Brother Sean Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 My brother was thrown out of the back of a pickup truck the other day and landed on his head. The driver was drunk and scared, so he fled the scene. My brother is in the hospital in ICU. He is comatose and may never fully recover. The doctors say there is so much swelling and damage to his skull that he can't be transported anywhere. Like to a specializing facility. It has been said that if he recovers he may be a completely different person, he may have the brain power of a three-year-old...or he may not wake up at all. I ask for prayers for him. For his Wife and Children. For the Whole family, and for me so I can get it together, I don't know what to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Joe Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Positive thoughts headed to him and his family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHCowgirl Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Done...please let us know how he's doing when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Your ULC Bro's and Sisters ( I hope I can speak for Us all) Pray for You and Your Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 My prayers go out to him and the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRainbow Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 May God comfort your family. Prayers in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsawtelle Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are coming in your direction for you and your family. I pray for a miracle for your brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro. Hex Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Brother Sean,You, your brother, and your family are in my prayers, and the prayers of many here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sean Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Both my brother and a friend were in the back of the pickup, the friend ended up with a few scratches and some bruising but all in all is fine. My brother was far less lucky. The doctors say that his skull was fractured beyond belief, from ear to ear, and his brain has been swelling. They can't do surgery because it would do more damage than good at this point and he's in a rural small town hospital where they wouldn't be able to do it anyway.The driver of the pickup, one of my brothers best friends, was picked up nine hours later by the police and is being charged with DUI and vehicular assault. I, and my family, greatly appreciate all your good thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawzo Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I wish I had seen this sooner but you and yours will be in my prayers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remove Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Your bother, you and family are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Prayers for your brother and his family are on there way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pathmender Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Dear Br. Sean,I have prayed for your brother and his family. That they all may be comforted by God's presence and blessed by His mercy. I have also prayed for you, that you may have the strength of the Holy Spirit and see your family through this horrible time for the glory of God.May God bless you and keep you strong in His service. Amen.Rev. Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sean Posted September 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Praise be!Great improvements today, as he is being brought out of his artificial coma. His brain swelling is present but going down and is actually only slightly above normal...there's even talk about finally transporting him to a more adequate facility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am glad to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pathmender Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Praise be to our most merciful and loving God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samadhi Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 May all involved be at peace and may your brother continue to improve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I promise to hold your brother in the light, Brother Seanpeace, mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sean Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Things continue, life rolls on.He's significantly more conscious now. At least enough that they've removed the tracheostomy. He's still a mess, and I'm thousands of miles away, I feel horrible. Although he's the older brother, I feel like I should be there, you know, to help. Somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pathmender Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Dear Br Sean,It is very understandable that you should feel the need to be with your brother. But ask yourself, what would you do that wouldn’t be done for him anyway if you were there? God is with him, and all the doctors and nurses that are charged with his care are given the knowledge by God to care for him. These are the things needed by his body to heal right now. His mind and spirit is what you can help with, and you can do that from where you are. Send some flowers or balloons to his room. (There are many florists who deliver long distance arrangements). Add a personal message that will let him know that your thoughts are with him as well as your love.( If there are no relatives near him, the nurses are very good to read such messages as they are very aware how such words work wonders in their patients). Let him know how many people you have sent to pray for him and how God’s mercy and love has been with him and continues to be. These are the things that help to strengthen the spirit, and are what the doctors and nurses cannot give him; something that comes from a brother’s love can do more for the spirit than any medicine I know.Remain hopeful dear Sean, and continue to pray as those of us who pledged the same will do. He has a long way to go, and every prayer and good wish you send with your love, will bring the miracles of God we all are asking for now.Find your strength in God, Sean. I believe your family will need you to help them get through this too.May God bless you and comfort you and keep you strong in His service. Amen.Rev. Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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