The way Lincoln was looking up at Mommy while she was talking. Bonnie has such an amazing bond with each of her children…but the bond between mommy and baby of the family is something extra special! Sending lots of love and positive healing vibes ❤
Lincoln is so brave. Such a hard watch but to see him just carrying on with life is so so amazing. He is going to be a very resilient adult. Sending my love 😊
Can't believe how grown up and mature Lincoln has become. At least he will have a great tale to tell when he grows up. Hope his pinky heals well for him xxx
He is so brave, hope he is feeling better. I love how when you were telling us and Lincoln was adding bits, you stopped and let him speak his thoughts. Much love to you guys xxx
Im so sorry that poor Lincoln had to go through that... he is the bravest child on earth, and he did an amazing job explaining how he felt when it happened. Get well soon Lincoln!!! ❤
Lincoln is an absolute beast. He’s such a strong kid! Still laughing and smiling through all of this. I love that you guys let him talk and share his experience with it as well. I’m sure he feels so loved and supported during this.
Well Mr. Lincoln and I have something in common. I lost mine too. I was about his age and my older brother got annoyed with me and slammed the heavy garage door on my pinky and it came right off. My parents did the same thing you both did. They put it on ice and rushed me to the doctors. The doctors told my mom the same thing that they couldn't put it back on. My Mom completely lost it and told them they will put it back on no matter what. They ending up putting my pinky back on and somehow it healed perfectly normal. They were shocked! I'm 40 years old now and it still shocks the doctors at how well it healed and the fact I have feeling in it. I will be praying for Lincoln. I know he will heal up and it will all turn out great!
Wow, you all did a great job describing the ordeal without getting too graphic. I’m so sorry this happened to him, it could have been a lot worse. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Lincoln get better soon, hope your not in pain.
This is such a story of parenthood. I avoided trampoline parks for years and finally took my kids for my sons 4th birthday, he broke his leg within 5 minutes of getting in there. On his birthday. It was terrible. I guess this is a sign we need to follow our instincts.
You guys are so sweet. There’s no reason the be embarrassed. Mistakes happen. Accidents happen. Sounds like you guys did great jumping into action and caring for link. Praying for fast healing with no infection .
My grandpa lost about half of his pinky finger in a lawn mower accident when he was a kid - the fact that it’s gone is one of my favorite things. He jokes about it and types differently on the computer because of it and I love it. It makes him unique and he embraces it just like we all do. Every little injury and scar just makes you more YOU! Amazing job being brave to all 3 of you ❤
Oh gosh darn it! ER nurse here and it is so good to see it from the patients/family point of view. I am so glad you shared this. (And the videos about your lip experience) Makes me want to be a more empathetic nurse. You two are such great parents. Sounds like you were a great patient Lincoln! ❤ praying for healing ❤️🩹
Omg I’m so sorry this happened! How much of his poor pinky is actually gone?! Is it just the tip of it or did he lose the whole finger?? Oh you guys this made me cry! I cry anytime Bonnie cries anyway, but seeing Joel’s face… you can tell he is absolutely ripped up over this. So glad Lincoln is doing ok and is in good spirits! Thinking of you guys and sending healing vibes!
That would have me in tears and a panic if it were my child. I can totally relate to how you felt. So thankful Lincoln is back to his funny, charming self and is taking it in stride. Happy healing Lincoln.
I am so sorry this happened. Lincoln is such a trooper! Thank you for talking about this because it made me relocate my mandolin, I never really thought about how accessible it is to my child
I have such an attachment to Lincoln because he is the same age as my son. I watched Lincoln grow up and he reminds me of my own son! Quick healing prayers!
I literally CANNOT begin to imagine how that must have felt ; I’m halfway through the video - crying & cringe-ing at the idea you had to endure this experience 😔 My heart always has & always will go out to the Hollein Family 💞
Awww - poor kiddo. I bet he’s back to his old self and just moving right along. It’s so hard on us momma and daddy’s though - isn’t it? This summer I was cleaning all of our kitchen gadgets/appliances. My hubby does the cooking so I don’t know what half of them are. Deeply cut the tip of my finger {it’s still numb today}. After your video I looked up what a mandoline was {remember I don’t cook} and was like oh my heck THAT’S what I cut my finger on! Those things are NO joke sharp! I feel ya, Lincoln! Hugs to that sweet boy AND mom and dad!
I love you guys so much. I’m sitting here crying at the end when you’re explaining all the families concern and love for your baby boy. I cannot imagine the panic and sickening feeling you guys just went through. Ugh.. this little boy of yours is so tough! He’s been through it so many times. God must be training him up to be a warrior!
