Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Marines Hurt In Action


For all of you who have children you know the worst news is being told something is wrong.  The phone call came in about 3:30 on Monday afternoon, and since then my life has been turned upside down. 
 
Tim was injured in a live round exercise in Africa,  him and three others.  They loaded the mortar and it did not fire, instead it blew up on them.  Tim took shapnell to the throat, chest and the stomach.  The one in the stomach tore the bile and we think it has been repaired.  The one to the throat missed the artery and we were told for that we are very lucky.  The one in the chest they said tore the Pectoral Muscle and went into the tissue.  The in pact was so strong the it also fractured his jaw.  They are going to have to wire it shut for 4 to 6 weeks. We only know that one of the other boys injured was sent back to his unit with mild wounds. We were told Tim received the worst of the blast. 
 
They medivaced him out of the site to an African Hospital and did the first surgery.  When he was taken off the critical list and stable they prepared him for the flight to Germany.  He is now listed in serious condition.  They sent with him a Doctor, nurse, and resp therapist. and a sgt from his unit.  He is on his way Lungstuhl Regional Medical Center, where they will perform another surgery.  Tim has a breathing tube and chest tube and I am sure in my heart those are just for the comfort and stability of flight. 
 
The worst part of all of this is this is all we KNOW.  Nothing new and I am very frustrated, tired, confused. 
 
Please pray for Tim, this is a parents worst nightmare and I say parents because Rick is having such a hard time. 
GOD Bless to all who read this and keep him in your prayers.  He is such a strong young man but he is still my little boy.
 
Thank you
Vicki Waldron
PROUD MOM OF A UNITED STATES MARINE 
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6 comments:

  1. JessicaMay 29, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    He is definately in our prayers! He is such a great kid! Thank you for sharing these times with us so we may know and have a better understanding personally of what is going on! We love your family! Our prayers are with you all!- Jessica Stacey

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  2. anitasiegfriedMay 29, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    HEY Tim,
    we here in North Highlands wish you a fast
    recovery and your love ones will be with you soon Talked to your Grandpa ,You need to get him in the fast lane and get hooked up to the modern times,Well Trevor will soon find out what the real world looks like, you have a strong faith,we love you and get fit soon.
    Love Aunt Nene

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  3. Norman NicholasMay 29, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Hi Tim;
    Just a note to let you know the we thinking of and that you are in our prayers.I have all the faith in the world that you will come out of this in in good health. You are in the care of the greatest medical teams in the world.I had a short talk with Kate today and she said that she was going to see you with the rest of your family. LOVE Norm

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  4. AnonymousMay 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Hi Tim,
    I'm proud of you and who you are. I know you are strong, and able to overcome any obstacle in your path. May God bless your body and restore it to better than new. (let me know when I can help!) May God bless your labor, the work of your hands, and may you gain great satisfaction from performing it well. May God bless you emotionally, and give you exceeding great joy. May you have peace in the midst of the storm. May you bless God in everything, but not necessarily for everything. May God bless you socially, and sanctify all of your relationships. May God bless you spiritually with every blessing stored up for you in heaven. May they be pressed down, shaken together and running over so much that one heart, even a bruised one, can scarcely contain the joy. May you laugh long and loud, and always remember that laughter is good medicine for the bones..We love you and are praying for you as are brothers and sisters at our church. Dr. Jack and Sharon Morris

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  5. kimmie kluballMay 29, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Wow! Do you have to be a Marine to get that prayer? LOL....NOW THAT'S A PRAYER! I printed it because I'm going to pray for that every night for you. For me, I'm gonna pray for a smile like yours. Can't wait to see it again!

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  6. UnknownJune 1, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    My family does not know you, but we wish you a very speedy recovery. I got "the call" about 1:30 am when my husband was injured. I have an idea of what you are all going through. THANK GOD, he is ok. Thank you for your service!

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