Care for Colin: ICU Update

About this Blog - About Colin

This blog was built to update everyone with Colin's medical progress and to have a place where people can share information. When I first started the blog, the donations were thought to be for all of the medical expenses. Then Colin had an extended hospital stay (a lot of which was ICU and surgery). Now, with this tremendous loss, the funds donated are to help Kelly maintain the everyday family expenses/bills. Any additional funds will be directed to the children's funds through the donation function on this page. We will continue to maintain this page as different events are scheduled. Please continue to check back. I just wanted to let everyone know how very grateful the family is and how the prayers and support help so much during these very dark days. A little information about Colin. He is a father. He is a husband. He is a brother. He is a musician. He is a friend to many in the New Orleans area and beyond. He works in the service industry. Through his many years as a bartender/manager, he has touched so many lives by just being Colin. He loves his family and he loves his city! Pre-Katrina, he ran Nick’s Bar and was in a local band. Although Nick’s bar and the band did not survive Katrina, he believed in New Orleans and was one of the first residents back in the city. He helped many people transition back to the city that he loves and calls home. He has always been a friend to everyone. If you needed anything, he would be there for you. If you would like to contribute, please do so using the donation option on this blog. You can also post the blog link on your facebook account. Kelly's spirits have been lifted all of the posts and pictures. Blog and pictures below:

Friday, March 25, 2011

ICU Update

We appreciate everyone who follows this blog. Thank you for your continued prayers. Today we ask that you continue those prayers. Colin had to be put back on the ventilator this morning. The infection/previous surgery has come back into the picture. There is some problem with the left of his right lung as well and there is talk of if the right lung does not fully heal in the next couple of days of removing the rest of the right lung. Colin is sedated now and remains in the ICU. As most of you might imagine, this is not the news we were wanting or expecting this morning. Please keep the prayers coming and the notes of encouragement flowing. Kelly has gotten through this past month knowing that so many people love Colin! You all are a true blessing!