Prayers for the Prez please

[ViceNut]

I know this doesnt relate to pictures or videos, but I figured more people would know prez from this section than the others. Saturday, Prez was tailgating at Clemson prior to the Clemson/FSU game and his big cooker, which some have seen in pictures he's posted, blew up on him. He made a mistake when the flame went out, he didnt lift the main hood before he tried re-lighting the burners. The cooker had been on, but he noticed the smokers werent putting out any smoke, and he didnt think it had been out for long, and went to re-light the burners without letting the excess gas exit from the top, and when he sparked it, you can imagine what happened. It knocked him back giving him 2nd degree burns on both arms, as well as his face; with his face and right arm (the one that was in the cooker) taking the majority. They rushed him to the local hospital where a couple of hours later determined he needed to be at augusta burn center. Unfortunately, I was in brevard, nc camping at the time, but luckily just happened to be off the mtn. and in town when I got the phone call from my mom. I rushed down the mtn., and met them at the hospital where I was then able to ride with my dad to augusta in the ambulance. Being the huge clemson fan he was, he kept asking what the score was all the way down there. As we arrived at the augusta burn center, the game was just getting underway in the 3rd quarter, so even though he wasnt at the game like he wanted to be, me and him got to watch the tigers beat the seminoles from the hospital room. He was supposed to have surgery yesterday, but 2 children came in that were burned more severely then him, so they got pushed ahead and prez's surgery was done today. He came out of surgery good and the doctor said in a couple of weeks everything should be healed up and looking good for the most part. Its a terrible event, but it could have been much worse. He had his clemson oakleys on, which protected his eyes, and also didnt inhale as it flamed up on him, keeping his lungs in good shape. Depending on the amount of pain he feels tomorrow, he could possibly be going home, unless the pain is still severe and then it may be wed. or so. Just thought I would fill you guys in on whats been happening the past few days. Its a tough situation to see my dad like that, and if I could, I would make it me instead of him. Please pray that he heals quickly and everything goes as it should. Thanks everyone

Vicenut

[cutterschoice24]

i wish your father the best and i will keep him in my prayers

[DLAWNS]

I wish him a speedy recovery and hope to talk to him soon!

[SIWEL]

That is a terrible thing to happen. My father was also burnt very bad, but while he was at work with the fire department. I hope your dad has a speedy and painless recovery. Whish him the best from everyone here.

-Ryan

[White Gardens]

Man that sucks. I hope he's doing O.K. They say that the first week for burn victims is the most crucial for stabilizing them and treatment. Ultimately he was taken care of right away so thank god (or whoever) for that.

Sounds like he is going to come out O.K., and I'll keep him in my thoughts and I'm sure we all wish him luck.

D-lawns, if you talk to him, give him a shout for me and wish him well.

[KrayzKajun]

o man! i hope for a speedy recovery!

[Lazer_Z]

My prayers are with you all, I wish him a speedy recovery.

[billslawn89]

hope for a quick recovery! you guys inspire me with your awesome work! my prayers are with you!

[Krafty]

Our prayers are with him and wish him a quick recovery!

[benjammin]

i wish your father the best and i will keep him in my prayers
along with you and the rest of your family too.

[ViceNut]

thanks guys, just got the word that he is going to go home today. Probably be leaving the hospital here within the next hour or two.

[Penscape Landscaping]

PRayers from HICKORY, NC!

[ZKSLAWN]

Hope he feels better and makes a painless recovery

[grassman177]

absolutly a thought from me to you and your family and of course HIM. tell him wassup and to get better. that is jsut a horrible thing man, thanks for sharing in this time of pain and i know no one on here will wish him but the best in recovery!

[Beautiful Lawn Care]

Sending prayers from Wisconsin.

[DLAWNS]

thanks guys, just got the word that he is going to go home today. Probably be leaving the hospital here within the next hour or two.

I'm glad to hear that he's coming home. Tell him to be sure that he gives us a shout on here once he's feeling up to it.

[South Florida Lawns]

Tell him South Florida Lawns wishes him the best and a fast recovery!

Ryan

[mowerbrad]

I hope he will be okay, my prayers are with your father and your family. I hope he gets better soon.

Keep us updated as to how he is doing.

[ashs inc]

tell him to get to feeling better soon.

[TXNSLighting]

Wow, i hope he gets to feeling better very soon!

[J&R Landscaping]

I'll keep him in my prayers! Hope he has a speedy and healthy recovery!

[Lawn Enforcer]

Sending prayers your way! God bless your family.

[Big C]

Hope he has a speedy recovery....it is amazing how a good time can turn into a bad situation so fast....we must all learn to appereciate the moment we are in and don't worry about the future or the past.

[Smittie]

I pray for a speedy recovery for him and will keep him and your family in my prayers. Glad he got to come home!!

[Chestnut Oaks Prez]

Thanks guys for the many prayers and they are being answered. It's gonna be a long hard road, but we'll get there, with pain medicine (LOL).

[matt10486]

Prez, How are you feeling today.?

