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Update from Mike

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sean

June 24th, 10:00 p.m. EST Tonight’s update comes from me, and Michelle gets the night off… Needed rest for a woman who has been incredibly strong. My name is Mike Ruetschle, I am Steve’s younger brother by 18 months, and … Continue reading →

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Steve is through surgery

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sean

UPDATE 6-24-10 4:35EST Just heard from the post-op nurse.  Steve has been successfully extubated!!!  He is headed up to ICU now and we will hopefully be allowed to see him at 5pm.  Pure joy!  Please pray as he comes to … Continue reading →

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Steve goes into surgery

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sean

UPDATE FROM MICHE 1:57pm EST Surgery proceeding smoothly. No updates for another hour or two. UPDATE FROM MICHE 12:15PM EST Just heard that Steve is now under and prepped successfully.  They are ready to begin surgery.  No more news for … Continue reading →

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A request

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sean

Dearest friends and family, A quick practical word as I prepare to visit Steve this morning. We have been overwhelmed with the most wonderful offers for visits. We are requesting that you refrain from phoning or visiting the hospital at … Continue reading →

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Steve simply appeared

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sean

23 June 2010 10:30 p.m. Dear friends and family, Another long day has finally spent itself.  I have been in the ICU all day.  What a blessing!  It is not common for the nurses to allow visitors to stay with … Continue reading →

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20 minutes

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Sean

Just a quick update from David via cell: Miche was with Steve all day and although pain meds continue to cause delirium, Miche had 20 good, lucid minutes with Steve.  Steve was present, aware of what has happened, and they … Continue reading →

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No surgery today

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Sean

Just off the phone with David (for those who don’t know, David is Michelle’s brother). No surgery today.  It’s possible they’ll be able to get him in tomorrow, but no confirmation. Steve did very well overnight.  His temp stayed below … Continue reading →

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Most of the day with my love

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Sean

22 June 2010, 11p.m. Dear friends and family, It has been a long day, and in many ways a very, very good day, but I am tired and will keep this short. Steve’s progress is steadily improving, however the things … Continue reading →

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Right!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Sean

An update from David: The CT scan was in fact confirmed negative… good news. Steve’s temp also stayed down during the day… hovering around 100… hasn’t spiked. He is still coming out of the delirium, the meds are wearing off, … Continue reading →

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Returning

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Sean

22 June, 2010 2:15 pm Dear friends and family, I am riding high. I have just spent over two and a half hours with Steve. Steve’s nurse is allowing me to stay with him until the end of her shift … Continue reading →

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