Prayers Needed for Teen Boy Who Broke Neck While Swimming in WI Lake

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a serious incident involving a 14-year-old boy who broke his neck while swimming in a Wisconsin lake. Participants express their concern for the boy and his family, share personal reflections on the situation, and offer prayers for healing and support.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares that the boy's little brother found him floating and called for help, highlighting the quick response from nearby medical professionals.
  • Another participant expresses sadness and offers prayers, reflecting on their own child's recent experiences with swimming.
  • Several users mention their commitment to praying for the boy and his family, emphasizing the power of prayer.
  • One participant recounts a conversation with a Red Cross Health & Safety Coordinator about the importance of CPR training in emergencies.
  • Another participant shares an update about the boy's recovery, noting positive signs such as breathing on his own and movement in his right leg.
  • Some participants express gratitude for the good news and continue to offer prayers for the family.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants regarding the importance of prayer and support for the family. However, there are differing views on the necessity of CPR training, with some advocating for it strongly while others share personal regrets about not having the time to take classes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and reflections related to swimming safety and the emotional impact of the incident, creating a supportive atmosphere in the discussion.

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Members of the consultant community who are interested in discussions about personal safety, emergency preparedness, and community support may find this thread relevant.

pcchris
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Hi all!

I have a dear friend who's 14 year old son was swimming and diving into waves in central WI Sunday, and somehow he dove into the lake where they were and he broke his neck. The boy's little brother found him floating in the water, and was smart enough to call for help to mom, and fortunately there was nurses and doctors on the beach that were able to perform CPR and revive him. (He was blue when they brought him ashore) However, he was med-flighted to Theda Clark in Neenah and after several hours of surgery, is now in ICU. He's semi-conscious, but it's too soon for the docs to know what lasting damage there is. (so sad, he's in my DD's class). He's lucky to be alive!

Please include the Bingen Family in your prayers. They are located in Brownsville, WI.

Thank you...the power of prayer is mystifying!
 
I hate to hear stuff like that. I will keep them in my prayers!!
 
I am so sorry to hear that. They are all in my prayers. My son is 5 and just started swimming in the "deep end" and he is jumping in too. It all makes me cringe. That is so sad.
 
Chris - will be praying - that is sad.

When talking to our Red Cross Health & Safety Coordinator in Portage today she said she got a call from someone who did CPR on a boy this weekend and hadn't taken a class in a few years and wanted to renew her skills now...that sounds like the same incident based on some of the details.
 
WOW Chris I am really sorry to hear this. I will be sure to lift this family up in my prayers. I know that God can perform a miracle and I pray that this will happen for this young man.
 
You got it!!
 
Praying here ...
 
Keep us posted...my prayers and thoughts are with them. Just makes you want to put your kids in a bubble.
 
Prayers goin' up for them!
 
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Chris - will be praying - that is sad.

When talking to our Red Cross Health & Safety Coordinator in Portage today she said she got a call from someone who did CPR on a boy this weekend and hadn't taken a class in a few years and wanted to renew her skills now...that sounds like the same incident based on some of the details.
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Janet, it happened in Stevens Point...don't know if this was the same incident or not. Thank God for people who know CPR!! (I have been trained for CPR as well).
 
Oh noSorry to hear that. They are in my prayers. I wish I had the time to take CPR classes, especially with 5 children and a husband I love very much. I thank the good Lord for His mercy.

Debbie :D
 
Chris,

I will keep him and his family in my prayers!
 
He and the entire family will be in our prayers.
 
Oh wow......do let us know how he recovers!
 
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Janet, it happened in Stevens Point...don't know if this was the same incident or not. Thank God for people who know CPR!! (I have been trained for CPR as well).
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I bet it was because that is where the call came in.

The lady who performed it hadn't had a class in awhile but she did what she could do! It just goes to show you how much a little training can help in the time of an emergency! I always tell my students who have a "fear" of helping someone because they aren't skilled or worthy enough that what little then can do and do well is more than the person may have otherwise.

I will keep the family in my prayers!!!!
 
They are in our prayers!
 
