Story to share...

[Big-t-2538]

Yesterday afternoon, my (youngest) brother went into the ICU down at children's hospital in cincinnati...again....

In Aug. of 2001, he was admitted to the same hospital for spontaneous bleeding in his brain, after 6 months, a number of other illnesses he contracted while there, a frontal lobe biopsy, and a miracle, he was allowed to come home in Jan of '02 (he was moved from the ICU to therapy in mid December)

The cause of his initial brain injury was never known. Yesterday he had a seizure and was admitted again. Basically because of the amount of damage to his brain, the common cold puts his life at risk. He is doing better now, and has moved out of the ICU.

The kicker to the story is this...when he first went into the hospital, my aunt and uncle (who live across the street) came over b/c my brother wasn't responding to my mom...they are former paramedics and called the squad, which saved his life. This time the squad was at the school (where he had his seizure) doing a routine show-the-ambulance gear to the students...I only hope this kind of trend continues.

BTW...new avatar and profile pic!!

 

[PaulB]

I know I've always enjoyed showing all of our equipment to kids. Kids just bring so much joy into lives that it's amazing. I see so much death in my line of work that on the rare occasion when I get to deliver a baby, all of our eyes get misty (even the big old burley men) And when a young child is taken from us, especially ones that we work so hard to save, it's an undescribable pain and sadness that compares to none other.

 

[ckharlan66]

be praying that things will be OK for him and the family.

Chad

 

[wreckchick]

My thoughts are with your brother for a speedy recovery.

 

[Big-t-2538]

Thanks Guys....I haven't heard anythin in about 24 hours now, which is probably good news.

 

[detroit diver]

Hey, get your daugher a real seat! That gas tank will give her bruises on her butt!

 

[ckharlan66]

detroit diver once bubbled...
Hey, get your daugher a real seat! That gas tank will give her bruises on her butt!

The diaper acts as a cushion.

Chad

 

[Big-t-2538]

ckharlan66 once bubbled...

The diaper acts as a cushion.

especially if its full!!!

 

[Butch103]

Big-t-2538 once bubbled...

especially if its full!!!

reminder of things like to forget!!!

I hope things work out for the best for your brother.....

Hang on to the baby girl as long as you can....... mine turns 19 this summer and has already left home for school......miss her dearly.......

Good thing I have a 16 yr old son at home to pick up the slack!!!!!

 

[Uncle Pug]

Big-t-2538 once bubbled...
my (youngest) brother

I'll be praying for him.