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Location: west of East Texas | My brother had a boating accident last Wednesday on Lake Sam Rayburn and severed his right arm about 5 inches below his shoulder. He collided with a couple of floating logs and was thrown to the floor of the boat. In this, the windshield caught his arm and ripped it off. He had his second surgery today will possibly be sent home tomorrow. He is handling the loss of the arm quite well right now but he has a long road ahead of him. He's 61, a welder, mechanic, fishing guide, and a royal pain in the ass. But he's MY pita! He miraculously survived in several different aspects of the wreck ----- he was thrown INTO the boat instead of the lake; he layed the floor of his boat for over an hour with his arm completely severed before Rescue reached him yet didn't bleed to death then it was an hour of combined tansport (boat, ambulance, helicopter); he always wears a lifejacket and that kept his phone from flying out into the lake. It landed in the boat, landing on his severed arm. It was uncommonly windy and cold that night and it slowed his blood flow enough to keep him alive. He was able to keep poking his phone until a call went through and a local friend answered.
?Now I need prayers also as I have NEVER considered myself a caretaker and he doesn't think he needs one. Ever. His only other relative is our 85yo father. Dad and wife are here also but Dad has his hands full with wife, besides just being 85yo. I don't have any idea about what needs to be done 'next'. I am about to get an education in MedData, disability, social security, Medicaid...
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| Wow - many prayers. It is a miracle in itself that he survived! His guardian angel is probably worn out! Hugs!! |
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Location: Aubrey, Texas | I’m sorry to hear that- prayers for a good recovery! And prayers for you, too. |
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I have a childhood friend who is a double amputee, there are a lot of resources available and Facebook groups would be a place to start and find local resources. |
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Location: NC | Many prayers!! He had a guardian angel that night! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | WOW! Many prayers for a quick and complete recovery!  |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | I heard about the accident, had no idea it was someone related to someone on this site.
Crazy small world
Hope he is recovering as well as could be expected.
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Location: Middle TN | Prayers for a fast recovery.
God has more plans for him - another chapter begins.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | How horrible for your bother, sending him many prayers. As active as he is with all that he does and sounds like a very strong man I bet he'll be back to doing what he loves after he gets all this behind him..Sending him a hug and prayers 
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Oh, no! What a nightmare. I’m praying for your brother and your family. |
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| chasendacash - 2018-05-01 11:58 PM
My brother had a boating accident last Wednesday on Lake Sam Rayburn and severed his right arm about 5 inches below his shoulder. He collided with a couple of floating logs and was thrown to the floor of the boat. In this, the windshield caught his arm and ripped it off. He had his second surgery today will possibly be sent home tomorrow. He is handling the loss of the arm quite well right now but he has a long road ahead of him. He's 61, a welder, mechanic, fishing guide, and a royal pain in the ass. But he's MY pita! He miraculously survived in several different aspects of the wreck ----- he was thrown INTO the boat instead of the lake; he layed the floor of his boat for over an hour with his arm completely severed before Rescue reached him yet didn't bleed to death then it was an hour of combined tansport (boat, ambulance, helicopter); he always wears a lifejacket and that kept his phone from flying out into the lake. It landed in the boat, landing on his severed arm. It was uncommonly windy and cold that night and it slowed his blood flow enough to keep him alive. He was able to keep poking his phone until a call went through and a local friend answered.
?Now I need prayers also as I have NEVER considered myself a caretaker and he doesn't think he needs one. Ever. His only other relative is our 85yo father. Dad and wife are here also but Dad has his hands full with wife, besides just being 85yo. I don't have any idea about what needs to be done 'next'. I am about to get an education in MedData, disability, social security, Medicaid...
My best friend told me about the accident. They have a place on Rayburn and they know your brother.
How is he doing? |
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Location: Bandera, TX | Wow. Prayers for your brother and you. |
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Location: East Texas | Prayers for your brother to heal quickly! Prayers for you for wisdom and understanding on how to handle those things that you will have to do!
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | Many prayers for your brother. |
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Location: Texas | Prayers! I was just reading about the accident on KJAS! so thankful he is alive good Lord has a plan for him! I grew up on that lake from a fishing family and the lake is changing so much with all the water levels rising lately, it gets scary! |
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