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Thank you all for your prayers. I won't go into details, but after a couple of problems the hospital restarted his IV meds and he's improved enough that they think they can put him on oral antibiotics and release him; maybe today. Your continued prayers for Seth are appreciated.

Thank you one and all for your prayers. I realize this post has been inactive for a long period, but I need to again make a prayer request for Seth. He has endured countless surgical procedures and his hand, while it will never be fully functional, has improved and has always healed with no complications. He was hospitalized yesterday morning with a high fever, the result of a severe systemic infection and they're treating him with IV anti-biotics. His hand is inflamed extending up to his arm pit. Not a lot of improvement as of yet. We ask for your prayers for recovery from this assault on this brave little boy and for continued improvement as he undergoes procedures.

Just thought I'd give a brief update. Thank you all for your prayers. God continues to bless. For each and every doctor visit Seth has had to endure sedation and OR procedures. On his last visit they were able to assess and treat his hand without going into the OR and it is doing well. The grafts are doing well and they say his bones and plates were not affected and his hand will grow normally. The doctors are also saying he will most likely have enough grip to pick up stuff, but only time will tell. He's unable to attend school due to the fear of injury to his hand, but has a visiting teacher. That is a blessing in itself when I think about what the way it was when I was in school. You just fell behind. Please continue your prayers for him as this will be a very long road.

puma guy wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:I don't know how I've missed this thread. I'm so sorry and Seth is in our prayers also.

Chas.

Keith B wrote:Same here, must have missed it. Praying for Seth and all of the family. Can you provide any update on his progress?

Tried to get an update this morning but the reception was bad. His dad is going to call me later. He is out of surgery and "OK" but no details on the procedure or prognosis. Seth was able to move some fingers in the cast that they were to remove and change out yesterday, but when it was removed the decision was made to send him to surgery. Still don't have details on what or why, but as soon as I get them I will report. Thanks one and all.

Seth had tissue grafts that had died so they had to clean that up then do the re-grafts in the surgery last night. There were some areas that weren't closed anyway so whole wound is completely covered. They had done some additional attachments about a week and a half ago that I was unaware of. He was able to move the tips of his fingers some, but the doctors are saying he'll only have about 50% usage. Hopefully he'll be back home by Saturday. Please continue to pray for healing and to prove the doctors wrong about the prognosis.

Keith B wrote:Same here, must have missed it. Praying for Seth and all of the family. Can you provide any update on his progress?

Tried to get an update this morning but the reception was bad. His dad is going to call me later. He is out of surgery and "OK" but no details on the procedure or prognosis. Seth was able to move some fingers in the cast that they were to remove and change out yesterday, but when it was removed the decision was made to send him to surgery. Still don't have details on what or why, but as soon as I get them I will report. Thanks one and all.

DocV wrote:Praying for Seth and his family.

Thanks, DocV. Just got an update he's still in surgery. Praying for your friend Fred, too.

Please continue to pray for Seth. He went for a doctor visit today and was hospitalized for additional surgery. No details at present, but his dad sent out the request about 30 minutes ago so I don't know if he's in now or scheduled for tomorrow.

SewTexas wrote:oh no....y'al keep an eye on dad!

He took it pretty hard, but is doing better. Seth got to come home yesterday

SewTexas wrote:Oh my, Puma how did I miss this? how is he doing? I'm praying for the little guy!

Thank you and thanks to all. He is a real trooper and only time will tell how successful the surgery was. He was comforting his Mom during the life flight from Port O'Conner to Houston, rubbing her hand with his good hand, telling her everything will be OK. He had the rope wrapped around his hand and his dad had to accelerate suddenly. Bad, bad situation.

Please pray for my wife's nephew's 8 year old son, Seth. His hand was almost completely torn off while helping his dad dock their boat. The hand was reattached in a lengthy surgical procedure, but the surgeon informed his dad that he didn't have much to work with afterward. He later had to Undergo an additional 12 hr procedure by a micro-vessel surgeon due to indications of poor/no circulation. Everyone we know is praying for a good outcome for this young fellow.