Hi all,
I just got off the phone w/ Nils and I wanted to let you guys know that he's having surgery for a compression fracture of LZ vertebra in about 2 hrs. He's not in NYC, this is happening upstate near his home.
What happened is that a tumor has weakened a disc in his spine and caused it to collapse. Nils has been in an unbearable amount of pain for weeks as a result. They will be repairing this fractured vert during today's surgery. And hopefully Nils will see a marked improvement in his terrible back pain.
The prognosis seems to be good overall, and his doctor is apparently a skier too. He told Nils that this should not affect his ability to ski (whew!) as long as he is not a "jumper." Nils said that's okay...though his hucking days are over before they really began as he's never really been into that...
It seems he is in good hands though, and I have faith that he'll come out of this feeling better and ready to focus on his healing, his life, and his skiing. No more back pain.
Nils sounded amazingly calm and strong. I continue to be amazed at this guy's resilience and ability to stay positive in the face of so much pain and a terrible and frightening disease. No matter what it throws at him, he seems to perservere. He's hopeful and no matter how depressed he is and how difficult it is to deal with his emotions and his physical condition, he manages to pull out some more strength and move forward.
I know it has helped him to know that he has friends here who care about him, pray for him, enjoy his contributions/sense of humor, and are really behind him staying strong and beating this cancer.
Nils, please know that we're thinking of you, and you're going to be okay today. Stay strong and positive and please check in as soon as you can because we need you here.
Good luck, man. And here's to no more back pain!
Sprite
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08-01-2007, 09:49 AM #1
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Plakespear Update: Surgery in 2 hrs...
"I call it reveling in natures finest element. Water in its pristine form. Straight from the heavens. We bathe in it, rejoicing in the fullest." --BZ
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08-01-2007, 09:52 AM #2
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He's one tough SOB.
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08-01-2007, 09:53 AM #3
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Wow. Hang in there Plake.
Quando paramucho mi amore de felice carathon.
Mundo paparazzi mi amore cicce verdi parasol.
Questo abrigado tantamucho que canite carousel.
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08-01-2007, 09:56 AM #4
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Nils, stay strong man. You're in my thoughts quite often, as I have watched a close family member succomb to this evil disease over the last couple of years. He is now on hospice and feeling better than he has since being diagnosed.
I know from our brief ski time together at Killington, you have a strong will and a can-do attitude about life. GOOD LUCK. +++++~~~~~~~
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08-01-2007, 10:11 AM #5
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Nils stay strong man and good luck with the surgery +++++++
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08-01-2007, 10:15 AM #6
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He's in Cooperstown, we should send him a goody bag from the Omeggang Brewery. I just got off the phone with him too, spirits are as good as they can be and I sensed a sense of relief that this problem will be gone soon so spirits will be on the rise soon.
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08-01-2007, 10:15 AM #7
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Nils, you're stronger than I could ever be
If it weren't for serendipity, there'd be no dipity at all
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08-01-2007, 10:23 AM #8
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Whoa, I didn't know this was happening.
Best of luck Nils, you'll be just fine! As always, we're thinking of you.you sketchy character, you
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08-01-2007, 10:25 AM #9
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Originally Posted by AsheanMT
No shit. Seconded.
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08-01-2007, 10:29 AM #10
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Go get em Nils!+++++
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08-01-2007, 10:34 AM #11
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Dang, that dude has had a rough go of it. It is admireable that he ALWAYS has a good attitude. I really admire him for that. Godspeed and plenty of positive vibes. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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08-01-2007, 10:41 AM #12
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Toughest dude i have never met, but can't wait to so then he will be the toughest guy I ever met.
Hang in there dude. You will beat this. I have no doubt.Fresh Tracks are the ultimate graffitti.
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08-01-2007, 10:45 AM #13
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+++++vibes+++++
Courage + believe = life. Life is not about how many breaths you take. It's what you do with those breaths
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08-01-2007, 10:50 AM #14
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I do so hope that Nils will get this all cleared up ASAP and will be on snow next winter. He's been in my thoughts actually I had a dream this week that he made an appearance in, (no shit.) It was an 80's style getting in shape movie montage. Nils was rocking out, running, riding, doing plyos, all while wearing a neon headband and gym shorts. It was pretty awesome!
Get better Nils.
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08-01-2007, 10:52 AM #15
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Back Pain NO Bueno
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08-01-2007, 10:56 AM #16
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Another day, another reason why Nils is the toughest mothafucka I know. Go git 'em, brotha.
"All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring."
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08-01-2007, 10:57 AM #17
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Good luck today, Plake. We'll be thinking about you.
Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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08-01-2007, 11:00 AM #18
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holy shit.
i was thinking about him this morning.. wondering why i haven't seen an update to his blog in a while.
thanks sprite for posting this.
-steve
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08-01-2007, 11:01 AM #19
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Nils the way you have handled your ordeal from the very beginning has been nothing short of heroic. I am in awe of your ability to persevere with grace, hope, positivity, and humor. I know how dark and scary some of your days must be...it's OK to feel weak, sad and fearful sometimes too, we understand...
I wish you all the best in living in the moment--which is all any of us really have for certain. Good luck with the surgery, I am glad there is a surgical solution to your back pain.
Thinking of you today and almost every day...Last edited by natty dread; 08-01-2007 at 11:10 AM.
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08-01-2007, 11:01 AM #20
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++++++++vibes+++++++ Nils, I'll be thinking about you, stay strong.
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. The winds will blow their freshness into you, and the storms, their energy. Your cares and tensions will drop away like the leaves of Autumn." --John Muir
"welcome to the hacienda, asshole." --s.p.c.
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08-01-2007, 11:02 AM #21
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This is so true. You're a wise man, Natty. Originally Posted by natty dread
Sprite"I call it reveling in natures finest element. Water in its pristine form. Straight from the heavens. We bathe in it, rejoicing in the fullest." --BZ
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08-01-2007, 11:10 AM #22
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Plake, after meeting you at sprite's cycling get-together a few weeks ago, Mister SheSkisTrees and I, like everyone else, are amazed by your can-do attitude and perseverance. We are sending out all the healing vibes we can muster...and then some. Stay strong.
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08-01-2007, 11:25 AM #23
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Good luck. +++++++Vibes++++++++
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08-01-2007, 11:31 AM #24
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Wishing you a most speedy recovery!
Calmer than you dude
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08-01-2007, 11:33 AM #25
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Vibes and the best....
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