A sigh of relief…

Howdee all,
For those who haven’t been following Colin’s progress on Facebook-
This past Friday he had the surgery to replace his skull piece, that was removed after his fall.
His surgeon signed his head before surgery.

Surgery went well and Colin spent a day and a half in ICU.

He had two shunts coming out of his skull for drainage. See the tubes and small bladders?

After the tubes were removed, Colin spent a day in recovery before being released on Sunday.
Colin said it hurt when the Dr. pulled the tubes out of his skull and then stapled the holes..OUCH

We were given the ok that Colin could travel. We left early Monday morning for NC and arrived late Afternoon…in time for a walk around Sickstas home.
We will keep an eye on Colin for four weeks before returning him to Pittsburgh.
We all so thrilled by the outcome so far.
I really feel all of your prayers and well wishes had something to do with his remarkable recovery!
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

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11-11-11 Healing and Thankfulness

Howdee all,
Hope you all are well.
We are in Pittsburgh now, helping my Sicksta Dell take care of Colin.
He is healing nicely, though, this is just the first stage. He will have another CT scan next week and will be evaluated to determine when the piece of skull that was removed, can be put back in. Which means another surgery….and more healing.

I must thank you all again for your continued prayers and healing thoughts.
I am thankful for all of your kindness.

We don’t know how much longer we will be here… The plan is to bring Colin to NC for a few weeks before his next surgery.
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So on this day
11-11-11
I give thanks for kindness, caring, and healing.
~Peace ~

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Looking up

Howdee all,

Things are looking up!
Colin is out of the hospital and now in his apartment.
My Sicksta Dell is staying close by to take care of him.

I will go to Pittsburg next week to lend a hand and moral support.

Thanks to each and everyone of you who have prayed and sent healing thoughts to Colin and our family.

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Letters in Nature

 

I am thinking I might start a collection of letters in nature..

I have seen allot of this Nature word art being sold at art shows lately..

Below is one I found on the internet…

Spelling out someone’s name.. SKYE

So here is my first letter..

Colin update: I spoke to Colin today on the phone..Other than being a little sleepy he sounds great. No speech problems. He went for more tests this morning. Still don’t know when he will be released. He says he has a splitting headache..Yeah, guess a fractured and open skull might do that.

Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers!

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Prayers/healing thoughts

Howdee all,
Yesterday, we found out my nephew had emergency brain surgery.
He apparently fell and hit his head.

The next 72 hours are critical.
Colin also has a skull fracture over a major artery.

The normal procedure to avoid blood clots would be to give aspirin.
Because of his open skull- they can’t.
On a positive note, he was talking and knew who he was and his family. He also tried to get out of bed …but was in restraints and couldn’t.

I ask you, my family and friends to send out prayers and positive energy his way.
Many have already done so and I really appreciate it!
Thanks so much!

Sending Love and healing to you Dear Colin.
Hope to see you very soon.

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