tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91504556745604457522024-03-05T00:16:25.734-06:00Care for ColinThis page is dedicated to helping a man who at every turn has helped others. He is a loving father, husband, brother, musician and friend. Recently Colin was not feeling well and went to the hospital with what seemed like flu-like symptoms. As we started this blog, Colin was in the ICU with what the doctors are calling a “mysterious” progressive lung infection. We now mourn the loss of a great soul. Memorial details are below.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-11538413672885790932011-04-22T09:32:00.005-05:002011-05-16T16:38:26.908-05:00A Night of for Care for Colin Benefit Show - MAY 22 - Howlin Wolf + The Den<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><strong>Benefit Show "A Night of Care for Colin" on MAY 22</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">Howlin Wolf + The Den</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">Silent Auction & Raffle Items listed below.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">We hope to see you all there. I think it will be a healing experience for everyone and a way to pay tribute again to Colin through music! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Thank you to everyone involved in putting this event together.</strong></span></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Saints Jersey autographed by Drew Brees (priceless)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">New Orleans Saints replica Helmet signed by Drew Brees (pricesless)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Official New Orleans Saints Helmet signed by Sean Peyton (priceless)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">New Orleans Saints Commemorative football signed by Drew Brees (priceless)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Philips Sonicare sonic toothbrush with UV sanitizer ($160)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Sterling silver, pearl and gemstone bracelet from Boudreaux’s Jewelers ($310)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Dinner for 2 at Dante’s Kitchen</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">$50 Giftcard – Delachaise + $50 Giftcard – Salu</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">$50 Giftcard – New Orleans Music Exchange + Lanier Microphone with tabletop stand.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">2 passes to the D-Day Museum and dinner for 2 at American Sector restaurant ($86)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Dinner for 2 at Mr. John’s Steakhouse ($125)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">$100 Cochon</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">$100 Herbsaint</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Magazine Street: $25 CC’s Coffee, $25 Stein’s Deli, $50 Giftcard – Byblos</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Dinner for 4 at Emeril’s Restaurant. Includes full tasting menu with wine pairing at the kitchen table. ($800)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Massage from Magnolia Physical Therapy</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">$100 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Custom caricature piñata by Christian Marie ($250)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Wedding Officiation by Rose Mortillaro ($225)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">“Candy and Corks” giftbox including drinking accessories and epicurean delights imported from the outer banks of North Carolina.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Autographed Sugarland guitar ($500)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Framed signed print by Jamie Hayes ($500)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">2 tickets to the 2011 Better Than Ezra Open golf tournament ($400) + Entire Better Than Ezra Catalog on CD</span></div><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
Vinatge Toys</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">X-Men Mutant Hall of Fame Collector’s Edition set of action figures, unopened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Luke Skywalker’s Snowspeeder, unopened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Star Wars Return of the Jedi Commemorative Edition Darth Vader Tie Fighter, unopened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lot of 4 Beetlejuice Vintage Toys including Showtime Beetlejuice with Rotten Rattler action figure, Shish Kabob Beetlejuice with Scary Skewers action figure, Creepy Cruiser vehicle and the Vanishing Vault playset with “Disappearing” Micro Beetlejuice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1889 edition of Mark Twain's "A Tramp Abroad". It's a nice old book and is probably worth around $150. Also, it is inscribed Euclid Borland, New Orleans, LA and below that New York, 1890. I found a short bio of Gen. Borland online, and it turns out he was a Confederate veteran (three or six times wounded in the war) who went on to serve in the Louisiana House of Representatives, became a Brigadier General in the La. State National Guard and, according to one source, treasurer of the City of New Orleans. ($150)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Art</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Ice Storm”by Megan Hillerud. Steel and cast glass, wall mount ($300)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Ridge Road Climb” by Gene Koss. Hand made glass sculpture ($300)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Over the Fence” by Barbie L’Hoste. Acrylic and Mixed media on canvas. ($1200)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Intrinsic Darkness” by Barbie L’Hoste. Porcelain slab, wall mount. ($200)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Untitled by John Oles. High fire glaze, tea cup and saucer. ($85)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Railroad Gear” by Lisa Tahir. Steel and cast glass. ($500)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Surrounded”by Sidonie Villere. Stoneware and liquid gold leaf ($250)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Day Closing” Framed photograph by Lisa Conrad. ($1,100)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Professor Longhair” framed raku. Linda Berman, 