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I'd just like to add some things about Brian's condition. My name is Jessica. I'm Olivia's mom and Brian is my Best Friend- but he is so much more to me than just that.
I found a foosball message board that has some incorrect info on it, I've also heard some rumors that I'd like to try to clear up.
When he arrived in the ER at 5am Sept. 30th they rated him at 3 on a scale from 1-15. Anyone who enters the ER unconscious is rated at 3%. He did suffer from severe brain trauma and swelling. The Dr. said it usually takes 2 days for a brain to swell as much as Brian's did in just a few hours. There was also a period of time when he did not get a lot of oxygen - BUT he was breathing. Just not well. I was basically told he was going to die. Then another Dr. suggested a surgery that they would remove part of his skull to allow his brain room to swell. Brian did NOT have a part of his brain removed. That surgery saved his life. It changed everything. The Dr's have NOT told me nor anyone in his family that he had a 50% chance of survival. The truth is no one knows what to expect. It is all up to Brian now. That said, there is a very good possibility that he will make it through this just fine. Brian is a very strong-willed warm-hearted person. He has an amazing love for our daughter. Anyone who really knows him already knows this. I love him dearly and we all need to stay positive for Brian. He needs everyone to root for him so he can pull himself through this. Since it is up to Brian, I have faith that he will pull through this. Brian needs EVERYONE to have that same faith in him. He opened his eyes on Friday October 13th after being in a coma for 13 days. He has given the thumbs up sign, raised his hand and pointed a finger. I spent most of the day yesterday staring into his eyes talking to him. I know he could hear and understand me. He's squeezed hands when asked, made facial expressions, and all his vital signs are excellent. Plus, he is breathing on his own now. He will have a long road to recovery, but he will recover. He may need to re-learn simple things that we all take for granted everyday such as -learn how to walk again, speak again, read and write.....etc. But what ever he needs, I will be there for him 1000% to help him, push him, or to do whatever he needs to help him get better. I hope that other people will be there for him as well. Please pray that he will come back to us. There is power in prayer and Brian needs everyone's support. Don't give up on him please. His body has been through a lot and it needs to heal.
I am so grateful for everyone who has helped our family. This has been a very difficult time for me. Brian is a huge part of my life. He really is my best friend. He has always been there for me when I really need him - and I will always be there for him. He is a great daddy to Olivia. They have such a special bond. She needs her daddy. I need her daddy. I can't and won't picture our future without him in it. Knowing that I have so many wonderful friends and family to help me with Olivia so I can spend as much time as possible at the hospital with Brian, or to be there with a hug and a shoulder to cry on, to just listen when I cry or need to talk, or to offer to do my laundry or clean my apartment. I am also deeply grateful for the financial help. Brian will be out of work for several months if not years- I don't want him to have to worry about anything but getting better. The thought of having to support our family on my own is very nerve-wracking. But a lot of the burden has been lifted after all the people who have donated to help us It's just been amazing and
Thank You so much to everyone.
So, please spread the word. Brian is NOT brain dead. He does NOT only have a 3% chance of survival. He did NOT have part of his brain removed. He DID open his eyes. He WILL get better if we all support him and stay positive.
Thank You,
Jessica
I found a foosball message board that has some incorrect info on it, I've also heard some rumors that I'd like to try to clear up.
When he arrived in the ER at 5am Sept. 30th they rated him at 3 on a scale from 1-15. Anyone who enters the ER unconscious is rated at 3%. He did suffer from severe brain trauma and swelling. The Dr. said it usually takes 2 days for a brain to swell as much as Brian's did in just a few hours. There was also a period of time when he did not get a lot of oxygen - BUT he was breathing. Just not well. I was basically told he was going to die. Then another Dr. suggested a surgery that they would remove part of his skull to allow his brain room to swell. Brian did NOT have a part of his brain removed. That surgery saved his life. It changed everything. The Dr's have NOT told me nor anyone in his family that he had a 50% chance of survival. The truth is no one knows what to expect. It is all up to Brian now. That said, there is a very good possibility that he will make it through this just fine. Brian is a very strong-willed warm-hearted person. He has an amazing love for our daughter. Anyone who really knows him already knows this. I love him dearly and we all need to stay positive for Brian. He needs everyone to root for him so he can pull himself through this. Since it is up to Brian, I have faith that he will pull through this. Brian needs EVERYONE to have that same faith in him. He opened his eyes on Friday October 13th after being in a coma for 13 days. He has given the thumbs up sign, raised his hand and pointed a finger. I spent most of the day yesterday staring into his eyes talking to him. I know he could hear and understand me. He's squeezed hands when asked, made facial expressions, and all his vital signs are excellent. Plus, he is breathing on his own now. He will have a long road to recovery, but he will recover. He may need to re-learn simple things that we all take for granted everyday such as -learn how to walk again, speak again, read and write.....etc. But what ever he needs, I will be there for him 1000% to help him, push him, or to do whatever he needs to help him get better. I hope that other people will be there for him as well. Please pray that he will come back to us. There is power in prayer and Brian needs everyone's support. Don't give up on him please. His body has been through a lot and it needs to heal.
I am so grateful for everyone who has helped our family. This has been a very difficult time for me. Brian is a huge part of my life. He really is my best friend. He has always been there for me when I really need him - and I will always be there for him. He is a great daddy to Olivia. They have such a special bond. She needs her daddy. I need her daddy. I can't and won't picture our future without him in it. Knowing that I have so many wonderful friends and family to help me with Olivia so I can spend as much time as possible at the hospital with Brian, or to be there with a hug and a shoulder to cry on, to just listen when I cry or need to talk, or to offer to do my laundry or clean my apartment. I am also deeply grateful for the financial help. Brian will be out of work for several months if not years- I don't want him to have to worry about anything but getting better. The thought of having to support our family on my own is very nerve-wracking. But a lot of the burden has been lifted after all the people who have donated to help us It's just been amazing and
Thank You so much to everyone.
So, please spread the word. Brian is NOT brain dead. He does NOT only have a 3% chance of survival. He did NOT have part of his brain removed. He DID open his eyes. He WILL get better if we all support him and stay positive.
Thank You,
Jessica
posted by Jamie at 8:23 PM
4 Comments:
I will not stop praying for all of you, and I am only hoping for the best!
Love,
Shannon
(Jamie's friend)
We are so very proud of your progress, Brian!!!
Jessica and Olivia -- we are here for whatever you need.
We love you so very much,
Jamie and Greg
Hello. Brian is a very strong young man this I know. He will pull through this and return to the man he was meant to be. Jessica I thank you for being in his life. I am keeping you all in my thoughts.
Jessica, I know you don't know me yet. I am Margaret Salazar. I am Brian Aunt & God Mother. "Olivia" Great-Great Aunt.All my Love and Prayers go with Brian. thank you for allowing Brians other side of the family to know what is happening to Brian.Be strong for .my heart goes out to you.
Hugss & Kisses T-Margie
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