Monthly Archives: June 2010

Regular room… sleep… reuniting with boys.

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Sean

From Mike: Steve has been moved from ICU to a regular room in the trauma unit. I am here now listening to him snore in a peaceful quiet room… a heavenly sound. No beeps and bells from ICU adding to … Continue reading →

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The high road he has chosen

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Sean

25 June 2010 12 a.m. Dearest friends and family, I have the joy tonight of writing from Steve’s room! While Steve is being prepared for bed I have a few moments to get out of the nurse’s way and think … Continue reading →

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A room

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Sean

Prayer request: Steve is 5th in line to get out of the ICU to another floor where we could visit him freely, etc. 5th is far in hospital terms. In other words, he is physically ready now but a room … Continue reading →

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With the morning…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Sean

Sweet friends and family, I feel as if I can now breathe again, as it feels like we have left the absolutely critical stage of keeping Steve alive and can now look more to his rehabilitation! Praise God that my … Continue reading →

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With the morning…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Sean

Sweet friends and family, I feel as if I can now breathe again, as it feels like we have left the absolutely critical stage of keeping Steve alive and can now look more to his rehabilitation! Praise God that my … Continue reading →

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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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