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FA Frey XC · « **on:** November 02, 2007, 03:24:12 pm »

Taldrenites and Fellow SFC'ers,

I was contacted today by FireSoul - some of you may remember him, eh? Well, a close friend of mine, and one of his best, if not his best friend Strafer had to be hospitalized today.

Strafer helped FireSoul with his revisitation of MagnuMan's Legendary Co-Op 4, and FireSouls world famous OP Plus shiplist.

As soon as FireSoul updates me, you'll know more.

Please keep Strafer in your thoughts and prayers if your that type - 33 years old and one HELLUVA good guy.

Regards,

Sirgod · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2007, 04:10:21 pm »

Will do and gladly, Firesoul and Strafer, are some of the best guys Around.

all my prayers towards them.

Stephen

Dfly · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2007, 04:33:37 pm »

I hope all goes well for Strafer, and Firesoul. My thoughts are with you

Farfarer · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2007, 04:42:27 pm »

Is Strafer from/in Ottawa? ( I ask as he knew Firesoul?Astarte are/were here).

Father Ted · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2007, 05:05:02 pm »

Good thoughts and prayers going up.

All the best...

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2007, 05:27:23 pm »

Quote from: Father Ted on November 02, 2007, 05:05:02 pm

Good thoughts and prayers going up.

All the best...

What FT said.

God bless.

SCM_SFHQ_XC · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2007, 05:53:22 pm »

I wish all the best for Strafer

FireSoul · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2007, 08:18:40 pm »

Quote from: Farfarer on November 02, 2007, 04:42:27 pm

Is Strafer from/in Ottawa? ( I ask as he knew Firesoul?Astarte are/were here).

Yeah.. He's my neighbour, best friend, and was my best man at my wedding.

I got some news, so I'll take the time to share it:

Strafer is currently in a semi-comatose state. He was diagnosed with an exploded tumour in the head causing blood pressure. He was found by our common friends after he had answered the phone but no one was speaking on the line. A buddy went over to check on him at home, saw his car in the driveway but no one answered the door. Thankfully he persisted, and strafer himself answered the door.. but that's another story.

The next diagnosis will be in the next 2-3 days. A doctor's opinion was given to his family: if it's cancerous.. and if it's in multiple locations in his brain as it may indicate, it may be better to let him pass on instead of trying to heal him.

We're hoping for better news than that and are awaiting for the diagnosis.

-- FS

ShadowLord · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2007, 08:26:07 pm »

Good luck -- Hope for the best prepare for the worst..
Will remember to say a prayer.

KHH_Shadowlord

Strayy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2007, 08:47:07 pm »

Our prayers are with you and yours

KBF-Kapact · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2007, 08:58:49 pm »

Same here.... House Abukoff stands with you....

Astarte · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2007, 09:22:23 pm »

Thank you everyone.

There is a great group of family and friends here who care deeply for Strafer and are rooting for his recovery.

All your hopes, wishes, thoughts and prayers are greatly welcomed and appreciated.

Bonk · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2007, 11:13:43 pm »

My thoughts will be of strafer when I look at the stars tonight.

odb · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2007, 05:53:39 am »

well i hope his nures's have big titties

GFLMyComputerMan · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2007, 06:06:44 am »

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The GFL sends their regards.

They will be in our prayers and God Bless.

MyComputerMan

Fallen_Warrior · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:35:06 am »

on behalf of OutaLance, SFC3Files and the TLG mod team our thoughts are with you

Beeblebrox · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2007, 10:07:43 pm »

The entire Greed Syndicate sends its best wishes and highest hopes for a speedy recovery. Our condolences go out to the family and friends for this awful time.

Mazeppa · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2007, 07:45:11 am »

Firesoul,

Strafer and his family and friends have my very best wishes, and my fervent prayers.

Cancer is frightening, especially with the circumstances you have described. I wish for all to have the strength and courage to deal with whatever comes to pass.

Mazeppa
Cancer-free for 4+years

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2007, 11:45:53 am »

Frey, is there a way this "community" can show a more tangible way of helping? The medical bills will be astronomical.

Prayers are important, immediate help is vital.

Astarte · « **Reply #19 on:** November 04, 2007, 05:32:49 pm »

For now, just your healing thoughts are needed.

In Canada, most medical needs are covered by the healthcare system. So..no bills.

Thank you.

We are very grateful to know how many people care and are hoping for Strafer's recovery. He has touched many lives for the better and it is nice to have so much support for him.

Age · « **Reply #20 on:** November 04, 2007, 05:46:12 pm »

Here is looking up all the best to Strafer,FireSoul and Astarte.

FireSoul · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2007, 08:56:02 pm »

I've received an update and jolted down some notes.. sorry if they're really quick.

Strafer was brought into the operating room this morning, as they needed to relieve the pressure and work on the tumour since he was deteriorating. In fact, his right side had become paralized from this.

