tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post7346084481983158159..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Really Tough DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-92206307838057501862009-08-04T21:24:40.358-04:002009-08-04T21:24:40.358-04:00What a scary thing for you all to go through. When...What a scary thing for you all to go through. When my oldest son was only one, he tripped over my feet (I was sitting on the hearth to keep the kids away and safe)and fell hands first onto the glass of my SIL's gas fireplace. It was so hot his hands stuck to the glass and I had to pull them off. Instant HUGE thick burns and very traumatic trip to ER. Three weeks of in-home daily nurse to change dressings and now, eleven years later the scars are very faint. I always warn people about gas fireplaces. We went home and shut ours off for the next ten years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-8130535093591579812009-08-01T17:17:02.505-04:002009-08-01T17:17:02.505-04:00Ohhh, I am completely convinced that this past wee...Ohhh, I am completely convinced that this past week was awful for everyone. I hate to hear that about your precious little boy. Growing up, we spent many nights in the E.R. for my little brother, from being so full of life. He is still so full of spunk. Little boys heal so quickly so he probably won't scar. Layers of sunscreen will be your best bet for the next few summers. I hope that you guys have a great summer. I love your blog. Your style reminds me of Thomas O'Brien's, who is just fabulous.courtney rostenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725192181695760727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-35219510822975569142009-07-30T23:56:49.201-04:002009-07-30T23:56:49.201-04:00i have read your blog occasionally, but have never...i have read your blog occasionally, but have never left a comment before. i wanted to tell you that i was bit on my cheek by my neighbor's cocker spaniel, in 1980, when i was three years old. it is my earliest memory, & i remember everything from the incredible amounts of blood that i got all over my dad's white t-shirt to the black velcro papoose that they strapped me in to sew my cheek up. i remember working myself up into such hysterics that i was sweating on the table. i remember it like it was yesterday, but the good news is that today, you can bearly see the scar (if at all) & i learned to be much more careful around dogs. that dog never bit me again, & i grew up to be a dog lover (although i still have a strong prejudice against cocker spaniels!)<br /><br />i have two young sons, 2 & 4, & when my youngest was 4 months old, he fell out of the bumbo seat, hit his head, & broke his skull. i have never been so scared before in my entire life. thankfully, he had no brain damage & his broken skull healed after several weeks. i tell you this bc i know the fear you felt & the guilt for not being more proactive, but the truth of the matter is that you cannot be a beat yourself up for doing or not doing something, that kids (especially boys!) are going to have accidents, and you cannot be a helicopter mom & hover over their every move-- all you can do is your best! i am sure he will have a full recovery & i will hope this will be the worst of his childhood accidents!amandapucketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15369020547123850947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-12832384113566326592009-07-30T14:15:52.879-04:002009-07-30T14:15:52.879-04:00Poor little guy! So glad to hear he is ok. We just...Poor little guy! So glad to hear he is ok. We just went through a mess of our own last Sunday with my son who looks close to your little guys age. We were at the lake as well and had a hard time getting an ambulance and I didn't know the address of the condo we were at. It was horrible. Like you I held it together until I knew he would be alright and then my husband and I just broke down and cried. So glad to hear your little guy is doing ok. Hopefully you and I won't have any more trips to the emergency room anytime soon!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845304248179414845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-82069357115324589692009-07-29T22:56:43.590-04:002009-07-29T22:56:43.590-04:00Lauren,
