Prayers for Howard Vann
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Topic: Prayers for Howard Vann
Posted By: JWV Fulton
Subject: Prayers for Howard Vann
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 3:55pm
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My dad and I have met a lot of you b/c of the old AC’s, but the friendships we have made are amazing!!! My dad needs your prayers. He took a terrible fall Wednesday getting in the truck and broke his ankle. He shattered bones; bones broke through the skin; severed a major vein; transferred from one hospital to Univ of MO Hospital Trauma center; had 1 surgery on Thursday; faced with a 2nd surgery in next 2 weeks; and is faced with potentially losing his lower leg if he doesn’t show signs of healing. The next 5-15 days are critical to determine how docs proceed. He is the 77 year old diabetic with a walker you see at the tractor shows and auctions who acts like a big kid in a candy store. Please help me will him through a successful recovery. Your thoughts and prayers are MUCH appreciated!
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Posted By: Ron Eggen
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 4:25pm
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Our thoughts and prayers from Central Mo are with you and your Dad. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
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Posted By: Arcs and Sparks
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 5:14pm
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. As I watched my parents age I often had to stop myself from intervening with something they were doing or attempting to do. I always feared the implications of them suffering an injury and those injuries always seem to happen while they did the simplest of tasks. Minor incidents that happen so innocent can magnify itself into something serious very quickly. I share your concern but also your belief that prayer can intervene in every situation. Both you and your father are in my prayers and will remain there for as long as you need. Stay positive. Keep us informed with his progress.
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 5:16pm
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My prayers for your dad...
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Posted By: allisorange
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 5:42pm
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Prayers coming his way.
John Carlson
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Posted By: Walter(MO)
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 6:16pm
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Will keep your father in my proayers, so he can get back to the things in life he enjoys.
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Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 6:29pm
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Prayer sent for your family for healing and wisdom dealing with this life changing injury.
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Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 7:07pm
prayers heading up from Georgia!
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Allis Express North Georgia
41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's,
Ford 345C TLB
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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 7:36pm
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Howard V Sending you unending prayers for a speedy healthy recovery! Don and I have you in are thought's when ever we think of you it is the smiling happy man you are. At the AC shows you always have kind words and even some fun and funny jab's In times like this it is best to rely on family and friends and I feel we belong in both of those categories, so call any time and we will be there. PS Don't worry about the little IB we will keep her safe and sound for when you feel like getting around. Love always Don, Gayla, and family
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Posted By: Brian Ahart
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 9:46pm
JW, we will check in again soon. Tell Howard that the girls said a special prayer for him. Take care.
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Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 10:29pm
Prayers for your Dad! God Speed his recovery.
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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!
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Posted By: allisrutledge
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 10:38pm
Will Pray for your dad and include your family and the doctors and nurses as y'all go thru these tough times. May comfort and healing come soon.
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Allis Chalmers still exist in my mind and barns
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Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 3:54pm
Met Howard at several shows. He is a class act and one of the nicest people I have met through this forum. I will keep Howard and your family in my prayers JW.
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.
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Posted By: Gary(MO)
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 6:52pm
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Prayers from the Rutherford family
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Posted By: AJ
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 6:57pm
Yikes! Get better soon buddy. There are more shows coming up.
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Can't fix stupid
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Posted By: CharleyH
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 7:09pm
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We met your dad at the Eldon Mo show. Really enjoyed our visit. We will lift him up in prayers.7
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Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 9:14pm
Praying for God to provide healing and comfort for your dad. God bless.
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1957 WD45 dad's first AC
1968 one-seventy
1956 F40 Ferguson
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Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 9:48pm
JW My wife fell off a 6" step and shattered her ankle about 2010 or so. She's doing well and it was a real test of MY patience to get her to do the exercises and get back up and walking. I got us through it without any more damage to either of us.
I praying HARD for you all and for YOU to have the patience to not holler at him. He'll have to get better at his own pace, but he's gotta do it. So just PUSH a little when needed and get him ready for shows next year.
Praying every day for you both!
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"Allis-Express"
19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17
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Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 7:53am
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More prayers from Illinois.
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Posted By: JimIA
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 10:36am
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JW, please let your Dad know he is in our thoughts and prayers here in Iowa. Howard is the best. Every year at Hutchinson I try to take at least a few minutes to shake his hand and visit. A+ people. Jim
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An open eye is much more observant than an open mouth
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Posted By: JW in MO
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2018 at 5:33pm
I stopped in to see Howard, has some shiny hardware coming out of one leg and foot. Somebody at Hutch asked me who Howard Vann was, I told them to look for the guy with a big smile on his face getting a hug from a pretty girl. Judging from his antics that I observed, he'll be getting hugs from the girls in the hospital too before long if he hasn't already.
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Maximum use of available resources!
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Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 5:01am
More Prayers for Howard JW. I've met you and your Dad at several shows in the past. May God be with him during healing of his ankle. God Bless.
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When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!!
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Posted By: 1852 Moore Farm
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 5:13am
Posted By: everett048
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 2:39pm
JW our thoughts are with you at this time.
Mark and Julie from across the pond.
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Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 5:49pm
Just heard from JWV and they are moving Howard to a rehab facility tomorrow morning so the healing and rehab process begins. Howard seemed in good spirits and has read the comments on this page and says thanks to everyone for thinking about him and sending along prayers for a good recovery.
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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 6:11pm
Thanks Darrell, That's GOOD NEWS!!!!!
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Posted By: wekracer
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 9:41pm
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I work for the local power co and met Howard when he called in with questions on two occasions. Every time I scheduled 2 hours with him. We spent 10 min with my professional capacity and the rest of the time talking and looking at Allis tractors. He is an absolute pleasure to talk to. My family is praying for yours.
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Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 10:00pm
My thoughts and prayers for him and the family
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Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 8:25pm
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Just spoke to Howard and he was successfully moved to a rehab facility today and sat in a chair for a few hours and it sounds like his therapy will begin soon. Was tired and told me he was going to get some sleep. Howard seems in good spirits and is looking forward to allis shows next summer.
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Posted By: dustinmo
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 8:30pm
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I hope he gets better soon if you need anything give me a shout
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 8:19am
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Wishing your dad a speedy recovery! Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 8:31am
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Prayers from here as well!!
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