Ahhh, what a brave amazing little guy you have! It’s always heartbreaking when our little humans get hurt or are sick! Saying many prayers for speedy clean healing!!
Lincoln sharing your story will help other people if it happens to them. I’m glad you are doing well healing. Watching you be ok will help mom and dad too. ❤
Oh man I know how you feel! It's so rough to see our babies go through traumatic events like this. My daughter got her big toe caught in the chain of a four wheeler and almost lost it. I know the exact feeling you are explaining. I'm so glad he was in good spirits and is doing well! ❤
Sweet brave boy, I am so sorry this accident happened. So sweet how he tells his story and you stop and listen intently. It makes my heart all warm. I hope he heals very soon and I hope kids at school are careful around him. Sending my love to all of you.
So hard to even watch this video I can't imagine being you guys. Thank you so much for putting Lincoln in this video, honestly seeing his sweet happy face and hearing him talk about it helped make the story easier to watch. ❤ what a brave guy. I'm so sorry for you all!! I'm glad he's okay now.
Oh Lincoln, you are such a brave little boy! I'm so sorry this happened to you. Glad you are feeling better. Sending this beautiful family all the prayers for continued healing. love from Ohio!!
Lincoln is an incredibly resilient and tough kid, what a special little guy! I can’t even imagine that pain, I wouldn’t be handling it nearly with as much strength as Lincoln has. And Bonnie and Joel make a great team in caring for their children. Even though it was an absolutely horrific moment, you guys knew you had to act immediately. This will definitely be a story Lincoln tells to his grand babies!
i cannot imagine the pain Lincoln was going through. He is SO brave!!!!?? I just know if that happened to me as a kid I would have passed out. And even now that I am a 25 year old woman I would literally PASS OUT .... God bless little Lincoln, he is so pure
My son caught the tip of his finger in a fire door last year and almost chopped it off 🙈 I still have proper light headed, sickness moments every time I look at a fire door and the mum guilt I have still is unbelievable. They had to do surgery on it and once he was put under and I walked out the room, I sobbed, like ugly sobbed! Lincolns a trooper!
For Linc to be the baby of the family, he is such a spit fire! He is the strongest, bravest, most resilient little boy I have ever seen. All your kids are amazing, but I honestly could not see any of the others handling this the way he has. Its like a cool battle scar for him now that its all over. Like nothing ever happened. So how exactly did it happen? Was he just checking out the mandolin to see what was up, or did he try to cut something with it? Or do you guys even know what really happened? So glad it wasn't worse, and that he is such a tough cookie! Love all you guys, praying it heals well!
When it comes to your kid you can feel all their pain so makes it worse I think. So I can totally understand Joel wanting to pass out. Lincoln is such a brave brave boy.
Never a dull moment, right? Sounds like Lincoln did better than Mom and Dad! Isn’t that always how it goes? When it heals up a bit, maybe he can show us. (I know he wants to!) Take care guys 💗.
Lincoln reminds me so much of my 6y/o daughter. She’s always the one getting injured, not because she’s naughty or doing things on purpose, she’s just curious and very unlucky at times! Lincoln you are very brave and will have a story to tell for the rest of your life. Bonnie & Joel I bet you have more grey hairs now then last week 🥲 The pit you get in your stomach when your kids get hurt is like nothing else. He’s safe and on the mend, that’s all the matters ❤
i did something similar to myself and my brand new mandolin went straight to the garbage. I will never have another in my house. I am imressed with how Lincoln handled it because the pain is indescribable. I'm proud of you Lincoln!
Lincoln you are a very brave boy, take care of that finger and you will be as good as new soon. You now have a great but gory story to share with people. Way to be strong bud❤
I’ve never lost a limb but I have had a pretty good wound and I was given Medihoney and my wound cleared up pretty fast. He seems to be taking it very well. Our prayers are with y’all.
Oh bless his heart! Thank you Lord for making kids so resilient. Accidents happen, but thankfully this is one accident that he can fully recover from. Bonnie and Joel I know that was so scary! Watching your children hurt is rough. My oldest stepson is battling testicular cancer. It’s hard time see them hurt.❤
I'm so sorry to hear about Lincoln's accident! Lincoln, I hope you get well soon, we are all sending you get well wishes from England. Much love, Bonnie and Joel, don't beat yourselves up, it was an accident not an 'on purpose'! Lincoln will have to make up a really awesome back story for his missing pinky, like "Oh that?! I lost the tip when I was wrestling an alligator" :) xxx
Oh poor, Lincoln! And poor mom and dad! That’s traumatizing. Lincoln seems very resilient and will be just fine. So sweet of the extended family to send him special well wishes.
