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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2015 0:52:03 GMT
But my family needs whatever you have to give. We just got news that my nephew OD'd today and is on life support. He has a 2yo daughter and a family that loves him and has tried so hard to get him help.
His name is David.
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*Update: DH talked with his brother and got more details. It's not looking good. When the paramedics arrived, nephew was clinically dead. They revived him but he had a heart attack in the ambulance and 'died' a second time. He also has pneumonia and they've put him into a medically-induced coma, taking his temp down to 90 to try and save his organs.
Even if he comes out of this, the chances of severe brain damage are almost certain. We have a son with severe brain damage and this is such a hard, hard road. We're 1800 miles away and can't be of any real help. My heart is breaking.
Many thanks to those sending prayers and good thoughts.
10/16 Update: The doctors have been able to bring David out of the induced coma but he becomes very agitated so they're having to keep him restrained. He appears to recognize his mom and sister, but can't talk as he's still on the ventilator. His pneumonia is a bad case and that's the main concern at this point. We still don't know what level of brain damage - if any - he may have and he's far from out of the woods yet, but any level of alertness we are taking as positive sign.
I cannot express my gratitude for all the good thoughts and prayers you have sent David's way. RefuPeas are an awesome force and I am so thankful for each and every one of you.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 15, 2015 0:58:39 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that. Sending good thoughts for your family, especially for his daughter.
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caro
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Post by caro on Oct 15, 2015 0:59:42 GMT
I am so sorry, drugs are wicked. I will definitely pray for David.
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grammanisi
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Post by grammanisi on Oct 15, 2015 1:00:40 GMT
Sorry to hear this. Sending good thoughts to you and your family.
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Post by lostwithout2peas on Oct 15, 2015 1:01:47 GMT
So sorry that this is happening to your family. Praying for David and your family.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Oct 15, 2015 1:01:41 GMT
Sending prayers for David and his family.
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Post by sugarmama on Oct 15, 2015 1:01:48 GMT
So sorry to hear! Will pray for David and for the family.
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Oct 15, 2015 1:10:24 GMT
Oh how sad. Prayers for David and his family. Hugs.....
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Post by Gravity on Oct 15, 2015 1:27:26 GMT
I am so sorry. I will keep your family in my thoughts. ((HUGS))
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Post by ingrid6 on Oct 15, 2015 1:29:24 GMT
I'm so sorry. Prayers for David and your family.
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Post by Woobster on Oct 15, 2015 1:31:50 GMT
I am so sorry for you, your nephew, and the rest of your family. Please know that thoughts are with you all.
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Sue
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Post by Sue on Oct 15, 2015 1:41:34 GMT
I'm so sorry about your nephew. Sending prayers of comfort for him and everyone in the family.
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Oct 15, 2015 1:42:47 GMT
I am so sorry your family has to face this. (((Hugs)))
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 15, 2015 1:43:25 GMT
That's all so sad for so many reasons. I'm sorry.
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on Oct 15, 2015 1:44:10 GMT
I'm so sorry, especially with the update. We'll pray, most definitely.
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Post by txdancermom on Oct 15, 2015 1:52:51 GMT
Prayers for his family.
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Post by flanz on Oct 15, 2015 2:14:25 GMT
sending you and David and all who love him prayers and positive thoughts. What a sad situation. I'm so sorry.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 15, 2015 2:17:57 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear that, it's a tough situation all around. It doesn't help that you're so far away. ((hugs))
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Post by gritzi on Oct 15, 2015 2:19:16 GMT
I'm so sorry. Praying for your nephew & family.
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Post by shescrafty on Oct 15, 2015 2:29:50 GMT
I am sorry-praying for peace for all involved.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 15, 2015 2:31:00 GMT
Praying for you and your family tonight. It's such a difficult thing to deal with all the way around.
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Jili
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Post by Jili on Oct 15, 2015 2:32:03 GMT
I'm so sorry, Bumpea. Thinking of your nephew and all of your family.
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Post by Chips on Oct 15, 2015 2:32:21 GMT
I am so sorry - (((((hugs))))) and prayers.
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kate
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Post by kate on Oct 15, 2015 2:44:25 GMT
I'm so sorry. Fervent prayers for David and his whole family.
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Post by mom on Oct 15, 2015 2:50:35 GMT
I am so sorry. Your entire family will be in my prayers!
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on Oct 15, 2015 2:53:59 GMT
I am so sorry. Sending prayers for David and the whole family. So sad especially for his little girl. (((Hugs)))
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 15, 2015 2:53:53 GMT
So sorry to hear that another young life is gone... no words for comfort, just time, but even then it's still hard.
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Post by PLurker on Oct 15, 2015 3:02:58 GMT
((hugs))
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 15, 2015 3:04:26 GMT
That's awful Bumpea. Thinking of you and your family. xx
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Post by auntkelly on Oct 15, 2015 3:06:38 GMT
I am very sorry. I will say prayers.
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