thank you to everyone that responded and prayed. I have some good news though! my nephew's thumb is growing new skin and very possible he will not lose it!!!!!!!!!!!! My brother said it is a true miracle! all I can say is Praise God! still keep us in your thoughts and prayers. as they say "it ain't over til the fat lady sings" and I haven't sung yet lol. things are looking much better though and right now I am on cloud 9 about my nephew!