I need your prayers

[hack15]

I will have a good thought for you when I hit my knees tonight!!! Speedy recovery and many years of good health!!!

 

[irishtrain]

Hello IE brothers & sisters. Over the past couple of years I have grown to feel like all of you are a part of my family. We have laughed, cursed, shed some recruiting tears & prayed for one another.

The reason I started this thread is, man I am as low as catfish crap in the Mississippi river. I had 3 back surgeries last year. First was a fusion. The next two was because the fusion didn't take and I had an infection. Well, a couple of weeks ago, I was so damned excited about 'the big game' that on Friday I decided to knock off a honey-do. I climbed up mu 8 foot step ladder and was cleaning the gutters and that is the last thing I remembered until I woke up in excruciating pain in the hospital. When I fell, I shattered my 4 levels of fusion that had finally worked & fractured my L1 & T 10. I had surgery that night & have had another since. I know none of you on here know me, or anything about me, from Adam, but I am not trying to get on disability nor am I in search of drugs. I LOVE coaching high school football and teaching Sspecial Education. The problem is, I have no feeling in my feet. I can not feel it when they poke them with a needle, nor can I move them. My Dr. said this was good news considering. He says it's a 50/50 chance that I will regain enough felling to walk. I have never heard of anyone paralyzed from the ankle down and I know many of you are thinking the same thing. What has happened, according to the doc, is my spinal cord is intact and undamaged. What has happened is there was nerve damage to the nerves that run to my feet. I humbly ask any of you that would, to PLEASE pray for me to get that movement back.

Will do and please let us know when you are healed-I'll be praying. God Bless us all.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Prayers sent my brother.

 

[pani_nasz]

bigedefense - - - The Lord is with you.

 

[PANDFAN]

prayers sent! we are family

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Hello IE brothers & sisters. Over the past couple of years I have grown to feel like all of you are a part of my family. We have laughed, cursed, shed some recruiting tears & prayed for one another.

The reason I started this thread is, man I am as low as catfish crap in the Mississippi river. I had 3 back surgeries last year. First was a fusion. The next two was because the fusion didn't take and I had an infection. Well, a couple of weeks ago, I was so damned excited about 'the big game' that on Friday I decided to knock off a honey-do. I climbed up mu 8 foot step ladder and was cleaning the gutters and that is the last thing I remembered until I woke up in excruciating pain in the hospital. When I fell, I shattered my 4 levels of fusion that had finally worked & fractured my L1 & T 10. I had surgery that night & have had another since. I know none of you on here know me, or anything about me, from Adam, but I am not trying to get on disability nor am I in search of drugs. I LOVE coaching high school football and teaching Sspecial Education. The problem is, I have no feeling in my feet. I can not feel it when they poke them with a needle, nor can I move them. My Dr. said this was good news considering. He says it's a 50/50 chance that I will regain enough felling to walk. I have never heard of anyone paralyzed from the ankle down and I know many of you are thinking the same thing. What has happened, according to the doc, is my spinal cord is intact and undamaged. What has happened is there was nerve damage to the nerves that run to my feet. I humbly ask any of you that would, to PLEASE pray for me to get that movement back.

You are in my prayers bro!

 

[23145tp]

Prayers for you my bro......stay positive.....and GOD speed!!!!!

 

[NDdomer2]

Prayers from the Circle City, get well soon!

 

[Sam Crow]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you man. Good luck with rehab!

 

[GoldLid]

Praying for you as well.

 

[frankygoes69]

You have my prayers.

 

[palinurus]

You have my prayers, too. I'm sorry for your pain.

 

[Corry]

Not a very religious man, but I’ll drop a lien to the big guy for you bruh.

 

[palinurus]

...11/8 -- hope you are feeling better. Keep us posted.

 

[FLDomer]

My wife and I will remember you in our intentions during our Rosary tonight. Storm the Heavens Man!! Get well soon!

 

[bigedefense]

I just got into my house. Have a hospital bed set up in the living room so I can catch up on watching some football. I have been in a Rehab center this past week and they have been trying to stimulate my nerves as well as teaching me how to walk again. It's been a little tough since I have no use of my left foot and partial use of my right. Yesterday, I was able to walk the length of the rail unassisted!!! That was a HUGE accomplishment to me. Thank ALL of you so much for your prayers and your encouragement while I work through this challenge facing me. I was pretty depressed when I started this thread, but because of prayer and God's grace, I, mentally, feel 100% better. Physically, I am in quite a bit of pain, but like my wife said, "at least your hurting! If your back and legs didn't hurt, the outcome would not look as well.". She is right. So I embrace it, and I actually thank God for it. HE has blessed me and I pray that he blesses each of you because of your kindness. GOD BLESS & GO IRISH!!!

