2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Boy, 2, born with one kidney fights for life after being stung 150 times by wasps when he bumped into nest on toy car
A TODDLER missing a kidney is fighting for his life after being stung more than 150 times by wasps in a nightmare accident.
Little Beckham Reed, two, was swarmed head-to-toe by yellow jackets after bumping into their nest while riding in a toy car with his cousins in Georgia.
GoFundMeToddler Beckham Reed, two, was stung more than 150 times by yellow jackets after bumping into their nest[/caption]
GoFundMeHe was initially sent home from hospital after being stung but his skin turned yellow and he was rushed back[/caption]
GoFundMeLittle Beckham was diagnosed with multiple organ failure affecting his heart, liver and his only kidney[/caption]
His parents, Mariah and Peyton, raced him to hospital where he was given morphine and Benadryl before being sent home.
“They said his breathing was okay so they didn’t need to keep him,” family friend Tiffany Hewatt wrote on a GoFundMe set up to help with mounting medical bills.
But horror struck less than a day later when Beckham’s skin turned yellow.
He was rushed to another ER and diagnosed with multiple organ failure affecting his heart, liver and his only kidney.
“Due to his age and size and the amount of stings he had, his little body was unable to handle the amount of toxins in his body,” said Hewatt, a registered nurse.
Beckham was admitted to the ICU at Memorial Savannah Hospital and hooked up to a ventilator, dialysis machine and pumped with life-saving IV meds.
“There is no antivenom for yellow jackets so all they can do is support his body while the toxins work their way out,” Hewatt explained.
On Wednesday, Beckham’s hemoglobin dropped to a dangerously low 6.8 — forcing doctors to give him more blood.
He’s also being tube-fed and was recently taken off blood pressure meds.
“We know the dialysis and sedating meds are causing the BP drop.
Beckham is waking up more and we know this is good news because he is STRONG and a great kicker,” Hewatt added.
“However, we don’t want him pulling the vent or other lines so they have to keep adjusting his sedating meds.”
The family is desperate to see if his only kidney will recover once he comes off dialysis.
Doctors hope that could happen as soon as tomorrow, though concerns remain the brave tot might yank out his lines.
“We are so ready for him to be off the vent and to hear his voice again,” Hewatt wrote.
The family’s GoFundMe has been launched to help cover soaring hospital costs.
It comes after an adorable seven-month-old baby girl was mauled to death by the family’s pitbull in a harrowing attack.
Little Elizah Turner was bitten by one of her family’s three pitbulls on inside their home in Columbus, Ohio.
The tot was rushed to a nearby fire station in May before being taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Cops said there were multiple dogs inside the home at the time of the horror, but it’s still unclear which one bit the infant.
Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua told local outlet WBNS the incident is being treated as a “tragic accident” and no charges are expected.
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on ‘Irreplaceable’ 105-year-old Rolls Royce stolen in hotel heist moments before European tour
A RARE 105-year-old Rolls Royce valued at £300,000 was stolen from a hotel on the evening of a vintage car expedition.
The 1920 Silver Ghost was on a trailer at a hotel near Grays, Essex, on Wednesday night.
STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHYThe stolen 108-year-old Rolls Royce[/caption]
STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHYThe “irreplaceable” car had vanished when owner Bryan Fitton went to check on it at 6am the next morning[/caption]
It was about to be transported to Tilbury Docks and on to Helsinki, Finland.
But the “irreplaceable” car had vanished when owner Bryan Fitton went to check on it at 6am the next morning.
The 82-year-old from Wilmslow, Cheshire, is “heartbroken” at the loss.
Essex Police is investigating and urged anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage to get in contact.
The owner is offering a £2,000 reward for the car’s return.
Bryan told the Mail: “I am hoping someone can spot the car as it’s so rare and help me get the trip of a lifetime back on track – hence the reward.
“The car is full of irreplaceable parts – it’s an original and has even got the original Lady on the grill.
“The car has been all over the world and is an advert for British motors – it’s been everywhere and it gets stolen in Essex – it’s just appalling.”
He spent years rebuilding the car and has driven it all around the world.
It has toured England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Austria among other nations.
However this trip was set to be Bryan’s first trip to the Baltic States with his beloved car.
Development of the Silver Ghost goes back to the start of the 20th century.
Around 7874 Silver Ghosts were produced between 1907 and 1926, with American President Woodrow Wilson even owning one of the cars.
