Lauren Scruggs Smiles For First Time Since Plane Propeller Accident
Posted on Dec 11, 2011 @ 04:26PM
Lauren Scruggs smiled Saturday night and it was one of the biggest accomplishments she's made since accidentally walking into the propeller of a plane a week earlier.
The Texas model and fashion blogger, 23, lost her left hand in the freak accident. As RadarOnline.com reported, one side of her face and her shoulder were also badly mutilated.
But an update on her CaringBridge.org page, web page is full of upbeat news.
"Lauren had a great day today!" her family posted just before midnight.
"She was awake and alert for most of the day! She was able to drink some juice and eat a tiny bit, keep praying for this! She walked up and down the hall 3 times today with the help of a physical therapist, the doctors are all very pleased with her progress.
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"Earlier in the week, we requested prayer for Lauren's facial nerve, and it appears prayers have been answered! Lauren is able to smile and lift both eyebrows on her own, such a miracle! Please continue to pray for this recovery, as well as her left eye.
"Lauren's sweet spirit continues to shine through every day, reminding us of the miracle that she is!"
Scruggs still has an extremely long recovery period ahead of her. Brain damage was among her severe injuries and she's already had several surgeries, but her recent progress is giving everyone around her encouragement.
"She will fight through this," Cheryl Scruggs says of her daughter.
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With 35 years experience of flying small aircraft, it is standard procedure to ALWAYS shut down engine prior to anyone boarding/disembarking. All pilots are 100% responsible for human movement in and around aircraft.
Posted Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:13pm
If shed been payin attention & not TEXTING/ON PHONE she wouldnt be minus a hand & now have the face of the Joker. Good grief, she NEEDS 2TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY 4HER INATTENTION. Nowhere do u read WHY she walked n2 a MOVING/NOISY propeller.
Posted Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:46pm
She looks like a tranny...hope the surgery leaves her looking better than that photo!
Posted Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:23am
Prayers to her... she is an inspration to all!
Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 8:53pm
She thought it was an old hand crank propeller, she is a blond ....she was trying to start it ... what an idiot bimbo !!
Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 8:22pm
Aircraft: AVIAT INC PITTS S-2B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-540 SER (260 HP) (Reciprocating). Registrant: P Curt Richmond, (deleted), Frisco, TX 75035. PH: (deleted)-(deleted).
Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 8:10pm
Aircraft: AVIAT INC PITTS S-2B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-540 SER (260 HP) (Reciprocating). N-Number: 58DE , Serial Number: 5333
Registrant: P Curt Richmond, 11104 Knoxville Ln, Frisco, TX 75035
Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 8:09pm
me too Bob
Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 7:51pm
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Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 7:37pm
I give her some serious "props" for having such a positive attitude!
Posted Sun, 12/11/2011 - 6:57pm