Day 69

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

His condition continues as it has, declining.
He is no longer able to focus well enough to read the emails and texts that he receives, or to answer the phone, so he has it turned off. His motor skills have declined in that he has problems holding objects, aside from the fact that he is unable to sit up without assistance. He is also having some difficulty communicating, his words are slurred, or spoken so softly that he has to try to repeat them to be understood.
He sleeps alot, and has lately taken to listening to music on his ipod as he drifts in and out.
He is still Dennis though, and from time to time tries to tell us how to do the things we do to care for him, as if we would forget, or get them wrong. But that's our Dennis!
If you feel that you need to get a message to him, you can email me at steve.ellington@hotmail.com, and I will relay it to him, but cannot guarantee a quick response.

On a bright note, the original prognosis was 2 weeks, and we are entering 10th week. Its been tough on Dennis, but he says it has been good that he is being able to say his farewells to everyone.

more details when they occur....

Day 60

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

His condition is declining, as his meds are getting stronger. He is sleeping alot more.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Thank you all again for your support.

Day 50

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

Dennis wants to say thanks to the North Texas S2000 Owners Club and members for their generosity. They gave a substantial donation from their last event. Once again he is grateful for the awesome support from the autocross community.

He also wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, he is thankful for the support from his friends and family and all others that have touched his life. Thank you all.

Day 45

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

He's still hanging on, though there have been some rough days. He wants to say 'Hey' to everyone and let them know that he's still fightin'.

Day 38

Had a few really bad days and the pain got overwhelming earlier today. The nurse came over and consulted with the Doc and they have drastically increased the dosages of some of my meds, plus they are going to try a different more powerful drug for the main pain control. The nurse was able to get things under control. This is why I am able to do the post today.

That's it for now, just wanted to say Hello to everyone and give a quick update.

Take care and I will try to post again soon.

Dennis

Day 35

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

Just want to say that he's hanging in there, it's been a tough week or so. He wanted me to post a 'Hello to everyone' and thank them for thinking about him.

Day 26

Haven't been able to post for a few days. Its been pretty bad. Finally felt good enough to take a few minutes to post an entry.

Not much to say. I guess I just wanted to say hello to everyone.

Will try to post again soon. Take care everyone.