To Do: Pray

i have a friend who has been serving in the army in iraq and was recently shot by a sniper. although he is still alive, things aren't great. here is what I know.

he was shot in the neck/throat by a sniper. he was stabilized and then sent to germany. the doctors found that he had no major artery damage.

he did pass all of his neurological tests. but shortly after he had a stroke and a brain hemorrhage. they were forced to conduct emergency neuro-surgery though.

about a week ago he was shipped her to dc to the walter reed medical center and is currently in ICU. his ventilator was removed yesterday and he can now breathe on his own.

the ventilator is a good sign but it may take close to 6 months for the doctors to make a solid statement on his speech, language, memory, and motion.

he is in recovery and he needs to go through therapy. he is having difficulty opening his eyes but his parents feel that he can hear them.

please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers!!