Sometimes things just suck

[Angel]

My brother, the epitome of healthy living, called me this morning. I knew it had to be something bad, he never calls...

Last Wednesday he was awoken at 4am by seizures. Scans show a large mass in his brain. They're taking biopsy's from three different areas of the mass today. If necessary, further surgery is scheduled for Friday.

It's at times like these that I regret living so far away from my family. They're all at the hospital in Victoria right now so I can't call them up to talk. It's at times like these I'm grateful for the Army. You guys are like family to me, we bitch at each other but we've got each other's backs.

Guess I just want to say if you see me making angry wild posts, please forgive me...I'm just lashing out at the world....

[mh5150]

God Bless .You and your families are im my prayers.

[vandeleur]

hun,you and yours are in our thoughts.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

hopin' for the best

[clarathecarrot]

Feel free to knee my nuts anytime.

Opinionated or not I still care about people and wish you and your family the best.

[DONNIEP]

So sorry to hear about this Angel...

[Momshell]

I am so sorry sister - and you are right - sometimes things really do suck. I went through something similar myself several years ago and it all turned out ok, despite lots of scary shit initially and my family being given incorrect and really bad news. I know seizures and masses on the brain are serious as hell, but it's not necessarily anything life-threatening. I hope the biopsies turn out ok and the surgery will be the worst of it. I don't pray but my thoughts are definitely with you and your family and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

[Nickdfresh]

Best wishes to you and your brother and I'm sorry to hear this.

[ashstralia]

sending positive thougts from oz. xo

[jhale667]

So sorry to hear this...best wishes to you and your bro.

[chefcraig]

Positive thoughts and prayers headed your way, sweetheart. All the best.

[katina]

I am so sorry to hear this Angel, I wish you and your brother the best

[Nitro Express]

We're always here for you Angel. Here's a big hug for you and I'll keep your brother in my prayers.

[Angel]

Thanks you guys. Momshell, thank you for reminding me about your experience. I have now decided that his outcome will be the same as yours!

Thankfully, no scare tactics from the doc's. They are removing the mass on Friday, and they're confident it's probably benign. Thank God his girlfriend was there. She had to perform CPR when he had the seizure.

Of course, I have final exams in 1.5 weeks. Seems like I always have major stress in my life during finals!!!

[Nitro Express]

My wife teaches CPR classes. Good thing she knew how to do CPR.