skydivermom 0 #26 December 19, 2006 I am so sorry to hear that! Prayers sent.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #27 December 19, 2006 Many Prayers and Vibes for Ethan!!! ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #28 December 19, 2006 Any more updates? How is everyone holding out? Hugs and prayers, Chris. Always. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #29 December 19, 2006 you bet... take care Chris.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #30 December 19, 2006 Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this...it's so distressing to hear when things like this happen to someone so young, and from a family pet. Many prayers of healing will be going up for Ethan. Please give us updates as you can."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #31 December 19, 2006 Thanks folks. Ethan is going to be OK barring infection. Extent of scarring and future surgery is unknown of course. I was at the hospital today and he looked a lot better than what he looked like last night. I cannot even describe the gruesomeness of last night and the horror. I don't think I have ever witnessed something so upsetting and then watching the little guy go off in the helicopter. Too much. His face is still swollen and bruised. He's got several lacerations and puncture wounds. The stitching the plastic surgeon did looks fantastic. I said last night over 200 stitches, well they're very tiny stitches. Ethan is still sleeping a lot, but a few times he did open those beautiful blues he's got and looked at me. I was a puddle on the floor. He even tries to crack a smile every now and then, but the wounds on his lips prevent him from giving a full smile. He looks so tiny in the crib. As for their dog, we can't even go there right now. I love that dog, but now...no feelings whatsoever. Maybe a lot of anger. Anyway, my brother's friend has him temporarily until they can figure out what to do with him. They don't want him euthanized, but he obviously will not be back in their home. He obviously cannot be adopted by a family with kids. I don't know. Thanks again folks for your prayers and vibes. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #32 December 19, 2006 Chris, I am so sorry to hear this...he is in my thoughts and prayers. But there is something as a dog lover I must make very clear. I have two dogs of my own that I love dearly and they are like my kids. However, if they ever draw blood on anyone and not provoked (baby's are excluded, they don't know better) they are done. I have seen too many dogs once they actually attack, never recover back to normal status. This wasn't a little nip, the dog mauled the child You can not control what other people do with the dog, they might not have kids, but friends or other family might. In good conscious would you feel OK letting a dog loose with other people knowing it attacked a small child? I know I couldn't. This is just some information to process. It isnt an easy decision, but in the long run as hard as it is...it really should be done. I have worked with troubled dogs in a both a home and a sheltered enviroment. Even the no kill shelters will NOT place a dog that has attacked another person, let alone a child. It is a HUGE liability. Please please please, think about this all..... ReneeShe is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #33 December 19, 2006 Renee, I know you're right. Right now the dog is in an environment where he cannot hurt anyone. My brother and sister-in-law cannot even think about this right now. I believe and so does the rest of the family that the dog needs to be euthanized. I think my brother and his wife's nerves are so raw right now that they cannot even deal with it. They haven't left the hospital since last night. They truly love that dog, but at the expense of their son...NO WAY!!! Ethan will be in the hospital for a few days. When nerves calm down, we will talk with his parents. I already know what the outcome will be. My sister in law is a lot like you. Her love for her pet is huge, but she cannot even think about him right now. She can't even say his name. I can't even say it. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #34 December 19, 2006 Best wishes to everyone.... get well little one. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #35 December 19, 2006 Same here. Get well soon Ethan! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #36 December 19, 2006 I'm glad to hear he came through surgery alright. Poor little guy. I hope they are giving him really good drugs! That is a tough choice for the dog. Maybe there is a rescue society that can take him and place him in an appropriate home. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #37 December 19, 2006 Oh my God... Prayers and love sent to the little one, the family and you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #38 December 19, 2006 What she said, re: the dog. It must be put down. As for your nephew. Glad to read that he's doing well. He'll be back at it in no time! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #39 December 19, 2006 Wow. He'll be in my thoughts, and I promise he'll be alright. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,122 #40 December 19, 2006 QuoteWhat she said, re: the dog. It must be put down. Absolutely, agree 100%. For all reading, let this be a reminder that dogs are animals and cannot be trusted 100% in every situation. They will sometimes fall back on their basic instincts, even when they have always been on their best behaviour prior to that. When you have small children and a dog in the house, you are taking some risk and you should be aware of that. (A risk I have taken and many other people, but a risk nonetheless) Chris, happy to hear your nephew is doing well, I hope he has a speedy and relatively pain free full recovery!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #41 December 20, 2006 Glad to hear that he's come through the surgery ok. Prayers are continuing to be sent so that he goes home with mom and dad soon. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanillasky11 0 #42 December 20, 2006 Aww, Chris.. I send my thoughts and prayers.. Warmest wishes for a fast recovery for the little guy.. "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #43 December 20, 2006 that sucks what a horable thing to have to go through at a young age. speedy recouvery littly guy. SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #44 December 20, 2006 What a difference 24 hours makes! I talked with my brother a little while ago. Ethan is much more aware now that the medication is wearing off. He's shoving his one foot in his mouth and chewing on it and he's also cooing and giggling. He's smiling a lot. They're half smiles due to the injuries. They're also feeding by bottle now. We should all be as tough as babies.I can't thank everyone enough. Cool people, all of you. BTW, my brother's friend is bringing the dog to be euthanized tomorrow. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #45 December 20, 2006 QuoteWhat a difference 24 hours makes! ... Ethan is much more aware now that the medication is wearing off. He's shoving his one foot in his mouth and chewing on it and he's also cooing and giggling. What a great bit of news...it's so good to hear he's bouncing back a little already - kids have that amazing ability going for them. Continued prayers will be sent up. Hang in there Uncle Chris!"...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #46 December 20, 2006 Pray the good Lord gives your nephew excellent doctors with steady hands and a speedy recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #47 December 20, 2006 QuotePray the good Lord gives your nephew excellent doctors with steady hands and a speedy recovery. The Good Lord did just that! The plastic surgeon was one who specializes in Pediatric Plastic Surgery. The man is an artist. The difference between what I witnessed last night and today is well...like night and day.Happy Holidays everyone! Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #48 December 20, 2006 Glad the surgery went well.. I'll keep the lil guy in my prayers...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #49 December 20, 2006 This is such good news, that Ethan is doing so well. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #50 December 20, 2006 Awesome! Thank God babies are so plastic and resiliant. Hopefully this won't have as damaging a psychological effect as it might if he were older... what an ordeal. I'm sorry to hear the dog will be put down - it's understandable of course - but it's a shame how quickly situations can change from peaceful to horrible. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
