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2tiredmom

08-21-2012, 02:39 PM

My Nephew James, (My brothers son) Had a nasty wreck last Saturday night, Sunday Morning. He is at IU Hospital by Lafayette. He has a severe head injury. They are keeping him sedated. He has some swelling of the Brain so they are watching him 24-7. They had a drain tube in his head. He has alot of hairline fractures in his face and skull. They had to do alot of stitching on the left side of his face. He is only 23.
Not a big young man either. Tall 5'11" maybe but about 120 to 140 lbs. If that.
My brother has been keeping me posted as tohow he is doing every day. His name is James. Thanks so much.

Janet

08-21-2012, 03:56 PM

I've been following on the FB page dedicated to James for updates. He's in my prayers. There were a few time him and Jeri Ann rode my bus way back when I first started and Ricky knows James. Praying he heals completely.

gja1000

08-21-2012, 05:19 PM

Oh Linda, I am so sorry! It sounds like a really nasty accident. He is young and strong, that will help in his recovery.

Lindsey

08-21-2012, 07:40 PM

My thoughts are with your nephew and family.

DianaB

08-22-2012, 06:13 AM

Linda, I'll be praying too. I hadn't seen this on FB so I'm glad that you posted it here. Keep us posted on how James is doing.

2tiredmom

08-22-2012, 03:44 PM

Thanks Girls. My brother txt me this morning. Said he had a good night until they came in and changed his sheets at 5 this morning. then his brain started swelling again. So they took him back down for another cat scan. Have not heard any more this evening yet. Will call here my brother here in a bit. Thanks again for all your prayers.

DianaB

08-23-2012, 10:30 AM

Still praying for James and the family.

Janet

08-23-2012, 01:37 PM

Linda, I haven't seem much updates on the FB page for James. How is he doing? It said they were going to wake him up, but his brain started swelling again so they were going to wait another day. Ricky keeps asking about him too. He's in our prayers.

2tiredmom

08-26-2012, 05:50 PM

Talked to my brother. they are going to try and wake him up maybe as soon as tomorrow. Goes in for another cat scan tomorrow. He still is draining fluid off his
brain. He is so skinny and starting to get bed sores. He also has pneumonia (sp) in the lower part of his left lung. He squeezes hands and makes faces. Don't Know how that happens if he is in drug induced coma. Anything is possible with God. As I learn more will post. Thank you..

Janet

08-26-2012, 06:43 PM

Thanks Linda... James will continue to be in my prayers.

DianaB

08-27-2012, 06:19 AM

Still praying. I hope and pray that all goes well when they wake him up.

Janet

08-27-2012, 06:37 AM

Saw this on Facebook this morning about James.....

Here is the lastest update. James cat scan showed more brain swelling so they are NOT taking away his meds to give him a chance to wake up. They are going to take another cat scan on Wednesday and go from there.

2tiredmom

08-28-2012, 03:18 AM

Just got an update. He was having seizures last night. If you want to check on his status on facebook his site is Prayers for James Watkins. They will be doing an eeg today. Praying he starts moving forward soon My heart goes out to my brother and his family. Thanks everyone.

Janet

08-31-2012, 05:59 AM

Doesn't sound very good for James at this point does it Linda. Jane Miller told me that they started to take away the meds and he began posturing and shaking so they put him back on the meds. James is one of the nicest, caring young men I have ever met. I have said prayers for him everyday and hopefully God hears them, but of course...his Will be done. I just hope James isn't in any kind of pain that no one knows about.

DianaB

08-31-2012, 06:49 AM

How hard for the family. I'm praying. Keep us posted.

Blueyes

08-31-2012, 08:28 AM

I'm so sorry for James and for you all. What a terrible accident! I pray he turns the corner toward healing soon.

2tiredmom

08-31-2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks everyone. They tried waking him up again today. But he was so cold and shivering they didn't wake him up all the way and medicated him again. Thanks so much for all your prayers and concerns.

Marilyn

09-02-2012, 06:27 PM

So sorry to hear this!! He's young and healthy bodies have an amazing ability to heal even against all odds. Don't give up. There is still hope!! You and he will be in prayers.

Janet

09-03-2012, 03:09 AM

Linda, I saw where James seems to be improving!! I am just so thrilled for him and all his family. Anxious for the report that says 'James is awake'.

DianaB

09-05-2012, 10:15 AM

That's good to hear. I've been praying.

Janet

09-05-2012, 12:58 PM

This is one of the last posts on the page for James...

James' feeding tube was put in around 3 today. He no longer has tubes in his mouth and head which is good.

Here is the link if any of you would like to keep up with his progress.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/PrayersForJamesWatkins

2tiredmom

09-06-2012, 02:12 PM

Thanks Janet,

They have taken away all his meds except for seziers.(sp) Did a trak yesterday and put in a feeding tube. Talking about taking him to a rehab center. He is not awake yet. SO it is just a waiting game now. Thanks for all your prayers.

Janet

09-07-2012, 08:15 AM

Linda I think James is surprising everyone so far. Things didn't look very good for awhile and now ....well it's a waiting game, but looking good. Just waiting on him to wake up.

So how are you related to Sara Cline and Jane Miller? Sara cuts my hair.

2tiredmom

09-10-2012, 02:30 PM

They moved James to a Rehab place on Friday. He is still not awake. No news today.
Janet. I am not related to Jane or Sara. My brother is married to Tina. Janes daughter and Saras sister. Please don't get me started on that. Thanks :)
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