midstream update

[ritaxis]

I'm in the City. My father is in ICU with septic shock from pneumonia. The emergency room doctor recommended that if we wanted to be sure to "say whatever we wanted to say to him" we should come on up last night. He seemed to be stabilizing, maybe, when we left the hospital last night, but they're giving him two units this morning.

My brother is relentlessly optimistic. I'm dubious.

I want him to be right.

Comments

[sciamanna.livejournal.com]

Fuck. Hugs. And here's hoping your brother is relentlessly right.

(And thanks for sharing. I mean it, it's definitely not something I say by default.)

[papersky.livejournal.com]

I really hope he's all right.

Positive thoughts in your and his direction.

*hugs*

[thomasyan.livejournal.com]

Oh crap! I hope he comes out fine.

[coffeeandink.livejournal.com]

I hope your brother's right.

[davidgoldfarb.livejournal.com]

Yeah, what they said.

[ckd]

All that from me, too.

[mjlayman.livejournal.com]

I'm torn between probability and making you feel better. The probability that he'll come out of this isn't good. Then again, the doctors told me three times I was going to die in a few days and you'll notice they were wrong. I hope things turn out well for him.

Luis

[(Anonymous)]

My name is Ch'asca, for a few years I was Ch'asca Kemnitzer. I am Brandi's daughter. My mother was up there visiting Luis two weeks ago. I am so saddened by this, Luis is a great man who did alot for alot of people including myself and my sister who has since past aways. I just wanted to let you knwo that my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I will keep him in my prayers.

Re: Luis

[ritaxis.livejournal.com]

Ch'asca! I remember you dearly! In all this, I am really thrilled to hear from you. It's a bright moment in this bleak time. (how did you find this? Were you googling Luis?) Thank you for commenting. I saw Brandi while she was here, and that was a good thing too. Was it only two weeks ago? The world has changed so much in that time. . .

Re: Luis

[(Anonymous)]

I actually found you by "googling". I just got back this morning after flying up there yesterday afternoon and spending the night to take the 7 a.m. flight back to go to L.A. I hadn't seen Luis for about 6 years but remember what a great time we had. It was hard to see him in the hospital but all I could think about was what an amazing person he truly is and how lucky we all are to have him. While I was up there I got to meet alot of people there and it was interesting to hear how everyone had met him and the journey that they have been on with him. I don't think that I will ever meet anyone like him. I am sending all my good thoughts yoru way.

[randwolf.livejournal.com]

Sympathies. There is hope, but...say what you must.

[tavella.livejournal.com]

Aw, damn. I'll wish for the best.

[ellarien]

You're in my thoughts. It's never easy to deal with the possibility of losing a loved one, and it's always too soon. I do hope your brother is right to be optimistic.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm hoping your brother is right on this one.

- Captain Button