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Classifieds & Organizations => Where To Go - Partners - Hunt Swaps => Topic started by: pianoman9701 on October 13, 2015, 02:28:30 PM
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My hunting partner is 60 and had a massive stroke today while he was at the hospital for fluid in his lungs. As you guys know, I'm not a religious guy but I know he believes. I'm sure he'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers. His wife's a mess, of course. I'll be going down to see him when she gives the OK. Everything's just up in the air right now. For any of you who met with the Region 5 WFW, he's Bruce. I guess that's it. Thanks.
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prayers sent. Good thing he was at the hospital already and good care was right there.
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Thoughts and Prayers Pianoman, Thoughts and Prayers.
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He and his wife are definitely in our prayers today. So sorry to hear it, Piano. Let us know if there is any help that can be organized!
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Absolutely... very sorry to hear...
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Prayers sent!! Hope all is well...
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My prayers go out to your friend.
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Thanks guys. I'll let him know you're there for him when I see him. :tup:
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Prayers for all involved...
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Sorry to hear. Prayers sent.
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Best wishes for him and his family.
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Prayers sent. I hope all turns out well for him and the family.
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So sorry. I'm not religious, but wish the best for him, friends, and family.
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My thoughts and prayers are with your friend tonight....
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He had a blood clot removed from his brain this afternoon. It had blocked bloodflow to the left side of his brain for five hours. This affects his right side and speech motor functions. Like with any stroke, they really know nothing. He's lucid and able to answer questions with his eyes. His wife's a basket case. This is incredibly tough for both of them. I'm very sad but I can type and talk. That's all I have. Thank all of you for your kindness, which I'll certainly pass along.
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So sad, hoping for the best outcome for him and a quick recovery.
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Thoughts and prayers to Bruce and his family. Hoping for a positive recovery.
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In my prayers!
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Will include them in prayers, hope he recovers his abilities.
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P-man,your friend had a stroke in the best place to have one! Not much comfort but hope he's good. Hang in there bud!
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This is sad... keep us posted. All of you are in our thoughts
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Prayers sent
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Thanks everyone.
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my thoughts are with Bruce , family and friends ....
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Thoughts and prayers. My mom had one last year in May. It's a long tough road ahead but with good people and a little help from the man up stairs your friend should be back in business
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Prayers sent, for a complete recovery.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family for a speedy recovery!!
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Hope all goes well!!
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Prayers sent.
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Oh no!
Blessings to his health and family in Jesus' name.
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He's in our thoughts! :tup:
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definitely sending thoughts and prayers
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He had a blood clot removed from his brain this afternoon. It had blocked bloodflow to the left side of his brain for five hours. This affects his right side and speech motor functions. Like with any stroke, they really know nothing. He's lucid and able to answer questions with his eyes. His wife's a basket case. This is incredibly tough for both of them. I'm very sad but I can type and talk. That's all I have. Thank all of you for your kindness, which I'll certainly pass along.
You - and possibly your friend (when appropriate) might enjoy watching this. A dear friend, and former colleague had two back to back strokes about 18 months ago resulting in impaired speech and reduced motor dexterity. Lance (in the video) and I make a living pitching digital strategy and creative work so there's an expectation that we can describe a solution in a vivid way. The video he recently created tackles his own fears in his own way.
Best wishes to your hunting partner, his family and you. The coming months will be hard and many tears will be shared but the strength of friendship really makes a difference and I assure you it will help him through the tough days ahead.
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Thanks, Netminder. I'll watch this and forward to his wife.
This morning, his CT showed that the pressure on his brain is reduced, so he doesn't need to have skull removed as they'd feared. He's now saying a couple of words and able to move a little on his right side - all positive reports today.
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Thanks, Netminder. I'll watch this and forward to his wife.
This morning, his CT showed that the pressure on his brain is reduced, so he doesn't need to have skull removed as they'd feared. He's now saying a couple of words and able to move a little on his right side - all positive reports today.
Good news for sure. :tup:
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That is some positive news.
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Wow... being a good friend in hard times is the most a guy could ask for.. sending my positive vibes...
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Thanks, Netminder. I'll watch this and forward to his wife.
This morning, his CT showed that the pressure on his brain is reduced, so he doesn't need to have skull removed as they'd feared. He's now saying a couple of words and able to move a little on his right side - all positive reports today.
:tup: That's good news, for sure!
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Progress!!!
