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Posted 2018-11-30T01:20:14Z

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We're so sorry for the delay in getting an update to everyone ... we never thought our lives could get any more hectic.  Anyway, Brian spent the last two weeks at Rush Rehabilitation Center and has started to make improvements.  He is being transferred tomorrow to Transitional Care of Arlington Heights so at least we will be closer to home.  We're praying for his continual improvements as small as they may be.  We have a long way to go but with everyone's continued prayers and thoughts, we know in our hearts that Brian can do this.  Thank you to everyone for all you have done and continue to do for Brian and our family.[...]

Posted 2018-11-07T16:31:38Z

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Brian is doing a little better ... he is still at Rush but they moved him yesterday from ICU to the Neurology floor.  They are still working on the right combination of medicine to keep the storms under control.  They started physical therapy and we're hoping they will begin therapy in order to remove the feeding tube.  We are starting to look at rehabilitation centers that specialize with traumatic brain injuries.  We would like to thank everyone who has stepped in to help with Jimmy (our new puppy), bringing food and offering all their help.  Please continue to pray for Brian ... we have a long road ahead of us.  Thank you.[...]

Posted 2018-11-02T15:35:04Z

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018

As many of you are aware, Brian was transferred to Rush University Medical Center last Saturday.  Alexian Brothers was treating him the last week for seizures but after some time they could not get the seizures under control and felt he should be transferred to Rush.  Once he was there, Rush assessed him and determined he was not having seizures but actually has what they call "storming" which means he has a rush of adrenaline that he cannot control.  So now the tricky part is finding the right combination of medication in order to get the "storms" under control.  The storms are due to where the tumor was located in the brain and where the treatment had to be given.  It's going to be a long and slow process but we're very happy with the doctors at Rush.  Please continue to pray and wisdom to the doctors for Brian's speedy recovery.  Thank you to everyone who was able to come to the Brianfest and your generosity continually overwhelms us.[...]