Your prayers are need. My lil brother in critical condition
 

At about 12:45 Sat. afternoon, my little brother was in a major accident. He struck a telephone pole at about 50-60mph. It took them an hour to cut him out. But as they put him in the ambulence the gave my dad the thumbs up. We rushed to the hospital and for a while thought he just had a broke leg. But the doctor told us that the left side of his brain was hemoraging. He had to be flown to the hospital in Jackson about 80 mile away. They told us the helecoper was on the way, so we went ahead and left. We beat the mother F'in chopper there, WTF:mad: . It had to fly from Jackson to Merdian then back to Jackson, we were there a good 15min before the chopper. They did surgery for about 2-3 hours....I'm not even sure, it's like time was flying by and standing still at the same time. The doctor came in and told us than he had maybe a 50/50 chance. There is a scale for his type of brain injury 15-3, 15 being the best......he was a 4 when he got there. THe doctor says the next 5 days will be critical as his brain will continue to swell. He will get worst before he gets better......if he gets better. They did a cat scan today and found that some portions of his brain, the ones that control speach and motor skills, were basicly dead. So even if he survives I'm not sure if we'll get our Matt back. I can home this afternoon(Sun) to get some more clothes, plus I just can't stand to see him there. They have him parilized with medication, so he's on a resparator. I feel so sorry for my Dad, he's try to be strong but he's painfully obvious as to how much pain he's in.........I just don't know what to do. I've been to hospitals before and seen people in the beds, but it's never been MY little brother hooked up to all those tubes.

I just don't know what to do.......I having a hard time taking this all in. It's like it's not really happening. We keep hoping for good news but we keep gettin bad and the doctor says the prognosis is poor. I would just like to ask that the prayers of all you MustangWorkers go out to my little brother Matthew as he goes through this ordeal. I guess right now all we can do is pray and wait.

Prayin hard,
Josh, aka the tireburner:(

He's in my prayers josh!! I have worked in hospitals and even though you see people there in there bed and all kinds of machines there it never affects you till it's a loved one.



HANG IN THERE MATTHEW

Josh,
Your Brother and family will be in my prayers I cant say I know how you feel a all but brother you know if you need someone to talk to we are all here for you...Hope He Recovers

Nuthin But Love
Adam

Prayers on the way.

Josh,

I'm not the praying type, but I will surely be hoping that he will be fine. Medical science has come a long way, and miracles do happen. No one will ever hope for less than the best for your brother.

Hang in there, support is something you'll always get from here,
Jonathon

Do well Matt, you will be in my thoughts.

I'll do you one better than prayer, I'll believe. I also worked at a hospital for 4 years (2 in nursing and 2 in X-Ray). While in nursing, most of my pts were either respiratory failure, renal failure, or required telemetry. Most of them became like family because they often came back, and eventually died on my floor (especially the renal pts). Still, I can not even begin to imagine what you and your father must be going through. I'll tell you what I do know, Josh, and that is that you are a very strong and intelligent person, which leads me to believe your father is too. I have no doubt that you will both walk through this much better with support that you share. Keep this in mind, too: regardless of what the CT says, or an MRI, or even their top neurosurgeon, your brother is aware of what is happening, and he knows you both are there for him. Don't be afraid to talk with him, even if he doesn't seem to be able to hear you. He can.

Anyway, you and your family will be in my prayers, and your brothers success will be in my beliefs.

All my best,
~Chris

The best
 

Josh, I'm hoping and praying for Mathew, you, and your family. Wishing for the best.

Rev

These things can take time, just hang in there the best you can. I'm sure the Docs are working their magic the best they can.

well I've got little update for you, I guess. Yesterday when we went to see him the pressure on his brain was flickering between 10 and 11. 15 and below is normal. Well today the pressure stedily climbed. It was up to 15 when I left a little after 1pm. My older brother just stoped by my g/f's house(where I'm staying tonight) and said that the pressure was 17 and 18 and sometimes up to 20 and that they are expecting the worst tommrow. They are set to relieve the pressure when it gets to 24, they have already tested the drip that will releive the pressure to make sure it will work. I don't really understand all these pressure numbers, I just know that above 15 isn't good, but I don't know just how bad a nuber of 24 is, maybe Chris can help. I guess tommrow will tell the tale. Just keep praying for him guys

Still prayin hard,
Josh

Josh -
I cannot even imagine what you are going through, so I won't try to say too much. Just know that an extra prayer will be sent up tonight for your brother, you, and your family. Hang in there bro!

WE'RE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY JOSH!
 

Josh, :(
I just got back to town today and just saw this! GOD, I'M SOO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MATTHEW!!!!!! I cannot imagine what you are dealing with. Just know that you and your family are in everyone's thoughts and prayers here on Mustang Works, and your 'extended' family wishes your family nothing but the best, and a positive recovery for your brother. Keep the Faith, as we all will for you!!!!!!! Take care, and God Bless Ya'll!
Love ya, Christine
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Woh' guy sorry to hear about that man, my prayers go out for the best for you and your family. I wish I could do something but I'm sure we all do, including yourself.

Prayin' hard with you,
§am.

Theres not much I can say to help you through this bro, but you know we're all here for you

He'll definately be in my thoughts and prayers.

hang in there man

Man i don't know what to say other than my prayers are with you and your family, let us no whats going on and you can always count on us to be here for you. Take care-Mike

Josh, Your brother is in my prayers and thoughts. Hang in there and like Chris said, try talking to Matthew.

I'm praying for you, your family and your brother.

Mathew and your family are in my prayers.

Josh,
The meds to keep him in a coma keep the brain from swelling. They want to wean him off those, but that may increase the pressure. So that will continue to be a roller coaster.

Your lil bro and family are in my prayers, and check your PM.

Take it easy,
Mike

Your brother will be in our prayers. Help your family stay strong, and let Matthew know that you all are there by his side. Good luck, man. Best wishes.:(

I'm sorry I havent checked Mustang Works in the last few days. Josh, I am so sorry to hear about the events that have unfolded.

My prayers are with your brother, and your family. Hang in there also Josh.