Update on Amanda Franklin

spookythecat · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:10 pm

Just wanted to update everyone on what's been happening with the Franklin's since their accident just over a month ago.

The good news is Kyle was released from the Hospital but still recovers from his burns from trying to pull Amanda from the burning plane. He has been updating her condition almost daily via their facebook page which you can see here (no need to be a member) https://www.facebook.com/franklins.flyi ... s?sk=notes

If you read back through his posts you will see that Amanda has been up and down in her recovery and most recently is the closest to losing her life since the accident happened due to infections. She doesn't have enough skin to do all the graphs that need to be done so they have been applying cadaver skin to keep infections down until there is enough regenerated to do so. She has been awake and sedated. Her first words were "Help me" which was heartbreaking to read. She has had to have all of her fingers amputated except for I believe her left thumb. It's all in the updates.

If you pray, they need all you have to offer.

If you want to help financially there are many ways to help.

One of the newest ways is a $20 Benefit DVD put together by AirshowStuff Online Magazine where 100% of profits will go to the Franklin's
Order a copy here---> https://id18513.securedata.net/airshows ... ucts_id=65

There are still these locations to donate through as well
http://www.MoonlightFund.org and specify "Kyle & Amanda Franklin Fund"
http://www.ICASFoundation.org and specify "Kyle & Amanda Fund"

oscardeuce · **Joined:** Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:34 am **Posts:** 1021

Any way to confirm our donations are actually getting to the Franklins?

God spwwd to both!

spookythecat · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:39 pm

I personally can't confirm it but I have complete faith in the three i've listed to get the donations where they need to go.

If you're not sure feel free to contact any of the organizations for reassurance.

whistlingdeath77 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:00 am

oscardeuce · **Joined:** Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:34 am **Posts:** 1021

spookythecat wrote:

I personally can't confirm it but I have complete faith in the three i've listed to get the donations where they need to go.

If you're not sure feel free to contact any of the organizations for reassurance.

Thanks! Will do

Prayer lamp also on

RyanShort1 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:15 pm

The Moonlight folks will definitely be giving 100% of the donations earmarked for the Franklins to them. One of the Moonlight Fund founders was at the Burnet airshow to talk to the pilots about the Franklins and efforts to help them and I talked with her. Have fliers that I'm posting locally here in San Antonio.

Ryan

ME108 Taifun · **Joined:** Fri May 27, 2011 9:51 am **Posts:** 56

Heartbreaking post from Kyle last night on Facebook. Amanda's been placed on "Comfort Care" and her prognosis is very bad.

Please keep all the Younkins and the Franklins in your prayers.

She will be missed.

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 10:24 am

This is not good. I never met either one of them or saw them perform but I am heartbroken.

agent86 · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 3:57 am **Posts:** 926

I'm not a religious person but sometimes we all need to pray for someone. say one for her today,I hope she pulls thru.hang in there !

TAdan · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 11:10 am

Sad to hear she has taken a turn. I've been following on Facebook and it has been very tough to read some of the updates, I cannot imagine how tough it must be for the Franklins.

spookythecat · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 11:20 am

This is so heartbreaking. I have no words

Ztex · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 11:51 am

Terribly sad news this morning. We will keep their whole family in our prayers.
For Amanda.
For Kyle's strength and understanding.
For the family's peace.

Robbie Stuart · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 12:20 pm

God Bless em, they have put up a good fight. I dreaded opening the Caring Bridge email this morning, knowing that she was not doing well.
My Thoughts & Prayers are with them.
Robbie

Russ Blow · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 2:39 pm

Placing a loved one on comfort care after a long battle like this is one of the most difficult things any person will ever be faced with. I have been a paramedic for 25 years and have seen these things before and had to face it with a family member. It is not something anyone would ever want to deal with.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless them all.

darn. This is so sad.

JohnH · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 8:10 pm

I had hoped for the best. I am just devastated to read this.

JH

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