Vibes, please...my cousin was injured in Iraq

[huskerlaw]

My cousin was injured in Iraq a few days ago, and I just found out about it. He was injured in an IED explosion, and he has severe burns on both legs. He's on a ventilator as well because he inhaled chemicals, so his lungs aren't functioning properly. Thankfully, he's being transported to Texas sometime this week, so my aunt and uncle will be able to be with him.

Anyway...good vibes for Nick would be appreciated.

:cry:

[TK421]

1. sending good vibes, I'm so sorry to hear about this

and I wish him a speedy recovery

Do they know what chemicals were inhaled?

[huskerlaw]

5. The doctors might,

but I don't...my aunt just sent out a really brief email, they're busy trying to figure out how to get to him as quickly as possible. I'll update if I get more details.

[TK421]

8. There is nothing more painful than a burn, but they are treatable

I would be more concerned with what he has in his lungs...please keep us updated on this :hug:

[lightningandsnow]

2. Sending lots of them.

That's awful.

Hope everything turns out for the best. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

6. Thank you.

I think it's a really good sign that they were able to transport him so soon, but he's in for a long road I think.

:hug:

[Arugula Latte]

3. That is horrible...Good vibes being sent.

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

7. Thank you.

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

4. Best vibes for Nick

:cry:

When are all of our fine young men and women coming home for good?

[huskerlaw]

10. Thanks, Kitchy.

I don't know...I wish I did. I'm so angry right now, I can't even see straight.

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

14. I totally get the anger.

I would be furious if I were you as well.

[XemaSab]

9. Oh no!

Best wishes for a full recovery. :pals:

[huskerlaw]

11. Thanks.

The next week or so is the most critical, but if he can make it past that I believe his prognosis is pretty good.

:hug:

[bluesbassman]

12. Oh man, so sorry to hear that. Good vibes going out.

Here's to a fast and total recovery for Nick. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

17. Thank you.

:hug:

[bluedigger]

13. Good luck and best wishes

for your cousin's full recovery! And thanks for his selfless service to his nation!

[huskerlaw]

18. Thank you.

:hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

15. All the vibes I have going out to Nick and to you huskerlaw

:hug: :hug: :cry: :hug: :hug:

For his healing and for your spirit.

My love to the family please.

:loveya:

[huskerlaw]

19. I will let them know

that a lot of my friends are thinking about them, and hoping for Nick's speedy recovery. Thank you so much. :hug:

[merh]

16. oh, healing vibes and all good wishes sent out for your cousin

if you don't mind, I'll include him in my prayers as well.

Hope and wishing for easy and quick healing and so glad he is being sent home. Hugs for you and yours

:hug: :grouphug:

[huskerlaw]

20. I don't mind at all.

In fact, I greatly appreciate it, as will his family. Thank you.

:hug:

[Jamastiene]

21. Good Vibes coming his way and also to you and your family.

((((( Good Vibes )))))

[huskerlaw]

29. Thank you.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

22. *mega-healing vibes going out*

[huskerlaw]

31. Thank you.

I appreciate it. :hug:

[Ptah]

23. Vibes for a speedy recovery for you cousin

[huskerlaw]

32. Thank you, Ptah

:hug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

24. He's got them

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

33. Thank you.

:hug:

[Lavender Brown]

25. Good vibes

and best wishes for his fast recovery. How scary. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

34. Thank you.

Scary, indeed. I'm just glad that my aunt and uncle will be with him soon.

:hug:

[KatyaR]

26. Oh my, I'm so verry sorry . . .

it is good that he will be home where he can be cared for by family, though.

Lots of hugs to you and your family . . . . :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[huskerlaw]

36. Not quite home, but much, much closer

His family is in Nebraska, but my aunt and uncle will go down to Texas to be with him.

Thank you for the hugs. :hug:

[Ava]

27. i'm so sorry!

:cry:

:hug: lots of prayers coming his way

[huskerlaw]

37. Thank you, Ava

I appreciate it, a lot. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

28. I'm so sorry to hear that!

Sending many good vibes to Nick, that he make a good recovery, and also to his parents, and you and everyone who loves him.

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

38. Thank you.

I'll be fine, I'm just worried sick about him and his parents.

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

30. My best wishes to your cousin.

War sucks, and those that start them based on lies deserve a roasty spot in hell.

[huskerlaw]

39. Agreed.

Thankfully, it's my cousin, not my nephew (my oldest nephew is 13). But thank you for the best wishes.

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

42. Ooops.

Edited. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

44. Hahaha, no problem!

Younger male relative...exact title not important. :hug:

[Haole Girl]

35. Sending many healing vibes for Nick

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

41. Thank you.

:hug:

[OmahaBlueDog]

40. Vibing

Godspeed his return to Texas.

[huskerlaw]

46. Thank you.

I'm glad he's well enough to be transported, but the thought of him being moved that far does make me nervous...

:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

43. Sending good vibes for Nick...

...and keeping you and all your family in my thoughts. :hug::hug::hug:

[huskerlaw]

47. Thank you.

I greatly appreciate it. :hug:

[av8rdave]

45. Vibes and best wishes sent

All the best!

[huskerlaw]

48. Thank you.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. My dear huskerlaw...

Oh, sweetie, I am so sorry to hear this!

I sure hope those lung burns can be treated so he will recover...

What a painful way to get out of Iraq...

Major, major vibes to him, you, and his parents...

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[huskerlaw]

50. Thanks, Peggy.

I feel horribly for his parents, who are waiting to be able to see him. And for him as well, of course. I can't imagine the amount of pain he's in. :(

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. My thinking is, that with an injury like this, that he's being kept

in a coma.

Hopefully he will have no memory of it, at all...

