On Saturday February 7th Leighton Lillie had a bad crash at the Tulsa OK National Arenacross race. He was going for the triple in the rhythm section and had to jump off his bike mid air. He came down feet first and landed hard on his butt. Immediately he had no feeling in his lower extremities. He was rushed to the Hospital to find out that he had fractured T6 and T7 in his mid back.
The doctors reported good news that the spinal cord was not severed and the spine its self was not shattered. Since the spine was not in any immediate trouble, the doctor decided to let Leighton rest for a few days. This would allow the swelling to go down and cause less problems for the surgery.
Over the two days in the hospital Leighton has recovered some feeling lower in his stomach. His feet responded to nerve test. The doctors cannot say that Leighton will have a full recovery, but they remain optimistic.
With all the people praying for Leighton we are confident that God will heal Leighton. It might not be today, but he will get through this. Please continue to pray for Leighton and you can email him at supportll27@hotmail.com
Wea are all pulling for Leighton here in Lewiston Idaho.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you brother ......We all ray for fellow riders in this time of need...Herman Ward
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the cash. Im going through the same thing. I went down at portland internaional raceway Aug 21 breaking my t5 and t6. So i know what your going through. Keep your head up and work hard and you will get back on your feet. Im working very hard myself. Im going to wall again and im not quiting tell i do. Its alot of work but keed pushing every day. You should check out RiderDown.org they are great and help me out a great deal. Stay strong and push yourself.
ReplyDeleteDale Neely (dneely826@verizon.net) if you need to chat with someone going through the same thing.
Yo Leighton, long time its been...I missed ya at the top gun in washougal. I piled it up in my first moto pretty bad, but i am back out there...... sorry to hear about the crash...You are in my prayers Bro! work hard and best of luck to you...hope to get the chance to ride with you someday soon....get well soon....
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ReplyDeleteIf there is ever a time for me to tell you to be confident now is the time to do so. I'm praying for you bud. There is hope, so remember, you can accomplish anything you truly believe in!
Jeremiah 30:17
"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds," declares the LORD.
-Coach Ryan Bishel
hi Leighton... finally figured out how to get a message to you!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying all the info that I am reading about you and notes from your friends all over the world..
My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Love Tana...(Clarkston, Washington)
Leighton, your in our Prayers for a full recovery.
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Louisiana