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Subscribe to RSSAs tornadoes left a trail of deadly destruction in southern Indiana on Friday, a toddler was found alive in a field in Salem.
The child was taken to a hospital in Salem before being airlifted to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky., where officials had asked for help in identifying the little girl, who had blond hair and blue eyes, according to WLKY.com.
Cis Gruebbel, chief nursing officer at Kosair, told msnbc.com on Friday night that the mystery surrounding the girl’s identity was quickly solved and that her family was on their way from the Washington County area of Indiana.
She had no further details on how or where the child was found.
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Airlifted to Children's Hospital.
Doesn't sound good.
Hope she can recover.
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I think it was more of a safety measure, with as little as we got from this story I would imagine the child's condition would be mentioned if it was drastic. I'm glad the family was found quickly, curious as to where they where when this all happened and if the child was staying with someone else how are they as well. If the kid was actually in the storm/tornado when it occurred it's amazing she was alive, otherwise why was she there? Lots of questions, very little information.
http://www.wlky.com/news/30596803/detail.html
The local article suggests she was hurt pretty badly. She's been reunited with family but not with her parents.
Sending children to Kosair's is SOP around here
According to the link the little girl is now in critical condition.
Good to hear that she's being reunited with her family!
Damn what a relief for a particular family in KY. Hope the girl will be OK physically and mentally. Talk about a roller-coaster of emotions for the family.
STexan, Salem in Indiana
Wow, this poor little child was taken by a tornado and survived! Wow.
I sure hope she heals up quickly and can go home with her family very soon. I would like to know where she was "taken from" by the twister? Its still amazing that she survived and I am so grateful.
Best of wishes to all of the people down south where all of this terrible weather is causing so much misery.
Poor kid will probably be terrified of storms for the rest of her life. Then the family is going to have to rebuild. Hope we can all pitch in and help these people; it's a darn sight better than having to suffer through all the election year crap!
You really don't believe that your relieved that people are dying in tornados so you don't have to "suffer through all the election year crap!" You friend are one twisted individual.
Scott..... go back and re-read what Cat posted. HELP these people instead of....
You sir took Cats post out of context....
Scott appears to be one of those people who can't understand how clauses work together to form a coherent thought. Let me reword so that it is more obvious how the semi-colon and the antecedent/pronoun work together to join ideas:
There, does that make sense?
To any 1/2 educated person Cat made perfectly good sense. However, we all know the sad fact that most Americans are not 1/2 educated and that includes millions of those with college educations!
I am so very happy family was found quickly, no matter the condition of the child a quick reunion with family makes it at least 50% better.
Good news is always a welcome change, may good fortune continue for this beautiful little girl.
My hopes and prayers go out to the little girl. Sounds like she had a guardian angel watching over her today.
The Lord was looking after that little one. I pray that her family heals from the fear and is able to rebuild quickly.
Guess the Lord decided to not look after those who did die......
The good Lord knows what He's doing. Sometimes He needs us to turn to Him...and He is using the little girl to bring notice to what miracles He will do for us! "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.(Romans 8:28)".
The Lord was looking after that little one
Oh really? So if he could help her, then why the heck hasn't ""he"" learned anything about preventative medicine yet?
Funny how the natural disasters only hit the red states? Irony?
I feel bad for these people.
PLEASE forgive my ignorance, but what exactly is a "red state"?
I'm with you Momma Tish, I have no idea what a "red state" is either. Please inform us T Beaulieu!
MommaTish and my shadow,
A "red state" is known as a "conservative state": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_states_and_blue_states
You know, I think you might be right about that red state thing; I wonder why? Is God trying to tell us something? (I know, scientifically no, but ... well ... ?
Thank you WolfShadow for the information link. Very informative.
I have always wondered who decided on the colors. I mean, since the conservatives think the democrats are "socialist", you would think it would be the more liberal states which are colored red!
Maybe or maybe not coincidental, but certainly not "funny".
Yeah, because New Orleans is such a conservative city.... <insert eyeroll here>
Indiana went BLUE when they elected Obama. Get your facts straight T Beaulieu!
I am so glad she is safe and found - I can't imagine not knowing where my child is after that.
Junecleo--the phrase was "red state." Louisiana is, in fact, considered a red state.
But, disasters also hit blue states--California (which is in parts "red" and in parts "blue") has earthquakes. There was flooding in Vermont (which is a deep, indigo blue).
The thing is that when blue states get hit by such disasters, there always seems to be some nut case who calls it God's punishment for the wicked. But, when it is a conservative location, then it isn't punishment but just God's will and everyone is asked for their prayers.
In any case, it is wrong to suggest that a natural disaster is anything other than a natural disaster which could happen anywhere and to anyone. I hope that this little girl recovers soon and can be reunited with her parents.
God bless that baby!
