Boy Wakes From 11-Day Coma — His First Words Left His Mom in Tears
For nearly two weeks, a Missouri family lived their worst nightmare. Thirteen-year-old Dakota “Cody” Trenkle Jr. had vanished, his skateboard abandoned, and hope seemed to be slipping away with every passing hour.
When he was finally found, battered and unconscious at the bottom of a ravine, no one knew if he would ever open his eyes again.
The Disappearance
On what began as an ordinary afternoon, Cody set out for a quick skate through his neighborhood. But when he didn’t return home, panic set in. His family, friends, and neighbors launched a desperate search, combing the area for three long days.
The community’s worst fears were confirmed when rescuers finally discovered him. Cody had suffered a devastating fall into a ravine, leaving him severely injured, dehydrated, and clinging to life.
The Battle for Survival
Cody was rushed to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where doctors immediately placed him in a medically induced coma. The diagnosis was grim: multiple brain bleeds, pneumonia, and extensive trauma from the accident.
His mother, Stephanie, stayed by his bedside, whispering prayers and refusing to give up. “Every parent’s fear is losing their child,” she later said. “I just begged God to bring him back to me.”
Eleven Days of Uncertainty
For 11 long days, Cody lay silent, machines keeping him alive while doctors monitored his fragile condition. His family braced themselves for the worst but clung to any sign of progress.
Then, against all odds, Cody stirred. Slowly, he opened his eyes.
Words That Broke His Mother’s Heart
The room fell silent as Cody focused on his mom. His first words after nearly two weeks left her in tears.
“I love you, Mom,” he whispered.
Stephanie later described it as the moment her heart finally began to heal. “Those three words were everything. After all the fear and waiting, hearing him say he loved me—it was like a miracle.”
The Road Ahead
Though Cody faces a long recovery, doctors are optimistic. With physical therapy and ongoing treatment, they believe he has a strong chance of regaining full function. His family calls his survival nothing short of divine intervention.
Neighbors and community members, who once searched tirelessly for him, now rally around Cody with donations, meals, and support.
Cody’s story is a reminder of resilience, faith, and the power of a mother’s love.
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