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My son Will
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Dear Skater brothers,
[ATTACH=CONFIG]504763[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504763[/ATTACH] My 19 year old son Will was severely injured in an automobile accident July 7. He suffered fractures of C-1 4 & 5. He has fought for his life for two weeks. Today with our merciful Gods' grace he was able to regain spontaneous breathing without a respirator. This was the first major of many hurdles for his recovery. Our plan now is to transfer him from Baptist Hospital in Little Rock to Shepard's Clinic in Atlanta upon their acceptance and bed availability for rehabilitation. We won't be at the LOTO Shootout as planned with our new 338 but concentrating on his recovery efforts. Please lift him and us up in prayer for strength and patience during his rehab. He is inspired by your prayers and support. We have set up a Caring Bridge account where you can follow his remarkable story and recovery and post comments. Pete from Skater and many others have sent videos to my iPhone which has been a remarkable boost to his spirits. If you would like to send him a message go to his Caring Bridge account Will Jirik. If you want to forward a video you can send it to my phone at 50one-690-11three7 Thanks and God Bless Sam Jirik How great is our God?! Phil 4:13; Prov 17:22 It is good that you recognize your weakness. That keeps you looking to Me, your strength. Abundant life is not necessarily health and wealth; it is living. In continual dependence on Me. Instead of trying to fit this day into a preconceived mold, relax and be on the lookout for what I am doing. This mind set will free you to enjoy Me and to find what I have planned for you to do. This is far better than trying to make things go according to your own plan. Don't take yourself so seriously. Lighten up and laugh with Me. You have Me on your side, so what are you worried about? I can equip you to do absolutely anything, as long as it is My will. The more difficult your day, the more I yearn to help you. Anxiety wraps you up in yourself, trapping you in your own thoughts. When you look to Me and whisper My Name, you break free and receive My help. Focus on Me, and you will find Peace in My Presence. |
Hay Sam hang in there you guys are in our prayers get stronger buddy you can do it one day at a time
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Sounds like he is a fighter, good to hear he is making progress.
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Prayers for a speedy recovery from me and my crew!
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Sam,
Prayers go out to you and your son Will. I hope GOD does remarkable things in his life. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Blume |
That is good news (breathing without the respirator)
Sending prayers. God Bless, |
So very sorry to hear this. Get well soon Will!
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Prayers and thoughts for your boy and the family from everyone at Active Thunder Boats.
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I hate opening these threads! Don't like to see people hurt. I wish your son a speedy recovery. Been in your shoes with my brother. Hang in there. He WILL get better. He is healing everyday. He is in our prayers.
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Skate,
Keep the faith. We will lift him up in our prayers. Glad to hear he is getting better! God bless |
Prayers are with you.
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Prayers for your son and family, I'm so sorry hear about the situation.
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Sam very sorry to here this he will be in our prayers for a speedy recovery,,,hang in there time will heal,,,John & Eileen
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Sorry to hear. Prayers out to you all, hope he has a speedy recovery.
John jr |
Heavenly Father, I am raising Will up to you, I ask that you heal him in the name of Jesus! Father I pray that you give his family rest knowing that you will heal him and that through his healing others would be drawn closer to you. I pray to you Father with my heart set upright and with clean hands, i pray to you in full- submission! Father you are the creator of all things, and all things are created through you, Father Will is your creation and I ask that you would speak life back into his body, that his injurys would vanish with your loving whisper to no longer bind him! Father you tell us whatever we ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Father we are asking this now!!
Father.. We love you, we thank you, we give you all the praise and all the glory! We pray this in your sons beautiful name, Amen!! |
my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Sorry to hear that this happened to your son. The progress is encouraging. The power of prayer is proven. Let's all keep it up!
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Prayers are with you guys.
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Awesome...
