My buddy (co-pilot) Steve

[slick]

{{{hugs}}} Sis. You all remain in my prayers.

[gini]

Laurie - prayers being offered for Steve........and you too.

It must be so difficult to see a dear friend in this condition.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yes, Laurie, just do it! If you end up doing something that the hospital really doesn't want you to do, they will be sure to let you know. In the meantime, there's nothing wrong with being a little.....pushy...even when it comes to getting answers out of his doctors.

Hang in there sweety. {{{hugs}}}

[Laura's Babies]

I could swear that I see something in his eyes. Is this wishful thinking? NO IT'S NOT. He's there ~ I just know it.

That is why you all keep talking to him, play his music and BE there! Be ever so careful what is said in ear shot of him too, he only needs to hear positive things. Tell him how good he looks, who said what and even tell him a joke or two. Let him know that you know he is there and just can't acknolage it and not to let that scare him, even comment it sould be all the drugs in his system so not to be scared or afraid. Just remind him, he needs his strength to recover and let his body heal, stressing only steals his strength and he need that to heal. Talk to him as you would any other time in his life.

Yes, good days and bad days... I know those so well! Lack of information I know about too. Do not let it discourage any of you. Regina just found out last week that Eddies discharge from the hospital is only temporary, they thought 2 to 3 months at home would do him good.

Tell Steve I am still praying for him and have asked other to pray for him too so he has the south covered for prayers. I have another card ready to mail as soon as I get to the mailbox..

[lbaker]

This isn't easy to write so I'll try to just say certain *points*
His mom & dad finally spoke to the main Dr and he said
Steve is not responding as well as should be [should be? after being hit by a train?] and not responding to "directions"
Although he appears to be aware of people around him they are not sure if he knows who we are.
After a month [almost] it's basically "what you see is what you get".
They should start thinking of a nursing or rehab institution for him.

I did have a wonderful talk with our PT friend EmilyTheSpoiled/Cheryl. She and I visit and she is in the health care field and she said that moving him out of the Hospital where he is, is a prudent thing to do. His immune system is down and he actually will be better off in another facility. There are some options. I am checking out NIH for Clinical Trials or other resources. Poor Steve has no insurance or assets and his folks can't cover all this.
I have phone calls and emails to make to try to find as much info as I can.
His mom & dad are elderly and understandably too distraught to "chin up and go on" right now. Thank you all and updates will be forthcoming. It ain't over till it's over. It "ain't" over yet.
L

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Laurie, I don't know what this means for Steve, but we are with you. Let us know how things are and what we can do to help you.

[Ginger's Mom]

Laurie, I am so sorry. I was hoping for something much more positive. I will keep Steve, his family, and you in my prayers.