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posted July 19, 2002 03:18 PM
My Brother Spoke
For all that didn't know, my brother was in ICU for the past 5 weeks.
Went in with Kidney ,liver, pancreus failure, blood and lung infection.
The doctors thought he would die in the first 2 days.
They removed 3 ribs to scrape out some lung infection Tuesday.
Yesterday, he started breathing on his own.
They just moved him into the respiratory wing today and he spoke his first words.
He said 'hi' and told my mother he loved her.
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posted July 19, 2002 04:18 PM
Damn thats a tearjerker for sure. I wish you all well.
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zx12rpilot
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posted July 19, 2002 04:28 PM
Been in a similar situation, you must be ecstatic. Best wishes!
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frEEK
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posted July 19, 2002 04:29 PM
oh wow, excellent news! i very much remember his dire condition as u described it a few weeks ago. may his recovery continue till he's fully back on his feet 
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posted July 19, 2002 04:40 PM
Very cool Doug.
I hope it only gets better from here...
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posted July 19, 2002 05:11 PM
Good Deal!!!
I hope and pray that your brother recovers!!!
Peace
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slug
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posted July 19, 2002 05:24 PM
good news, keep with him.
 
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FinalVelocity
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posted July 19, 2002 06:07 PM
Hey Pete - wish your brother a speedy recovery.
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LUCKY12
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posted July 19, 2002 06:15 PM
Keep the faith.
We are sending positive thoughts your way. We hope he grows stronger every day and that the doctors continue to give him the best of care. Keep strong and keep positive. A loving family and a large circle of friends can make miracles happen.
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Dino
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posted July 20, 2002 05:12 AM
all of the above
in our thoughts here Doug.
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Turbo810
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posted July 20, 2002 01:22 PM
That's great news. I hope he makes a full recovery. I know what it's like to loose a brother and I hope it doesn't happen to you.
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posted July 20, 2002 01:57 PM
Great news!!! Hope his recovery is speedy
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Zhooligan
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posted July 20, 2002 02:23 PM
Very cool Doug. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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kzz1
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posted July 20, 2002 03:39 PM
Damn ddpete...this is terrible news!!!! (That your brother is ill)
I hope he comes out of it!!!!
Best wishes on a speedy recovery for your brother...
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posted July 20, 2002 08:39 PM
dang, doug. that really sucks, but it sounds like the worst is all behind you now. miracles do happen. hang in there, man.
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ddpete3
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posted July 21, 2002 08:47 AM
miracle
The miracle already happened.
He went from 10% to 95% chance of survival.
Must be that stubborn strong polish blood.
I just got off the phone with him...talked to him for about 30 seconds. enough time to tell him abuot the Laguna Seca trip. Then I let him go so he could rest. Gotta let him know about the important things, ya know.
He starts physical therapy tom. so he can start moving his arms and legs again.
Thanks for the warm thoughts and stuff.
-Doug
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frEEK
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posted July 21, 2002 10:13 AM
thats just plain incredible...
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redelk
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posted July 21, 2002 01:11 PM
Indeed Doug, the miricle has happened. We all hope and pray that the blessing keep coming.
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ddpete3
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posted July 26, 2002 10:31 AM
Good stuff. I spoke to my brother yesterday and he asked me if I changed the oil in my bike yet because of the 1800 mile ride I did. The f'er can't even move his body yet because of the non use of his muscles for so long and he's bothering me about changing my oil. He's a mechanic by trade, so it's good to see his brain still functioning. He's always been like that though. Any car pulls down the driveway, he pops open the hood and makes sure everything looks right. Kinda like the time my carb wasn't working in my '69 dodge coronet 440, and I went to football camp for a week, came back and he had replaced my engine with one he had rebuilt for his '72 charger.
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madmike
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posted July 26, 2002 10:48 AM
wishing him the best! I know my brother is better then even my best friend.
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posted July 26, 2002 11:19 AM
As he rebuilds his body he will have some serious time to think. Sounds like improvement is happening! Maybe he can fifure out the idle hunt on ZX12s! Glad to here he is improving.
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frEEK
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posted July 26, 2002 07:57 PM
damn, he'd better never meet any of my cars! he'd have a fit 
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Zhooligan
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posted July 26, 2002 11:26 PM
Let me guess, another tech guy with a minimally maintained car, service engine light on, full of hamburger and candy wrappers, and a few save the whale bumper stickers!
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frEEK
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posted July 26, 2002 11:33 PM
fuck the whales, they take up so much space. but otherwise u'r pretty close. tho i dont eat hamburgers (meat) and i'm not a big fan of candy. my car is uaully full of napkins & spare parts, like the muffler sittin in the trunk right now. of course there's the prerequisite ash tray full of screws from parts of the interior i'v got apart at the moment. bah, i'm sellin it anyhow, who needs the shit of dealin w a car? not like i use it often anyway.
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