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Facebook Page Chronicles Recovery of Toddler Injured in Lawn Mower Accident
Ireland Nugent, the Palm Harbor 2-year-old whose feet were severed in a freak lawn mower accident, is recovering at Tampa General Hospital. You can follow her progress on a special Facebook page.
Palm Harbor 2-year-old Ireland Nugent, whose feet were severed in a lawn mower accident last week, is getting stronger every day.Â
The Ireland Nugent Support Page on Facebook chronicles Ireland's progress at Tampa General Hospital. The Facebook page was page created by her church, Trinity Presbyterian
An adorable photo shows Ireland making a kissing face to thank her supporters. Ireland's sister and cousin also visited the hospital.
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It appears as though Ireland's spunky personality is making a comeback.Â
"Ireland's independent spirit is still alive and well as she doesn't want any help drinking her juice from her sippie cup," wrote her pastor on the Facebook page.
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The story of Ireland's recovery from the tragic accident is attracting nationwide attention. She was featured in an article in the New York Daily News.Â
Her church is also receiving a large amount of mail each day from well wishers who want to express their concern for the toddler. 84 pieces of mail arrived Thursday.
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