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

I am glad to hear that you are making progress and are in a better state. Keep chugging along.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Hard as it sounds, it also sounds like it is very hopeful. After all the other virtues make their appearance, the last one standing before you is Fortitude. May the Holy Spirit wash over you with that one. It will make this happen. God Bless.

 

[phgreek]

I just got into my house. Have a hospital bed set up in the living room so I can catch up on watching some football. I have been in a Rehab center this past week and they have been trying to stimulate my nerves as well as teaching me how to walk again. It's been a little tough since I have no use of my left foot and partial use of my right. Yesterday, I was able to walk the length of the rail unassisted!!! That was a HUGE accomplishment to me. Thank ALL of you so much for your prayers and your encouragement while I work through this challenge facing me. I was pretty depressed when I started this thread, but because of prayer and God's grace, I, mentally, feel 100% better. Physically, I am in quite a bit of pain, but like my wife said, "at least your hurting! If your back and legs didn't hurt, the outcome would not look as well.". She is right. So I embrace it, and I actually thank God for it. HE has blessed me and I pray that he blesses each of you because of your kindness. GOD BLESS & GO IRISH!!!

ALL RIGHT Big D...keep working at it. We'll keep prayin'.

 

[palinurus]

Best wishes. I will pray for your recovery.

 

[Old North State Irish]

I just got into my house. Have a hospital bed set up in the living room so I can catch up on watching some football. I have been in a Rehab center this past week and they have been trying to stimulate my nerves as well as teaching me how to walk again. It's been a little tough since I have no use of my left foot and partial use of my right. Yesterday, I was able to walk the length of the rail unassisted!!! That was a HUGE accomplishment to me. Thank ALL of you so much for your prayers and your encouragement while I work through this challenge facing me. I was pretty depressed when I started this thread, but because of prayer and God's grace, I, mentally, feel 100% better. Physically, I am in quite a bit of pain, but like my wife said, "at least your hurting! If your back and legs didn't hurt, the outcome would not look as well.". She is right. So I embrace it, and I actually thank God for it. HE has blessed me and I pray that he blesses each of you because of your kindness. GOD BLESS & GO IRISH!!!

We will keep you in our thoughts. When you go through rough spots in life, it puts sports in perspective. A great book that I think you should read is "A Shining Season." It is a quick read (I have read it a couple of times-you can read it in a couple days time). It is a true story based on the incredible but too short life of a man named John Baker (an Elementary school teacher/coach). This book has all of the emotions in it. But in the end, you feel like you are ready to run a marathon. I made my son read it against his will at the start, but once he got going, he wouldn't put it down. I have seen a difference in his work ethic in school and sports. If you follow through and read it, let me know what you think.

 

[Irish52]

I know in my heart that I speak for all Domers that become aware of your infirmity when I say "God bless you and know that we are all praying for your full recovery."

 

[Irish Man3]

The update sounds good my friend. We will all continue to pray for you and those affected around you.

 

[BobD]

After two days in the hospital, I took a turn for the nurse. ~W.C. Fields

I'm glad to hear your home and making progress, we'll continue to pray for your speedy and full recovery.

 

[BeauBenken]

Keep up the work and never give him. As a coach, you're setting a great example for your kids.

 

[PatsandBostonfan1975]

God bless you in my prayers.

 

[irishtrain]

Hard as it sounds, it also sounds like it is very hopeful. After all the other virtues make their appearance, the last one standing before you is Fortitude. May the Holy Spirit wash over you with that one. It will make this happen. God Bless.

I'm still praying for you.

 

[Irish Houstonian]

Best of luck man. FYI, I work for a publicly-traded physical therapy company with 450+ clinics, so if you ever have any questions at all about anything just PM me and I'll see what I can do. I got serious answers just down my hallway (although I'm just a nerd and not a PT myself).

 

[Al H.]

God speed in your full recovery Big D. You've already made it into todays prayers from me. I'll keep 'em coming! Go Irish!!!

 

[Irishpinoy]

Praying for you recovery.