DebbieSAChef said:
Sorry to hear that. They are in my prayers. I wish I had the time to take CPR classes, especially with 5 children and a husband I love very much. I thank the good Lord for His mercy.

Debbie :D
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Debbie, You don't have time to NOT take the classes! The Red Cross offers classes that only take a few hours. And husbands should take it too! My husband took it with me (I was a health care professional until a few years ago) and felt so relieved that he could help me if anything happened. (We are due for a refresher - thanks for the reminder!)

Chris, I am praying for that boy and his family.
 
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I will pray for this family! And I just want to say, have Faith that the boy will be fine and when you pray thank God for no permanent brain damage and no paralizing damage to his body. I am so glad that this prayer is for his healing and not for the grief of loosing him! I wish it hadn't happened but I am glad that he is alive! Praise God! And just have faith that God will bring this boy through and there will be no signs that he ever had the accident in the first place! Amen!;) Prayers of Faith are the prayers God can work with!
 
MissChef said:
I will pray for this family! And I just want to say, have Faith that the boy will be fine and when you pray thank God for no permanent brain damage and no paralizing damage to his body. I am so glad that this prayer is for his healing and not for the grief of loosing him! I wish it hadn't happened but I am glad that he is alive! Praise God! And just have faith that God will bring this boy through and there will be no signs that he ever had the accident in the first place! Amen!;) Prayers of Faith are the prayers God can work with!
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Cathy- thank you for that reminder!

I will be praying for him...keep us posted when you can!
 
BethCooks4U said:
Debbie, You don't have time to NOT take the classes! The Red Cross offers classes that only take a few hours. And husbands should take it too! My husband took it with me (I was a health care professional until a few years ago) and felt so relieved that he could help me if anything happened. (We are due for a refresher - thanks for the reminder!)

Chris, I am praying for that boy and his family.
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Community CPR and First Aid combined can usually be taught in about 7 1/2hours including breaks. That is one day to potential help save your children or someone else.

...and if you feel you won't get the course material if you aren't in healthcare, you will. Community CPR is made just for that! You don't even have to check a pulse in most cases anymore.



Chris - I sent your note to the Red Cross in Stevens Point/Portage to see if it was the same case they were told about and didn't get an answer to that but got a response that they will be praying too!
 
This is so horrible. I will be praying for healing and for his family as they await news. God will provide in His will.
 
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I have left a message with my friend...she has not called me back yet, but I just wanted to thank you all for the prayers. When I hear more, I'll keep all of you updated.

She will be overwhelmed for a while...I can't even imagine.

I whole heartedly agree with Beth...everyone should learn CPR...it's really not that difficult to learn. I was fortunate enough to take the course through Girl Scouts, so it wasn't all that expensive. But you can't put a price on saving a life.

Again, thanks to all of you for your prayers.
 
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Okay, I JUST got off the phone with my friend...here's an update:

They removed the ventilator today (ALREADY!), and he's breathing okay on his own. They had to remove his c4 vertabrae to allow for swelling. From the MRI they took today, his spinal cord shows no signs of damage, but they don't know what's going on inside of his spinal cord. He has good movement in his right leg, but not so good in his left leg. He is hyper-sensitive from his neck to his waist...so the docs say it's okay, that means his pain receptors/transmitters are working. I told her that you all were praying, and she's very appreciative of your prayers!!

When I hear more, I'll let you all know.

In the meantime, please continue praying for the family.
 
Well, that sound like good news so far!
 
Glad for the good news. I'll continue to keep everyone in prayer.
 
Thanks for the update... continuing to pray:)
 
So Happy to hear the good news so far.:thumbup:
 
Glad to hear postive news...keeping him and his family in prayer!
 
Glad to hear the good news!
 
Thanks for the update, Chris. I'll continue to pray as the Lord lays him on my heart. I'm so glad to hear that he is feeling pain - that is a wonderful sign!

Just FYI, I've had a cervical lamenectomy at two levels (they remove the back of the vertabre to relieve pressure on the spinal cord) and have had no trouble with my neck that isn't caused by sitting at the computer too long :rolleyes: Do you know, did they remove the entire vertabre, or just part of it? I don't know how removing the entire thing would impact things ...
 
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