Your little guy was so grown up & articulated his accident well. He's really the coolest & I'm relieved he's ok though Mom & Dad was tramatized with good reason. We know he will be enjoying all the TLC coming his way. :) Sending love & bestest wishes to everyone.
If it's any consolation. My left pinky is also a bit squashed from an accident and I don't hardly miss it or notice it anymore. The whole time that you told the story did rub my pinky like I could almost feel what livoln was going through but yeah. Sooner you guys just love on this tiny finger the better things will go.
How was the reaction of the other kids, and how did you address the machine with them. I’m so sorry , he seems very resilient and that is good. Sending lots of prayers for him to get well and for his little pinky to heal.
My uncle lost the tip of one of his fingers too and now that time has passed it’s like nothing happened, he even loves playing guitar! It’s a scary thing to go through but time will heal your trauma 🤍 Sending love!
Accidents happen but Lincoln is resilient. Don’t be too hard on yourself, Bonnie & Joel. I loved watching you two watch him share his parts of the story. ❤
Oh Linc you are amazing!! Good job on explaining how you felt buddy. So sorry that happened to you.........but you are showing such a great attitude to something that must have been super scary. Such a superstar 🌟 Hope your finger heals well.
My son (5 at the time) lost his whole nail on one of his fingers plus part of the tip exactly a year ago due to accident and this story reminds me a lot of that time. I understand the shock and sadness and all the feelings caused by it. The doctor told us the nail may never grow back due to the extent of the damage but luckily it did. I pray for a swift recovery. Hugs x
My baby lost the tip of his finger in kindergarten. Another child dropped a log on his hand and obliterated his finger tip. Completely ripped the entire nail bed off and the tip. 4 years later and besides some scarring and lost length in the finger - he is a-okay! That same child also put a knife through his hand. Surgery for both incidents. Kids have a way of keeping us on our toes! It’s just lucky they’re so resilient. Best wishes as you heal and recover Lincoln ❤️
Im so glad he is feeling better and that he seems so happy now. Did you ever find out exactly what he did to cut his pinky? I actually lost the tip of my pointer finger slicing potatoes on one too. It eventually just grew back.
I know how you feel. My 2 year old fell off his bike 3 months ago and landed on a dinosaur tail and burst his left eye. His now blind in his left eye and is due to have a third op in a week. It’s so terrible seeing your little ones going through so much! I think it’s harder on us as parents then it is on them.
lincoln is one tuff kid. oml. can’t imagine, I lost my grown up front teeth when I was 12 and you would of thought I was dying. Him being able to talk abt it is incredible to me. blown away how tuff he is
I lost the tip of my pinky when I was 1.5years old. I managed to get into my dad's garage and there was an air compressor with no cover on and I put my finger in the fan belt. I had a skin graph from my side put on my pinky. Kids are so ridiculously resilient, accidents happen. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Please know this is not your fault and be so kind to yourselves! We can't be there for every accident our kids have and it's heartbreaking
A similar thing happened to me when I was 4 years old. My parents carried the tip of my figure into the er with us, but they couldn’t save it. My finger is about 3/4 of an inch shorter than it should be, the nail did grow back, but the figure is deformed looking. On a good note unless I show someone, most people don’t even recognize it. Poor Lincoln! Hope it heals quickly!
it is so crazy to me how many life changes your whole family is going through while your parents are out of the country 😔 praying for every one of you. god bless , you guys are such good human beings.
So sorry, Lincoln had to go through what he did. My oldest son had a similar injury when he was little. You and Joel did everything right. Lincoln has been the dare devil of the family, i feel like.. lots of love to Lincoln.
I know it was an accident, but I don't understand why you even had it left out on the counter, knowing it's dangerous. I'm a chef and have a mandolin and I NEVER walk away from it if it's out. I only have it out while I'm using it, then I immediately wash it and pack it away. It's a great tool to have in the kitchen, but it should always be kept out of the reach of children, same with sharp knives and matches and lighters. Anything can happen in the blink of an eye. I'm glad it wasn't worse.
He was asleep when they put it on the side, it had a cover on it and they didn’t know he was going to wake up and use it without asking. I half agree, yes it shouldn’t of been left out but it’s no one’s fault. It was an accident.
It’s not as traumatic issue since I was born with this, but I have fairly severely crooked pinkies (called clinodactyly) and the only way having abnormal digits has affected me is because I worry whether they’ll affect an activity…they almost always don’t. Praying this will be a hardly noticeable issue for Lincoln, but in case it is a hindrance, make sure he knows there are almost always ways around it! For me, it means I play guitar a little different than people with regular pinkies. It should be manageable, God willing 💕
Bonnie, my dad worked at a saw mill and cut off his middle, ring and pinky finger. It hasn’t changed his ability to do things in life at all. Praying for quick healing Lincoln!