I was almost holding my breath waiting to ...Lauren,<br />I was almost holding my breath waiting to get to the end of this story. I'm so glad he's okay! <br />Lots of love,<br />MariaMaria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-78008490028305234222009-07-29T14:05:26.194-04:002009-07-29T14:05:26.194-04:00Sending you a virtual hug, Lauren. I am glad that...Sending you a virtual hug, Lauren. I am glad that your little baby is on the mend. I am wishing for you a peaceful remainder of your vacay!spark! (Ada-Marie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08314155307282049859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-60317683725054319212009-07-29T11:53:15.258-04:002009-07-29T11:53:15.258-04:00oh my goodness, Lauren! I'm so sorry to hear t...oh my goodness, Lauren! I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm glad to hear Christian is doing well, and it doesn't sounds like he's too bothered by it. and being a dog person, I just feel for your dad, too. it feels trivial to say "these things happen," but I guess they do. will be praying for ya'll!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-7559325470870156182009-07-29T11:32:34.523-04:002009-07-29T11:32:34.523-04:00Oh I am so glad Christian is okay. I know that wa...Oh I am so glad Christian is okay. I know that was a horrible experience. I hope he feeling better!Haven and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747895184154272085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-76837788824963236252009-07-29T08:58:53.945-04:002009-07-29T08:58:53.945-04:00Lauren - Just want you to know that I'm thinki...Lauren - Just want you to know that I'm thinking of you all. I hope that C is feeling a bit better and that the hard feelings have softened a bit so you can enjoy your vacation. Sending good vibes your way darling! xo -SSarah's Fab Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289676949470575955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-812810231619547732009-07-29T07:07:06.278-04:002009-07-29T07:07:06.278-04:00As a mother, I can only imagine how you felt when...As a mother, I can only imagine how you felt when that happened to your little man. He was so brave! Thank goodness he is going to be ok. <br />Big hug to you all.<br /><br />xo<br />BrookeVelvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-46239320193528366862009-07-29T06:15:33.644-04:002009-07-29T06:15:33.644-04:00Oh! Deep breath for you. We have been there (well ...Oh! Deep breath for you. We have been there (well to the ER several times with 4 kids...but dog bite on daughters head once.<br /><br />The worst is the look on their face and in their eyes as you try to calmly hold them. <br /><br />Your reaction will be so important. He is so young that this will not stay with him emotionally...unless you guys create that place. That is the hard part. I agree with Joni...don't focus on what could have happened...<br /><br />Dogs and toddlers are not a good mix anyway.<br /><br />Hugs to you...and now you take a big breath.Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-3856755845376652842009-07-29T01:18:20.909-04:002009-07-29T01:18:20.909-04:00oh poor thing! glad he is ok. don't even thi...oh poor thing! glad he is ok. don't even think about what could have been. once my little baby put an electrical cord in her mouth which the cat had chewed and the force of the electricity made her fly across the room and burned her mouth! er and ambulance. it's almost like a rite of passage in a way. <br /><br /> he sounds so adorable and so brave! and just let your dad kennel the dogs, she probably didn't mean it either. oh, I feel so bad for you!!!!!!!!!!! try to relax and have fun and don't think about what could have happened - it didn't. Thank God.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-31502059264482431862009-07-29T00:13:52.550-04:002009-07-29T00:13:52.550-04:00Well that sucks.
I think just about every kid goe...Well that sucks.<br /><br />I think just about every kid goes through at least one painful event like this. Being a klutz, I had multiple painful events -- stitches more times that I can remember, shaving my face with a razor and no shaving cream, falling off my bike and fracturing my skull... I'm surprised my parents let me out of the house, I was always coming back damaged!! ;-)<br /><br />Christian sounds like a tough little guy. I hope his recovery is quick and trouble-free.<br /><br />KellyDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-56344976431618131012009-07-28T23:42:24.349-04:002009-07-28T23:42:24.349-04:00Oh dear Lauren, I was so shocked and sad to see th...Oh dear Lauren, I was so shocked and sad to see the first couple of lines of this post. Your darling Christian! What a good, big boy he is and what a little trooper but he must have been scared and surprised too! I think you must have really held it together in front of him or else he might have been much more frightened. You poor thing - you must have been so overwhelmed with emotion and with shock! Things like this happen so fast and we can never protect them or ourselves from them. Try not to be angry at anyone, except maybe the universe. Little Christian didn't deserve this and I do think your father's dog should be put down. Biting, especially a baby, isn't okay. The dog will never be able to be trusted again. i know it is hard- I am a pet owner too and we never think our baby animal could hurt someone, but this dog did and may again. The baby and his safety (and everyone else's) trumps that!<br /><br />Oh dear oh dear. I hope the doctor is able to help so he is not left with a bad scar.<br />Love and hugs to you and thanks for sharing. Good to share with people who care so much for you!!