I was at work in Auburn today and as a result I have third hand information.
Sam had a tough day breathing. He needed a number of breathing treatments. He's running a temp in th 102 range. Praying for a better day on Wednesday.
Please keep Sam in your prayers and keep on commenting.
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Ouch,
It does sound like a tough day. My experience included a bunch of them. I know the temperature makes the breathing difficulty that much worse. Maybe today was one of those times when One Day At A Time is too big of a chunk to take. Maybe one breath at a time is better. I'll pray for improved conditions tomorrow. It ain't easy to swallow the days that seem like you are moving backwards but look at where you've been. You are making incredible progress.
This too shall pass and then it will be back to your phsical terrorists. Good night Sam3. Your brother in experience. Grandin Eakle
Sam,
I'm so sorry you hurt and have a temperature. I have been helping you breathe by not smoking- everytime I want to, I just think about you and take a deep breath.
Listen to Grandin-'one breath at a time' He wishes he could come see you so bad! I got to meet him at his welcome home from Shepard /fundraiser at St Luke in Cols Thursday (I read about it in the Ledger). There were so many folks there to support him, but he gave me his undivided attention when I id'd myself as a friend of yours. George and L, Landin will be also be a great resource when you are getting ready for Sammy Boy to come home and possiblly with some idea of what to plan for now.
I haven't had internet access to write since the Backyard Blues,(I called Bobby to go but he had to check out some chests in Macon? )It was great to meet your friends, the good doctor B and visit with your dad. (They even tried to give me $$ raised!) And I got to hear your song! Sorry for the chatter during the music-then I helped video the darkness.Hope it came out ok
I can't believe your great great grandmother's poems -(I got the shivers hearing her words and your dad's music, knowing she wrote when she was bedridden) Thank you for the CD, Sambo.
Bunny has been reading the posts to me via phone. I haven't read comments. Please know that even when you don't hear from us, you are still constantly in our thoughts and prayers.Hope your day tomorrow is a better one.
PS Ace says that he heard that spongebaths really help when you have a temp.
Good Morning Sam,
Sorry to hear about your breathing troubles yesterday. We don't realize what we take for granted.I wish there was something I could say/do to make things easier for you,but I'm all out of clichés.I'm sure you've been told there will be good & not so good days to come.I will pray for more good days of course.PT is definitly a type of boot camp, but you'll be more encouraged when you see the positive results from your hard work.The road to recovery is not an easy one, but it is very doable, especially for someone with your character.You've got such a great support team--don't forget to use them.On the lighter side of things...I chatted with D for the first time in years.Glad he's doing well & it was good to hear from him.I've reconnected with several people as a result of this site.I've talked with Miller several times while he's on the road.It was good to see him last weekend, even if it was briefly.I need to schedule a trip to come see you too of course!It's been a long time.I'm taking some extra time off for the week of Thanksgiving & hopefully you'll be up for visitors then.Maybe I can drag Kathy up there.Her ta-ta's would brighten your day huh?She's gonna kill me for saying that, but who doesn't think it?Don't even try it...she's soon to be a married woman!Take care Sam & don't forget that we love you & will continue to pray for you.Brent also said HI & to hang in there.Chat more later.
Polly wolly
Sam,
Hope you have a better day today.....hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers
love ya
Jenny
One step forward and two steps back??? (what)
Alright Sam, you can't be following the lines of some cheesy ass song! That's just not ORIGINAL of you. I insist you change it. I don't like that song.
Put on some Too Short or some Eightball. That's motivation! The streets be-otch.
Keep it positive Samo, get over this hump day!
Bob
Hey there Sam! Sorry for taking so long to say something here but I think I'll make up for it when you get your mail in a couple of days. It took me a few tries but I think it turned out ok. That's all I'm gonna say about that.
So, our open mic is now at The Tap. We're actually hosting an open mic on Halloween. I think we'll dress up in some kind of costume and are tossing around the idea of learning some 'themed' songs for the night like 'Godzilla', 'Frankenstien', 'Monster Mash', etc.
Miss you man! I see my pal Grandin Eakle has contacted you. Sam, I think Grandin can be a real source of encouragement for you. I'm sure many times the thought 'Why did this happen to me?' has gone through his mind and part of the answer could be 'to help Sam'. God has a plan; be strong!
hey sam,
This is Dell Fort. Just wanted to let you we are praying for you. Hope today has been better for you sorry to hear about yesterday. Be strong and stay positive. Just wanted to say hello and let you know we are thinking of you, cant remember the last time I saw you. Well keep up the good work and have a great day.
Your friend,
Dell
Sorry to hear of the setbacks early this week, Sam--- hopethings are better by now, and look forward to a better update today.
I spoke with Ezell last night on some interesting ideas, more later when we figure 'em out...
Hang in there, man, bad days never last.
to everyone that reads this....
my name is mike farrington i was admitted to the shephers center three days ago and i share a room with sam. as a matter af fact his bed is right next to mine.
when i arrived sam was feelinga bit under the weather and i did not have the opportunity to do much more than say hello.
i am very happy to say that sam is feeling so much better and we have had the opportunity to talk axchange stories and get to know one another better.
sam is a strong and couragous young man and i am happy to know the man.
we have many common interests, we both play the bss guitar and both of us are "simpsons" fans.
my stay here will not be as long as sams and when i leave here i feel that my life has beentouched by his courage and inspiration
to all that know this young man you should be happy to know him. my heart and prayers go out to him on a daily basis and i fully plan to keep incontact with him long after i have left.
to sam "you are an inspiration to us all and i am proud to know you and will always hold a place in my heart for you
Thank you Mike Farrington!
It was so nice of you to reassure us! You sound like the perfect roomate,since they wouldn't let Sam keep his cheerleader.Glad you are there, oops, no, well, you know what I mean. And hope you get better soon.
Sam, we are so glad you are feeling better today.
Love you and
Have sweet dreams..
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