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Title: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Ladyfair on August 04, 2008, 03:07:11 PM
I am asking for prayers for my niece.....

My niece was in a very bad car wreck, the car rolled over several times then caught fire with her trapped inside and her legs pinned and trapped outside.  It took the firefighters over 1 1/2 hours to get her out.  There were 4 in the car and the driver was the only one not hurt and he crawled out of the wreck and fled the scene....I do not think those in the back seat made it....

She spent 12 hours yesterday in surgery to try to repair all the damage to her leg(bones were sticking out in several places) and her ankle and foot were crushed.  They are not sure if the surgery to repair will even save the leg, her liver was damaged and she has 2nd degree burns from her head down....

Some of you RF'rs know her.... she was the pretty one working in my booth... this is her pic with the Queen

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c176/ThingsfromRings/P3260090.jpg)
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: CatAshtrophy on August 04, 2008, 03:49:04 PM
I am so sorry to hear about your neice's accident. I hope that she will recover much better than expected. I'm sure it will be a long road for all of you. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: RenRobin on August 04, 2008, 05:16:40 PM
I have added Rachel to my prayers, with prayers of patience and quick healing.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Welsh Wench on August 04, 2008, 06:08:20 PM
OMG, Ladyfair-
I do remember Rachel. I'm so sorry.
Pleas keep us updated and keeping her in our hearts and prayers.
And a hug to you.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: lady serena on August 04, 2008, 07:51:52 PM
Your neice is in my prayers and thoughts, may she get better soon.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Amyj on August 04, 2008, 08:46:17 PM
I'll be keeping your niece in my prayers and thoughts; not only for quick recovery physically, but strength and recovery emotionally.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Lavender on August 04, 2008, 08:53:43 PM
I'll light a candle and send healing prayers out for your niece.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: kydavid on August 04, 2008, 09:01:59 PM
My thoughts are with you and your neice.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Ladyfair on August 05, 2008, 01:29:23 AM
update....they caught the guy but he was able to post bond.... I just do not understand the system.....he ran once....and they let him post out....


niece is now upgraded to stable.... praying that there will be no infections as the bone marrow was exposed and no infection from the burns

Thank you for the prayers and candles....
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: lordwriothsley on August 05, 2008, 08:29:15 AM
LadyFair I for one will add you and your niece to my thoughts and prayers as well.No one should have to go through that especially not your niece.I will be praying that she makes a speedy recovery and that nothing else will happen to her after she has been through enough already as it is.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on August 05, 2008, 11:30:36 PM
Thoughts and prayers for your niece & family.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Anna Iram on August 06, 2008, 06:03:20 AM
I don't know what to say Ladyfair. That's so horrible. Please let her know she is in my prayers as are you and Dave. I know how much this affects you both.

I agree, our system of justice is sometimes no justice at all!
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Anna Iram on August 06, 2008, 09:12:26 PM
I spoke with Ladyfair this evening. The two passengers that were in the back seat were not killed but are in critical condition. I don't know their names but please keep them in your thoughts as well. As well as all the families involved.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: NoBill Lurker on August 06, 2008, 09:19:20 PM
Ladyfair, this is so sad, your niece and yourself and Dave are in my prayers.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Lady Amy of York on August 06, 2008, 09:56:20 PM
I am speechless. My heart goes out to you and your niece.  I  am saying several prayers  for everyone involve.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 06, 2008, 10:15:40 PM
Hey there, Lady Faire, sorry to chime in late here, but I am still praying things are better.

Clisto
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: LadyOren on August 07, 2008, 05:33:22 PM
The power of prayer can do miracles.  I have added your niece to my own prayer list and will add it to the worldwide drumming circle prayer list so that many can send her healing energy.  You have my support in this time of need.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Luciana on August 08, 2008, 11:16:23 AM
My prayers are with your niece, your family and all the families involved in this terrible accident.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: laedyfaire on August 12, 2008, 06:12:12 AM
thougths and prayers for your neice and your family..blessings...LF
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Ladyfair on October 14, 2008, 01:48:48 AM
I wish to thank all of you for your prayers and wishes for my niece Rachael.

The update on her... .  The laser treatments for her burns have been working wonders,and her hair is growing back, so that made her feel a bit better.

She had her 2nd surgery on her leg and things went bad from there, they put a cast on too soon for all those pins and the broken bones and the bone marrow was exposed for too long a time, infection set in and we are praying they can control it so she does not lose her leg.  She is not mentally handling this well at all.

Many thanks to all who have been posting pictures of faire, she wished she could go but could not, but she was able to be there via the pictures posted and her memory of "I was there"....."I know those people".... that did make her grin and smile for a bit.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Welsh Wench on October 14, 2008, 05:31:36 AM
I was just wondering the other day how Rachel was doing. I'm sorry it's not better news but I am hoping for the best, Ladyfair.