It was named the best car in the world by Autocar in 1907.
STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHYIt was one of 25 cars due to be transported[/caption]
STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHYThe 1920 Silver Ghost was on a trailer at a hotel near Grays, Essex, on Wednesday night[/caption]
That forever home for your heart is coming closer – and advice from a family member may be unwanted, but could still be so good.
So take time to listen, and to learn. Hanging on to objects, ideas – and maybe even people – that you no longer need can be a Pisces trait.
Neptune urges you to face this, discuss it – and deal with it.
The luck factor spins anti-clockwise.
DESTINY DAYS Monday is Pisces Fun Day.
Re-read a document on Wednesday, to see a fairness gap.
Let love lead you on Sunday.
LUCKY LINKS A picture of a famous tower.
Questions linked to food.
A workmate who loves live music.
ASK YOUR NEPTUNE QUESTIONS A time of feeling you are compromising yourself and your conscience can end when you embrace the deep self- analysis of Neptune’s retrograde.
Starting this week, and lasting till December 10, this zodiac period helps you ask, what do I truly believe in, what matters most to me, and am I letting money lead me, when I should be guided by love?
Questions may seem at first to have no obvious answers, but just by facing them, you start to find solutions – and start your future with a clean slate.
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The key to absolute creativity is an open mind and heart – and now Neptune helps you achieve this.
The less you expect, this week, the more you can receive – plus you are ready to get more sensitive ideas and feelings out there, no matter what the dangers.
In a love-bond, this breaks down one final barrier.
Single? Your soulmate is standing while everyone else is seated.
DESTINY DAYS Tuesday and Thursday are Details Days – read fine print and footnotes.
Recalculate cash questions on Friday.
Set your wild love side free on Saturday.
LUCKY LINKS A display of black and white photographs.
Songs from your favourite musical.
An island linked to “M”.
ASK YOUR NEPTUNE QUESTIONS What are my natural skills, and why do I deny them?
Can I make room for more creative pleasures in my life?
Is love too predictable, and how can I change this?
These are just a few of the questions Neptune’s retrograde can stir up in your heart of hearts, and now till December is your time to ask them.
Don’t stop till you find some answers!
If life has felt lacking in simple joy and the playful people you adore, this is your chance to acknowledge this, and take action.
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You’re certainly not afraid of hard work – and this is what love may demand of you this week.
But big rewards are on the horizon, and at last, you can see them for yourself.
Meanwhile, in a family setting, sensitive feelings may feel overwhelming, but stay calm and kind, and you can navigate through.
Mars may try to speed up a journey, but do set your own pace.
DESTINY DAYS Monday is your moment to test your memory at work.
Be first to ask for a second friendship chance on Wednesday.
Choose Friday for key health calls.
LUCKY LINKS A picture or pattern of stars. Words that start with “R”.
An address to the south of your own.
ASK YOUR NEPTUNE QUESTIONS Your sector of personal security, important people and the basic foundations of life, is in the spotlight for Neptune’s 2025 retrograde.
So you should be asking, do I give people I care about enough time and attention?
Do I value too highly what’s in a house, or how it looks, rather than how it makes me feel?
Why do I let myself be distracted by surface sparkle, instead of looking deeper?
Addressing these will really strengthen your sense of living the right life, in the right place.
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Venus starts at the top – so do you. Your name can be leaping up a passion list all week, so do stay in the game, even if you have been feeling defeated.
If you’re already attached, shared goals are good, but solo goals are also essential to keep the spark alive.
Your deepest sense of self is challenged by Neptune’s retrograde, but in ways that reinforce what you truly believe.
DESTINY DAYS Take a deep-dive into memory on Tuesday, to come up with some important facts.
Check in on a long-time friend on Friday. Make space for outdoor socialising on Sunday.
LUCKY LINKS A pattern of squares on carpet or tiles.
Your favourite disco track.
The door number of your first work address.
ASK YOUR NEPTUNE QUESTIONS What you believe – about yourself and the world – and why, are just two key areas to focus your emotional attention on, as Neptune moves into retrograde.
Am I really happy or am I fooling myself?
Do I resist change because it frightens me?
What could I become if I allowed myself to be more open to the world?
A deeper level of introspection is the natural effect of this retrograde, but it’s important to follow through, and turn any insights into positive action.
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A working style that is more instinctive and less by the book may feel a risk, but this can be right for you.