<br /><br />xo and a big hug to you and thinking of you three! xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-51326785529536664572009-07-28T23:23:20.447-04:002009-07-28T23:23:20.447-04:00I am so sorry about your little guy! You guys are...I am so sorry about your little guy! You guys are definitely in my thoughts and prayers! He is so tough!Kristin Hughes Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540054542390196378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-6566175648527817582009-07-28T21:13:15.802-04:002009-07-28T21:13:15.802-04:00oh! i am so sorry for your little man! i am so gla...oh! i am so sorry for your little man! i am so glad he was so brave! i couldnt even imagine! i hope all gets back to normal for yall soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-20021057062537491102009-07-28T20:01:53.010-04:002009-07-28T20:01:53.010-04:00Oh Lauren my heart goes out to you guys. Brave lit...Oh Lauren my heart goes out to you guys. Brave little guy there! You all are in my prayers.<br /><br />YasminYasminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75034107915410316352009-07-28T18:57:16.144-04:002009-07-28T18:57:16.144-04:00I can see CP now
"auntie, Owie"I can see CP now <br />"auntie, Owie"lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02505094783978879187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-72792095169402833572009-07-28T16:34:21.734-04:002009-07-28T16:34:21.734-04:00I'm thinking about you guys Lauren! What a to...I'm thinking about you guys Lauren! What a tough little guy you have. You're a great mommy...hang in there.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268657766181550350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65087604299067984482009-07-28T16:21:30.249-04:002009-07-28T16:21:30.249-04:00Lauren,
I am so sorry about your precious one...bu...Lauren,<br />I am so sorry about your precious one...but glad he will be well. It's hard on the parents (and grandparents) but time heals all wounds physical and otherwise. <br />I had to watch my little one get staples put in his head after being hit by another child with kids sized gold clubs. I almost fainted as well...<br />Blessings...Renae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55882118678086274292009-07-28T15:43:52.172-04:002009-07-28T15:43:52.172-04:00Oh my Lauren!! What a way to start your vacation, ...Oh my Lauren!! What a way to start your vacation, I'm so sorry!!<br /><br />I read this with my mouth hanging wide open in shock, I am so SO glad that Christian is ok and will be ok, little boys really are tough :) Hang in there, the tension will die down and things will hopefully go back to normal in a few days. I hope your little guy gets to enjoy the lake after all, and you get to relax as well- you totally deserve it now :)LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-2782334751862188982009-07-28T15:40:55.491-04:002009-07-28T15:40:55.491-04:00Lauren,
I'm sorry that happened! I hope Christ...Lauren,<br />I'm sorry that happened! I hope Christian heals quickly and the surgeon gives you good news on patching things up right.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563367861707916265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-28820278578778887732009-07-28T14:40:47.128-04:002009-07-28T14:40:47.128-04:00I am so sorry for all involved. I hope Christian i...I am so sorry for all involved. I hope Christian is okay emotionally & physically, although it sounds like he is already so strong & doing well. My sister was bit as a small child (not as young as Christian), also in the face. She still wears her scars on the outside, but still loves animals. :) Four dogs at home, works for a Vet & used to be an animal control officer. :)<br /><br />It is definitely a tough situation, I wish you all the best & hope any future ibcindents can be avoided & your family can heal.christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927313732808712642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75874809728287944652009-07-28T14:18:02.142-04:002009-07-28T14:18:02.142-04:00So sorry yall are having to go through this on vac...So sorry yall are having to go through this on vacation. Our dog doesn't really love my nephews and we are always really careful when they are around, but you never know. I would be so upset if our dog ever bit one of them. It would be a tough decision, but my nephews come to MY house, our dog doesn't come to their house. Our dog is all we have after they leave so I really understand where your dad is coming from. Hope C get well soonvanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783978174839995792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-32651223536034947972009-07-28T13:58:31.785-04:002009-07-28T13:58:31.785-04:00Lauren- So sorry that y'all had to deal with t...Lauren- So sorry that y'all had to deal with this. Thinking of y'all and I know Christian will recover quickly! xx- BrookeBrooke @ Blueprint Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170896969398305310noreply@blogger.com