Blake(my son)

Tink · 08-12-2007, 12:08 PM

{{{Faith}}} don't be too hard on yourself over this. Kids are constantly trying new things and sometimes they ARE going to get hurt. It would be a different matter if he'd have been on a REAL bull... LOL Then you'd have some "splainin to do.

Please remember he's not the first kid to fall... or break a bone... or get laid up for a while over it. Just think of the cool story he'll have to tell his friends when he gets back to school! LOL

When I was 12, my parents let me buy my first horse. It was UNbroke and I had the job of breaking it. I ended up with a concussion and fractured skulll, and a 2 night hospital stay, but I finally got him broke. I also went on to break many more after. I have NO regrets and I sure don't blame my parents. Sometimes you just have to give them some space and pray for the best.

Have you ever heard of the Little Britches Rodeo Association? http://www.nlbra.com/
It's a HUGE group that does rodeos with kids ages 8 - 18 nationwide. I know a few who've participated from my area. They have a ball. Blake might enjoy learning about them while he's laid up. Hang tough... You're a good mom when you let him try his wings.

DianaB · 08-13-2007, 07:51 AM

I agree with Tink. You have to let him experience life and once in a while kids DO get hurt.

I know a couple of moms who are very over-protective. My daughter just has a fit when one of them is a sponsor on an outing. They can't do anything because "you know you might get hurt". That's not how me or my family wants to live our lives and, yes, we've had some accidents but they've been few and far between.

AngieDoogles · 08-13-2007, 01:33 PM

Tink and Diana couldn't have said it better! I hope you son heals quickly and isn't in a lot of pain.

08-14-2007, 02:49 AM

Thanks girls!!
Blake had x-rays yesterday and the dr.said everything looked good.He still has to wear the brace and sling for awhile and has to go back to the dr.next Wed.

judy · 08-14-2007, 08:19 AM

How could you say no to that face anyway?

I used to tell my ex that I'd rather Jessie (my daughter) made mistakes, got hurt, etc. while she was living at home with us to help her pick up the pieces than when she was on her own.

08-12-2007, 12:08 PM	#1
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	{{{Faith}}} don't be too hard on yourself over this. Kids are constantly trying new things and sometimes they ARE going to get hurt. It would be a different matter if he'd have been on a REAL bull... LOL Then you'd have some "splainin to do. Please remember he's not the first kid to fall... or break a bone... or get laid up for a while over it. Just think of the cool story he'll have to tell his friends when he gets back to school! LOL When I was 12, my parents let me buy my first horse. It was UNbroke and I had the job of breaking it. I ended up with a concussion and fractured skulll, and a 2 night hospital stay, but I finally got him broke. I also went on to break many more after. I have NO regrets and I sure don't blame my parents. Sometimes you just have to give them some space and pray for the best. Have you ever heard of the Little Britches Rodeo Association? http://www.nlbra.com/ It's a HUGE group that does rodeos with kids ages 8 - 18 nationwide. I know a few who've participated from my area. They have a ball. Blake might enjoy learning about them while he's laid up. Hang tough... You're a good mom when you let him try his wings. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

08-13-2007, 07:51 AM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I agree with Tink. You have to let him experience life and once in a while kids DO get hurt. I know a couple of moms who are very over-protective. My daughter just has a fit when one of them is a sponsor on an outing. They can't do anything because "you know you might get hurt". That's not how me or my family wants to live our lives and, yes, we've had some accidents but they've been few and far between. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

08-13-2007, 01:33 PM	#3
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	Tink and Diana couldn't have said it better! I hope you son heals quickly and isn't in a lot of pain. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

08-14-2007, 08:19 AM	#5
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	How could you say no to that face anyway? I used to tell my ex that I'd rather Jessie (my daughter) made mistakes, got hurt, etc. while she was living at home with us to help her pick up the pieces than when she was on her own. __________________ *Judy*

08-14-2007, 02:49 AM	#4
Faith Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks girls!! Blake had x-rays yesterday and the dr.said everything looked good.He still has to wear the brace and sling for awhile and has to go back to the dr.next Wed.

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