2010. Fame created using wood from 719-717 Gov. Nicholls salve quarters (the old fish house in the French Quarter) ($225)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Gilbert” Face Jug by Kjell Flanagan. Stoneware, iron oxide, glaze. ($300)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Pete the Cat matted print by James Dean ($55)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wine </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2008 6 Liter “Size Does Matter” etched bottle of HRM Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon. Commemorating “Rex Day” 4/7/2008, equivalent to 8 bottles. ($250)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2008 ALBET I NOYA PETIT ALBET (PENEDAS CHARDONNAY-XARELLO)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2004 ALCANTRA CRIANZA TEMPRANILLO-MONASTRELL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2010 AUGUST BRIGGS "LEVERONI VINEYARD" CARNEROS CHARDONNAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2008 AUGUST BRIGGS "DIJON CLONES" NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2009 AUGUST BRIGGS "OLD VINES" ZINFANDEL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2006 BETTS & SCHOLL (J. L. CHAVE) HERMITAGE BLANC</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 BOLLINGER "SPECIAL CUVEE" AY BRUT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2008 BOUDREAUX "BISHOPS & CILELO" WASHINGTON CHARDONNAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 06 BOUDREAUX CELLARS MERLOT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 DE MARTINO "LEGADO RESERVA" MAIPO CABERNET SAUVIGNON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 DE MARTINO RESERVA LIMARI VALLEY CHARDONNAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 DUCKHORN PARADUXX</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2009 EHLERS SAINT HELENA SAUVIGNON BLANC</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 2007 DOMAINE FAIVELEY "LES SAINT GEORGE" NUITS-SAINT-GEORGE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 FIDDLEHEAD CELLARS OLDSVILLE RESERVE OREGON PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 FIDDLEHEAD HAPPY CANYON-SANTA YNEZ SAV BLANC</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2010 FROGS LEAP RUTHERFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC (THREE PACK)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2008 FROGS LEAP RUTHERFORD MERLOT (THREE PACK)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 FROGS LEAP RUTHERFORD RESERVE RED (THREE PACK)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 2007 JEAN JACQUES GIRARD "EN CHARLEMAGNE" CORTON 1ER CRU</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 KRUPP BROTHERS BLACK BARTS BRIDE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 MINER STAGECOACH MERLOT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 2008 NICOLAS CARTIER "MAS DE GOURGONNIER" LES BAUX DE PROVENCE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 1999 PERRIER-JOUET FLEUR EPERNAY BLANC DE BLANC BRUT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 PIPER HEIDSEICK BRUT NV</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 PIPER HEIDSEICK ROSE SAUVAGE BRUT NV</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2001 POGGIO ALLE SUGHERE TOSCANA ROSSO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2009 RUCA MALEN RESERVA CHARDONNAY MENDOZA ARGENTINA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2009 SIERRA MADRE SANTA MARIA VALLEY PINOT GRIS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 TATTINGER "LA FRANCOIS" BRUT NV</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2009 TREFETHEN OAK KNOLL NAPA VALLEY RIESLING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 2007 TRUCHARD CARNEROS PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LARGE FORMAT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2008 AU BON CLIMAT "KNOX ALEXANDER" SANTA MARIA PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2006 AU BON CLIMAT "HILDEAGARD" WHITE SANTA MARIA VALLEY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1(1.5 MAG) 2000 AU BON CLIMAT "XX ANNIVERSARY" PASSANT NUITS BLANCHES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2008 AU BON CLIMAT "ISABELLE" SANTA MARIA PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2007 CAKEBREAD NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2007 CAKEBREAD NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2006 FRANK FAMILY RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2007 HALL NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2007 HIRSCH SAN ANDREAS SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (1.5 MAG) 2009 KOSTA BROWNE RUSSIAN RIVER PINOT NOIR (AUTOGRAPHED)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (3.0 MAG) STEPHEN ROSS "STONE CORRAL" EDNA VALLEY PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (3.0 MAG) 2007 WILLIAMS SELYEM SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (3.0 MAG) 2008 WILLIAMS SELYEM PEAY VINEYARD SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 (3.0 MAG) 2006 WILLIAMS SELYEM PEAY VINEYARD RUSSIAN RIVER PINOT NOIR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OTHER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">C MICHTERS BOURBON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 PERRIER-JOUET PAINTED GLASSES (& STOPPERS)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 WILLIAMS SELYEM VIP PASS & MAILING LIST INVITE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please feel free to post on your fb page. I had my settings incorrect, you can now share this on your fb page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SOME RAFFLE ITEMS THAT WILL BE AWARDED: RAFFLE TICKETS WILL COST $5 per ticket or $20 for 4 Raffle tickets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Westbank Getaway Package- Massage from Massage Envy , dinner for 2 at the Round House Bar & Grill and a one night’s stay at the Holiday Inn all on the W’bank Expressway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$100 Gift Certificate - Cochon Butcher</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$100 Gift Cerificate - Cochon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lunch for 2 at Mondo ($40)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$50 Gift Certificate – Delachaise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$50 