[Jayson_109]

Wow, this is one that hits really close to home! When I was 3... long time ago my dad was lighting charcol on a outside bricked cooker outside our home and similiar situation followed. Only thing was the fumes ignited and I was in the line of where the fumes were. I had 1st- 3rd degree burns along the right side of my body. Mostly on my arm and shoulder area. My dad was lucky enough to just get a minor burn on one arm, he told them to wrap it because he was leaving with me as they rushed me to Indianapolis to the children's hospital there.

It was 2 or 3 years before they finally released me from having follow ups on the skin graphed areas. Actually spent 35 days in the hospital when it happened. Defiently keep us up to date on your progress, glad to see that your on here, actually had a feeling that it wouldn't take you long to send us something! Probably have a lot of free time now to put up some new pics and such. Don't think the doc put that restriction on you!

I'll keep you in my daily thoughts and prayers, and think of this verse. It is always so true when something along the lines of an accident or loss comes along the way. Take care and can't wait to hear that you are out at it again!


Romans 8:28

And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

[old oak lawn]

Hope he is doing OK. I have also been burned on my face and arms and i know a burn hurts more then anything. I wish him all the best.

[Premier landscaping south]

Prayers from Duncan, SC and a huge Tiger fan as well. Our father in heaven & Augusta burn center will take good care of him. Hope he returns for a game this year.

I was burned by a coleman latern when it blew up. The little white mantles had broke and I kept trying to light them (inside a pop up camper)and blamo!

Good day from Tiger Town

PLS

[DLAWNS]

Thanks guys for the many prayers and they are being answered. It's gonna be a long hard road, but we'll get there, with pain medicine (LOL).

Prez- hope you're feeling better! Keep us in the loop on how you are feeling.

[FIRESCOOBY]

Thanks guys for the many prayers and they are being answered. It's gonna be a long hard road, but we'll get there, with pain medicine (LOL).

Dang man, hope you get back to 100% soon. Those Tigers are bad for you...Bulldog red is easier on the eyes anyway.

Seriously, take it easy and let yourself heal.

[Lawn_Boy]

Wow...came to Augusta and didn't even call! :laugh:

Get well soon!

[elite lawns]

My prayer are with you and your family god bless

[Chestnut Oaks Prez]

Wow...came to Augusta and didn't even call! :laugh:

Get well soon!

I'll be back Tuesday, maybe I'll call then:) One of the nurses at the burn unit needs some landscaping work done. I need to give her a few local #'s
If ya'll are interested leave your Name and # in my PM.
Thanks
Dean

[ElephantNest]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to him for a quick and full recovery.

[Rayzorsedge & Happy Grass]

Hey Brian. I'm actually the guy who came down in December from Connecticut to by the mower from you guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We had a close call with a large equipment fire this past week, extremely scary and eye opening. I hope for a speedy recovery.

[pitrack]

Best of luck to you.

[Chestnut Oaks Prez]

Not right to have this wthout pics. Coming back fast but will be a year of babying this new meat. First pics are right before surgery and right after. Last pic with the new full time hat was today. Tomorrow will be one week:hammerhead:
Now this is one ugly mug!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hanau]

You don't look too bad. Just think when you heal up better and have scars you can tell the pretty girls at the bars about how you wrecked your race car. Or botched the landing with your F-18 during a hurricane. Or...

Get better soon brother.

[White Gardens]

Ya, I agree with Hanau, you didn't come out too bad.

Looks like luck or something was on your side. Could have been much worse.

So does it actually hurt ??? or just feel god awful weird ?

[grassman177]

ah man, ugly.; ha. much better than expected? heal soon and well

[Chestnut Oaks Prez]

Ya, I agree with Hanau, you didn't come out too bad.

Looks like luck or something was on your side. Could have been much worse.

So does it actually hurt ??? or just feel god awful weird ?

Haven't had a pain pill in 2 days so I guess not. I will take a couple before they start undressing the arms tomorrow. Just real tender.

[lawnangel1]

Been praying for you prez. Always admire your landscape work although that leopard print blanket is starting to hurt your credibility...j/k

[M RASCOE&SONS]

get better soon mr prez:drinkup:

[Chestnut Oaks Prez]

Been praying for you prez. Always admire your landscape work although that leopard print blanket is starting to hurt your credibility...j/k

LOL! It sho wuz warm tho.

[Penscape Landscaping]

did the hat save your hair? Look good for what I hear u went through! Best wishes on speedy recovery! You know the guys are prob. missing u it is the start of leaf season for u!LOL Still praying in Hickory

[DLAWNS]

Not as bad as I expected. I'm sure it's a real pain though. Get better soon. You must be feeling better, posting pics already. :)

[flatlander42]

Man you are sure lucky you had glasses on!

Prayin for ya here in Nebraska too.
Keep on Keepin on.

[eatonpcat]

Good Luck with the healing, Just remember to stay out of the sun with that new skin.

[capelawncare.com]

Wish you nothing but the best Prez!

[georgiagrass]

Best wishes from Atlanta for a speedy recovery.