Might be his last ride

(ridn9high) · (ridn9high) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-16-2004, 3:29 PM

Last week my brother went to the doctor about an infection on his leg. It turns out it was a mosquito bite that got infected by lake water. The doctor gave him anti-biotics and said stay out of the water until it heels.
When he woke up this morning his leg was twice as big as it was yesterday so they went to the hospital. They say it is a staph infection and is pretty deep. It is in the bone or almost in the bone. And if it gets to bad they might amputate his leg. They say it is pretty bad.

For all you believers out there if you will, keep my brother in prayer. I want to see him strap on a board again and ride.

-Mike Souza

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-16-2004, 3:31 PM

Mike ~ My wishes are with you and your family

(Message edited by antbug on August 16, 2004)

(wakehype) · (wakehype) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 08-16-2004, 3:34 PM

My prayers are with you, your brother, family and friends.

Take care.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-16-2004, 3:47 PM

my prayers are w/ your brother, you and the family.

take care.

(Message edited by dakid on August 16, 2004)

murrayair 08-16-2004, 3:48 PM

That's such a terrible thing to happen to your brother. I pray God will be with him.

(wakestar8878) · (wakestar8878) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 08-16-2004, 3:48 PM

Man, I'm really sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 08-16-2004, 3:56 PM

Mike-
Our thoughts and prayers are with your brother and your family. If you want to send me his name, size, and address, we will get some "get well" gear out to him.

The CIRE Boardwear Team

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-16-2004, 4:16 PM

Mike...That's horrible. I wish him luck. I think we all hope for him to get well. Give him out best and keep us updated.

Evan
CIEwakeboarding.com

(98_searay) · (98_searay) **Join Date: May 2004** 08-16-2004, 5:07 PM

dude iam so sorry what what happened what lake were you at gotta say out of that one!
-alex-
i also live in nor*cal
my prayers are out to you!

(malibuboarder75)

i pray that he will get better. No one would want that for anyone, especially if it stops him from doing what he loves.

utlakerider1 08-16-2004, 6:03 PM

My friend got a staff infectio from Lake Powell. He was in the hospital for 4 days. He had to have a tube put through his arm all the way into his heart in order to give him antibiotics. It was really crazy and sad, it ended his summer. But he is Okay now and didn't need amputaion. Your bro should be fine and has my best wishes.

(socalwakepunk) · (socalwakepunk) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 08-16-2004, 6:32 PM

Mike, know that everyone involved with the CLWC will be pulling for your brother's quick and complete recovery

wakelvr 08-16-2004, 6:36 PM

Mike,

Your brother is in my thoughts and prayers!

Please keep us posted...

(teamvaldez) · (teamvaldez) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 08-16-2004, 7:15 PM

Mike, we are so sorry to hear about this. Our family will be praying for you and your family during this struggle.
Phillippians 4:6 is a great scripture for this. hugs, robyn valdez

(ryan_shima1)

Mike,
Prayers to you, your brother and your family on a FULL and speedy recovery!

buttacup 08-16-2004, 8:28 PM

Hey Mike,
I'll be thinking of your brother and family. Get well soon!

(ridn9high) · (ridn9high) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-16-2004, 8:40 PM

Everyone thanks, it means so much. I will keep you all updated, also Im gonna print this and mail it to him to show that all of you are praying for him.
I knew he had gone to the doctor last week for it and I was like its no big deal. Then today when I found out he was in the hospital I just broke down. It's hard being 1700 miles away and not being able to do anything. Your prayers mean a lot, and knowing that you all are keeping him and my family in your thoughts takes some weight off my chest. Again I can't thank you enough.

BTW- It was at lake Texoma.

(Message edited by ridn9high on August 16, 2004)

tcboarder 08-16-2004, 9:16 PM

thats teriable, i really hope he gets better, your bro and your family are definaly in ly prayers tonite, hang in there it will get better.

(tcluv85) · (tcluv85) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 08-16-2004, 9:48 PM

Hey Mike.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, him and the rest of your family. God is amazing and let's pray you get your wish to see him strap on a board again and ride.

Tell him to stay strong and get better soon!

(cfisher) · (cfisher) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-16-2004, 9:49 PM

Mike - My heart goes out to you and your family and my thoughts and prayers go to your brother. Let's hope they caught it in time and can save his leg!!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 08-16-2004, 10:08 PM

He's got my prayers! Good luck!

(airwarrior04) · (airwarrior04) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-16-2004, 11:03 PM

Mike this is zack you went on my boat with mark and travis harrell and my dad the air-warrior just like travis'I am praying for you brother that he will be able to ride i am praying every night and every saturday im boardin

ALL MY PRAYERS,
Zack

GET WELL SOON ANDREW!!!!

hipidyhopr 08-17-2004, 8:13 AM

Mike-

I will be praying for you, your brother and your family. I hope that your bro has a speedy recovery and can get a little more time on the board before summer ends.

God works in mysterious ways and take peace in know He has His eye on all of us at all times and in hall places. I am excited to hear how God will use this for His greater glory!

Is your brother a Christian as well?

P.S. Mad props for your willingness to share this on WW. Glad to see tons of support from other wakeboardin believers!!!

(uga33) · (uga33) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 08-17-2004, 8:38 AM

Sorry to hear this Mike. I will keep your brother in my prayers.

crowe 08-17-2004, 8:39 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you and your family the best.