Gift Certificate – Byblos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$25 Gift Certificate - Stein’s Deli</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$25 Giftcard - CC’s Coffee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keg Party at Carrollton Station</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 passes to the D-Day Museum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 passes to the Children’s Museum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Therapeutic massage from Magnolia Physical Therapy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Haircuts from Salon Paris</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jimmy Robinson CD pack including Twangorama, Woodenhead’s “Music From the Big Green Warehouse,” and Jimmy Robinson’s Solo album “Vibrating Strings”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Motorway CD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saints autographed lithograph football</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">+ more still to come!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
Please email </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">If you would like the electronic version of the flier, please email us and we will send you one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Facebook Event link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=145285495541550">https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=145285495541550</a></div></span><a href="mailto:careforcolin@gmail.com"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">careforcolin@gmail.com</span></a>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-45833633359539021772011-04-14T20:15:00.000-05:002011-04-14T20:15:43.460-05:00Tip Jar Event at Molly's at the Market on Decatur StreetWe had some friends put this together. Thank to everyone!<br />
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Come tip your favorite bartender! A fundraiser in honor of Colin Brown.<br />
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Molly's At The Market<br />
1107 Decatur Street<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
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Come out, Friday, April 15 from 6-10 p.m. to Molly's at the Market. We'll be serving Mr. Nick's original 1-800 cocktail (or something close) for the benefit of Kelly, Lucy, and Elliot. Don't drink 1-800s? Purchase a koozie or cup in Colin's honor, with all proceeds going to the "Tip Jar."<br />
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Rumor has it that drinks will be served by a certain guest bartender from Nick's who claims to have taught Kate everything she knows.<br />
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Please "share" this event and spread the word.<br />
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(Benefit 6 till 10pm, but donations are welcome all evening, so come when you can).Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-399546759739068262011-04-12T15:18:00.001-05:002017-03-10T15:32:33.020-06:00A Celebration in Video of Colin Brown<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>Thank you to everyone who shared in celebrating Colin Brown's beautiful life on Sunday evening. The main message I heard throughout the night was that Colin had changed someone's life. He just had that effect on people. Once you met him, you knew that he was special. For those of you who could not be at the tribute, we wanted to share the video that was presented at the memorial. </strong></span><br />
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Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-19903502552651608022011-04-02T19:04:00.003-05:002011-04-09T23:20:55.118-05:00Memorial to honor Colin Brown<b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Memorial to honor Colin Brown (1973-2011)</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday, April 10, 2011</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5:00 pm – 8:00 pm</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>We miss Colin dearly. Thank you to everyone who has been working so hard this week to make this memorial such a lovely reflection of such a wonderful man.</strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rita Wilson</span></strong><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Location:</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Contemporary Arts Center<br />
900 Camp St.<br />
New Orleans, LA 70130</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">They are located between Andrew Higgins Drive and St. Joseph Street in the New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, one block off of Lee Circle (and the Saint Charles streetcar line), and just steps from the National D-Day Museum and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><em>Please remember that the French Quarter Festival is going on. </em></span>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-46557448648264081112011-04-02T00:30:00.001-05:002011-04-02T00:33:07.261-05:00Colin BrownIt is with deep sadness and devastation that I post tonight. This evening, (April 1), we lost a father, a husband, a brother and a friend to so many. Please say a prayer for Kelly and the kids this evening.<br />
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One of Colin's favorite songs <br />
The Flaming Lips<br />
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You realize that life goes fast<br />
It's hard to make the good things last<br />
You realize the sun doesn't go down<br />
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round<br />
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Do You Realize - Oh - Oh - Oh<br />
Do You Realize - that everyone you know<br />
Someday will die -<br />
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And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know<br />
You realize that life goes fast<br />
It's hard to make the good things last<br />
You realize the sun doesn't go down<br />
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round<br />
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Do You Realize - that you have the most beautiful face<br />
