Friday, October 14, 2011

Update: Friday, 6:00pm, 10/14/11

It breaks my heart to tell you but Forrest has suffered another unimaginable setback. After several days of unexplainable decline, it was determined that his skull flap has become infected. As I write this he is undergoing emergency surgery to remove the shunt and the prosthetic flap. We are hoping and praying that the surgery is in time to prevent the infection from spreading to his brain. The doctors can't tell us a timeline or prognosis only that we'll have to take it one day at a time.

As he left the ICU for the OR, Ray LaMontagne was singing I Could Hold You Forever on his iPad. Please hold him again today in your thoughts & prayers. With your love and support he will eventually land on his size 12 feet & grace us all again with that lovable lopsided grin. Kent and I are waiting here for him to return from surgery and his brother Austin will stay with him tonight. 

We will update the blog after surgery tonight or in AM.

Shine on my Sunbeam, 
Forrest's Mum

22 comments:

  1. Love you, Forrest. Keep fighting. Praying for all you guys tonight...
    L & L

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  2. Our family is there with you all.

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  3. Keep the faith and let Forrest's strength carry all of you through this sad setback. We are all praying for 44s swift recovery
    Take Care
    Paula Horne

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  4. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts, positive thoughts. I'm rereading the many cards and notes I've received during the past year and sending their warmth and energy and healing powers on to you all.
    Deep Breaths,
    Pat & Packard

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  5. On our knees in prayer.....connected across the miles. So very tough.

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  6. 44 is out of surgery, lot's of drains and antibiotics. We appreciate you prayers and comments. Team 44 is bedside 24 hours daily, he will be slow to come around. The Docs and nursing staff are watching him closely. Thanks to everyone. We hope Forrest can struggle thru this challenge too.
    Love Dad and Team 44

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  7. Forrest is cradled in God's loving and healing hands...

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  8. Forrest is in our thoughts and prayers always, but especially now. Hang in there and stay strong team 44--

    With all love,

    Jim and Gail

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  9. You are in our thoughts and prayers we embrace you
    xxox
    Karla

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  10. I am so sorry to hear about yet another surgery for Forrest. Will keep praying for his quick recovery. Hang in there, Team 44!

    Love and Prayers,

    Joyce and Wilbur

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  11. Thinking of you all tonight-------took my dog out to see the stars Forrest loves and sent him good vibes. pam Chauvin

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  12. Forrest, you are in our prayers tonight. We know you will pull through this once again buddy. Your strength and will and determination have been relentless. You can do this. We love you and send you all of our blessings. Rest well tonight. Stay strong Team 44. XO, Laurie and Steve

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  13. Forrest, Rae, Kent and Austin

    Forrest, I'm sending you love and praying so much for God's healing power to take over and bring you out of this last setback and down the path of recovery. I so want that for you. You are a strong, determined and optimistic young man and that goes a long ways toward healing. That's the attitude it takes. I love you and am praying for you. Grandma Norma

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  14. You have proven time and time again how strong you are. My thoughts are with you and your family in this trying time. Keep fighting Forrest....you have so many people who are fighting along with you. -lynn symansky

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  15. Thank you for the update, Kent. It's 3:45 am here and I've been unable to sleep as I think of your night tonight. What a cruel setback. Okay - we need to BREATHE and take one step at a time. We are with you, Rae, Kent, and Austin, each step on the forward path to Forrest's FULL recovery!
    Love,
    Diane and Jay

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  16. Sending you some island style love - warm breezes and gentle waves - hang tight, team 44.
    Lots of love,
    Melinda

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  17. Kent, Rae, Austin, I was so shocked to read the last two post this morning. We pray for Forrest daily, but will especially be storming the gates of heaven today on Forrest's behalf. God has a great plan for him, of this I am certain. We too look forward to seeing those size 12 feet hitting the ground running.
    Love,
    Donna, Owen (and our entire gang!)

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  18. Dear Team 44, I am so anxious for you and for for positive outcomes news. We continue to pray and send positive energy to all of team and especially praying for healing and answers for Forrest. We are sending big hugs to all of you. Forrest, keep fighting... you need to win this battle. We are claiming God's words of healing for Forrest

    12“‘Your wound is incurable,
    your injury beyond healing....
    17 But I will restore you to health
    and heal your wounds,’
    declares the LORD, Jeremiah 30

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  19. Step by step, stair by stair, be paitent,believe,before long you'll be there.
    M. Erlbaum
    Thoughts and prayers for all of Team 44 from your Stonehall family.

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  20. We too are with you. Stunned and saddened but continuing in fervent prayer for strength for all of you and the healing that Forrest so greatly deserves. We are holding you close and sending much love, The Shermans

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  21. If this is to be some sort of Olympic challenge, then we are all watching the gold medal team in action. No matter what hurtles, obstacles, or confrontations are encountered, this team just keeps powering through. Your fans continue to cheer you on, and you keep responding to the encouragement. We’re all hoping the finish line is close, and that soon you can all be relaxing with the gold hanging on the wall and record numbers in the books. Go Team Forrest, Go. With all our hearts – thinking of you all constantly. Gary and Bj.

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