Had something similar happen when my two boys was little. They was arguing under a tree and playing with their little cars and one took a shovel to stop the other from getting the car. The shovel got the tip of his fingers. So much chaos their dad wasn’t doing well with this (weak stomach) I run it under the water to see how badly it was and the tip was hanging by 1 tiny shred of skin. Their dad well by the time we got to the ER I sat with my son as they worked on him while nurses attended to their dad. They were able to save it no surgery they used another method. And his finger was totally fine after healing and can’t even tell it at all. When I saw the title my heart hurt for you all and instantly took me back to yesteryear’s. Sending love and prayers. ♥️
So the real question is did you throw away the mandolin? I got a nasty cut from using ours and I was using the guard. My hand slipped and I knew instantly I was hurt. My husband still uses it but I feel sick to my stomach even looking at it and it’s been two years. Hugs to a quick and clean recovery.
OMG! The picture of dad on the floor with feet in the air, doctor takes a look and says "he's good" and then turns back to the patient ..... so funny. 😆
Aww, poor little Linky, lost his pinky - sorry, couldn't resist! As a parent, it hurts so much when your kids injure themselves, its because we can't fix it. My son had a bike accident when he was little, and you could see his teeth through the cut on his face. His poor face was so swollen, and he couldn't eat. It still makes me cry 15 years later. You did exactly what you should have done, and he will be fine. Tell him girls love a good scar, so he's going to be popular! Insert tik tok song here! Love to you all xx
I bought a mandolin for our kitchen. The first time I used it, I sliced the stew out of my finger. I am a grandmother, your mother's age. I play piano and played professionally touring for many years. Now, in retirement, I paint. This accident scared me so bad that mandolin went straight in the trash. We are praying for sweet Lincoln.
That is really brave. When I was nannying for a little boy that lived across the street from my parents and his sister, who had cerebral palsy and was mentally challenged my sister, and I were sitting on our front porch and heard yelling, and turns out the little girl had accidentally stepped on a shovel that was sitting on the little boys toe, so I’ve been through this. I actually tried to put his toe back on in a couple days later his body rejected it, so he ended up without it anyway which now, as an adult looks like the very tip of his toe it doesn’t even look as severe as it looked at the time.
The way Lincoln was looking up at Mommy while she was talking. Bonnie has such an amazing bond with each of her children…but the bond between mommy and baby of the family is something extra special! Sending lots of love and positive healing vibes ❤
I admire how well Bonnie and Joel listen. They are wonderful role models to LISTEN. you can see Lincoln felt heard and valued. 🙏🏼❤️
It’s the small things like Joel saying good job after lincoln talked about bacteria and it can make it infected, it’s so endearing
Lincoln seems like such an old soul - and has matured so much. So glad he's okay - also, Bonnie you look STUNNING here - makeup is on point!
Lincoln is so brave. Such a hard watch but to see him just carrying on with life is so so amazing. He is going to be a very resilient adult. Sending my love 😊
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Can't believe how grown up and mature Lincoln has become. At least he will have a great tale to tell when he grows up. Hope his pinky heals well for him xxx
He is so brave, hope he is feeling better.
I love how when you were telling us and Lincoln was adding bits, you stopped and let him speak his thoughts.
Much love to you guys xxx
Im so sorry that poor Lincoln had to go through that... he is the bravest child on earth, and he did an amazing job explaining how he felt when it happened. Get well soon Lincoln!!! ❤
Lincoln is an absolute beast. He’s such a strong kid! Still laughing and smiling through all of this. I love that you guys let him talk and share his experience with it as well. I’m sure he feels so loved and supported during this.
Well Mr. Lincoln and I have something in common. I lost mine too. I was about his age and my older brother got annoyed with me and slammed the heavy garage door on my pinky and it came right off. My parents did the same thing you both did. They put it on ice and rushed me to the doctors. The doctors told my mom the same thing that they couldn't put it back on. My Mom completely lost it and told them they will put it back on no matter what. They ending up putting my pinky back on and somehow it healed perfectly normal. They were shocked! I'm 40 years old now and it still shocks the doctors at how well it healed and the fact I have feeling in it. I will be praying for Lincoln. I know he will heal up and it will all turn out great!
Wow, you all did a great job describing the ordeal without getting too graphic. I’m so sorry this happened to him, it could have been a lot worse. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Lincoln get better soon, hope your not in pain.
This is such a story of parenthood. I avoided trampoline parks for years and finally took my kids for my sons 4th birthday, he broke his leg within 5 minutes of getting in there. On his birthday. It was terrible. I guess this is a sign we need to follow our instincts.
There's a reason why zero emergency room/orthopedic professionals let their kids use one. Not everyone knows this!
