Another Forum Member Needs Our Prayers.

LsFarm · Post by **LsFarm** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 6:54 pm

I just heard that our hard working forum member Matthaus is very ill.. He is usually a 'work for 22 hours, every day' kind of guy.. Well Matt got sick Monday, and spent Tuesday in bed [unheard of], His wife Hope took him to the doctor's office Wednesday, who sent him to the hospital, Matt spent Wednesday night and Thursday morning at the hospital,, all kinds of tests.. it was determined it was a viral infection a MRI test was offered but declined.. Matt went home Thrusday night..but was no better this morning.

This morning, Friday, Hope took Matt to a different Hospital where a MRI was done, and a tumor on the Pituitary gland, in the base of the brain was discovered.. Matt is being taken to a Philadelphia hospital [sorry I can't remember the name] tonight.. Surgery to be scheduled ASAP..

So.. let's all keep Matthaus and Hope in our thoughts and prayers..

Praying for a speedy and full recovery...
Greg L

stokin-railroad · Post by **stokin-railroad** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 7:08 pm

Thanks for the info Greg.Matt I hope all goes well for you and your family!very much in our thoughts and prayers for a quick and full recovery.

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 8:12 pm

Oh gosh, Of course I'll send some prayers in his direction. Hopefully that get that bad thing pulled out and some pills will get him back to normal pretty soon.

jeromemsn · Post by **jeromemsn** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 8:22 pm

Prayers from this family to your family for sure. Thank You for the heads-up LsFarm

Devil505 · Post by **Devil505** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 8:27 pm

Hope you get well soon Matthaus.

ken · Post by **ken** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 8:27 pm

hope all goes well.

coalkirk · Post by **coalkirk** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 8:37 pm

Damn! I just exchanged PM's with him Monday about burning buck in a Harman stoker. I hope he gets as good a prognosis as Gambler did. You just never know anymore. I'm not a big "prayer" but I'll keep him in my thoughts and send alot of positive energy his way.

Post by **Richard S.** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 9:04 pm

Damn that sucks. As I mentioned in Gambler's thread I had a brother with a brain tumor so I know at least what his family is going through. One thing that is great is they are having a lot of success treating it. If you read this Matt, good luck.

jpen1 · Post by **jpen1** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 9:16 pm

I'm with you on that Kirk. I talked to him as well on monday and he was at dad's last saturday with his daughter and we hoisted dad's stove into the basement. Matt you and your family are in our prayers and we all hope to see your smiling face soon. Get well my friend !

CoalHeat · Post by **CoalHeat** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 9:30 pm

My thoughts are with you Matt, get better soon buddy.

BinghamtonNY · Post by **BinghamtonNY** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 9:35 pm

My prayers are with Matt and his family. Get well soon buddy!!!

e.alleg · Post by **e.alleg** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 9:39 pm

Get well soon Matt.

mikeandgerry · Post by **mikeandgerry** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 10:01 pm

Matt,

I will pray for your speedy recovery.

Mike Westbrook

Rick 386 · Post by **Rick 386** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 10:19 pm

Get well Matt,

Pm'd him as well last week.

Matt and Hope,

I'm only a phone call away. Call if you need anything.

Rick

coal berner · Post by **coal berner** » Fri. Jul. 18, 2008 10:44 pm

I have only known MAtt / Matthaus for 11 months Now But we became close & good Friends in a short Time. We talk everyday on the Phone sometime three or four times a day and I am usually the one that goes with him to Pick up stoker boilers. When He or I find them I think I only ever missed 3 trips with him. I know we Picked about 15 boilers so far together and tons of coal & stoves I am at a loss Right Now and Hope and Pray he will come out of This alright He is a Great Guy & Friend I am glad Greg Posted this. He can use all Of the Prayers & Hope That we all can give I wish him & his whole Family a speedy & full Recovery Hang in there Buddy we have alot more stoker boilers to Pick up Take care All