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Date: Sat, 02/16/2008 - 15:35

Submitted by Morningstarr430
on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 15:35

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I am writing today from a hospital in Rockford,Il. My son was the teaching assistant that was critically injured in Thursday's shooting at NIU. He has just been upgraded to serious.

I thank God every minute that he survived this horrible experience. Recovery should be complete albeit slow.

I ask for your thoughts and prayers not only for my son but all the students and parents involved as my heart goes out to them all.

Thank you
(Sharon)


Hi....just thought I would let you know...Brian has been upgraded to serious and may beremoved from ICU tomorrow!!!!He has shared some of his experience with us andI am amazed at his spirt. He is upset that we suggested he take some time before returning to school.He is so much better than when I first saw him thursday night. Thanksagain for all the pryers and good wishes...they truly mean alot.


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Submitted by Morningstarr430 on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 15:49

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Morning, Your son sounds like and amazing young man. I am so very sorry you all have to go through this. I placed your family on the prayer list at church. Know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many. I share the same sentiment as the others that have posted before me, If you need anything at all, I am here. God Bless. Suzi


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Submitted by RoxyNY on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 16:56

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morning, oh my god! Your Brian! I'm just sobbing here! Please, please know that I am praying for him. I am so sorry you are going through this. Amazing how things hit so close to home. morning, if you need ANYTHING at all, please send me a pm. I'm here for you. Please wish him well and you are in my thoughts. Remember, if you need anything at all, just send me a pm or email me. I'm so, so sorry. :rose:


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Submitted by cannr on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 19:21

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Hi Morningstar
I am sorry to hear that was your son, I will pray for him and hope nothing but the best. I actually live very close to Rockford and work and know alot of people who have attended NIU. I have been watching the news and couldn't believe you and I live so close. My heart goes out to you and your family and everyone involved in this horrible and senseless act.


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Submitted by on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 23:08

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Morning I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I'm glad that his condition has been upgraded and that he is sharing his experience. Just talking about it will help the healing process begin. You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up & if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask! Lisa


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Submitted by lmk3524 on Mon, 02/18/2008 - 12:14

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He is much much better...and thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. He was released yesterday after 5 days and is spending the rest of the week resting before returning to campus Monday. He did a brief interview on Monday with a local paper. He will have to go back to see the doctors a few more times but God willing there should be no long term physical affects. He is planning on talking with a cousilor when he returns to school. I still get very choked up and my heart goes out to the parents whose children did not make it through. Very sad.


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Submitted by Morningstarr430 on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 15:17

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Morning, Thank you so much for the update, I was wondering and hoping things were going well. I am so happy to read the good news about your son. He is an exceptional, amazing man with great spirit. You are right it is so sad and such a great loss for the parents. My heart goes out to them as well. You all are still in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your son's recovery continues to go well.


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Submitted by RoxyNY on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 15:34

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A few more prayers please: My son and his girlfriend were planning on driving back to campus this weekend. He has had a couple of migraines and started having numbness again and speech difficulty. They are at the hospital now waiting to have another cat scan. I pray there is nothing wrong...just that he is trying to do too much too soon .....


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Submitted by Morningstarr430 on Fri, 02/22/2008 - 15:31

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morning, saying a prayer for your son and you and your family. :rose: Please, please, let me know if you need anything. You know that you can pm me anytime. I'm here.


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Submitted by cannr on Fri, 02/22/2008 - 16:55

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I didn't read this thread simply because I didn't want any horrific reminders of this tragic event. Now I'm sorry I didn't and that I'm only now responding to MorningStarr430.

I am so glad your son is OK and making progress towards recovery. I'm also glad you were able to be there for him and be strong for him. I wish him, and you, only the best and a full recovery from this tragic event.

Makes me think of a quote, I honestly don't know where it's from or even exactly how it goes. I do think it might be from the Bible. someone correct me if I get the quote or the source reference incorrectly.

"I cried that I had no shoes, until I met a man that had no feet."

Makes me realize that sometimes me and my own problems are insignificant to that of what other people may be going through. Then I consider myself a very fortunate man indeed.


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Submitted by FloridaRon on Sat, 02/23/2008 - 15:44

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BEING I TOO AM IN ILLINOIS,IT HITS HARD.I AM
GLAD YOUR SON IS OK,SO TO SPEAK.ME AND MY
FRIEND-BOSS WENT TO THE MEMORIAL YESTERDAY.
IT WAS VERY MOVING,I CAME AWAY FROM IT WITH
A SENSE OF PRIDE AND STRENGTH.ALL OF THE WELL
WISHES AND VIGILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SAYS IT
ALL.AGAIN,I AM GLAD YOUR SON IS OK,BUT MAKE
SURE HE IS 100% BEFORE RETURNING.YOU ARE IN
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS WELL. PAUL


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Submitted by paulmergel on Mon, 02/25/2008 - 05:40

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