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Posted 2016-04-10T14:10:11Z

Out of the hospital

Good news – Steve is finally home from the hospital!

Steve was in the hospital for 10 days while a team of doctors attempted to stop the spasms of his diaphragm which prevented him from eating or sleeping.

Through a combination of medications and radiation to metastatic liver tumors which are suspected of playing a role, Steve was able to get some relief so that he could begin to regain some strength and get some much-needed rest. Unfortunately, he picked up a common hospital infection, C. diff, which has slowed the recovery process. The management of the spasms is ongoing but we hope to have more luck now that we’re home.

Steve is happy to be home and we are hopeful that this change in environment will facilitate a faster recovery.

Thanks as always for your well wishes and expressions of care and support.

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Comments (26)

  • Vilma Santana
    Vilma Santana

    Thanks God! I was thinking about him these days, hoping that he was feeling better. What a relief. A big hug from here to you all. Vilma

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Shabbar Ranapurwala
    Shabbar Ranapurwala

    Welcome home, Steve! Great news to start a Sunday and get on with the next week!! Happy recovery and hope the rest of the recovery is event free. Lots of LOVE and HUGS!! Shabbar and Rebecca

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Pam Buckingham
    Pam Buckingham

    Sending hugs and love to you all!!!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Meredith Minkler
    Meredith Minkler

    So glad you're back home, Steve, and with your great family and gazillion local friends. Your west coast fan club is still cheering for u too, and Bernie sends his love from tha campaign trail. Hugs, merry

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Aaron and Mary Honeycutt
    Aaron and Mary Honeycutt

    We are so happy and relieved for all of you! I'm sure that good Chatham living will boost your recovery. Please let us know if we can mow, plow, plant or otherwise lend a hand. All of us Honeycutts are sending you much love and light!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Elaine Chiosso
    Elaine Chiosso

    Great news that you are back home, Steve! Betsy, please let me know if there is anything you need, or I can help with. My love to all of you, and hope this beautiful spring brings joy.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Craig Slatin
    Craig Slatin

    Thank you all for the update - I am so glad that Steve is home and doing better. My love to you all and a burst of healing energy to Steve. Craig

    10 years ago · Reply
  • myra dotson
    myra dotson

    Good morning 'Wing Family'... great news... I am so happy to hear that Steve is at home... My best to you all... and lots of prayers to come.. Hugs.. Myra Dotson

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Dick Clapp
    Dick Clapp

    Thank the goddess. More hugs from the frozen North. Dick

    10 years ago · Reply
  • LeRoy Moore
    LeRoy Moore

    Steve: Glad to hear you're home. Wish I could see you. You are constantly on my mind. LeRoy

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Virginia Chambers
    Virginia Chambers

    I'm envisioning a stream of bright white light surrounding you, bringing the highest form of healing, Love, and all the accompanying joys, peace and beauty imaginable in a secret elixir, specially concocted in just the right amount and formulation for each of you. xoxox and sweetness, g.h.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Anne McDonald
    Mary Anne McDonald

    I'm so glad to hear that Steve is back home. I am sending healing thoughts your way.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Kim Angelon-Gaetz
    Kim Angelon-Gaetz

    Good news! We are so glad to hear that you are home, Steve! Please let us know if you need anything at all. Big Hugs, Kim, Sam, Timothy, and Cecilia Gaetz

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Naila Gazale Lowe
    Naila Gazale Lowe

    Coming home can be such a healing event. I am glad the interventions helped. I am thinking of you and your tremendous spirit and you strng family.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Susan Ripley
    Susan Ripley

    Being home - best remedy of alll!!! Sending lovelovelove and gentle hugs to all.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Jo Sanders
    Jo Sanders

    Hooray for being home! I've been hoping to hear this ever since mid-week passed. Hospitals certainly have their place and are a blessing when needed (although, too often a mixed blessing as you experienced.) I'm SO happy for you all, now that Steve is where he needs to be to recuperate. Love, Jo

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Colin L. Soskolne
    Colin L. Soskolne

    Good news! Thank you. Keep up the good fight, Steve and family! Thinking of you and sending positive vibes from Vietnam at present!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Raymond Neutra
    Raymond Neutra

    Being home is so important! So glad. Raymond

    10 years ago · Reply
  • scotty Young
    scotty Young

    Welcome Home Steve, I'm guessing it is a lot better than being in the Horsepistol.... We are sending Lots of Love and Light Your Way Buddy, to You and Your Awesome Family..... Scotty and Diane..... or Di and i as some people see it.....

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Carl Shy
    Carl Shy

    Coming home from a hospital stay is always a cause for celebration. Praying and hoping that you will continue to improve and get much needed rest and recovery.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Bradley
    Lisa Bradley

    Oh I am so thankful to hear this great blessing and will continue to pray for Steve and your family. We miss his bright smile in the office, but I'm glad he's home around his loving family getting better. Please tell him Lisa says hello and I'm keeping my smile on like he asked me to.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Emily Antoszyk
    Emily Antoszyk

    Great news! So glad to hear this, we are thinking of you all lots and directing the healing vibes your way. Also heard you had some musical visitors - Aca-awesome! Much love - Emily & Burke

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Kim and Lewie Caraganis
    Kim and Lewie Caraganis

    Yay home! Sending sweet, spring healing to you Steve and much love to all of you. Let us know if we can help in any way- we love you. Kim and Lewie

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Chris Nidel
    Chris Nidel

    Great to hear Steve!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers...Chris

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Nancy V Raine
    Nancy V Raine

    Wonderful! Steve and I send healing thoughts daily. We are grateful for the update. Home nest with twigs just the way you like them...nothing better. NVR

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Anat Kelman shaw
    Anat Kelman shaw

    welcome home! love and rest to all.

    10 years ago · Reply