Fellow monster rider went down

55Spy · June 23, 2008, 02:48:42 AM

Had a friend of the family go into a coma in high school it was a long, long recovery.

Best wishes to him and his family, it's a long road but worth every step.

Got Duc · June 23, 2008, 05:04:53 AM

Good thoughts to him and his family!

What does the 757 in the website mean?

Betty Rage · June 23, 2008, 08:46:56 AM

757 is his race number, and his "thing" before he crashed was Superman, so we put them together. Supermase!

Shortie · June 23, 2008, 08:53:01 AM

Mason is in my thoughts Neenja. Stick with him and keep encouraging him to push through. The fact that he is responding to you guys is absolutely awesome!

Betty Rage · June 30, 2008, 08:23:35 PM

Exciting update about Mason today!!

Mo and I went and saw him about 7pm. Mo asked him how he was doing and he threw him the hang loose sign!

So, not only is he responding more to our visits, a little bit of the old Mase shone through today.

Here's hoping for a full recovery and to get our Mason back.

On a medical note, he still has the trach in. We spoke to one of his nurses and she said she wasn't sure when they will take it out, but when they do it will be a gradual process to wean him off. He is breathing on his own now, the trach is just there to help when needed and to keep the air moist.

Betty Rage · July 10, 2008, 03:55:51 PM

Great news!

Yesterday Mo and I went and saw Mase. He has his trach completely removed, he is awake, talking, and eating solid foods. His brain is still not completely wired yet, as a lot of his sentences were slurred together or didn't make much sense. But the old Mase is definitely back! Lot's of F Bombs being dropped. I asked him if the nurses were hitting on him yet and he said "Pssssshhhh, which ones aren't?" He was very happy to see us and is aware that he's been gone a long time. I told him we've all been pulling for him and he said "Good, I've been pulling for you guys." It made me smile, but I told him he should just keep pulling for himself and he agreed. Like I said, he said a lot of things that didn't make a lot of sense but he seemed to understand that. His brain knows what he wants to say but it's not firing quite right yet so it comes out different. He still has a slight staph infection and now a bladder infection, but he's getting better by the second. His mood was really really good, he was in high spirits yesterday and was laughing and joking around with us like he used too. He told Mo and I we are going to Japan, and him and Mo are going to France also and kicking that Armstrong guys ass.

Here's to Mase, and his speedy recovery...

TiNi · July 10, 2008, 03:58:22 PM

that IS great news neenja

Howie · July 10, 2008, 08:04:22 PM

Great news!

the_Journeyman · July 10, 2008, 08:15:34 PM

Glad to know the recovery is progressing well ~

JM

NAKID · July 10, 2008, 10:44:08 PM

Man, that guy is persistent! Awesome news!

Betty Rage · July 11, 2008, 07:53:53 AM

Quote from: NAKID on July 10, 2008, 10:44:08 PM
Man, that guy is persistent! Awesome news!

He is persistent. He is one tough a** mutha f***a. If anybody could come out of it, it's Mason.

It's been really hard to stay positive through this whole thing, but I always knew Mase isn't the type to give up easily.

bryant8 · July 11, 2008, 09:46:07 AM

It's great to hear he's getting better. Good spirits really do help

Shortie · July 11, 2008, 12:41:30 PM

Quote from: Dangerous Person on July 11, 2008, 07:53:53 AM
He is persistent. He is one tough a** mutha f***a. If anybody could come out of it, it's Mason.

It's been really hard to stay positive through this whole thing, but I always knew Mase isn't the type to give up easily.

And it's that kind of positive attitude, and positive reinforcement from great friends like you that make the difference!

Awesome news.

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