One of Caleb's friends was shot in the eye with a paint- ball gun and is in the ER preparing for surgery.
Stacy looked at the CT and it appears that the child will most probably loose his eye.
It was homecoming, Justin and the others were going to their cars and another boy walked up, stopped about 3-4 feet away, and fired.
This is absolutely tragic.
Please take a minute and pray to the Lord that this boy does not loose his eye,
that the Lord will guide the hands of the surgeons, and that Justin's family will feel peace,
as he is going through his surgery.
And please pray for my boy.
He and Stacy have gone to the hospital to join the support group and pray.
This is the first time he has ever been faced with something like this.
He does not understand how this has happened.
Thank you so Much.
Peace.
***UPDATE
Out of surgery. Went well. Not sure if he will be able to keep his eye.
Does see a little light. That sounds promising. More testing today.
Pray for this child.
He was to be tested by the National Guard on Monday.
This was going to pay for his college.
He cannot pass the physical, now.
He feels defeated.
It is hearbreaking.
Thanks.
**** Day 2. Still has eye. Can see a little light. Doctors not promising anything, but say that they are a little more hopeful. I think the shock has worn off. He is crying alot.
Family and friends visiting. The boys in our youth group are being really supportive, but they are all very angry. They are all trying so hard to be men.
God is at work.
Keep praying for him and for my friend Lisa and her family.
Justin is her daughter's boyfriend and she has been doing"Mama Duty" for Justin and her family.
She is tired. I know that she would appreciate it so much.
Thanks.
Andrea-
ReplyDeleteHow awful.... Just prayed... will continue to do so. Please let us know how he is doing.
:(
Amie
wow! that's terrible!!! keep us posted!
ReplyDeletei am soooo sorry!!! my cousin got hit in the eye with a paintball and is doing fine now...i hope the same for this boy. let me know if a scholarship fund is started for him...
ReplyDeleteOh my. I'll certainly say a prayer.
ReplyDeleteWill pray.
ReplyDeleteA boy in Nathan's class had a knife 'whitling' accident to his eye early in the summer. The recovery was long, with a prognosis was to expect at least some vision loss. Praise the Lord...his patch was removed last week and his vision is fine;-).
Praying this boys outcome is the same!
oh my goodness, I am praying for him and Caleb.
ReplyDeleteOh Andrea!!
ReplyDeleteThis breaks my heart... I will pray!!! God bless him.
xoxo
oh Anndrea how terrible
ReplyDeleteI will say a payer right now...Thank God He is still in the miracle business....
Hi Andrea, this is Dan. God works in odd ways sometimes. I'm an executive with a Fortune 200 insurance company, responsible for homeowners insurance. Unless this act was intentional (meaning, this kid tried to cause harm and was shooting as his face) the kid's parents homeowners insurance should cover a) the medical costs b) any pain and suffering and loss of sight and c) might even cover the potential loss of National Guard college funds.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what homeowners liability coverage was designed to do: protect homeowners from dumb, goofy ACCIDENTAL things kids do. We (insurance companies) exist because these risks are out there. It isn't "wrong" to file a claim, it isn't profiting from suffering, we (see aforementioned description of we) do what we can to make people whole again from tragic events like this. We can't restore his sight, but we can help this young man in many ways. Most homeowners insurance policies have a minimum of $100,000 of coverage. Most people carry more than this. We'll pray for preservation of this kid's eye, certainly. If the parents have any reservations about suing, etc, it is not "unbiblical" to file a claim. you don't have to sue and it doesn't have to be a hostile event.
God bless,
Dan
p.s.(if want to talk to me, just email Rachel and we can give you my cell phone number)
This email does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of coverage... hehehe... just in case any lawyers or insurance department regulators follow your blog.
MAN----Dan, I wish that it had been an accident.
ReplyDeleteApparently this kid had put these paintballs in the freezer so that they would not bust on contact. THAT was a blessing. If it had burst there would have been ZERO chance of him keeping his eye.
As it stands he may have limited to know vision, but may be able to keep his eye...They are not sure though.
Justin is scared.. This boy has already had to overcome hardship after hardship.
He is such a good kid.
This was just kids being mean and stupid and trying to get away with something.
The amazing thing is the boy and his parents have yet to see Justin.
No apology..... The boy shows no remorse..NOTHING...OH i think they sent flowers.
I wish it had been an accident, that would be easier for Justin-I think.I am going to remember what you said,though. You know that is the first time I had ever heard that. I am SOOOOO putting it in the data banks.:) Thank you, Andrea
OK Dan! I am going to pass this 411 on. The boy said that it was "an accident". That he did not mean to fire the gun.
ReplyDeleteNot sure that I am buying that, but that is what he said.
So I am going to pass this info on.
thanks, so much!
Andrea
That's just terrible! I will be praying- please keep us posted!!!
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