I cannot begin to imagine what these poor people are going through, though my thoughts and prayers are with you. All my daughter and I have left of my granddaughter who passed away five years ago are, of course, our wonderful memories and pictures. Some things can be replaced but photographs are irreplaceable and if that happened to me, I'm not sure I would want to survive. Especially in this economy, how does one go on? I would not have the means, on any level, to do so.
Hopefully most were insured, and that charities will step in to help also.
Yes, what a great story! Can't imagine what the parents went through until she was found.
As tornadoes left a trail of deadly destruction in southern Indiana on Friday, a toddler was found alive in a field in Salem.
Hence the name Salem= JeruSalem...Thank You LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.....For protecting Yours.
If you do not know Jesus as your Lord N Savior......ask God to draw you to Himself....too show you Himself....talk to HIM He is not far away...He is right here.....waiting for you to Come to Him with ALL YOUR HEART....not part of it....ALL of it.........Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart , all your soul and ALL your mind and ALL your strength.
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and You shall be saved.....today is the day of Salvation...you are not promised tomorrow...or tonite.
Oh what a crock of @!$%#!!!!! Your god lets people die and suffer every day. And the Salem thing??? Jerusalem??/ Hahahahahahahahaahahahahhaahhahahaahah!! So did the SALEM witch trials mean that Jerusalem was somehow involved????
Get a grip on real life.
Salem is a Hebrew word meaning peace. In Hebrew there is a word shalam ( spelling??) when used in a greeting means " peace go with you". Only hope peace may be restored for all the families, people, animals in tornado alley real soon.
God is so good! So many prayers answered for that baby girl being found! May the families find peace and support as they rebuild together.
People rebelling against God are just confuse people and most likely problematic. I am here to testify that the God who created all things is a good God. Do not question what He is doing because we are just mere humans. I know God and I speak what I know.
How painful are honest words! But what do your arguments prove? - JOB 6:25
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. - ISAIAH 55:6
The Lord Jesus Christ is exalted above the Heavens! Praise Him!
this story is horse s#$t. same story appeared a few years ago in a different storm.
dumbass!
Okay--and by that logic, any time a person is found several days after an earthquake, it's the "same story"? When another child is found thrown from a car after an accident, it's the "same story"?
Little children are frequently found after tornadoes--one little baby I know of was found in a tree, no longer alive--separated from their parents because they are torn from the parents and tossed (being very light). The stories tend to get printed because stories about little children produce a lot of clicks and revenue.
Was there a reason why you posted your comment?
I repeat! "Dumbass"!
No point in mixing polictics with disaster. They have nothing to do with each other. As for God, no one knows for sure until you pass on; but, I imagine, you sure would pray a lot if you went thru a tornato.
For some of us, this little girl is a symbol of hope. We've been knocked off our foundations by the force of nature and seeing this child who made it through helps us believe we can make it through as well. Please reconsider your words of hurt and use that energy to make a positive change in a way that is helpful. You don't have to believe in GOD to feel compassion for your fellow man. Thanks to all who pray, think of, and otherwise wish well to those affected by these storms.
Agree with Bob Johnson, no need to mix this with politics. The two are totally seperate. We do not know when our time will come. We are only here on earth for a short time and need to cherish each day. Hope to hear more about this story and how she and her family are doing.
Well said Janice3813, well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This girl is so lucky to be alive. I'm glad she was reunited with her family.
We need to stand together as one people across the globe,,,it is politics and the greed of a few that separate us,,,,,a new day really is dawning and you don't have to be well educated to see this,,,My prayers go out to all the people suffering due to this tragedy. May you find comfort and hope in these trying times.
Dor-athy, dor-athy where are you ?
God does not cause storms, nor does He prevent them. It's nature. There are, in existence, angels who come to the aid of those who believe in them and ask them for help; if they have permission to intervene, then that person or even a town/city is protected from whatever danger is around them at that moment.
People are confused when it comes to God and what He does and what He doesn't do. We wonder why this kid was saved, others died. Perhaps this particular child has had loved ones who prayed for him/her since birth. It received a blessing because of those prayers, which are like deposits built up just for times like deadly tornadoes.
Of course God has control over our world but He gave the greater part of that control over to humans when sin entered; He had to leave as He cannot be around sin. This mess we've created is our mess~ IMO, when evil overtakes good, God will then return and "fix" it.
It's up to us to pray for protection, pray for goodness to prevail, pray for our country's safety, and pray for strong leaders who pray for strength. Learn to turn to God when things are going good for you, give thanks, and He'll provide help and the power to get through the tough times.
HEY! To ALL you idiot on here that are trying to make political statements. Knock it OFF. Many people lost everything, some their lives and in one case a whole town was destroyed. This storm effected my family as well and trust me the last thing on our minds is weather or not Indiana is a red state or blue. Nor are we thinking " What else can happen, this and an election year to boot"
To the dumbass calling the story bull, I live here and know it's a fact. Not something grabbed from a headline two years ago..