Firstly, huge hugs to you Ann and Dave. The two of you have such courageous spirits. As does, Bryan, and the rest of your family, of course. I meant in this instance, another example of you two having to endure more hours of the unkown. I am so happy to read the latest surgery went well. Did either of you or perhaps Bryan's children (in re-runs) ever watch the old show "Full House?" One of the characters on it played by John Stamos, has the nicest head of dark hair that was his pride and joy; reminded me of Bryan. When Bryan is all better, perhaps he can give me some of his trade secret tips for my own dryish brown hair. :)

One of my favorite poems is by Emily Dickinson. I'm posting it below as a more concrete, perhaps, "hug" and "thank you" to your family for allowing all of us to support you and Bryan. It is so true that life is short and sometimes we are thrown way off course by circumstance. Please never forget that myself and millions of others are in this with you for the long run, hoping and cheering, if we can helping your spirits to re-fuel as we can along the way. We. I believe always. Have a good, rest-full evening.


“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.

I'm so happy to read that Bryan's surgery went well. I may not have posted in quite awhile, however, I have followed his progress, and will continue to do so, until that day I can read...
"Thank you everyone. It's now time for me to walk on out of here and go home..." and signed by Bryan himself.

Bless you, Bryan and bless your family - who I know have been on such an emotional rollercoaster. "Love, light and God's healing touch."

Oh Happy Day !!!! another forward step ! YAY !!!! big steps, little steps, we are here with you !!! Rest now Bryan, you done good !!!!
Big Love & Hugz to the entire Stow clan !!
Patti

SO GLAD BRIAN IS HANGING IN THERE AND FIGHTING. WISHING HIM A FULL RECOVERY

<3Thinking of you all <3

Still HOPING, still PRAYING and still BELIEVING! We are here with you Stow family for the long haul!



@TootsieChava
La Mirada, CA

Great song choice! One love. One life. (One World. I believe we all are intertwined...) I am burning a candle for Bryan's recovery tonight, and send encouragement to his entire family-I love you like family. I hold all of you and Bryan in my heart every day; I hope it somehow make your load just a speck lighter. I also pray for no complications, no infection...Quick and complete recovery...But we will stand by you, Stow Family, come good or bad. hopefully we'll be hearing much more in the "good" catagory soon!~ Hugs, Lynda from Virginia

Wonderful news!!! Been praying throughout the day for you Bryan and for your precious family. Y'all have a special place in my heart & I will continue to pull for you from afar! Love and hugs to you all from Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Thank you for taking the time today to let all of us know how well Bryan's surgery went - he has been in our prayers all day AND always!!

Hello to you all, we are so very happy to hear that this latest surgery went well. Please continue with your updates, you all have become a huge part of our family and we continue to lift each one of you to the Lord for continued strength and Bryan for strength and for healing. Lots of love to you from Virginia!

So glad to hear everything went well...I diligently check for new status updates and love to hear how he's doing. Lots of love is being sent your way from Ben Lomond!

Love-
Doug & Erin Livingston

I'm so very happy and relieved for all of you that the surgery went well. As always, my best wishes for the Stow family. Your strength is felt and shared by Bryan as he fights his way back to you.

Happy Tuesday Bryan & Family ! Glad to read the update, now I can study. I had him on my mind all day. Praise God surgery went well ! Open eyes are good, and a punk rock hair cut to go with those gorgeous eyes. Keep positive babes! Your family rocks right along with God and Mother Earth! I feel your pain, and I feel your joy and the promise of a successful recovery. I will see him walking with you all on our Santa Cruz beaches real soon. BELIEVE IN YOUR PRAYERS, POWER, AND GRACE. Giant kisses on your beautiful face!
Peace be with you and yours , Bryan will get stronger everyday. XOX
Shelly Taylor (From Capitola)
La Crescenta, CA.

I just want to say that I am a lifelong Giants fan and I am praying for Bryan's recovery. I was a Giants' fan as a kid in New York before the Orange & Black moved to the Bay Area. My dad worked for the Giants in public relations, continuing a connection to the team that began when he delivered clean towels to the Polo Grounds locker room from a nearby hotel in the '20s. The team asked him to come to SF in 1958, but he was too much of a New Yorker to leave his home.

We have a friend on the Dodgers who played ball with my son in Little League and high school. He and my son stay in contact by text, and the Dodger said he hopes they never win a championship in LA because of the potential for fan violence. The area around the stadium is quite dangerous after a game, he says. I don't need to tell that to the Stow family, obviously. I just want you to know you're not alone. I will continue to pray for Bryan's recovery. He is one of the good guys. This should not be happening to him.

