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MileHighShooterMileHighShooter Senior MemberPosts: 4,768 Senior Member
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Hey guys.

So, i haven't really talked about this much, what's been going on recently, but here it goes.

Many of you know my brother Steve. He was a part of these boards for many years, in fact he's the one that got me to join when it was Outdoors Best.

I can't at this moment get into all the details as I'm having a hard enough time holding my together. But many of you know he was an alcoholic. It became worse, much worse, the last 6 months or so. He went to ICU few weeks ago in bad shape, real bad. Today he went in for a follow up and was admitted to ICU again. Renal and liver failure. He's likely not got much time left, we'll hear the details tomorrow, but I'm imagining we are going to be making hospice arrangements if he can't be put on dialysis. The ends for certain, and not far, but I'm hoping it's not hours or days.

So, we could use a few good thoughts sent out west. It would have to be a miracle to really turn the course, but itd be great to maybe see him to his birthday coming up.

Just wanted to let everyone know what's going on with him. I'll update ya'll as i hear it
Wambli Ska wrote: »
Once again, please refrain from cutting short any baseless totally emotional arguments with facts. It leads to boring, completely objective conversations well beyond the comprehension ability of many.
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  • BufordBuford Senior Member Posts: 6,651 Senior Member
    #2
    Sorry to hear this.:angel2::angel2::angel2:
    Just look at the flowers Lizzie, just look at the flowers.
  • BuffcoBuffco Senior Member Posts: 6,243 Senior Member
    #3
    Sorry to hear about Steve. Hoping for recovery, but if not, I pray for peace and comfort. For him and your family.

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  • zorbazorba Senior Member Posts: 19,095 Senior Member
    #4
    :angel::angel2::angel:

    You got it, bro.
    -Zorba, "The Veiled Male"

    "If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
  • Diver43Diver43 Senior Member Posts: 8,528 Senior Member
    #5
    Yup, positive thoughts and energy headed your way for you and yours
    Logistics cannot win a war, but its absence or inadequacy can cause defeat. FM100-5
  • Big ChiefBig Chief Senior Member Posts: 32,982 Senior Member
    #6
    For your brother and you and your family :angel2: :angel2:

    Mrs Chief passed from ESLD/Hepatocellular Carcinoma/Cirrhosis complications and didn't even drink. It is a tough thing for them to go through and watch.
    It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
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    I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
  • tennmiketennmike Senior Member Posts: 25,771 Senior Member
    #7
    I hate to hear this. I remember him from the older forum iterations. Prayers for him, you, and the family. :angel2:
    Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.


  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Senior Member Posts: 10,726 Senior Member
    #8
    Just Prayed Steve turns a corner
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
  • MileHighShooterMileHighShooter Senior Member Posts: 4,768 Senior Member
    #9
    Just got a call from the Dr, he's vomiting blood again but they didn't say we need to come right away. I'll be going 7am mountain time tomorrow (icu visiting hours) I'll update everyone when we know what's up. If you're going to pray, please pray to get him through the night. I'll update soon
    Wambli Ska wrote: »
    Once again, please refrain from cutting short any baseless totally emotional arguments with facts. It leads to boring, completely objective conversations well beyond the comprehension ability of many.
  • snake284snake284 Senior Member Posts: 21,803 Senior Member
    #10
    MileHighShooter wrote: »
    Hey guys.

    So, i haven't really talked about this much, what's been going on recently, but here it goes.

    Many of you know my brother Steve. He was a part of these boards for many years, in fact he's the one that got me to join when it was Outdoors Best.

    I can't at this moment get into all the details as I'm having a hard enough time holding my together. But many of you know he was an alcoholic. It became worse, much worse, the last 6 months or so. He went to ICU few weeks ago in bad shape, real bad. Today he went in for a follow up and was admitted to ICU again. Renal and liver failure. He's likely not got much time left, we'll hear the details tomorrow, but I'm imagining we are going to be making hospice arrangements if he can't be put on dialysis. The ends for certain, and not far, but I'm hoping it's not hours or days.

    So, we could use a few good thoughts sent out west. It would have to be a miracle to really turn the course, but itd be great to maybe see him to his birthdt hasay coming up.

    Just wanted to let everyone know what's going on with him. I'll update ya'll as i hear it

    Oh Brother, I was afraid of something like that. Alcohol has hurt a lot of people and ruined a lot of lives. It has hurt me and my family.

    Here are some prayers:

    :angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2::angel2:
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
  • sakodudesakodude Senior Member Posts: 3,248 Senior Member
    #11
    Steve is a good guy with a bad disease and I pray he survives this and is able to turn things around. Sitting vigil with my dad on hospice right now as well so I know what your going through. What hospital is Steve in?

