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Post by Twice-Shy on Dec 12, 2003 7:44:32 GMT -5
Hello all, for those of you new to these boards, my older brother has been in hospital for the last 9 weeks. He is 33 and has Huntington's Disease, a genetic illness with no cure. Basically, he contracted the MRSA virus in respite and he has been receiving intensive treatment in a medical hospital. His immune system was so weak that the doctors did not think he would survive the MRSA. On top of everything else he has also contracted a chest infection. He is gravely ill. We have been with him virtually every minute of every day.
Shane.
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Post by Slopey on Dec 12, 2003 9:31:38 GMT -5
That is awful Shane sorry to hear that
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Post by glenn miller on Dec 12, 2003 10:06:19 GMT -5
sorry to hear that.
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Post by kmarie on Dec 12, 2003 11:17:00 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this sad news Shane  My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time ((((((((hugs)))))) |
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Post by Boblouie58 on Dec 12, 2003 12:57:07 GMT -5
Shane, I am sorry to hear that your brother is having such a difficult time. My hopes and prayers are with him and you as you deal with this very difficult situation.
May God bless you both!
BobL
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Post by Chris2208 on Dec 13, 2003 15:27:27 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]that is really bad, shane, but i hope for the best for your bro and that he can survive it but if not then i hope when he dies he goes up to heaven where he belongs, may god bless him and you and your family  [/glow]
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Post by Twice-Shy on Dec 19, 2003 13:27:49 GMT -5
Hello all, and thanks for your kind words and support. We were called out to the hospital twice in the early hours of the morning this week because he was so fragile. The second time one of the most experienced nurses on the ward asked us if we wanted her to call a priest in to give Danny the last rights. That was on Tuesday. He is still with us. His fight is unbelievable. He has made fantastic improvements since Tuesday and he is eating well and is comfortable. All we can do is take it one day at a time. The staff at the hospital love him and half of them were in tears on Tuesday. Hopefully we can now have a peacefulo Christmas.
Shane.
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Post by EdgedInBlue on Dec 23, 2003 2:35:19 GMT -5
wonderful news, Shane. Very glad to hear about his improvement! ;D
the very best of luck to you and your brother!
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Post by shyboy on Jan 4, 2004 16:13:37 GMT -5
That's brilliant news he's recovering! i'm sure that you & your brother will be in everyones thoughts! i wish you ,your brother & your family well  |
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