Early is the best sign :tup:
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He had a blood clot removed from his brain this afternoon. It had blocked bloodflow to the left side of his brain for five hours. This affects his right side and speech motor functions. Like with any stroke, they really know nothing. He's lucid and able to answer questions with his eyes. His wife's a basket case. This is incredibly tough for both of them. I'm very sad but I can type and talk. That's all I have. Thank all of you for your kindness, which I'll certainly pass along.
You - and possibly your friend (when appropriate) might enjoy watching this. A dear friend, and former colleague had two back to back strokes about 18 months ago resulting in impaired speech and reduced motor dexterity. Lance (in the video) and I make a living pitching digital strategy and creative work so there's an expectation that we can describe a solution in a vivid way. The video he recently created tackles his own fears in his own way.
Best wishes to your hunting partner, his family and you. The coming months will be hard and many tears will be shared but the strength of friendship really makes a difference and I assure you will help him through the tough days ahead.
That was excellent, thank you for sharing.
P-man, my thoughts are with Bahuna and his extended family.
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Man so many great folks on here can always feel the love . Many prayers that everything works out well.
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Hey, stroke, you get outta there. We don't need no strokes. Best wishes to you and your pals, Bahuna. Thinking of you. biglakebuba
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Quick update. I went and spent some time with Bruce yesterday. He's doing better., speaking a couple of words and no real tremors like he was having. He indicated his right hand is still numb but not the rest of his right side. There's no drooping in his face and his tongue is straight, so he needs to relearn how to speak and get on his feet. His head seems to be all there and that's wonderful. Overall a very positive visit. I'll probably go back tomorrow.
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Great news P-man, please let him know there are people out here sending our positive thoughts and hoping for a speedy recovery. :tup:
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Prayers for Bruce and his family. Thanks for letting us know.
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Awesome! :IBCOOL:
He's got the perfect buddy to help him get back in the swing of things :tup:
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I've told him about the support you guys are giving him. He appreciates it. :tup:
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Just got the update. It sounds like he he is recovering great. This could have gone so many other directions.
Keep us posted Pman!
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Will do, Steve. Thanks. I'll let him know you're following his progress.
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sending positive thoughts your way.
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A brief and tough update. Bruce saw his cardiologist and his heart muscle is quite damaged, only pumping about 30%. This probably caused the stroke. They're likely going to do an implant that will defib him when volume goes below a certain level, but it's just a band-aid. Eventually, he'll need a heart transplant. It's very discouraging. I don't see being able to get him out doing anything this fall and I fear for his safety. His wife's been a real cornerstone through this whole thing and she sounded like she was crumbling yesterday. I know she'll find more strength, but it's one thing after another.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. We've still got an awfully long way to go for him to have any semblance of a normal life down the road.
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Thank you for being with him and his wife/family. Anything needed to help the family out at this time?
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You always find out who your real friends are when the chips are down. Imnsure he realizes what a great friend you are.
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:yeah:Best of luck in this hardship. They're in our prayers!
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Thank you for being with him and his wife/family. Anything needed to help the family out at this time?
Thanks for asking. Not sure at this time if they need anything other than a little sanity and physical stability. I appreciate you asking.
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I apologize, I missed this back in Oct. Prayers for your friend and his wife.
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No apologies necessary, Fred. Thanks and I'll pass those along to them. I'm headed over there today. Saturday we're going to the RMEF dinner together. I hope he wins something memorable.
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Bahuna had a mini stroke over the weekend. He's actually recovered from it well as the blood thinners he's on dissolved it pretty quickly. They're very concerned about why it happened and about his heart, which is not working near full capacity. Please keep him in your thoughts.
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Sorry to hear this but glad he has rebounded well. I hope the Dr can pinpoint the issue and get him fixed up.
Thanks for the update Pman.
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Good friends are always needed. Your definitely one of those Pman. :tup:
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Thanks. It's Bruce's birthday today. :party1:
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Thanks. It's Bruce's birthday today. :party1:
Im sorry I missed this yesterday. I hope he had a good day with family and friends!
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Hey sorry to hear about this Pman hope things are getting better?
Prayers sent.
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prayers from our home
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I went over there on Thursday and we sat outside - us two couples. He's working hard and doing as best he can. Reading is difficult, as is speaking and walking. He knows what he wants to say and that's sometimes frustrating because it doesn't always come out. Speech and physical therapy have been helping a bit. It's still my good friend in there. Thanks all for your support.