    Sako
  • rberglofrberglof Senior Member Posts: 2,368 Senior Member
    #12
    Prayers from us for your brother you and family. :angel2::angel2::angel2:
  • TrueTone911TrueTone911 Senior Member Posts: 6,045 Senior Member
    #13
    Buffco wrote: »
    Sorry to hear about Steve. Hoping for recovery, but if not, I pray for peace and comfort. For him and your family.

    Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk


    This!


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  • TeachTeach Senior Member Posts: 18,261 Senior Member
    #14
    Knee mail outbound- - - - -as I'm sure you know, relapses even after years of sobriety make the disease resume as if there had been no break at all in the addictive behavior. Prayers for his comfort, and for your peace.
    :angel2::angel2::angel2:
    Jerry
    Hide and wail in terror, Eloi- - - -We Morlocks are on the hunt!
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  • Six-GunSix-Gun Senior Member Posts: 7,226 Senior Member
    #15
    Prayers sent, Dan. Call whenever you want if you need to talk.
    Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
  • MileHighShooterMileHighShooter Senior Member Posts: 4,768 Senior Member
    #16
    sakodude wrote: »
    Steve is a good guy with a bad disease and I pray he survives this and is able to turn things around. Sitting vigil with my dad on hospice right now as well so I know what your going through. What hospital is Steve in?

    Sako

    The st Anthony up by cabelas
    Wambli Ska wrote: »
    Once again, please refrain from cutting short any baseless totally emotional arguments with facts. It leads to boring, completely objective conversations well beyond the comprehension ability of many.
  • Big Al1Big Al1 Senior Member Posts: 7,006 Senior Member
    #17
    Sorry to hear this news! Prayers sent for you brother, you, and family!
  • knitepoetknitepoet Senior Member Posts: 18,665 Senior Member
    #18
    Prayers for you, Steve and your family.

    For those of you that have forgotten, his name on here was "HowaHunter"
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  • jaywaptijaywapti Senior Member Posts: 4,490 Senior Member
    #19
    :angel2: on the way :angel2:

    St. Anthony's is a great hospital, he's in good hands.

    JAY
    THE DEFINITION OF GUN CONTROL IS HITTING THE TARGET WITH YOUR FIRST SHOT
  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 20,564 Senior Member
    #20
    I wish you all well. Sorry to hear of the troubles.

    CopyofIMG_0244.jpg
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 9,663 Senior Member
    #21
    Prayers out.
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
  • coolgunguycoolgunguy Senior Member Posts: 6,352 Senior Member
    #22
    I'm sorry to hear about this, you have my prayers.
    "Bipartisan" usually means that a bigger than normal deception is happening.
    George Carlin
  • calebibcalebib Senior Member Posts: 1,701 Senior Member
    #23
    Sorry to hear about Steve's condition but he's been battling the bottle for a loooong time. I hope he finds some peace soon. Best of luck to you both. Gimme a call some time, you still need to come up and see the shop.
  • JerryBobCoJerryBobCo Senior Member Posts: 6,481 Senior Member
    #24
    Prayers sent, Dan.

    I remember meeting Steve out on the eastern plains of Colorado. Please tell him I'm in his corner.
    Jerry

    Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
  • MileHighShooterMileHighShooter Senior Member Posts: 4,768 Senior Member
    #25
    Thank you everyone, from all of my family.

    I told him today everyone here was praying and pulling for him, he was very happy about that.

    We will know more this afternoon when the kidney doctor has seen him again. I'll let everyone know what we hear.
    Wambli Ska wrote: »
    Once again, please refrain from cutting short any baseless totally emotional arguments with facts. It leads to boring, completely objective conversations well beyond the comprehension ability of many.
  • MileHighShooterMileHighShooter Senior Member Posts: 4,768 Senior Member
    #26
    Zee wrote: »
    I wish you all well. Sorry to hear of the troubles.

    CopyofIMG_0244.jpg

    Lol thanks, i needed a chuckle. That was a fun night. Good to see him happy and smiling.
    Wambli Ska wrote: »
    Once again, please refrain from cutting short any baseless totally emotional arguments with facts. It leads to boring, completely objective conversations well beyond the comprehension ability of many.
  • FlashoverFlashover Member Posts: 388 Member
    #27
    :angel2::angel2::angel2:
  • breamfisherbreamfisher Senior Member Posts: 13,051 Senior Member
    #28
    Sorry to hear about that. Praying.


    Steve was also 5280ShooterII.
    Overkill is underrated.
  • Elk creekElk creek Senior Member Posts: 5,726 Senior Member
    #29
    :angel2:
    Aim higher, or get a bigger gun.
  • earlyearly Senior Member Posts: 4,950 Senior Member
    #30
    My very best for you both.
    My thoughts are generally clear. My typing, not so much.
  • JayhawkerJayhawker Moderator Posts: 14,835 Senior Member
    #31
    Prayers out to all of you....
    Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
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