Tenaj Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 My brother was hanging Christmas lights over his garage on Saturday morning and somehow the ladder slipped or broke. He has so many skull fractures that they are uncountable (back of his head). He was given a 3 percent chance of survival on Saturday but yesterday his pupils started reacting more normally. Today is an important day -. They are going to do an MRI on his brain, wean him off meds and best case scenario is that he wakes up and recognizes people, etc. Worst case is no brain function. Please pray for him, his wife and kids (daughter is 15, son is 19). I'm also worried about my parents who aren't young anymore and are stressed. Thanks so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Jan I'm sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts are with him and your lawyer family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh, how awful. Praying for your brother and entire family now. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh, I am so sorry! Many prayers and hugs for all of you. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm so sorry! Sending prayers for your brother, his family, and all of you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 oh my goodness... How awful. prayers ascending. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Prayers and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Saying a prayer for him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I am very sorry about your brother. Praying for him and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I am so sorry. Praying. ((Hugs)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Prayers and :grouphug: . Hope today brings promising news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh Jan, I am so sorry. I pray the best happens today. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh that is horrible, will be praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm so, so sorry. I've been through a devastating brain injury scenario, unsure of the outcome. It's a terrible place to be. I'll be praying for your brother and all of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying! :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for your brother, his family and yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for good news today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for your brother and family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 :grouphug: Praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm so sorry. Keeping your brother in my prayers.. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for your brother and all your family. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 you're all in my prayers. it's a hard time. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh, dear. Praying for healing, peace, wisdom, and comfort. I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Prayers for you and your whole family in this time. Please keep us updated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh no! Prayers for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for the whole fsmily. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (((((Hugs and prayers)))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hugs and prayers for your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Many (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for your brother and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof1 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying for your brother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 How awful, I'm so sorry. :grouphug: And please, a reminder to others, I work with first response, and serious ladder injuries are unfortunately all too common. Too many men have been on ladders so much they don't take the risk seriously. IT IS SERIOUS. Please keep an eye on ladder safety, and get rid of older or defective ladders immediately. Also don't be on a ladder alone, only when someone is around who can call for help if needed. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hugs and prayers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 That is awful. Praying for your brother and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I pray he fully recovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) Sending many prayers! Edited December 11, 2017 by sangtarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: Hoping for a miraculous and full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Oh Jan I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm so sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutamattatt Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I am so sorry Jan. Will be praying for your brother and family today. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Praying here, Jan. Your whole family must be in shock. I'm so, so sorry. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 ((((Hugs))))) and prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Adding my hopes for a positive outcome. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Junie Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hugs and prayers. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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