The Meningitis Foundation of America (MFA), a national organization, would like the public and media to know that information is available regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of meningitis. MFA was founded by parents whose children were affected by meningitis. In addition to supporting vaccines and other means of preventing meningitis, the MFA provides information to educate the public and medical professionals so that the early diagnosis, treatment and, most important, prevention of meningitis, will save lives. Meningitis is a dangerous and sometimes fatal inflammation of the brain and/or spinal cord that can leave survivors with serious life-long physical problems such as deafness, brain damage and other disabilities, meningitis can sometimes result in loss of limbs. MFA would like to be considered as a news resource for the disease. For further information, visit the MFA website at http://www.musa.org.

MFA is proud to announce the new C.I.S.S. Container Identification Scratch System
When we participate in sporting events or mingle at social gatherings it is possible to lose track of our water bottles and/or beverage cans, especially those served in containers that are very similar or identical to a container from which you are drinking. This carries the risk of transmitting an illness, such as meningitis or the common cold or flu. The Container Identification Scratch System, or C.I.S.S., is a fun way to make sure you always know your drink from others. Use it at sporting events or at a family gatherings and reduce the waste from forgotten drinks. Simply scratch your number from the C.I.S.S. label and identify your drink. For more information please contact Bob Gold at Ciss.bob@gmail.com and http://www.musa.org

Thank you,

Ms. Jamie Callahan, General Manager
Meningitis Foundation of America
212 W 10th Street, Suite B-330
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(800) 668-1129
http://www.musa.org

Great to hear from you Barb and that you are home again,

Welcome home, Barb!

Thank you so much everyone for your support and prayers. It means the world to me to know this community is out there as part of our family. I’m doing better and so glad to be home. I’m extremely tired and weak but getting by.

James and Sherri thank you for the flowers they are perfect.

Most importantly thank you Kevin for being by my side the entire time. I can be a tough patient. My love for you grows stronger every day.

Yes the hospital was tough and we did have some strange schedules to watch and the food well that might have been the reason why I didn’t eat anything – yuck food. At least Kev could get his Wawa.

Thanks again everyone. Take care.

Kevin,
I am late in seeing this. I am so sorry to see that you are having this issue with Barb. I wish her well and know that all we be well. Just hang tough. Things are going to well for you guys to let a little Virus rain on this parade. Look forward to the Email that you are home and all is well
Ron P

Kevin, glad to hear that Barb is doing much better and hang in their, she will be better and you guys will soon be at home doing what you guys doing best. Enjoying life together. My prayers for both of you guys and soon will see you posting.

My online time is very limited, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell you all how much we appreciate your heartfelt support. While Barb is still on IV antibiotics, things are looking up and we hope to be back home tomorrow or Wednesday. We should have a better feel for things in the morning and I’m glad to see that Barb is finally getting some needed sleep this very moment. We’ll still have to take things slowly once she’s released, but things are looking up. I have no doubt that the positive energy from this community has played a part. You know as well as I do that without Barb’s support for the last few years, I wouldn’t be sharing my passion for mobile tech with you. Thanks again for the support and patience!

That must be so hard to deal with. I can only imagine the stress and worry you must be going through. Here’s wishing you courage and fortitude.

Whoa, hang in there, thinking about both of you. Hospitals generally suck, so here’s hoping the matter is resolved very quickly !

Thinking good thoughts for Barb and for you, Kevin. Scary stuff – hope all is well soon for both of you.

Wishing you the all the best for a quick recovery. Get well soon!

Hey Kevin,

Just heard from a note at work. Best Wishes to Barb for a speedy recovery. If you need anything let me know.

Nate from Barb’s workplace.

Hey, wishing you a speedy recovery from this side of the ocean.

Be well.

Best wishes for Barbara’s recovery but you know how Women are just before they get married: she’s probably just testing you.

I’m amazed they’re letting you use your iPhone. When I was in the hospital with my ticker problem the nurse would come find me 30 seconds after I turned the iPhone on (jamming the EKG). I had to buy a Virgin Mobile $10 prepaid phone: CDMA doesn’t jam the medical equipment.

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Between you and the Rushway’s, blogging it looking a little dangerous. Is it from hanging out in Starbucks?! Sorry for the levity – I do wish everything turns out well.

D.

I hope Barbara gets well soon. Keep us posted on her progress Kevin.