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« on: October 22, 2009, 02:06:36 PM »
I just called Boxman to see how he's doing. You're not going to believe this. He was crossing the street in his electric chair, going to his local coffee shop when an 81 year old woman hit him in the crosswalk! It's been a month since the accident and he's been recovering from broken bones, road rash on his face, and pulled muscles! He still has his wonderful sense of humor and great attitude despite the challenges he has faced this year. He had the finger amputated and that was healing pretty well, but the doctor's decided to undo his fistula to get more blood flow to that hand (the pinkie finger was also injured in the accident) so he's now got a permacath. Poor guy, he really needs a break! If you'd like his address to send a card or note, I am sure he'd appreciate it. Send me a PM and I'll give it to you.

Love you Mark! Hang in there!!  :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2009, 02:12:10 PM »
Aaaaaawww, poor Mark....

The poor chap has been through the mill...

Give him my best, and please tell him I'm praying for him!...

Please keep us informed!...

May God bless and protect him...

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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2009, 03:20:12 PM »
Hang in there Boxman! Things are going to go your way soon.
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2009, 03:21:11 PM »
Unbelievable bad luck. Boxman needs a break. I hope he heals quickly with no further complications.
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2009, 04:06:21 PM »
It has just been one thing after another for him.  We miss you so much Boxman and look forward to the day you will be back with us.  Sending lots of love and good wishes your way.  And many, many healing thoughts for your broken bones and hurt muscles.   :cuddle;   :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2009, 04:38:06 PM »
Was just wondering how he was ding earlier today
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2009, 12:17:33 AM »
OH MY!

Please wish him well. I hope his luck changes. How much can one person take.

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« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2009, 06:03:07 AM »
That was rough!  Hope he knows that we are all with him.  :grouphug;  Trust that everything goes well and he heals quickly.
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« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2009, 11:04:18 AM »
thanks for the update, okarol, i've been wondering how he was doing.
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2009, 05:52:55 PM »
Poor Boxman - if he didn't have bad luck he would have no luck at all..... only teasing Boxman.  I hope you are on the mend.

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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2009, 12:21:02 AM »
Oh Mark, I hate to hear all this.  That 81 year old woman doesn't need to be driving.  Some people just don't know when to quit.  Prayers are going up that you will heal quickly and be up and about again.
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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2009, 12:36:19 AM »
 Boxman, Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2009, 05:45:56 AM »
That poor sweet man has got the worst luck. Thanks for the update, I had been thinking about him.
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« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2009, 05:53:05 AM »
I hope the old bag had good insurance.

Get well soon!        :flower;
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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2009, 06:09:08 AM »
Boxman im sorry to read this.

I am picturing that you saw all this about to happen and could do nothing to prevent it.  Right or wrong im sorry that you had to go through this due to no fault of your own.

Praying for you to have a fast and best as can be recovery.
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« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2009, 08:02:45 AM »
Sending love to Boxman today      :grouphug;    :grouphug;
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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2009, 10:47:31 AM »
Wow, so sorry to hear this!  Sending hugs your way!!  Miss your winter photos ... hope you are getting around better soon!
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« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2009, 03:22:03 PM »
I am not sure how often Boxman can get online so I have printed and mailed the messages in this thread to him.
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
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« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2009, 03:29:23 PM »
Oh, thank you, Okarol.

I hope he enjoys hearing from us!

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« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2009, 03:33:57 PM »
 :flower; I hope he gets better soon.

What the heck is an 81 year old doing driving???
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« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2009, 04:28:49 PM »
 Boxman,  I hope your bones are healing quickly. Take care.  :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2010, 05:54:34 AM »
Okarol. do you have an update for us.?
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« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2010, 08:03:04 AM »

I called and left a message. Thanks Des.
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2010, 02:10:33 PM »

Hello, Boxman, I do hope you are recovering well,
and I wish you good luck in 2010!
Kind regards from Kristina.
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« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2010, 12:15:39 PM »
Just got off the phone with Boxman. He sounds good, despite still struggling with health issues. Ongoing circulation issues due to his diabetes continued so he has had both legs removed above the knee. He's healing slowly, using a wound-vac, and learning how to transfer in and out of a car. His local city provides transportation to dialysis 3 days a week. He seems to be coping well but most of his time revolves around medical stuff. Wounds on his hand don't heal and they are trying different things to remedy that, but he doesn't see much improvement. It's hard for him to type so he uses the computer very little. As I read back over what I have just written it sounds pretty glum, but if you heard his voice you'd know that he's got a positive outlook and no self-pity -- he really is an amazing guy. Even if you don't know him, please consider sending him a note or postcard or anything - just to let him know we care. Thanks so much.

Mark Breidenbach
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Fox point, WI 53217
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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