(lzyboy) · (lzyboy) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 08-17-2004, 8:48 AM

Mike n Family,

You, your brother and entire family are in all our prayers. In our thoughts, take care and stay strong, we all hope he get's well...

-= peace =-
Lzy

phaturn 08-17-2004, 10:44 AM

wow, that gave me goose bumps. Good luck, I wish you and your brother / family well.

missjade 08-17-2004, 10:56 AM

Wow, that is scary. I wish your family the best and will say a prayer for y'all...

Just for my information, what is a staff infection?

(eas) · (eas) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 08-17-2004, 11:08 AM

Mike,
We didn't get to hook up when you were here, but you can trust that I will be praying for your brother.

Eric

(lehmur) · (lehmur) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 08-17-2004, 12:36 PM

Jade - Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are often simply called "staph" (pronounced "staff") bacteria. Staph bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose, mouth, genitals, and rectum. But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection.

Mike, I wish your brother the best. I know first hand about having to deal with that type of infection. Tell him to hang in there.

(above_the_levee)

our prayers are with you. just believe.

scott

(ridn9high) · (ridn9high) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-18-2004, 10:57 AM

Hey everyone, they are letting my Bro go home tomorrow. They said he made it in just in time to catch it before it got to the bone. The swelling is going down each hour and the 3 open infection are now healing. They are saying his leg will be back to normal in a couple weeks.

I want to thank everyone for their support here on WW and the emails I have recieved. If any of you ever need a pull on the delta let me know. Also my brother told me to tell you all thank you for your prayers.

Mike Souza

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-18-2004, 11:03 AM

Right on Mike. Great news. Make sure he takes care of that leg. The Staph infection does not go away and can flare up at anytime.

(hatepwcs) · (hatepwcs) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-18-2004, 12:03 PM

Great news.

(wakestar8878) · (wakestar8878) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 08-18-2004, 12:07 PM

Awesome news......thanks for keeping us posted Mike.

(tcluv85) · (tcluv85) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 08-18-2004, 12:11 PM

Wonderful news. I hope he continues to heal and gets lots of rest.

Can't wait to see a picture of him riding again.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-18-2004, 1:18 PM

Super glad to hear that. It always makes me sad to hear something that bad happen to anyone, even if we don't know him.

Wish him the best for all of us...

Evan

(airwarrior04) · (airwarrior04) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-18-2004, 1:24 PM

Great news tell him to get alot of rest im glad to hear that

Get Well Soon Andrew!!!!

-Zach-

(teamvaldez) · (teamvaldez) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 08-18-2004, 10:26 PM

Mike, I can't even put into words how happy I am to hear that your bro is doing better. God is so good isn't He?? hugs,robyn valdez

(dcervenka) · (dcervenka) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 08-18-2004, 10:31 PM

Good to hear your bro is doing better! Get well soon and we'll see you back in the water in no time!

(w4k3b04rd3r19)

can you tell us which lake, so we know to advoid it

(greatdane) · (greatdane) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-18-2004, 10:46 PM

My god Mike. I just read this thread.
I am so happy to hear that you brother is doing better. He will be in my thoughts.

buttacup 08-18-2004, 11:14 PM

Woohoo, glad to hear that things are getting better for you guys! Definitley hurts you when someone you love is in pain and can't do anything to take the pain away.

(pittsy) · (pittsy) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 08-18-2004, 11:18 PM

thats good news, take pics when he goes ridding again...good luck

deltahoosier 08-19-2004, 12:05 AM

Awesome News.... I said my prayers for him too...Still have a couple of good months to go in the season. Hope he can hit it.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 08-19-2004, 5:39 AM

best of news on your brother. I spend a ton of time hunting texoma in the fall and winter, staph infections are no joke, I spent 4 days in the hospital last year with an infection.

(uga33) · (uga33) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 08-19-2004, 6:09 AM

That is awesome news. Hope to see him back on the board soon.

(catdaddy76) · (catdaddy76) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-19-2004, 7:09 AM

We should count our blessing EVERYTIME we hit the water. There are millions of people that are not as fortunate as we are!!!
Hope your bro is back riding soon!!

(eas) · (eas) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 08-19-2004, 12:13 PM

Coincindence? I don't think so! I second Robyn Valdez..."God IS good"

That is awesome news Mike! Here's to a complete & speedy recovery. And next time either of you guys can make it to central Oklahoma, give me a call and we'll try to hook up again.

(toolfan) · (toolfan) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 08-19-2004, 12:28 PM

Rock On, Brother.

awesome news!

(cfisher) · (cfisher) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-19-2004, 1:23 PM

Glad to hear that they caught it in time and that your brother is doing so well!! GREAT news!!!

wakelvr 08-19-2004, 2:11 PM

This news just made my day!!

(ssg) · (ssg) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 08-20-2004, 12:36 PM

I just read the whole post for the first time. This was quite inspirational. I guess we know who gets the glory for this one.

Best news all week!

(ridn9high) · (ridn9high) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-21-2004, 4:54 PM

Well I just got more news today. My bro is moving back to Cali for school. I guess I will see him ride more then I thought

I'll be on the delta tomorrow in a red/black X-10, if you see us stop by and say high. Will probably be in Vics depending on the wind.

byerly137pro 08-22-2004, 2:01 PM

Thats great that it all worked out, thats the kind of thing that makes you believe in God again.