just happen unfortunately...all my love Kerry

My youngest tripped and fell onto the glass front to our fireplace. I will avoid the details -- but he was burned badly over his arm. He healed much faster and better than did my heart. I still remember it like it was last week. He does not remember doing it.
I hope and I will pray that you ALL heal fully!

God's blessing to all of you -- let us know how he is doing please (and how you are doing too).

I am so sorry you all had to experience this. My prayers are added for quick and complete healing.

Oh how scary that must have been. The fact that he was Ok with Tylenol alone today is promising. I will keep him and you in my prayers. Keep us posted.
Hugs Angie

I will keep in my thoughts and prayers, sorry this accident happened, hope that he heals very quickly.

Hugs for all of you!

How traumatic for the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you that he may have speedy recovery. Hugs, Mary

Oh how traumatic for both him and your entire family. I hope that he heals quickly with minimal scarring. Hang in there!!