Aww poor Linc.
Hope you recover well brave boy.
You guys did a great job in the moment and with his after care. Good job parents
As the mom of a little boy I cried when you said Joel said we need to go now. I felt that panic deep down. I’m glad Lincoln is ok!
You guys are so sweet. There’s no reason the be embarrassed. Mistakes happen. Accidents happen. Sounds like you guys did great jumping into action and caring for link. Praying for fast healing with no infection .
I love how when Lincoln put his input in you guys gave him your undivided attention and really validated what he was feeling ❤
My grandpa lost about half of his pinky finger in a lawn mower accident when he was a kid - the fact that it’s gone is one of my favorite things. He jokes about it and types differently on the computer because of it and I love it. It makes him unique and he embraces it just like we all do. Every little injury and scar just makes you more YOU!
Amazing job being brave to all 3 of you ❤
Oh gosh darn it! ER nurse here and it is so good to see it from the patients/family point of view. I am so glad you shared this. (And the videos about your lip experience) Makes me want to be a more empathetic nurse. You two are such great parents. Sounds like you were a great patient Lincoln! ❤ praying for healing ❤️🩹
Thanks for all you do!! ❤
@@lilyw9324you’re welcome
Omg I’m so sorry this happened! How much of his poor pinky is actually gone?! Is it just the tip of it or did he lose the whole finger?? Oh you guys this made me cry! I cry anytime Bonnie cries anyway, but seeing Joel’s face… you can tell he is absolutely ripped up over this. So glad Lincoln is doing ok and is in good spirits! Thinking of you guys and sending healing vibes!
That would have me in tears and a panic if it were my child. I can totally relate to how you felt. So thankful Lincoln is back to his funny, charming self and is taking it in stride. Happy healing Lincoln.
I am so sorry this happened. Lincoln is such a trooper! Thank you for talking about this because it made me relocate my mandolin, I never really thought about how accessible it is to my child
What a brave boy!! Lots of healing vibes sent your way!
I have such an attachment to Lincoln because he is the same age as my son. I watched Lincoln grow up and he reminds me of my own son! Quick healing prayers!
I literally CANNOT begin to imagine how that must have felt ; I’m halfway through the video - crying & cringe-ing at the idea you had to endure this experience 😔 My heart always has & always will go out to the Hollein Family 💞
You still have 99.99% of your beautiful boy. Accidents happen, but I’d say that’s a huge win. Feel better little man ❤
That’s a win! 100%
Oh wow. I had my jaw clinched the entire time. Yikes!! Lincoln is such a trooper. Heal fast little buddy ❤❤
Awww - poor kiddo. I bet he’s back to his old self and just moving right along. It’s so hard on us momma and daddy’s though - isn’t it? This summer I was cleaning all of our kitchen gadgets/appliances. My hubby does the cooking so I don’t know what half of them are. Deeply cut the tip of my finger {it’s still numb today}. After your video I looked up what a mandoline was {remember I don’t cook} and was like oh my heck THAT’S what I cut my finger on! Those things are NO joke sharp! I feel ya, Lincoln! Hugs to that sweet boy AND mom and dad!
@@MrsCrissCross what a mandolin
Hangnails can be ugly and annoying so that makes up some of the percentage 😆
I love you guys so much. I’m sitting here crying at the end when you’re explaining all the families concern and love for your baby boy. I cannot imagine the panic and sickening feeling you guys just went through. Ugh.. this little boy of yours is so tough! He’s been through it so many times. God must be training him up to be a warrior!
Ahhh, what a brave amazing little guy you have! It’s always heartbreaking when our little humans get hurt or are sick! Saying many prayers for speedy clean healing!!
Lincoln sharing your story will help other people if it happens to them. I’m glad you are doing well healing. Watching you be ok will help mom and dad too. ❤
maybe kids shouldnt be touching things in the kitchen??
Oh man I know how you feel! It's so rough to see our babies go through traumatic events like this. My daughter got her big toe caught in the chain of a four wheeler and almost lost it. I know the exact feeling you are explaining. I'm so glad he was in good spirits and is doing well! ❤
Sweet brave boy, I am so sorry this accident happened. So sweet how he tells his story and you stop and listen intently. It makes my heart all warm. I hope he heals very soon and I hope kids at school are careful around him. Sending my love to all of you.
It’s so hard to see a child get hurt ! God Bless you young man !
Look at that cute little kid! The very end of the video after Lincoln says bye is such an adorable smile from him! Hope you heal quickly, Lincoln!
So hard to even watch this video I can't imagine being you guys. Thank you so much for putting Lincoln in this video, honestly seeing his sweet happy face and hearing him talk about it helped make the story easier to watch. ❤ what a brave guy. I'm so sorry for you all!! I'm glad he's okay now.