When someone is on a ventilator, there's no worry about suppressing their drive to breathe. The ventilator does that for them.

Still, it's very scary ...

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

52. That's a good point.

I do hope you're right. I hope he wakes up in Texas with his parents by his bedside.

:hug:

[mvd]

53. Very sorry to hear this, huskerlaw!

Sending good vibes out and hoping for a swift recovery. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

55. Thank you.

I appreciate it. :hug:

[JenaLaw]

54. vibes and hugs

to your entire family. I can't imagine the horror that must be for your aunt and uncle.

keep us up to date on your cousin's recovery.

[huskerlaw]

56. I can't imagine what they're feeling either...

though I think their focus right now is getting to see him. I will definitely update as I hear more.

:hug:

[Nickster]

57. Good Lord, I hope everything works out for the best.

[huskerlaw]

59. Thank you.

His prognosis sounds fairly good, as long as he can avoid complications. The next week or so will be telling.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

58. All of them for your cousin Nick...husker...and for you, as you worry.

Hey, I don't know what part of TX they are in, but I'm in Houston. If they need anything, anything at all, please PM me. I mean it this isn't just a fluff piece. :hug: :hug: :hug: and one extremely gentle hug for your cousin.

[huskerlaw]

60. Thank you so much.

My aunt and uncle are currently in Nebraska, but Nick is being transported to a hospital in San Antonio sometime this week. Thank you so much for your offer though, I really appreciate it.

:hug:

[BlueIris]

61. Vibes for cousin Nick. nt

[huskerlaw]

63. Thank you.

:hug:

[VenusRising]

62. Oh, no, I'm so sorry.

All my best vibes and prayers for your cousin.

I'm sure that being with family will really help. Take care of yourselves. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

64. Thanks.

I hope my aunt and uncle are able to get to him soon. I'm not sure where he's at right now, Iraq or Germany I assume, but he should be in Texas sometime this week and his family will be able to be with him then.

[greatauntoftriplets]

65. Good vibes coming Nick's way.

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

68. Thank you.

:hug:

[Marrah_G]

66. I'm so sorry Husker...you must be worried sick

At least he is still alive and hopefully will be with those who love him very soon.

[huskerlaw]

69. You are so right.

He is alive, and for that we are extremely thankful. He's lucky, we're lucky...we just want him back!

[Zomby Woof]

67. You got it

I am torn between sadness and rage.


:hug: Lisa.

[huskerlaw]

70. As am I

I don't know whether to cry or punch something. But he's alive and he's coming back to us, so that's what we need to focus on.

:hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

71. Hes in the best place for him husker

BAMC is light years ahead of Walter Reed, and I trained some of those guys there..They will take great care of him.

[huskerlaw]

76. I thank you so much for your reassuring words, Paddy

Knowing that he will be receiving the best care is extremely comforting. I'll be sure to tell his parents as well.

:hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

81. anything you need

just ask :hug:

[flvegan]

72. Vibes to Nick.

And thanks for his service.

[huskerlaw]

77. Thank you.

:hug:

[fizzgig]

73. good wishes for healing to nick

and peace to all those who love him

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

78. Thank you.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

74. My prayers are going out to Nick

:hug:

I can't imagine how hard this must be. :(

[huskerlaw]

79. Thank you, lizziegrace

I can't imagine it either, what his parents must be going through tonight. But he's alive and he's coming back to us. We're lucky.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

84. He's going to need all the support his family can give

he's lucky to have you as part of his family.

:hug:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

75. ~~ Healing vibes for Nick ~~

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

80. Thank you.

:hug:

[Pushed To The Left]

82. I'm really sorry. Sending good vibes and good thoughts for you and Nick

:hug:

[Gormy Cuss]

83. I hope for a good and speedy recovery for him.

:grouphug:

[Dystopian]

85. So very sorry, huskerlaw

This is heartbreaking...
Keeping Nick in my thoughts...in a prayer.
Strength and peace of mind to you and your family as you see Nick through his recovery....:hug:

peace~

[denbot]

86. Vibes and wishes for a quick recovery

Keep us posted

[ThomCat]

87. Good Vibes!

:hug:

I hope his injuries are simple and easy to treat. I hope there is nothing hidden or complicated. :hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

88. My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, positive vibes and healing energies to your cousin

I hope he's alright:hug:

[FloridaJudy]

89. Good vibes on their way.

Hoping he makes a swift recovery.

[crispini]

90. (((((( vibes ))))))

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

91. Vibes for Nick ...

and you and your aunt and uncle. ~~~~~vibes~~~~~

I hope Nick has a speedy recovery. :grouphug:

[applegrove]

92. Vibes.

[MrScorpio]

93. Super Veteran Vibes are on the way

:hug:

[Parche]

94. big hugs

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

lets end this tragedy soon.........:hug: :hug: :hug:

[huskerlaw]

95. ***UPDATE***

Nick is being transferred to San Antonio from Germany. A team from Texas flew there and will be escorting him back. He's scheduled to be in Texas later today. My uncle will be there tomorrow morning.

I don't have any further information on his injuries, but I'm sure I'll know more once my uncle is with him.

Thank you all so much for your best wishes and positive thoughts!

[sasquatch]

98. I hope he gets better

[CottonBear]

99. What good news! His family will be with him soon.

:hug:

[geardaddy]

96. Sending good vibes.

:hug:

[CottonBear]

97. Good vibes for Nick. I'm so sorry to hear of this sad news. I hope he'll be OK.

:hug:

[SeaLyons]

100. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good vibes, Nick. n/t

:cry:

[Hell Hath No Fury]

101. I hope this tragedy keeps him

from a return trip to Iraq. :( That might be the blessing in disguise for your cousin.