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Wounded Warrior - PFC Justin Lansford [Update at #13, 84, #129 #148 & #160]
Self ^ | 5/1/2012 | NeverGore

Posted on 05/01/2012 3:52:13 AM PDT by nevergore

Edited on 05/01/2012 10:53:13 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Earlier this past week you may have heard on Glenn Beck’s radio show Michelle Bachman recounted a story that last Sunday (April 22nd) she was in Afghanistan and stood over a young man who had just lost his left leg in an IED attack.

Let me tell you the rest of the story, that young man had to be PFC. Justin Lansford, (22 years old) whose vehicle was hit by a IED earlier that day. Justin is a close and personal friend of my family, having known him since he was about 14 years old.

He steady dated my daughter through High School and went to all the proms and dances with her. He was an accomplished High School athlete (football) for Brookwood High School here in Georgia. She was his sponsor at his Confirmation. We have been blessed to know him.

As writing this, Justin is fighting for his life at a hospital in Germany. He lost his left leg just above the knee, his spleen was removed, lacerated liver, multiple broken ribs, two fractured femurs, punctured lung and fractured spine. With all that, he still is a fighter and refuses to succumb.

This past Friday, he was to be transferred to Walter Reed but unfortunately has developed A.R.D.S and pneumonia. He remains in a medically induced coma in Germany where doctors now have requested his parents come. They are now there as of this past Saturday.

He is now in the hands of the doctors and God.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; army; hero; prayers; prayerwarriors; vanity
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To: nevergore

Let me know if we can help in any way

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121 posted on 05/02/2012 2:53:16 AM PDT by RaceBannon (Romney would surrender to Islam as fast as Obama promotes it)
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To: RaceBannon

Thanks RaceB....

We need to get him truly stable and back in the states...the recent infection is very concerning....The injuries are bad but he’s young and strong and they will heal. It’s the little bugs that will get you....

NeverGore


122 posted on 05/02/2012 4:32:29 AM PDT by nevergore ("It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.")
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To: nevergore
Please dear Lord heal Justin and comfort his family. Amen.

5.56mm

123 posted on 05/02/2012 4:51:51 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: nevergore; onyx; jackv

If you like his facebook linked above you get updates. This morning he’s aware and talking, talking, talking.....PRAISE GOD! Now to get the white blood count source found and treated.


124 posted on 05/02/2012 5:05:05 AM PDT by hoosiermama
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To: hoosiermama

Hallelujah!!


125 posted on 05/02/2012 5:10:58 AM PDT by jackv (The darkness hates the light!)
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To: nevergore

Wednesday morning prayer Bump.

Heavenly Father,please accept these humble prayers. To take Justin into Your healing hands. To strengthen him, and his family and friends, and to see them safely through this frightening time. Guide his medical team, opening their hearts and minds, to know how best to care for him.

In His Holy Name.
Tatt


126 posted on 05/02/2012 5:14:37 AM PDT by thesearethetimes... ("Courage, is fear that has said its prayers." Dorothy Bernard)
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To: hoosiermama

WOW! What GREAT news! Thank You Lord! And thank you So much hoosiermama :) (Your screenname always makes me smile ;)

Oh my gosh... just SO grateful right now.Tears and smiles, lol.

Thank you Lord, for blessings without number.
Tatt


127 posted on 05/02/2012 5:22:51 AM PDT by thesearethetimes... ("Courage, is fear that has said its prayers." Dorothy Bernard)
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To: hoosiermama

Are there any Twitter connections? Facebook and I, welllll, it’s just best that I don’t even go there, lol ; }

Thanks again for such great news!
Tatt


128 posted on 05/02/2012 5:27:04 AM PDT by thesearethetimes... ("Courage, is fear that has said its prayers." Dorothy Bernard)
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To: nevergore
Great News update!!!
First, let me thank all who responded to this prayer request for Justin, prayer really works....my apologies for not answering everyone individually.
Second, thank you to Freeper's EnglishCon and Jeff Head for linking the FR site to Justin's facebook site at: https://www.facebook.com/GetWellJustinLansford
Please visit the site and leave well wishes for Justin.

Now for this morning's update from Rick (Justin's Dad):

"UPDATE: Well the news is very good. Justin woke up and was fighting so much they had to take him off the ventilator. When we got to the hospital this morning, Justin was awake and talking . and talking . and talking. He's still a bit in a fog, but he is getting closer and closer to the old Justin. He is aware of his injuries, including his amputated left leg. He knew that he was close to death at the scene and remembered everything that happened up to the point of getting on the helicopter . he doesn't remember anything after that except he thinks the doctors were trying to kill him.

