Brothers Event = Success!
The Brothers event was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out and who helped make it all happen. None of this would be possible without all of you supporters! I wanted to take the time to write a …
Author: JTSchonhoft
Great News!
Jake is doing a lot better and seems to have finally surpassed his plateau. He’s improving quickly and the nurses are taking some of the first steps to waking him up. This doesn’t mean he’ll be awake real soon but …
Where are YOUR (yes you!) comments?
OK, so my blog is blowing up with visitors! It went from under 1,000 hits 2 weeks ago to over 4,000 today! I know most of this traffic is from concerned readers interested in Jake’s story (Awesome!) But I’d also …
Keeping spirits high. Trying to remember to eat regularly.
Important stuff first: (Jake’s conditions) The nurse filled me in on a lot of detailed information. Some of it went over my head but I’m starting to learn. I’ll be a nurse before too long! Jake is doing a lot better. …
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Local Bars Raising Money For #TeamSchonesRecovery
Today I was approached by a friend of Jake’s who is also a friend of mine (Garrett McCarthy). He informed me that Brothers Bar & Grill in West Lafayette (on Purdue’s campus) will be donating proceeds to The Team Schones …
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The start of No Shave November – Jake is clearly participating
Today has gone rather smooth. We’re all getting used to the fact that Jake has a long road ahead of him. The nurses today are a pleasure to have around and they get a big kick out of him ripping …
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Halloween
FYI: Jake was dressed as Thad Castle from Blue Mountain State when he fell down the stairs. Now, on to the updates you’ve all been waiting for. I just got back to the hospital and wanted to provide a recent …
Team Schones Recovery Conditions Update
Quick update: His intercranial pressure is down from the 40s to about 9. (10.30.12 @9:36 pm) I’m currently sitting next to his bed unable to take my eyes off of him. I would do anything for him and it kills …
Random words of wisdom as I was driving home last night
Jake will come out of this stronger than he was before. He’s a tough kid and that’s what he did last time he was in a situation like this. There’s no doubt in my mind. No, seriously he’s like Superman. …
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Wake Jake – #TeamSchonesRecovery (My little brother is in a coma)
10.28.12 (Jake has a challenge ahead and I’ll be right by his side) Long story short: My little brother Jake has taken a nasty spill down a set of unforgiving concrete steps. This happened 2 days ago and he’s currently …
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