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Reply to "Help! Son ball Hit a coach sending him into trauma surgery!"

Can't find it now but I think there was a thread here about all the different times and ways we dads and coaches have been whacked by batted and thrown balls working with our boys.  There probably aren't very many who have not had it happen to them.  It's just unfortunate that, this time, the outcome may be potentially more serious than it usually is.  

You are certainly right to, first and foremost, assure your son that it was not his fault.  I think your husband is on the right track keeping it as simple as "he should have used his glove".  Beyond that, just prepare him that his buddies are likely to keep joking to him about it for a while but the dad will get better and it will pass.  Their joking, in addition to being what boys do, is probably in part their way of dealing with being a little scared about what happened.  Meanwhile, keep the dad in prayers for quick recovery if your family is so inclined but, as not to add fear to your son, don't make it sound too heavy.  

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