Prayers for a fellow paintballer

[Python14]

Alright, this is kind of hard for me.

2 days ago, my cousin Marcus was involved in a serious accident. The short and skinny of it was that he landed skull first on a concrete surface from a height of about 6 feet(a pickup truck to be exact). Currently he is at Univ. Tenn Medical Center in Knoxville in the ICU in a coma. Twice so far the doctors have warned us that he may not make it through an episode. He survive 48 hours, and then some type of cerebral pressure built up and the doctors more or less said "This is it". Fortunately, the pressure dropped and stabilized at a healthier level. He was given an MRI to confirm whether or not he had significant brain damage and for the time being he has not suffered any. He does have at least reactionary muscle control(pinch reflexes and such). He also can move his head and such, so things do look brighter than thy did 2 days ago.

However, current estimates don't include recovery, but we are hopefull and know he'll pull through, day by day.

All my family asks for is that you pray for him. I will try and post updates when I can.

P.S.
He plays paintball, so if you need a connection with him, there it is.

[i_baked_cookies]

i hope he makes it

the road to recovery can be long and tedious... but all that matters is that hes still with us

[mikey101]

he's in my prayers, and i hope he gets better soon!

[penguinpunk555]

Sorry to hear that man. Nothing seems to be going right these days. I know this is gonna be hard on ya especial someone close like that. I know if he doesn't make it there will be alot of mourning. Just remeamber everything happens for a reason. AO will keep him close. Hope everything goes well.

[GhillieGuy]

Sorry to hear about your cuz man. Also of times if someone will last this long, they will usually make it, but may take a long time to recover.
Best reguards,
ghillie

[AutomagRT1483]

As spokesman for the Crimson Men here on AO, I extend the teams Prayers and well wishes in your friends and your difficult times right now.

[impostal22]

Re: Prayers for a fellow paintballer

Originally posted by Python14
He plays paintball, so if you need a connection with him, there it is.

he's a human, we are all humans. that's connection enough. i wish for the best, man.

[Python14]

Okay, well heres the update...

The doctors held a meeting with all the available family members. The left side of his brain is severely damaged. He may or may not regain conciousness. If he does, he will be paralyzed on his right side and will not be able to talk. Other than the brain damage, he is physically fine. He has a healthy skin color, can breathe on his own, and does not seem to suffer any other problems in that respect.

His dad and mother held another private meeting that basically announced that they plan to do whatever is in Marcus's self-interest. They wish for everyone to pray for the best, but be ready to accept the worst. They also wish for this to remain their decision. If the time comes that the decision needs to be made whether to keep him on life support or not, they want it to be their sole decision and it to be respected as the best choice for his well being.

Thru and thru, We just wish for everyones prayers, even if you don't believe in God. Thank you all. You have no idea what this means to us.

[IWANTMOREMAGS]

Wow. That is awful. Life sucks sometimes. Anything can happen at any time. I don't feel safe anywhere anymore. It's a good thing Marcus isn't here in Memphis right now, the hospitals have stopped performing surgery because of the lack of blood donations in the city. My best wishes for you and every member of your family.
Interesting Fact: You save 4 people every time you donate blood.(Heard that on the radio) So go donate some blood! Thats where I'm heading first thing tomorrow.
-Mags

[Brak]

i really hope hes ok, my heart goes out to you and all his relatives

[cphilip]

My heart goes out to you and yours.

People this is a good time to remind you that your wishes as to life support should be communicated to others. If your a minor then make sure you parents know. Write it down for them. Those of you over 18, get a living will. There are several online cheap ones that will comply with your states laws. Fill one out and have it witnessed and notorized. they are like 10 bucks. And put it in a safe place and make people aware where it is and make the person who is to make the decision to invoke it aware and that they are willing to accept that responsibility. It's important.

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Re: Prayers for a fellow paintballer

Originally posted by Python14


All my family asks for is that you pray for him.

Done! He should be better in a couple days. God is an amazing God.

[bleachit]

I believe that deserves a good ol fashioned "Amen"

[SpecialBlend2786]

I'm really sorry to hear that dude, hopefully things turn out alright in the end.

I know how you feel btw, as i lost my 19 year old cousin in a car crash a few months ago. Its scary how sudden these things are

[TooDamnSweet]

I'm sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to you and your family and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.