I'm glad the pictures could at least brighten her day.

My hugs to her.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Anna Iram on October 14, 2008, 08:50:53 PM
Life just does not seem very fair sometimes. I'll  put a special effort into my prayers for her and pass the word along.

Tell Rachel I fully expect her to meet up with us at faire next season. if not BARF then hopefully MIRF!

...and give her a hug for me. :)
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Element of Air on October 14, 2008, 09:17:07 PM
Oh my goodness, that is a horrible thing to have happened. I will be lighting a candle for all those involved in this incident. I pray that what ever happened to the others they will be OK, and that she has a miraculous and speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: NoBill Lurker on October 14, 2008, 09:35:38 PM
So sad to hear that the doctors didn't do their job right the first time   :(

Ladyfair, know that you have my continued prays and well wishes that it all turns out for the best for Rachael.

Hugs for you all!
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: lordwriothsley on October 16, 2008, 05:10:43 PM
LadyFair I was deeply saddened when I read your latest update on your niece.I will continue to pray for you and her both.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Rani Zemirah on October 17, 2008, 12:29:55 AM
I will add my own prayers and healing energy to the stream that is being sent to your niece and your family.

Blessing,
Zemirah
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: irish on October 18, 2008, 09:23:39 AM
I am sorry to hear of your niece's ordeal. I wish her all the best. She will be in my thoughts and prayers, along with you!
irish
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Ladyfair on April 20, 2009, 10:25:59 PM
Update on my niece....

She has had surgery #22 .... this will/was be the last one they said.  This surgery was to put in a cadaver bone in her leg, all the other surgeries  tried to repair the damage done to her most of those went fine, but the damage to the one bone in her lower leg was to bad and required the replacement of it.  The surgery went fine but she is running a fever which could mean the rejection by her body .... we are praying and she needs more in hopes to save her leg from amputation.

Thank you all for all you have done to this point, it is much appreciated.

PS....the jerk driving got only 5 years and is in a jail that is like a hotel... so much for our judicial system...... I guess money talks....
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Peddlin on April 21, 2009, 01:45:22 PM
Ladyfair -

Rachel is obviously a very strong young lady, with a good support system. My thoughts and prayers are with her, and I have faith that she will continue to improve.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: lordwriothsley on April 21, 2009, 04:52:21 PM
Ladyfair,
Not a day has gone by that I have not continued to pray for Rachel. Like so many others have said she is a very strong young lady and will pull through this. You and her both are still in my thoughts prayers.

God Bless you both.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Ladyfair on May 04, 2009, 02:39:53 PM
Update on my niece.....  The bone replacement is fine and she just finished surgery #24 for more skin grafting....
Thank you all for your prayers and healing thoughts...... she still has a ways to go, but now it will be physical therapy and learning to walk all over again.  We are hoping she will be able to be at MiRF, but if not her goal is to be ready for BARF.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Anna Iram on May 04, 2009, 02:43:27 PM
I'm so glad the replacement took!! Huge hurdles surmounted! She should be proud for being so tough. Please let her know she's in our continued thoughts and I can't wait to see her at faire. Big hugs waiting for her.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: sealion on May 04, 2009, 06:16:55 PM
Somehow I totally overlooked this thread until today! I'm sorry that your niece has had to go through such an ordeal. Adding my prayers for her strength and continued recovery.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: NoBill Lurker on May 04, 2009, 07:05:28 PM
Huzzah!

Glad to hear that your niece is doing better!

Will continue to keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers.

(( HUGS ))
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Peddlin on May 05, 2009, 07:44:24 AM
Ladyfair -

Please tell Rachel that we are all very proud of her, and I am amazed at her fortitude. She will continue to have my thoughts and prayers, and I hope to see her at BARF next year. I would also like to say thank you for standing by her so well. She is lucky to have you.
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: irish on May 05, 2009, 09:41:35 AM
You both are in my thoughts and prayers!
irish
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: lordwriothsley on May 05, 2009, 10:27:54 AM
Ladyfair
That is such wonderful news. Please let Rachel know that is she still in my thoughts and prayers. Like everyone has said she is such a lucky young lady to have someone like you in her corner.

God Bless you and continue to be with you both.  :)
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: Madge Estes on May 05, 2009, 03:27:39 PM
Huzzah, Ladyfair!  So glad to hear the news!
Title: Re: Prayer for my niece Rachel
Post by: LadyOren on May 05, 2009, 05:30:09 PM
Keep positive LadyFair,  Hugs to you and your family in such trying times.  I've added Rachel to the prayer list.  I understand your frustration with the judical process all to well.   In the end he will get his comeupins.   Peace and blessings!