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Heavenly Father, I am raising Will up to you, I ask that you heal him in the name of Jesus! Father I pray that you give his family rest knowing that you will heal him and that through his healing others would be drawn closer to you. I pray to you Father with my heart set upright and with clean hands, i pray to you in full- submission! Father you are the creator of all things, and all things are created through you, Father Will is your creation and I ask that you would speak life back into his body, that his injurys would vanish with your loving whisper to no longer bind him! Father you tell us whatever we ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Father we are asking this now!!
Father.. We love you, we thank you, we give you all the praise and all the glory! We pray this in your sons beautiful name, Amen!! |
Wishing and praying for a full recovery, God bless your family especially Will .........................................
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Thank you everyone. His Swallow Test is today. If he passes that he can have water which he really wants. Then on to real food.
Awesome Ptayer we are so blessed ! |
Im my prayer for your son and your family. That he has a speedy recovery
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Will passed the swallow test! He got cocky and told his mom that he had passed and was out of water when she came into his room this afternoon. He has already had apple sauce! Ginger from Shepard's Clinic in Atlanta coming tomorrow.
Thank you for your prayers. God is great! Sam |
great to hear!! will continue to keep you guys in our prayers!
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That's great news Sam like I told you one day at a time buddy
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Glad to read the Great News !!!!!!!!! Feel Better Will :)
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Hopefully he makes a steady recovery
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Our prayers are with your son and family.
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You set a good example for him to follow Sam. He is lucky to have such caring parents in this day and age. Best of luck to a speedy recovery Will.
Bob |
Amazing progress! God is good, even in the worst of times. We will keep praying!
Tom |
Best of luck to a speedy recovery for Will.
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Will was accepted by Shepard's clinic in Atlanta. He and my wife will fly out tomorrow on a med jet. Thank you everyone for the prayers nad support.
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Great news! Keep us posted Sam.
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I've been following up on this thread every day! Super encouraged to hear of Wills progress!! .... Its full validation that are Lord and Savior is in complete control and has gone before you to open up all the doors to a complete recovery!!
God is good in all things! |
Planes trains and Range Rovers
What a trip. Kim and Will arrived this morning aboard a chartered Medical Jet. I drove Kim's car over after seeing a few patients this morning. The prayers worked! No driving issues and the State Troopers left me alone and in Alabama even let me thru past an accident scene! I got to see Will for a few minutes. He was finally resting and was in good sprits. He sends his love. The nursing staff is wonderful and they were already making him feel at home. They had creature comforts such as a call button he can use and a TV he does not have to strain to see. They replaced his neck brace with one that looked much more comfortable. They also had a menu which he can chose his meals and the left over apple cobbler was to die for! The mother of one of Will's classmates from Rhodes dropped in to welcome Kim with a big hug and a care package of goodies so don't worry I'm going to be able to maintain this great belt line! Thanks for everything and keep praying for his recovery. Sam |
I'm glad to hear the good news! thanks for keeping us posted. It is encouraging and inspiring to see what prayer, love and positive energy can accomplish
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Wow what a place. Shepard's Clinic in Atlanta is amazing. Will was fitted for a chair today and drove it down the hall to the gym like he was in the Skater. I asked the OT about top speed and immediately was given a dirty look and told I was a bad influence! I did notice she had it set for very slow. I'm sure that won't last long! Its going to be a WOT Recovery!
Thanks for the text PMs emails and especially the prayers. Sam |
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Please keep us posted with Will's progress. God Bless. Noli |
Sam/skate,
i've followed thread lets say from a unique perspective. And wish you folks all the best. I suffered an sci -c5 quad- when i was 22, i'm now 50. I had an amazing family and more importantly a group of friends that would drag my a** here there and everywhere regardless of my chair. I went from being a builder to a designer,to getting a ma in architecture and flying sailplanes and ultralights and.. Yes a few fast and fun boats!! I guess my point is its a long road ahead with plenty of ups and down, just tell your son to laugh and not be afraid to try anything - even if people tell him it is immpossible (and there will be some who do) try it anyway!! Laugh,love,and be merry. ....it sounds trite, take it from someone whose been there, it works. I wish your family all the best. Mike |
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