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07-27-2008, 09:57 AM | #1 |
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| My brother had a battery blow up in his face :( Last night my little brother, well he's not little he is 6ft 4in and 25 yrs old, was charging batteries for my son and his son's remote controlled cars and a battery pack blew up in his face. He was home with just his 10mos old daughter who was thankfully on the other side of the gate (good thinking Daddy) when it happened as it blew battery acid and peices everywhere. He had his cell in his pocket and called 911 and my parents. He spent 8 hours in the ER getting his eyes flushed and facial wounds cleaned. They called in an optomotrist to get all the pieces off his eyes and he went to see the opt againt this morning at 8:30. He has scratches in both eyes and some scarring in the left, that is the one they are worried about. His eyes are completely swollen shut right now and will be for 5-6 days they say. He is just miserable not being able to see. It's times like this when you don't realize the value of the everyday things like sight. It won't be until he can open them that they will know how serious the permanant damage is. As of right now they are expecting the left eye to be permanately damaged and partial loss of sight. He has to go to the eye doc daily until at least friday. The burns on his face from the battery acid will heal with minimal scarring they think, but we have dealt with a very good cosmetic surgeon from my numerous surgeries from my motorcycle wreck that he will see if not. I know I have asked for P&PT recently for my Dad, and I hate to ask for more, but my brother needs them. He is a truck/delivery driver for Innova and his sight is what he needs to work and support his family of 6. Any P&PT you guys could spare we could really use them again. TIA everyone, I will post updates as I receive them from Mom and his fiance. |
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07-27-2008, 10:14 AM | #2 |
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| Wow, so sorry. Sending postitive thoughts, hugs and strength to your little brother.
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07-27-2008, 10:23 AM | #3 |
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| What a freak accident! How devastating! I am praying he will not lose his sight and the doctors will know what to do so he'll heal quickly and completely.
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07-27-2008, 10:31 AM | #4 |
Therapy Dog Donating Member | Oh man what a freak accident indeed but now we'll all be careful around those battery packs. Many prayers coming to your brother and family from me and Izzy. Keep us posted.
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07-27-2008, 11:26 AM | #5 |
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| Oh wow what a terrible and unexpected thing to happen. Healing thoughts and prayers for your Brother
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07-27-2008, 11:30 AM | #6 |
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| How awful! I can't tell you how many battery packs I've changed out for my boys over the years. Your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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07-27-2008, 11:32 AM | #7 |
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07-27-2008, 11:32 AM | #8 |
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| OMG!! That is horrible! Praying that everything turns out okay and his sight is fine!
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07-27-2008, 11:35 AM | #9 |
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| Oh Erin My Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family I am so sorry he has to be going though this.... (((((HUGS)))))) |
07-27-2008, 11:45 AM | #10 |
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| Erin, what is your brother's name? I will be praying for him. Thank God his little girl is ok and that your brother acted so quickly. I pray for complete healing and for peace of mind and patience as he goes without his eyes for the next few days
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07-27-2008, 12:05 PM | #11 |
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| Erin, I am so very sorry! I will keep your brother and his family in my thoughts and prayers. I am sssooo glad that your little neice was far enough away so she didn't get hurt. I have never heard of that happening.... how tragic! |
07-27-2008, 12:41 PM | #12 |
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| .... OMG ... what a terrible Accident .... Prayers are on there way .... I am so sorry ... I have no words right now ....
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07-27-2008, 12:50 PM | #13 |
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| prayer is a powerful thing .....sending some your way
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07-27-2008, 01:33 PM | #15 |
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| i am so sorry about your brother. I cant imagine how scared he must be feeling right now without being able to see, and not knowing what damage has been caused I hope he recovers 101% and remember through prayer and with the lord on our side all things are possible. I will say a prayer for him
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