Oh Lincoln, you are such a brave little boy! I'm so sorry this happened to you. Glad you are feeling better. Sending this beautiful family all the prayers for continued healing. love from Ohio!!
Lincoln is an incredibly resilient and tough kid, what a special little guy! I can’t even imagine that pain, I wouldn’t be handling it nearly with as much strength as Lincoln has. And Bonnie and Joel make a great team in caring for their children. Even though it was an absolutely horrific moment, you guys knew you had to act immediately. This will definitely be a story Lincoln tells to his grand babies!
Wow! Lincoln is doing amazing through this. Sending prayers that his pinky will heal over smoothly and that he will be ok. ❣️
i cannot imagine the pain Lincoln was going through. He is SO brave!!!!?? I just know if that happened to me as a kid I would have passed out. And even now that I am a 25 year old woman I would literally PASS OUT .... God bless little Lincoln, he is so pure
The first mention of mandolin and I got queasy. I knew exactly where this was going! I am so sorry this happened. Lincoln is such a trooper.
My son caught the tip of his finger in a fire door last year and almost chopped it off 🙈 I still have proper light headed, sickness moments every time I look at a fire door and the mum guilt I have still is unbelievable. They had to do surgery on it and once he was put under and I walked out the room, I sobbed, like ugly sobbed!
Lincolns a trooper!
For Linc to be the baby of the family, he is such a spit fire! He is the strongest, bravest, most resilient little boy I have ever seen. All your kids are amazing, but I honestly could not see any of the others handling this the way he has. Its like a cool battle scar for him now that its all over. Like nothing ever happened. So how exactly did it happen? Was he just checking out the mandolin to see what was up, or did he try to cut something with it? Or do you guys even know what really happened? So glad it wasn't worse, and that he is such a tough cookie! Love all you guys, praying it heals well!
When it comes to your kid you can feel all their pain so makes it worse I think. So I can totally understand Joel wanting to pass out. Lincoln is such a brave brave boy.
Never a dull moment, right? Sounds like Lincoln did better than Mom and Dad! Isn’t that always how it goes? When it heals up a bit, maybe he can show us. (I know he wants to!) Take care guys 💗.
This made me cry not only for Lincoln but for Bonnie and Joel ❤ much love and healing thoughts ❤️
Lincoln is so brave! that is such a hard thing to go through but he’s brave so he’s got this i hope it heals good!
Lincoln reminds me so much of my 6y/o daughter. She’s always the one getting injured, not because she’s naughty or doing things on purpose, she’s just curious and very unlucky at times!
Lincoln you are very brave and will have a story to tell for the rest of your life.
Bonnie & Joel I bet you have more grey hairs now then last week 🥲 The pit you get in your stomach when your kids get hurt is like nothing else. He’s safe and on the mend, that’s all the matters ❤
Oh, this hurt my heart, for all of y'all.
Get well soon Lincoln! ♥️
i did something similar to myself and my brand new mandolin went straight to the garbage. I will never have another in my house. I am imressed with how Lincoln handled it because the pain is indescribable. I'm proud of you Lincoln!
Lincoln you are a very brave boy, take care of that finger and you will be as good as new soon. You now have a great but gory story to share with people. Way to be strong bud❤
I’ve never lost a limb but I have had a pretty good wound and I was given Medihoney and my wound cleared up pretty fast. He seems to be taking it very well. Our prayers are with y’all.
You are loved Lincoln. What a brave young man!! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you heal quickly. Joel and Bonnie you are amazing parents. ♥️
Oh bless his heart! Thank you Lord for making kids so resilient. Accidents happen, but thankfully this is one accident that he can fully recover from. Bonnie and Joel I know that was so scary! Watching your children hurt is rough. My oldest stepson is battling testicular cancer. It’s hard time see them hurt.❤
I'm so sorry to hear about Lincoln's accident! Lincoln, I hope you get well soon, we are all sending you get well wishes from England. Much love, Bonnie and Joel, don't beat yourselves up, it was an accident not an 'on purpose'! Lincoln will have to make up a really awesome back story for his missing pinky, like "Oh that?! I lost the tip when I was wrestling an alligator" :) xxx
I love that you are strong. And strong as a family. This is how I am with mine. Powerful stories to tell the Wes from now as well!
Oh poor, Lincoln! And poor mom and dad! That’s traumatizing. Lincoln seems very resilient and will be just fine. So sweet of the extended family to send him special well wishes.
Your little guy was so grown up & articulated his accident well. He's really the coolest & I'm relieved he's ok though Mom & Dad was tramatized with good reason. We know he will be enjoying all the TLC coming his way. :) Sending love & bestest wishes to everyone.
