My brother needs your GOOD thoughts

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  • PJaddicted
    PJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    Still thinking about your brother today, sending love and good vibes....waiting for any news you can give us.

    oxc
    ~*LIVE~LOVE~LAUGH*~

    *May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*

    He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
    — Unknown
  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    good thoughts still traveling over, hope things are improving for your brother
  • panthergirl
    panthergirl Posts: 469
    bumpity bump.
    08 6/11 WPB 6/12 Tampa 6/24,25 MSG, 8/7 Ed @ Newark
    07 8/5 Lolla 8/2 VIC
    06 7/22,23 Gorge 7/20 Ptl
    04 10/8 VFC Kissimmee
    03 4/11 WPB, 4/12 HOB Orlando, 7/8,9 MSG
    00 8/24 Jones Bch 8/9,10 WPB
    1998 9/22,23 WPB 1996 10/7 Ft Laud 1994 3/28 Miami
  • NCBRI
    NCBRI Posts: 1,902
    more prayers and wishes for your brother's recovery
    Brian
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    Hey Everyone,

    Now that I am back in Chicago and on my lap top, I can write a little better of an update.

    First off I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone here who has wished my brother well. I truly believe the love and support he and my family receives plays a large part in recovery.

    Here is the Thursday 11/15 update: Today Scott was scoped to see if they could remove his tubes, but they weren't ready yet. They are going to look again tomorrow because they are really trying to get him off. But on a happy note, his skin is GREAT! all of the blisters have been replaced by new bright pink skin. He is itchy, but the doctors say there will be no scarring long term. This is excellent news. He's only a jr in high school, and I'd hate for him to have to battle being scarred or something over taking antibiotics. He is coughing up a lot of stuff now and clearing out his chest. He was trying to communicate with my mom today but he was so confused and out of it that they didn't get anywhere, and obviously he can't talk still because of the tube. Once they get the tubes out, they hope to have him start PT and Speech therapy so he can get back on track. Since steven johnsons makes you shed all of the linings inside as well, his mouth is very bad off still, and might have problems talking for a while let. But he is going to make a full recovery, and hopefully will be back to school in 2008. He will most likely miss thanksgiving this year, but he should be good by Christmas.

    Again you people have been amazing. I will keep you updated as to when he finally gets his tubes out, and when he gets to go home.. but it will be a while.

    Love to you all,
    Sarah
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,932
    Good news Sarah.
    Nice to hear it.
    Hope your bro's full recovery is quick.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    that is great news! i'm glad to hear he's improving! :)
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    great news!!! :D
  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    aw wonderful news! all the best, hope the healing keeps going nicely and quickly!
  • baraka
    baraka Posts: 1,268
    Great news, Sarah!
    The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance,
    but the illusion of knowledge.
    ~Daniel Boorstin

    Only a life lived for others is worth living.
    ~Albert Einstein
  • _Crazy_Mary_
    _Crazy_Mary_ Posts: 1,299
    Glad to hear the good news! :)
    I really screwed that up. I really Schruted it.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
    Just saw this thread and I'll have your brother in my prayers still. Outstanding to hear he will recover, the strength of how the body can recovery from severe illness still amazes me.

    Peace
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  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Sarah that is great news!
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Hey Everyone,

    Now that I am back in Chicago and on my lap top, I can write a little better of an update.

    First off I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone here who has wished my brother well. I truly believe the love and support he and my family receives plays a large part in recovery.

    Here is the Thursday 11/15 update: Today Scott was scoped to see if they could remove his tubes, but they weren't ready yet. They are going to look again tomorrow because they are really trying to get him off. But on a happy note, his skin is GREAT! all of the blisters have been replaced by new bright pink skin. He is itchy, but the doctors say there will be no scarring long term. This is excellent news. He's only a jr in high school, and I'd hate for him to have to battle being scarred or something over taking antibiotics. He is coughing up a lot of stuff now and clearing out his chest. He was trying to communicate with my mom today but he was so confused and out of it that they didn't get anywhere, and obviously he can't talk still because of the tube. Once they get the tubes out, they hope to have him start PT and Speech therapy so he can get back on track. Since steven johnsons makes you shed all of the linings inside as well, his mouth is very bad off still, and might have problems talking for a while let. But he is going to make a full recovery, and hopefully will be back to school in 2008. He will most likely miss thanksgiving this year, but he should be good by Christmas.

    Again you people have been amazing. I will keep you updated as to when he finally gets his tubes out, and when he gets to go home.. but it will be a while.

    Love to you all,
    Sarah

    That is so great! :D:D:D
  • SoapMakesUTaller
    SoapMakesUTaller Posts: 230
    That's great news! Wow.....that's damn incredible when you think about it!
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Good to hear the News Sarah. I'm sure your Bro is thankful for all the support I'm sure he got from your friends and family.
    NERDS!
  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Sarah, that's absolutely fucking fantastic news :)

    And if you think about it, I'm sure he'll play a pretty HUGE part in the REAL bit of thanksgiving... hmm... maybe you can bring some thanksgiving to him?
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    I got on here just to see how he is doing. I'm glad there is good news :)
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
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  • DOSW
    DOSW Posts: 2,014
    Haha! Awesome.
    It's a town full of losers and I'm pulling out of here to win
  • tremorvoid
    tremorvoid Posts: 528
    wow this is soo scary! ive heard about this disease/syndrome before as it as been a possible side effect of some meds i have taken in the past. What a horrible thing to have to deal with!! im glad your bro is starting to do better and should make a full recovery by christmas. Best wishes to you and your family in getting thru this and to your brother for being so strong to continue to fight off this awful condition!
    Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
    To find an approach and a way to live
    Are we getting something out of this
    all-encompassing trip?

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