So relax some rules and see what happens.
If you’re in love, Venus intensifies feelings and you will adore the thrill of this. If you’re single, someone you have dismissed as “too much” can start to seem exactly right.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
The key to creativity is an open mind and heart, which Neptune helps you achieve.
The less you expect this week, the more you receive – plus, you are ready to get more sensitive ideas and feelings out there, no matter the risks. In love, this breaks down a final barrier.
Single? Your soulmate stands while others sit.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
You’re not afraid of hard work, and love may demand it of you this week.
But big rewards are on the horizon and you can finally see them.
In a family setting, sensitive feelings may seem overwhelming, but stay calm and kind and you can navigate through.
Mars may try to speed up a journey, but set your own pace.
Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
The kind of romance that movies are made of can be your reality this week – so don’t overanalyse. Just go with the flow.
All you have to do is say “yes” to happiness, instead of seeking reasons to say “no”.
A task that has taken a lot of juggling can be near to closure, so do make sure all figures and facts are in line.
Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
PISCES
February 19 to March 20
That forever home for your heart is moving closer, and advice from a family member may be unwanted but could be good.
So take time to listen and learn.
Hanging on to objects, ideas and maybe even people you no longer need can be a Pisces trait.
Neptune urges you to deal with this.
Luck spins anti-clockwise.
Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
Retrograde ripples radiate out through your chart – and the sense of facing the unknown can be strong, this week.
But you also have the loyal, loving embrace of Venus to protect you, and help you make productive plans.
So you can keep your inner balance positive.
In love? Warm friendship can counteract hot tempers.
Single? The One has many study qualifications.
DESTINY DAYS
Deep thinking is something to make time for on Monday, especially in love.
Keep a cash promise on Thursday.
Sample a new outdoor activity on Saturday.
What is your star sign's element?
In astrology, the elements — Air, Water, Earth, and Fire signs — serve as foundational principles that influence the characteristics and behaviours associated with the twelve star signs.
Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
The Earth signs are grounded in the tangible and practical aspects of life, embodying the stable and nurturing qualities of their element. These signs are known for their pragmatism, reliability, and strong connection to the physical world, often excelling in matters that require patience and persistence.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
The Air signs are characterised by their intellectual, communicative, and social nature. This reflects the light and dynamic essence of their elemental influence. Overall, these signs tend to excel in the realms of ideas, relationships, and innovation, bringing a breath of fresh air to their interactions and thought processes.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
The Water element signs are profoundly impacted by their element. With each astrological sign, water gives way to emotional depth, strong intuition, and a capacity for deep empathy and connection.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Fuelled by the element of Fire, these fire signs in astrology are known for their passion, boldness, energy, enthusiasm, courage, and a zest for life that often leads them to adventurous and creative endeavours.
LUCKY LINKS
A painting of a familiar place.
Your favourite sweet snack.
A store that’s being refurbished.
ASK YOUR NEPTUNE QUESTIONS
Neptune hits retrograde this week, for the next five months, at the top of your chart – and starts a time of closer scrutiny of your goals, in both love and life.
Am I aiming too low? Or expecting too much?
Do I give up too easily and how can I gain more willpower?
The answers you need are already there in your mind and heart, but only by asking yourself these difficult questions, can you access them.
The smallest successes can mean the most going forward, so do take time to celebrate them.
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The kind of romance that fantasy movies are made of can be part of your reality this week – so do switch off any over-analysing aspects of yourself and go with the flow.
All you have to do is say “yes” to happiness, instead of seeking reasons to say “no”.
A task that has taken a lot of juggling can be close to closure, so do make sure all figures and facts are in line.
DESTINY DAYS You’ve got exceptional money instincts on Monday.
And a sixth sense for the right love deal on Tuesday.
At the weekend, rate familiar comfort higher than tempting novelty.
LUCKY LINKS Green eyes that sparkle.
Your friend who lives on the highest floor.
Contests linked to boxes.
ASK YOUR NEPTUNE QUESTIONS The first retrograde of Neptune in your communication zone looks closely at how you connect, what you say, and how well you listen.
Do I take time to make sure I have been understood?
Do I dismiss less quick or smart people instead of giving them a chance? Why do love words suddenly feel hard to say?
Giving yourself time to explore these areas, without shame or blame but with a loving heart, can open closed doors and reconnect with your deepest feelings.
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