Justin is not out of the woods yet thought. His white blood count is extremely high and they don't know why. They have been giving him broad spectrum antibiotics but the count keeps going up. The found a non-systemic fungus at the amputation site and are treating that with antifungals. On the CT, they found some fluid near his pancreas they think may be part of the problem and will drain that off today.

We are extremely happy to hear his voice and know he is aware and recognizes everyone and everything. We cannot begin to express how grateful for everyone's concerns, support, and most of all prayers. "

129 posted on 05/02/2012 5:31:20 AM PDT by nevergore ("It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.")
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To: thesearethetimes...

FROM facebook (for all those who just don’t go there)


UPDATE: Well the news is very good. Justin woke up and was fighting so much they had to take him off the ventilator. When we got to the hospital this morning, Justin was awake and talking … and talking … and talking. He’s still a bit in a fog, but he is getting closer and closer to the old Justin. He is aware of his injuries, including his amputated left leg. He knew that he was close to death at the scene and remembered everything that happened up to the point of getting on the helicopter … he doesn’t remember anything after that except he thinks the doctors were trying to kill him.

Justin is not out of the woods yet thought. His white blood count is extremely high and they don’t know why. They have been giving him broad spectrum antibiotics but the count keeps going up. The found a non-systemic fungus at the amputation site and are treating that with antifungals. On the CT, they found some fluid near his pancreas they think may be part of the problem and will drain that off today.

We are extremely happy to hear his voice and know he is aware and recognizes everyone and everything. We cannot begin to express how grateful for everyone’s concerns, support, and most of all prayers.


130 posted on 05/02/2012 5:38:58 AM PDT by hoosiermama
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To: nevergore
Did think of putting it here until tatt said she didn't go to facebook....Guess it doesn't hurt to have it twice. Now to get him out of the woods and onto easy street. I'll amen any prayers you send up today.

My uncle DR once told me 90% of the cure is the diagnosis. So will pray they are able to diagnose the source of the white cell count.

God is Good!

131 posted on 05/02/2012 5:46:54 AM PDT by hoosiermama
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To: hoosiermama; nevergore

That news is very good! Prayers continuing. Don’t forget that although Justin is wounded, he is still a WARRIOR! God is in control.


132 posted on 05/02/2012 6:59:37 AM PDT by Jemian
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To: hoosiermama

Thank you much for filching FB for us chickenhearts ; )

With prayers continuing, for the docs to find the source of that dang spiking white count.
Tatt


133 posted on 05/02/2012 7:37:50 AM PDT by thesearethetimes... ("Courage, is fear that has said its prayers." Dorothy Bernard)
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To: nevergore

Agreeing with the prayer warriors for God’s grace to heal Justin spirit, soul and body. May His strength and His faith give them confident expectation in the demonstration of His awesome goodness towards our precious hero. PLEASE pass on to him our gratitude and support.


134 posted on 05/02/2012 8:49:57 AM PDT by Hiskid (Jesus is Lord)
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To: EnglishCon; Jeff Head

Heads up at post 129 for some good news.


135 posted on 05/02/2012 8:57:31 AM PDT by amom
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To: EnglishCon; Jeff Head

Heads up to post 129 for some good news.


136 posted on 05/02/2012 8:57:53 AM PDT by amom
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To: nevergore; jackv; onyx

Healing prayers for Justin.
Father, we thank you for encouraging news. .Lord, please guide his medical team and place Your healing hands upon him. Give strength and comfort to all who love Justin. In Jesus name I pray


137 posted on 05/02/2012 9:08:39 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: nevergore

Thank you so much for this update. I will pass it on.

He continues, along with his entire family and friends, in our prayers.

Make sure he knows that there are thousands and thousands of us out her epulling for him and thanking him for his service to us and our liberty.

God’s speed to Justin and each of you.


138 posted on 05/02/2012 9:32:23 AM PDT by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free, never has been, never will be (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: nevergore; amom; All
One more time for those seeing this for the first time. Please go to his site, like it, spread the word, send him your prayers, faith and wishes to get well. I know from my own experiences at deth's door that every positive comment and encouragemnent helps.


JUSTIN LANDSFORD FACEBOOK PAGE - AN AMERICAN WOUNDED WARRIOR WE NEED TO SUPPORT

139 posted on 05/02/2012 9:41:00 AM PDT by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free, never has been, never will be (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: nevergore

we can send him a laptop over there, too, we will make it happen if you like

ask his parents what he has to communicate with hime, we will set it up with camera and microphone and voice software if need be


140 posted on 05/02/2012 9:45:42 AM PDT by RaceBannon (Romney would surrender to Islam as fast as Obama promotes it)
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