If it's any consolation. My left pinky is also a bit squashed from an accident and I don't hardly miss it or notice it anymore. The whole time that you told the story did rub my pinky like I could almost feel what livoln was going through but yeah. Sooner you guys just love on this tiny finger the better things will go.
I also got my pinky finger smashed in school door and my teacher heard me crying and picked me up and my nail went lavendar
How was the reaction of the other kids, and how did you address the machine with them. I’m so sorry , he seems very resilient and that is good. Sending lots of prayers for him to get well and for his little pinky to heal.
My uncle lost the tip of one of his fingers too and now that time has passed it’s like nothing happened, he even loves playing guitar! It’s a scary thing to go through but time will heal your trauma 🤍 Sending love!
I Would not be this chill if I lost my pinky so little dude you’re incredible
He didnt loose his pinky, it was the tip. Not the entire finger.
Awh little lincoln nodding his head and listening to bonnie!! HOPE YOURE ALL GOOD LINCYBOY❤️❤️
Kids are so resilient! However, my heart aches for both you and Joel! My prayers are with you all!
Lincoln is such a trooper,I pray all heals well ♥️
Aww, feel better Lincoln !! You will be
Fine. Thinking and praying for you
Little guy. Also, Happy Valentines day ❤️
Oh poor Linky! ❤ What a brave boy to talk about it! Prayers for a speedy recovery. ❤️
Lincoln is adorable.. so well adjusted. That’s great parenting. ♥️
Oh sweet little Lincoln. I’m so sorry that happened to him. He’s so brave and seems to be in really good spirits.
I hope he heals fast.
What a brave resilient child!!! I bet you both are just so proud of him!!
O goodness, my Auntie heart just hurts for all of you!! Lincoln you are so brave and did an amazing job explaining what happened. Bless you!
Accidents happen but Lincoln is resilient. Don’t be too hard on yourself, Bonnie & Joel. I loved watching you two watch him share his parts of the story. ❤
What a brave kid. And parents… Happy healing Lincoln!
Oh Linc you are amazing!! Good job on explaining how you felt buddy. So sorry that happened to you.........but you are showing such a great attitude to something that must have been super scary. Such a superstar 🌟 Hope your finger heals well.
What a brave boy 😭😭 good job mom and dad staying calm and taking care of things right away!! I’ll be praying for a speedy recovery 🙏🏼
My son (5 at the time) lost his whole nail on one of his fingers plus part of the tip exactly a year ago due to accident and this story reminds me a lot of that time. I understand the shock and sadness and all the feelings caused by it. The doctor told us the nail may never grow back due to the extent of the damage but luckily it did. I pray for a swift recovery. Hugs x
Bless his heart!! Sending healing vibes yur way Lincoln!!
My baby lost the tip of his finger in kindergarten. Another child dropped a log on his hand and obliterated his finger tip. Completely ripped the entire nail bed off and the tip. 4 years later and besides some scarring and lost length in the finger - he is a-okay!
That same child also put a knife through his hand. Surgery for both incidents. Kids have a way of keeping us on our toes! It’s just lucky they’re so resilient. Best wishes as you heal and recover Lincoln ❤️
Im so glad he is feeling better and that he seems so happy now. Did you ever find out exactly what he did to cut his pinky? I actually lost the tip of my pointer finger slicing potatoes on one too. It eventually just grew back.
I know how you feel. My 2 year old fell off his bike 3 months ago and landed on a dinosaur tail and burst his left eye. His now blind in his left eye and is due to have a third op in a week. It’s so terrible seeing your little ones going through so much! I think it’s harder on us as parents then it is on them.
lincoln is one tuff kid. oml. can’t imagine, I lost my grown up front teeth when I was 12 and you would of thought I was dying. Him being able to talk abt it is incredible to me. blown away how tuff he is
Super glad he's okay but this little boy is going to have the best stories to tell his kids when he has his own family 🤣🤣🤣
I lost the tip of my pinky when I was 1.5years old. I managed to get into my dad's garage and there was an air compressor with no cover on and I put my finger in the fan belt. I had a skin graph from my side put on my pinky. Kids are so ridiculously resilient, accidents happen. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Please know this is not your fault and be so kind to yourselves! We can't be there for every accident our kids have and it's heartbreaking
A similar thing happened to me when I was 4 years old. My parents carried the tip of my figure into the er with us, but they couldn’t save it. My finger is about 3/4 of an inch shorter than it should be, the nail did grow back, but the figure is deformed looking. On a good note unless I show someone, most people don’t even recognize it. Poor Lincoln! Hope it heals quickly!
