Rusty McNeil needs your prayers

[maxcruiser]

Hey Rusty, thanks for the update. I know first hand how difficult it is to just sit and wait for improvement to a loved one lying there helpless in a hospital bed.

My Nephew (28 yrs old) was in a snowmobile accident a couple of weeks ago. He was riding in the mountains in British Columbia, Canada with 4 other buddies. He went off trail a bit and didn't realize that he was on a cliff side snow drift. The drift let go and he and the snowmachine fell 75ft down the cliff. He landed on top of the machine and the snow drift on top of him. His beacon alerted his buddies and the ski resort sent a Rescue helicopter.

Initial diagnoses, after back/spine surgery, is the he has a broken back, lost 30% of his spinal fluid, crushed L1 vertibre , severe head and eye injury and a 10% chance of walking again. He was also in a coma.

He has since regained consciousness, but has no feelings from waist down. He has a pretty decent spirit and is determined to walk again.

Now he is over 2500 miles away and it's really tough to sit and wait for updates every day or two. He is lucky that my sister, brother in law and girlfriend are with him to support him through these times.

Stay strong and positive anytime you are around Ryan and she will feel it and respond as the spirit and mind are stronger than the physical body.

Ryan will remain in my nightly prayers along with Erin, my nephew.

God Bless

Mike

 

[dman1961]

Rusty... you arent selling your bike... and none of this is your fault...you gave that kid a great life and be proud of that. you saved her, and now its up to God... yeah, I dont know you, but I know what you are going through, cause yeah I been there... Be strong Bro......

 

[Rusty McNeil]

I am one for sure that will donate to the cause. I will donate what money I can to Ryan she is the one that needs help and support. You and your family can be there to give her emotional and personal suppoYrts.

I for one obviously among many here on this forum am will to give her what I can. Dont worry about the financials bro focus on Ryan she needs you more than ever now.

Guys,
I really appreciate what your saying but please don't make any moves towards financial help. We are ok on that issue. Your words of support and advice our enough.

 

[PDWeyand]

Rusty, Thanks for the update, sad that the drama is there.
I too was in coma for 7 1/2 weeks. I had gotten a very nasty case of Toxic Shock and I was slowly circling the drain. After few weeks I got my second go around of Toxic Shock. The doctors rushed me in to a surgery and after they finished they call all the family in at 2 am telling them I would not make it. I had very little blood presser and hardly no pulse and stop breathing on my own. I been on a vent for weeks. The Dr's told my wife I would not wake up. But I guess the doctors did not guess correctly because I am here two years later. I had a lot of people praying for me, and thinking about me. I can only say it was not my time.
She is our prayers and it is gods hands. I know that is not much comfort, but she has a family that cares and loves her. And a lot of people thinking about her. I know it is a trying time, have faith and stay strong.
If there is anything that we can do to help your girl or your family please let us know, it seems that more kindness comes in your time of need.

 

[SpecOps13]

Rusty: We're here with any kind of help you may need...........

 

[Thevmaxrider]

Rusty: We're here with any kind of help you may need...........

+1 to that!!!!

Rusty,

Do not hesistate to ask bro! A group of these guys stepped up for me when I really needed it a couple of years ago and even though you already know it, these are the best guys in the world right here and we are here for you!

 

[dannymax]

So glad to hear that the bio-idiots have backed off Rusty, they've shown just what they're made of and you're right, they will need to be dealt with at some point, but fortunately not now.

You certainly have a full plate brother, but handling it remarkably well IMO. I pray that Ryan continues to show improvement and pray for peace for you and your family.

Thank you for the update.

 

[Rollie]

Heartfelt prayers work. You and your family have ours .

 

[ninjaneer]

Still praying and hope everything is going well.

 

[Rusty McNeil]

No new developments yet, she's almost physically stable, still struggling with lung issues and Pancreatitus probably caused by trauma.
Ryan still has no neurological response. Hopefull it's the sedation, but typically even then they should be able to get some response out of her. MRI says massive cerebral trauma and "shearing" injuries...Best case scenario right now is she eventually comes out of it but will likely require extension motor and speech rehab to ever hope to function again....

She was such a happy joyful girl....Why couldn't it have been me instead?

I just want her smile and laugh back, to have some joy and no pain................**** the rest......

 

[PDWeyand]

Thanks for keeping us up to date on Ryan condition. We are still praying for her and hope for the best for her. Stay strong, she will need you there when she wakes.

 

[ninjaneer]

....
She was such a happy joyful girl....Why couldn't it have been me instead?
I just want her smile and laugh back, to have some joy and no pain ....

Rusty, please believe me when I say that I'm praying for that smile too. I'm sincerely choked up at the moment.

Regards from my Taptalking Hercules Android

 

[Redbone]

I'm almost at a loss for words, but still praying the good Lord will lay his healing hands on Ryan.
I'm with everyone else here willing to help in whatever way I can, be well Rusty and family.

 

[twistedmax]

No new developments yet, she's almost physically stable, still struggling with lung issues and Pancreatitus probably caused by trauma.
Ryan still has no neurological response. Hopefull it's the sedation, but typically even then they should be able to get some response out of her. MRI says massive cerebral trauma and "shearing" injuries...Best case scenario right now is she eventually comes out of it but will likely require extension motor and speech rehab to ever hope to function again....

She was such a happy joyful girl....

Why couldn't it have been me instead?

I just want her smile and laugh back, to have some joy and no pain................**** the rest......

Rusty, everything happens for a reason and although we may never figure out what or why those reasons were,its the case......It coulnt have been you because you have a job to do , and you will get it done !

 

[KJShover]

Continuing to wish for the best.

 

[Rusty McNeil]

Thanks Guys, Every kind word helps...I'm trying to be strong......I just needed an outlet and friends like y'all are it...Between trying to be the rock for the rest of this family every once in a while I just need to disappear and and let it out....I can't do that around the family or I feel like they'd all follow me down the same path..

You guys are awesome for allowing me that....And I love you for it...

I just made an album of Ryan on here...To put her Beautiful face to a name..

http://www.vmaxforum.net/album.php?albumid=825

 

[PDWeyand]

those are wonderful photos Rusty, thank you for sharing. Ryan seem to happy in all those and hopefully she will return to be that sweet happy young lady you are missing right now.

 

[poppop]

She is a beautiful child.Gods speed in her recovery.She couldn't have a better dad.Still praying.

 

[The Beekeeper]

Such a sweet child and looks so happy, thank you Rusty for putting a face with the name, we're praying for her every day!.............Also for strength for you and the family, hang in there my friend and thanks for the updates....................Tom.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Still wishing the best for you and your family.