All prayers and good thoughts for Erik Davis

justbaseball

I just saw this thread and I wanted you to know Erik and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Glad to hear the good reports.

Lori

I am glad to hear that all is looking up. I know that the 6 weeks will be hard for you Son to wait through. But I am sure he will understand the reasoning behind it. Our prayers are still with you and your family!

Tom - just to add; the company I work for is HQ'd in Boston. I'm not there but do have MANY friends there I can reach out to so please let me know if you need anything.

My wife brought this to my attention last night.. Our thoughts and well wishes are with you...

Tom,

Any news on whether Erik will have his reconstructive surgery on Thursday or Friday? Our thoughts and prayers will be with him.

JBB...

Your family continues in my prayers, with renewed best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

The most recent news is that the reconstructive surgery will be delayed a week to give his eye itself some more time to heal...a careful and appreciated approach. The surgery will most likely be led by the Director of Eye Plastics and Orbital Trauma, assisted by a team of specialists from Mass. General and the Eye and Ear Hospital. We are told that he should be as handsome as ever in the weeks following that surgery.

His vision is improving at a much faster rate than they expected. But of course the doctors won't commit to anything. Tomorrow brings a series of appointments back at the hospital with all kinds of eye and plastics specialists.

The previous 6 week estimate for a return to the mound is no longer likely...but he should be ready to go by the Fall.

This morning, the pain in his face is increasing as the swelling subsides, but my wife says he is very cooperative and doing whatever is asked of him. Boredom from the waitng, waiting, waiting is setting in. And of course, he is very disappointed at the longer than hoped-for recovery time...we'll just be happy to get him healthy again.

Thanks once more for all of the kindness and prayers from everyone. There is no way to describe how much positive impact all of that has.

Tom

You, Erik, and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers constantly, Tom.

Many thanks for the update, and please give Erik our very best wishes.

Clayton

Clayton,

So happy and proud to see and read about your son in Omaha. I wish we were there to enjoy it with you...but please know we are watching with tremendous admiration!

Tom

You know that means a lot, Tom.

Many thanks...and keep us posted.

Clayton

I have been away for a week. So sorry to hear about Erik. You have our prayers and best wishes for a full recovery for your son.

Tom,

Thank you for the update on Erik. It is very heartening to hear that he has the very best medical pros handling his next surgery. He will continue to be in our prayers and thoughts.

Julie

Justbaseball,

It sounds like the situation is slowly getting better - I hope your son can feel all the good vibes from his extended HSBBWEB family.

Continued best wishes and prayers for lots of good news!

Thank you for the update. We continue to pray for Erik, and take comfort that he definitely has the best of possible care.....

Tom and Family,

So glad to hear that Erik's condition continues to move in a positive direction...

This has to be one of the more difficult times when the initrial shock and support settles down, the reality of the situation sets in, and the waiting game begins....I hope you continue to receive good news and good thoughts from all sources.

Based upon what I know of Erik, his attitude and the family support I am sure he will overcome whatever challenges are ahead like the champion he is.

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Tom, of course I've been able to talk with you "live" so to speak, but wanted to add to the community's wishes that Erik makes a quicker-than-expected recovery.

You guys are the most supportive family--not only of Erik but of all players--and we all want to see Erik back on the mound SOON! But as you say, most of all it is good to know that he is okay.

We sometimes forget that our boys put themselves physically at risk when they go out on the field. This was a cruel twist of fate, but with Erik's inner strength and the amazing support he has from friends and family, he will get through this. We need and want him back, and send, as you know, all of our very best wishes.

JustBB

Very sorry to see this happen with your son.

I know a lot of parents take this for granted as just part of the game, but I can certainly relate to the gut-wrenching feelings you must be having about Erik at this point.

You watch them grow and develope to be very fine specimens of manhood with aspirations for their success.

It is with deep regret that I offer my sincere well wishes to you and your son.

May God give you comfort and peace in your hour of need.

My best wishes for Erik's full recovery.

Just...Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Prayers from Jersey

UPDATE:

Erik had a fairly lengthy surgery this morning to reconstruct the bone structure in his face. My wife is there with him.

I am told the surgery went well and that the doctors are pleased with the results.

Thank you once again for your prayers and wishes. I can tell you that he still could use a few more as he begins his recovery. His brothers and sisters who have been stuck with me for nearly 2 weeks could probably use a few too.

