Crisis. Need thoughts and prayers. UPDATE

imwickedwitch · Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:19 am

One of our staff at the Children's Theatre and a good personal friend of mine is in the hospital tonight fighting for his life. He has not felt "right" for about 3 months and has been tired, at times dizzy, has had a hard time thinking and processing, and has also had some problems with the vision in his right eye. He went to see one of our kids' parents who is an eye doctor and after the exam was referred to a neurologist. After the neuro exam, they decided they needed an MRI which showed a large "mass" in the front left portion of his brain. They scheduled a biopsy (drilling a hole into the skull and taking tissue from the area) to see exactly what it is. His wife called me about 11am today and said the biopsy went fine but that the hospital called her at 4 this morning and said she needed to come and sign some papers. His brain was swelling rapidly and they needed to remove part of his skull to try to relieve the pressure. Once they got in, it was apparent that the mass is a SEVERE brain infection. He is in a drug induced coma to hopefully allow the brain to swell without damage. They need to identify the infection though to treat it. If they can't identify it, they will fly him to Denver to infectious disease specialists. I haven't heard anything since. Please keep Joe and his family in your thoughts.

Keep those thoughts and prayers coming, ladies!!! I spent today at the hospital with Joe's wife and family. I got there at 10am and his wife said he awoke for a brief time, looked at her with recognition and was able to sqeeze her hand. A good sign, but they now also suspect that he may have brain cancer. However, at 1:00 this afternoon, they were able to remove his breathing tube and he was breathing on his own. Just before I was set to leave, the nurses came to tell his wife that he was conscious and asking for her and his son. They were able to speak with him. He knew his name, where he was, and recognized all the family members! Even though the prognosis may not turn out good, he is still fighting and I have to believe that there is hope.

1grandma · Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:40 am

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe and his family. Hugs to them.

writerlady · Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:49 am

I'm so sorry to hear this (((hugs))). Joe and his family and friends are in my prayers!

scraptag · Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:10 am

prayers sent. additional hugs and healing hands requested.
I'm so sorry, Becky. I hope he is healed soon.

jannyf · Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:56 am

Wow - I pray they caught the infection in time! How scary for Joe & his family. Lots of positive thoughts and prayers coming his way!

JulesinParadise · Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:31 am

That is such a scary thing. Prayers uplifted. Please keep us posted.

LyndaKay · Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:37 am

Prayers said. An infection sounds horrible, but maybe in the long run it's better than a tumor/cancer.

oceanbreezes423 · Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:26 am

Prayers sent for a speedy diagnosis to stop this infection, and for fast healing! Hugs to you !

4peasinourpod · Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:35 am

omg, Becky. My heart just HURTS reading that.

(hugs) to all involved, and (hugs) to you. It is so hard watching from the sidelines.

anazelia · Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:42 am

oh my. p&pts to you.

Ayla · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:05 am

Oh, my! Lots of good thoughts and prayers heading to your friend and his family!

Gail R · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:08 am

Lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way.

meteechtap · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:10 am

I have sent a prayer out for him and his family. That is one of the scariest thing I have ever heard.

croppinmama · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:11 am

Wow how awful for your friends and their family. I will pray for them and send good wishes. Please keep us posted, I can't imagine what they are going through.

need2scrap · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:29 am

omgosh Becky, your post gave me goosebumps. I'm sending prayers for Joe and his Family, and all his friends. Please keep us posted, I too hope they caught the infection and can treat it right away.

MimaScraps/Lori · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:46 am

I am praying now!

deerewife · Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:56 am

how scary! I will be saying some prayers for all of them.

letumom · Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:04 am

Awwww, Becky....

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to Joe, his wife and family, and to you and the Children's Theatre group. Praying for God's healing.

mgehrke · Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:37 am

This is so scary. (((HUGS))) to Joe and his family. Please keep us posted.

scrapperqueen · Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:48 am

Prayed and praying for Joe and his family.

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