spare a thought for rick

fsdss · 27 December 2007 at 2:51PM

whilst moaning on another thread about the tat presents i received from my family the following has made me realise that this is not important.

we've all been hit by a stomach bug prior to Christmas, and my 17yr old nephew Rick is no exception and missed Christmas dinner because he was laid up at home with stomach cramps.
this morning he was found on the floor unconscious and after being rushed to hospital in an ambulance he is in a serious condition. he cannot be operated on until he is stabilized and the likely hood of him being stabilized is touch and go. his life is in the balance.

they suspect perionytis or burst in the bowel- the prognosis is not good. and my family are at the hospital having been prepared for the worst, i am at home with the children hanging around by the phone.

that old tat which was in the bin has now been placed near to me, with the thought of being closer to Rick.

please spare a thought and prayer for Rick.

bank_of_slate · 27 December 2007 at 2:55PM

Hi FSDSS

Keep us posted about Rick!

I can't imagine what your family are going through at the moment!
sending lots of love
...Linda xx

Highland_Lass_2 · 27 December 2007 at 3:10PM

Oh that's terrible news. Saying a prayer for him. Keep us posted.

Skippycat · 27 December 2007 at 3:24PM

So sorry to hear your news. Hope he will be ok and that you hear some good news soon x

ariba10 · 27 December 2007 at 3:26PM

It tends to put things in perspective.

Best wishes for him.

dotchas · 27 December 2007 at 3:39PM

Best wishes to Rick

quietheart · 27 December 2007 at 3:42PM

the poor kid. here's hoping they've caught it in time, he's young and healthy and that gives him a better chance than most of us.
will keep willing him on.

shazrobo · 27 December 2007 at 4:05PM

best wishes to you and your family, especially rick
shaz x

kippers · 27 December 2007 at 4:06PM

Thinking of you

fsdss · 27 December 2007 at 4:18PM

i suppose the "good news" is that he's more (??) stable and they've whipped him down to theatre although his chances haven't changed.

Westywoodpecker · 27 December 2007 at 4:31PM

Sorry to hear of your sad news. A serious illness always puts priorities in order. The fact that they are now operating is promising. As already stated Rick is young & healthy, so stronger to take his op on.

Sending hugs & prayers to all concerned xx

spare a thought for rick

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