In a nutshell:

- removed burst tumour
- removed other "abnormal tissues" as well
- he seems to have regained control of right side based on some reflexes he's demonstrated
- traces of cancer discovered in his left arm
- waiting for him to regain consciousness.
- doctors satisfied with the operation

The unfortunate side is that aggressive chemotherapy has to begin immediately. As it is, he may only have less than a year tops to live unless the cancer is put into remission. I hope that when he's lucid that he doesn't mind me having posted these intimate details.. but I'll be happy to face that.

-- FS

Grim · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2007, 04:42:21 am »

My thoughts and prayers are with Strafer, his family and friends during this difficult time.

C-Los · « **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2007, 08:09:21 am »

My wifes father had a brain tumor ..... been there and seen that

As with everyone else "Healing Thoughts and Prayers"

"God Bless All !"

Kroma BaSyl · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2007, 09:14:56 am »

Strafer, get well buddy.

Capt Jeff · « **Reply #25 on:** November 05, 2007, 09:36:40 am »

Good thoughts and prayers to Strafer and his family.

Sirgod · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2007, 12:06:30 pm »

Have we heard anything yet? You know once an SFCer, your part of my Family, and I want to help anyway I can.

Stephen

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #27 on:** November 05, 2007, 07:29:33 pm »

Best wishes for a successful recovery Strafer!

Qapla'

KF

FireSoul · « **Reply #28 on:** November 05, 2007, 08:57:30 pm »

Quote from: Stephen NCC -73070 on November 05, 2007, 12:06:30 pm

Have we heard anything yet? You know once an SFCer, your part of my Family, and I want to help anyway I can.

Stephen

I know..
We're all waiting for him to wake up. We're also waiting for the biopsy results.

I'll keep ya posted, promise.

-- FS

KBF-Kurok · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2007, 11:54:33 am »

Mine and my famlies prayers are with him and his.

FireSoul · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:03:59 pm »

Here's news directly from my friends:

Quote

Yves' parents were there, my mother spoke to them for a good hour
while visiting Yves.

He's opened his eyes when the nurse said "Yves, your parents are
here!" and just like he did to me he was focusing on them until the
heavy drugs got him to close his eyes again.

His right side isn't as responsive but is now moving (only his
arm/hand for now) but Yves mother has confirmed that he grabs their
hands and specifically goes for her wedding ring & plays with it.
The drugs he's on are still pretty strong and will be off the heavy
stuff soon and therefore, should be pretty conscious soon (that's me
hoping here, not a fact).

Yves just left (~30 mins ago) for an MRI., Doc wants a full 3D scan
of his body. Re-confirmed that he thinks he took 100% of the tumor
and thus was very happy with the surgery.

We're still waiting for the result of the tumor, his potential
cancer, the conversation was more supportive than a questionnaire as
I'm sure we'll find out soon enough about all that.

All in all, this is awesome news.

-Fab.

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #31 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:12:44 pm »

WOO HOO !!!!

Keeping the FAITH!

Regards,

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #32 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:50:06 pm »

Fight the fight..

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:57:20 pm »

FireSoul · « **Reply #34 on:** November 06, 2007, 10:38:10 pm »

I've made arrangements to go and see him. I've taken a week off and I'm gonna fly to Ottawa from where I am right now, California.

... this is what I got today in my email from one of my pals there:

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Tuesday's update:
Yves was still "status quo".
Still in a semi-coma.
Talking to the nurse (that can't really say anything, since we're not
"family"), she told me that he's sometimes responsive. It happens that when
she asks Yves to lift his arms, he does.

I told Yves that Lanthier is really worried about him, and that he's coming
down this weekend to see him.
At that, Yves opened his eyes, started to breath quicker and started to move
both hands.
The light's on.

I don't know if it damage or drugs...the nurse really can't talk.
Hopefully, when I stop by Yves' parents would be there somethime soon. I'll
ask if I can ask some questions to Yves' doctor...you know that questions
that are all on our minds.

Next update tomorrow.

FireSoul · « **Reply #35 on:** November 07, 2007, 12:56:25 pm »

Looks like he's pulling through.. *whew*..

Here's the best news yet:

Quote

Yves was getting a bath 'bout 45mins ago by the nurses (he's gota hook
me up!), he's responding very well, his brother Alain was with him
yesterday and telling him everything that's happened to him while Yves
attention was completely focused on Alain the entire time.

His right side if functional but a bit weak., his parents asked for
physio and doctors said yes right away (good news!). Hasn't spoken yet
but responds to pretty much everything the nurses & doctors ask now.

No new from the MRI and the biopsy on the tumor. Hoping for tomorrow.

It seems there was 2 tumors, one beside the exploded one, which was the
main cause for immediate surgery and the belief that the cancer is
spreading fast. The good news is that it might have been the same tumor
with 2 lumps, we won't know until we hear of the MRI results.

Yves is in no pain at all, is improving and allot more conscious.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #36 on:** November 07, 2007, 05:13:23 pm »

Glad to hear he's improving and hope they got all of it.

Nemesis · « **Reply #37 on:** November 07, 2007, 07:07:52 pm »

News:

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