Do you RealizeContributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-37970793117204049452011-04-01T09:48:00.000-05:002011-04-01T09:48:16.134-05:00Friday morning updateYour thoughts and prayers are needed today for Colin. Thank you for continuing to keep vigil. Notes to careforcolin@gmail.com are being sent to Kelly. I am in New Orleans with Kelly and I know she appreciates all of you as do I. RitaContributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-56915591110785993822011-03-31T18:59:00.000-05:002011-03-31T18:59:00.035-05:00Thursday Evening UpdateI am going to be very brief this evening. Colin is having a lot of difficulties and remains on support today. Please keep Colin and the family in your prayers.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-6347289341031694692011-03-30T18:20:00.000-05:002011-03-30T18:20:19.685-05:00Update after Surgery - WednesdayColin is out of surgery now and the more permanent feeding tube is in. This tube was put in place to expedite nutrients into his system. After the second surgery, the wound was taking all of the protein and so this new tube will help to bring nutrients to the rest of his body and to help heal the small hole in the esophagus and to help heal his left lung and his right one as well. The surgical wound looks good and the antibiotics seem to be working on the infection. Since his last surgery, left lung is not as strong as we need it to be so Colin remains on ventilation support. Tonight we wait as the nutrients work to heal Colin's body.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-35106038862164560242011-03-30T07:40:00.000-05:002011-03-30T07:40:56.941-05:00Message from KellyMessage from Kelly 3/29/11<br />
I can't begin to express my gratitude for all of the thoughtfulness we have encountered over the past month. Thank you. Your words keep me going when I don't think I can face another uncertain morning. My babies have been protected and loved by several extraordinary women. Our home has been cleaned. Our fridge is full. I am so fortunate for this care, and I know that it comes from the goodness of Colin. I promise you all that every doctor and nurse learns about him. I tell them all about how special he is to me and to you. And I can tell you that he has touched them, too. <br />
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He will probably have surgery tomorrow for a feeding tube more appropriate for long term care. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. <br />
K.<br />
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Update: Colin will have the surgery today for the feeding tube. Keep the prayers coming. (Rita)Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-43668295791832009052011-03-29T17:51:00.002-05:002011-03-29T17:54:56.864-05:00Tuesday Evening UpdateColin is still in the ICU. We have not been able to wean him from the ventilator yet. He is being sedated so he is comfortable. He is still fighting this infection and is currently not strong enough for the surgery I spoke of in my previous post. We continue to ask for prayers during this time.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-77840909811583333062011-03-27T12:18:00.001-05:002011-03-27T12:56:26.420-05:00Sunday Update<span style="font-size: large;">I want to start this entry with quick note of positive energy. Kelly needs the positive vibes sent her way. If you were thinking of sending a note of encouragement, I know she would appreciate it. All notes can be sent to </span><a href="mailto:careforcolin@gmail.com"><span style="font-size: large;">careforcolin@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Some days you just need to have people share positive messages with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week has a lot in store. Over the last couple of days, Colin had surgery, was moved into the ICU and had to go back on the ventilator. A secondary infection occured and it possibly was due to the small hole they discovered in his esophagus. The infection lead to the 2nd surgery he had last week and the possible surgery he will have tomorrow once he is strong enough. I am sorry I am leaving a lot of the details. There is a lot going on right now. His brothers all all in town now as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please remember to send positive notes of encouragement and keep your prayers coming. I personally pray for Colin's complete recovery, I pray for strength for Kelly and the kids, I pray for my mother in law (who is an angel and has been by Kelly's side), I pray for Lee and Nathalie (two more angels) and I pray and thank God for all of you, each day.</span>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-35090845726370655742011-03-25T11:02:00.001-05:002011-03-27T12:35:06.870-05:00ICU UpdateWe appreciate everyone who follows this blog. Thank you for your continued prayers. <strong>Today we ask that you continue those prayers.</strong> 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!Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-61548372498147175512011-03-24T21:27:00.001-05:002011-03-27T12:35:23.288-05:00Thursday evening updateIt has been almost a full day since the latest surgery. Colin is still in the ICU. The surgery yesterday was necessary to get more of the infection. They ending up having to remove three of Colin's ribs to get to the infection. There will be some on going care needed due to this. They were able to take the breathing tube out this morning and he is breathing on his own. Of course this is good news. Tomorrow, he will need to be put back under as they change out the dressing on the new surgical wound. This is part of the on going care that is going to be necessary. Being put under is due to the extreme pain that is experienced with changing of this type of dressing. I know I'm leaving out a lot of detail, but know that it will be better that he can't feel what they have to do to change the dressing. I will post updates tomorrow as he is in the recovery room and we know more. Please keep up the encouragement. It is still very needed. If you want to send a note, please send it to:careforcolin@gmail.comContributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-76635810020719393442011-03-24T08:35:00.003-05:002011-03-27T12:35:45.117-05:00Note from Kelly<div class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix"><div>I spoke with Kelly last night. She wanted me to send out a heartfelt, "<strong>Thank you</strong>" to everyone that has been praying, sending notes of encouragement, bringing food, visiting and who have been donating to the Care for Colin Fund. She has wanted to send everyone a personal note individually and will do so as soon as she can. She just wanted to let everyone know how much all of this has helped and continues to help the family in getting through this difficult time. With the surgery last night, the recovery period for Colin has been extended, and she was just overwhelmed with appreciation to everyone who is out there that cares for Colin and for her family.<br />