Best regards,
Tom

All thoughts and prayers continue!

Thanks for the update

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Originally posted by justbaseball:
His brothers and sisters who have been stuck with me for nearly 2 weeks could probably use a few too.

Sounds like Erik is doing well and that's good to hear! The sibs on the otherhand....well, let's just say the prayers are still coming!!!

Lord, please continue to watch over the Davis family in this, their time of need. Amen.

Tom, our prayers will continue. Thanks for letting us know how Erik is doing.....

.....and his siblings....well....I can remember a time back when one of my 6 siblings, was at Mass General, in a coma, and I, as the oldest was responsible for the home front.... while Mom and Dad kept 24 hour vigils in Boston.....it was not easy....for any of us.....it went on for
several weeks, but I have to tell you, when Maura came home to us......tubes and all....we could not have been happier....and quickly forgot the past stress, and bad meals,....just to have her back with us....nothing else mattered.....and to this day we count our blessings that we lived so close to Boston, and Mass General.....

You'll see.....when Erik comes home.

Tom, Glad to hear he did well. Will keep thinkin' of him and praying for the entire family.

Tom -
Continued prayers for Erik and his recovery from our Eric & family to yours.

Tom,

Praying here in Minnesota for Erik's continued full recovery. Thank you for the update on his surgery, I had been thinking of him this week.

Julie

Continued prayers for ED. I think of him often during the day.

We continue to think of and pray for your whole family. I can't imagine your pain and stress...especially so far away...

All the best thoughts and prayers for a complete and rapid recovery for your son. Also hopes for peaceful rest for the entire Davis family.

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Lets take a look at the future..

....E.D. is on the mound at the College World Series, the family is in the stands and on my TV, and the announcers are recounting this amazing comback story...

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Hmmm. Looks like I may have been replaced (see link)?

Cape Cod Times

In all seriousness, we will never forget everything Bob Majewski and his family did for Erik that day and night. Bob was our one, reliable, on-the-scene source of information all night. He was the one who called from the ambulance minutes after they left the field. He was the one who sat with my son in the hospital all through the night when what he needed more than anything was a friendly face nearby. I am so very, very happy that Bob did step in and act as Erik's "dad" for a day. We are forever grateful for Bob and his family!

Its also kind of interesting how a parent might read this article differently than someone else. The following line felt like a punch in the gut:

quote:

The Mountain View, Calif., native hit the ground and quickly felt his temple, then his jaw.

Again, thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers. Erik is very aware of the many prayers that have been said for him and we are all tremendously thankful. He called me yesterday and sounds in good spirits and upbeat. We hope to have him (and Mrs. justbaseball ) home Thursday evening.

Tom,

So many things in that news story brought fresh tears to my eyes. Reading again how Erik's injury happened ... feeling so thankful again that the outcome wasn't even worse ... hearing his concern for his mom, and the other quotes from this fine young man. You have a very special son with a special future ahead of him.

Julie

Erik has been in our thoughts and prayers also. It will be interesting to watch his career as he recovers from this injury. I have seen many athletes after adversity just dig in and do better than ever, somehow I have a feeling that this story will end just like that with Erik continuing with a sensational career.

Thank you Julie. While we as his parents, of course, think he's pretty special...I also sincerely believe that nearly all pitchers, whether they be HS, college or professional, would feel similarly about their future.

Youth is an amazing thing. I believe its one of the reasons we admire our children as athletes so much...that optimism is put on the field for us time and again, right in front of our eyes and its a beautiful thing to see.

And I know it may sound corny, but our sons and daughters in Iraq and Afghanistan have far greater mountains to climb than our own son and our prayers remain with them on this 4th of July weekend.

TD,
I saw the article, was going to post it but you beat me to the punch! He sounds like he is doing great, and with that attitude a winner!
You have an email.

What a tough kid! Really happy to read the article and see that he may be able to play at the end
of the summer. Good luck to Eric and the whole family!!

JustBB - just read the article - it is absolutely great to read that Erik is recovering quickly - and planning on coming back soon!!!

My best wishes to him - he sounds like one tough cookie!

I'll man-up and admit a tear in my eye about the story, too. Sounds like Erik had a great host family. Continued prayers during your son's recovery.

Thanks for keeping us posted... I'll keep sending continuing prayers his way - until I can see him on the mound at Sunken Diamond next spring