Poor guy, luckily he seems to be taking it well. God Bless you all
it is so crazy to me how many life changes your whole family is going through while your parents are out of the country 😔 praying for every one of you. god bless , you guys are such good human beings.
So sorry, Lincoln had to go through what he did. My oldest son had a similar injury when he was little. You and Joel did everything right. Lincoln has been the dare devil of the family, i feel like.. lots of love to Lincoln.
I know it was an accident, but I don't understand why you even had it left out on the counter, knowing it's dangerous. I'm a chef and have a mandolin and I NEVER walk away from it if it's out. I only have it out while I'm using it, then I immediately wash it and pack it away. It's a great tool to have in the kitchen, but it should always be kept out of the reach of children, same with sharp knives and matches and lighters. Anything can happen in the blink of an eye. I'm glad it wasn't worse.
He was asleep when they put it on the side, it had a cover on it and they didn’t know he was going to wake up and use it without asking. I half agree, yes it shouldn’t of been left out but it’s no one’s fault. It was an accident.
We're so sorry, Lincoln! Love you, you're so sweet!
My stomach was in knots through this, wow. Praying for you guys. Lincoln is so charming.
It’s not as traumatic issue since I was born with this, but I have fairly severely crooked pinkies (called clinodactyly) and the only way having abnormal digits has affected me is because I worry whether they’ll affect an activity…they almost always don’t. Praying this will be a hardly noticeable issue for Lincoln, but in case it is a hindrance, make sure he knows there are almost always ways around it! For me, it means I play guitar a little different than people with regular pinkies. It should be manageable, God willing 💕
Lincoln is so brave, praying for a fast recovery! ❤
OMG Lincoln has matured so much and he's just the cutest little boy, God bless him!
Bonnie I am just crying!!! I’m so glad Lincoln is healing but I’m so sad for you and Joel! My prayers and my love to you guys!!❤
Bonnie, my dad worked at a saw mill and cut off his middle, ring and pinky finger. It hasn’t changed his ability to do things in life at all. Praying for quick healing Lincoln!
Use a steel mesh glove with the mandolin. The guards don't guard well enough.
So happy he is okay and in good spirits! Love you guys and praying for fast recovery! ❤️
Had something similar happen when my two boys was little. They was arguing under a tree and playing with their little cars and one took a shovel to stop the other from getting the car. The shovel got the tip of his fingers. So much chaos their dad wasn’t doing well with this (weak stomach) I run it under the water to see how badly it was and the tip was hanging by 1 tiny shred of skin. Their dad well by the time we got to the ER I sat with my son as they worked on him while nurses attended to their dad. They were able to save it no surgery they used another method. And his finger was totally fine after healing and can’t even tell it at all. When I saw the title my heart hurt for you all and instantly took me back to yesteryear’s. Sending love and prayers. ♥️
So the real question is did you throw away the mandolin? I got a nasty cut from using ours and I was using the guard. My hand slipped and I knew instantly I was hurt. My husband still uses it but I feel sick to my stomach even looking at it and it’s been two years. Hugs to a quick and clean recovery.
OMG! The picture of dad on the floor with feet in the air, doctor takes a look and says "he's good" and then turns back to the patient ..... so funny. 😆
All of her kids are so grown up 🥰😊
Aww, poor little Linky, lost his pinky - sorry, couldn't resist! As a parent, it hurts so much when your kids injure themselves, its because we can't fix it. My son had a bike accident when he was little, and you could see his teeth through the cut on his face. His poor face was so swollen, and he couldn't eat. It still makes me cry 15 years later. You did exactly what you should have done, and he will be fine. Tell him girls love a good scar, so he's going to be popular! Insert tik tok song here! Love to you all xx
I think I need to change my title! Ha ha “How Linky, Lost his Pinky”
@Bonnie Hoellein did Bonnie just respond to my comment? OMG, you've made my day! Love your family. Lots of love from the UK! Xx
I bought a mandolin for our kitchen. The first time I used it, I sliced the stew out of my finger. I am a grandmother, your mother's age. I play piano and played professionally touring for many years. Now, in retirement, I paint. This accident scared me so bad that mandolin went straight in the trash. We are praying for sweet Lincoln.
Lincoln is full of mischief can’t leave anything around him.
That is really brave. When I was nannying for a little boy that lived across the street from my parents and his sister, who had cerebral palsy and was mentally challenged my sister, and I were sitting on our front porch and heard yelling, and turns out the little girl had accidentally stepped on a shovel that was sitting on the little boys toe, so I’ve been through this. I actually tried to put his toe back on in a couple days later his body rejected it, so he ended up without it anyway which now, as an adult looks like the very tip of his toe it doesn’t even look as severe as it looked at the time.