Thank you!</div></div>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-78807687024021533572011-03-23T20:05:00.001-05:002011-03-23T20:21:47.306-05:00Out of surgeryI got a quick text from Kelly that Colin was out of surgery 7:30 CT. She said he was doing well and that is the only information I have right now. I will update I'd I get more information this evening. He is currently in the ICU.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-87387984078556619112011-03-23T09:45:00.002-05:002011-03-27T12:36:24.012-05:00Surgery today2:45 pm CT - Colin is still waiting to be taken in to surgery.<br />
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Previous: They are saying that surgery will be at around 11am. I will post additional updates today as they come in. From what I understand, this surgery will require them to take out two ribs to get to the area of the infection. I can't even begin to think of how painful this must be or how painful the recovery will be. Just keep Colin in your thoughts today.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-48224026189543795332011-03-22T16:13:00.002-05:002011-03-27T12:36:45.764-05:00Colin is back in the hospital - Surgery NeededI know I ask all of you for your prayers, but please keep them up this week. Colin had been struggling and as it turns out, he has more infection. He had been coughing and it looked like the wound was infected as well. They have admitted him back into the hospital. They are going to go back in and will have to go get more of the infection. This is serious surgery again. PLEASE pray for the safe hands of the surgeons. They anticipate at least a week in the hospital. Keep all of the family in your prayers this week. I will update more as I know.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-11186174643250315112011-03-18T09:53:00.000-05:002011-03-18T09:53:56.410-05:00We take the Good with the Not so GoodColin was able to see the doctor and they say he is progressing well. The fever right now is not of much concern so that was good. They were able to switch up some of his meds to try to ease the intense pain. The bad news is that the pain is still so very bad. When the pain is most intense, more oxygen is needed. I wish I had better words to describe this, but none come to me right now. It is sad because you can't fully enjoy being at home or with your family when you are in so much pain. Please keep the continued prayers and notes of encouragement coming. If you want to send Colin a note, you can send it to: <a href="mailto:careforcolin@gmail.com">careforcolin@gmail.com</a>. Thank you so much.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-15720741740561972572011-03-15T21:57:00.001-05:002011-03-16T13:08:32.971-05:00Please keep prayers coming for Colin<strong><span style="font-size: large;">My apologies for the lack of updates. I wanted to give Colin some time at home with the family and kept hoping he would be running around by the time I posted again.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Colin is having a rough night. He has a fever and chest tightness. It's so frustrating that he starts getting better and then he seems to get overwhelmed by pain and discomfort again. The doctors have been called and he has a scheduled appointment this week. The fever is of concern.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">While he has had some very good moments and has felt relatively good at times, he's still struggling. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to keep Colin in your prayers.</span></strong>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-18833534065381400932011-03-11T08:24:00.000-06:002011-03-11T08:24:11.133-06:00Colin is HOME!Message from: Kelly Wilson 3/10/2011<br />
It has been a great day. Colin is home! He'll continue on oxygen and won't be able to do too much- even talking is taxing right now- but today he was able to watch his son walk across a room for the first time. I'm practicing my nursing skills on him, so he really needs your thoughts and prayers:) He has a long recovery ahead, and it helps to know you are pulling for us. Thank you all for caring so much.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-2684475885190426102011-03-09T07:46:00.001-06:002011-03-09T08:37:41.742-06:00Wednesday Morning Update<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know it feels a little Déjà vu:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Wednesday Morning Update</em> - I can only imagine what it must feel like to Colin. Groundhog Day over and over. It has been several weeks now in the hospital. He is doing well. They are weaning him down off of the oxygen right now. This is a good step towards being able to go home. There is still something going on as is an indication of his blood counts. Let's keep praying that his numbers continue to move in the right direction. They have to be at a certain level before they will allow him to come home. He is a fighter! This is evident in what he has been through and how far he has come. I know he has been moved by the messages that have been sent to him. Please keep them coming. They are so instrumental in his recovery. You can continue to send them to <a href="mailto:careforcolin@gmail.com">careforcolin@gmail.com</a>. I also want to thank you all for the donations. With Colin not working, I can not imagine the uncertainty Kelly must be feeling right now. You are giving her peace of mind and although she still has to work, she is able to focus on Colin's recovery and will have one less thing to worry about. The continued support in the next couple of weeks is greatly appreciated.