My friend's son was injured this weekend. He's at a specialty hospital. What should I do to help?

Question

My friend's son, who is also a very good friend of my son. They are 5 was injured badly on Friday night in a fire. He fell in the camp fire and suffered 3 degree burns on 1/2 of his body. He was airlifted to a specialty hospital about 3 hours away. What can I do for their family to ease their burden? Should I call yet, is it too early? I need advice.

Answer 1

Bring them a home cooked meal, offer to take care of any other kids they might have while their son is in the hospital.  Clean the house while they're out...just a few ideas.  I hope he's okay.  

You could also bring your son to see him.  Kids have a way with cheering each other up.

Answer 2

oh how horrible, poor little guy. you could:

- offer to bring dinner to the family, either already cooked or some meals that can be frozen for a quick meal later, so they don't have to worry about meals

- buy them a gas card to help toward trips to the hospital to see him

- give them a roll of quarters for the vending machines at the hospitals

- a care package of snacks, books, toys and games for the boy at the hospital (assuming he has use of his hands, i am not sure where his burns are) or have your son make him a care package and a card and bring them to him. company his age may cheer him up

- offer to babysit any other kids they have while they are at the hospital or stop in to feed any pets they have

Answer 3

gift card for gas

if you get special discounts at hotels/motels let them borrow it.  AAA, offers its members such discounts.  

Answer 4

You could offer to house sit and or watch other children if they have them.  Bigger yet, start a fund raiser, because no matter how much insurance they might have, the expenses are going to be huge.  Just the driving and hotels, alone can be a large burden.  See if you can't get a local bank to set up a trust. Other than that, prayer, would be good. Calling would show that you are concerned, if you are close as family it should be okay to call at any time.  Good luck and wish him well from all of us at yahoo.

Answer 5

God Bless him and his family. My heart goes out to them! You should give them a call

Answer 6

If you are close its not too early to call. Make food and bring it to the family. I'm sure Mom is either in the hospital with the child and if not, probably not up for cooking. After a few days you could take balloons and a stuffie to him and some coffee to Mom. Maybe you could bring a few comfort items from home for them too...