</span></span>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-83031830598854866132011-03-08T09:08:00.002-06:002011-03-08T09:08:52.703-06:00Message from Kelly<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><div class="actorDescription"><span class="actorName">3/7/11 <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=748350138" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=748350138"><span style="color: #3b5998; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kelly Wilson</span></a><i class="mhs img sp_cwqcqa sx_99ba24"></i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> via </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002107888969" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002107888969"><span style="color: #3b5998; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Carefor Colin</span></a> (facebook page)</span></div><span class="messageBody"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Colin had a good day. He was able to do a lap around the nurses station, which was a huge milestone. Still not sure when he'll be home, but I feel pretty confident that it will be this week. He has a long road to full recovery, but we remain thankful for our incredible friends and family who have helped us get this far. Happy Mardi Gras!</span></span></h6>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-32700161397101816952011-03-06T11:06:00.000-06:002011-03-06T11:06:26.473-06:00Still in the hospital...I will have another update soon, but yesterday was "okay". Colin is still in a lot of pain, but they have been able to getting him sitting up and even standing (with a little walking). Of course he is still hooked up to everything so it is not as easy as it sounds. The sitting up, standing and walking is crucial to the recovery as this helps to not let pneumonia set in. He still has the chest tube in so lets hope he can have that removed soon. This is still a very important time in the recovery as they are watching carefully for more infections and treating the ones he came in with (still overall a mystery). Please continue to keep Colin in your prayers. If you want to send him a quick note, you can send the messages to his email or to: <a href="mailto:careforcolin@gmail.com">careforcolin@gmail.com</a>. All of the messages will be forwarded to him. I know it would mean a lot to him right now if everyone would send a note of encouragement. Thank you in advance.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-46029916722009235792011-03-04T15:17:00.000-06:002011-03-04T15:17:28.873-06:00Out of ICUI will have another update as I get information. I am glad to say that Colin is out of the ICU at this point. Now to identify and treat the infection and get him on the way to getting out of the hospital.Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150455674560445752.post-43457623236741569282011-03-04T07:20:00.001-06:002011-03-04T08:03:26.762-06:00Note from the heart<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Good morning-</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am Colin’s sister in law.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been maintaining the blog and the facebook site, CareFor Colin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This morning so many emotions/thoughts were rattling around my head and I just felt the need to share.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe it was the good day Colin had yesterday or the totality of out pouring of love and support that I have seen bestowed upon my family these last two weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was thinking back to when Katrina hit… I had thoughts about why Kelly and Colin would return to New Orleans as they had no “family” there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First off, let me say, “I was wrong.” And secondly, let me say,”I was really WRONG!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family is not measured by how much common blood you have running through your body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Colin would probably attest to that right now as he has had two transfusions this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone out there was selfless enough to donate their blood so that someone like Colin could live.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have given blood many times and it truly is something everyone should continue to do throughout their lifetime if possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Back to my thoughts though, after Katrina and Kelly and Colin were evacuated to Atlanta, I tried to support in any way possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw Kelly and Colin devastated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of you may not know this, but at the time my sister worked for a radio station in Atlanta and we were able to get Colin on air telling his story and directing people to assist the people of New Orleans so that they could return to the city that that love and call home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even then, I had no sense of why?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the time since they returned to New Orleans, the reasons have become apparent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First and foremost, New Orleans is home to some of the MOST precious people in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although, I am not blood related, they are my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And now through this medical crisis, I am getting to know their New Orleans family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have truly become a believer in the sense of community that I have seen and the outpouring of love and support you all have shown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although yesterday was a good day, Colin has a long road of recovery ahead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is comforting to know that they indeed have family in New Orleans and for ALL of you I am truly grateful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please keep up everything that you are all doing and know that you are now bonded (not through blood) but through something much greater!</span></div>Contributions for Colinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18327562736180409402noreply@blogger.com0