I think this will help Bryan. I feel Lik you will see a big change. I am dieing to know what knind of shunt they used just like Gabby Gilfords. I hope to see Bryan giving his success interview like she will be in November.

I about died when they shaved my hair too. But too have Bryan back it is a very low price to pay. Just keep all the mirrors away from him.lol

Tell Brian that the shaved head look is all the rage for us military guys (I'm active duty). It is a good look and you never get bed head! I am so happy to hear about his positive steps forward and will continue to pray!

Hi Bryan,

Well I could not be more positive and upbeat about this news if I tried!! This is really good news and with his eyes being opened, well the positive steps just keep coming. Yes, we all know how particular Bryan is about his hair and stuff, however I have full confidence in the sisters to help him out with this when the time is right.

The love, the prayers, the positive thoughts will continue to be sent. They will continue as I along with everyone else here are waiting to see that beautiful smile on Bryan again, we want to see him regain his life and be able to enjoy his great kids again.

C'mon Bryan, your Giants are about to start really having to defend their World Series Title.....you gotta see this.

Congrats on the success of the surgery! Love and prayers to all of you for continued healing. Keep fighting, Bryan.
Carleen from Vancouver, WA

So glad to hear the surgery was successful! Keep thinking positive, keep knowing that we are all here for you, and NEVER GIVE UP. Thoughts and prayers always to Bryan's wonderful family, especially Tyler and Tabitha. Love always from Forest Ranch, CA :)

P.S. On a much lighter note...from what I have learned about Bry and his fascination with his hair, don't you think he would love Brandon Crawford's hair? :)

Hello Bryan and Stows, I'm hoping each day continues to get better for you. With or without hair, Bryan, you are loved. Hugs and best wishes to you all!

So happy to hear Bryan's surgery went well.Tell Bryan That I had my head shave when I had my braing Surgery for an Anurysum and when I fist look at my surgery everyone in my family thought I was going to panic but I didn't, I look and I said Wow beautiful job and my hair looks beautiful now.That's why I BELEIVE IN MIRACLES my prayers are with him, and I love all of you for been so strong for Bryan and Family.

Glad to hear that the surgery went well. I will continue to think good thoughts for Bryan and the familia. Keep your heads up. I wear my Support 4 Stow lapel pin daily to work.

Hi Stowe family, glad to hear everything is looking up! My son is 8 yrs old and has a shunt too. He had half his head shaved as well. The shunt was a blessing and I know it will be for u all as well! Keep positive thoughts and everyone continues to pray for u all!
Take care, Lawas Family

Dear Dave,
I just want to let you know i am saying a special prayer for you. I don't want you to think we forgot about you.

I found this on line and though of you:
Poem: Fathers Are Wonderful People
Fathers are wonderful people
Too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises
As often as we should...

For, somehow, Father seems to be
The man who pays the bills,
While Mother binds up little hurts
And nurses all our ills...

And Father struggles daily
To live up to "his image"
As protector and provider
And "hero of the scrimmage"...

And perhaps that is the reason
We sometimes get the notion,
That Fathers are not subject
To the thing we call emotion,

But if you look inside Dad's heart,
Where no one else can see
You'll find he's sentimental
And as "soft" as he can be...

But he's so busy every day
In the grueling race of life,
He leaves the sentimental stuff
To his partner and his wife...

But Fathers are just wonderful
In a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments
And accolades of praise,

For the only reason Dad aspires
To fortune and success
Is to make the family proud of him
And to bring them happiness...

And like Our Heavenly Father,
He's a guardian and a guide,
Someone that we can count on
To be always on our side.

by Helen Steiner Rice

I'm praying fror Bryan... I check to see if you all have up dated anny little movement everyday... I'm itching to hear about his progress. I just know in my heart he is doing better with this shunt... please remember if I can help with anything let me know Monica Ball 828-768-7401 monicad1974@hughes.net I am more than willing to do anything I can. If I don't have an answer I will find out for you.

Hi Stow Family, I haven't posted for awhile but doesn't mean I haven't thought of you all and Bryan. I love to get your updates and good news about Bryan. You have been so loyal, dedicated, and gracious to your extended family (online) in keepeing us informed. We all are still pulling for Bryan and just want him to get better, and I know he will. I love to hear about his mani's & pedi's & nose hair trims (get the electrical, so easy!), too funny. He totally looks like the kind of guy that would care about how he looks! Hang in there, I know your lives have changed but sometimes God has us adjust, and we do. Love, prayers, and continued faith in Bryan's strength and will...
Nurse JJ from Cali

Thank God that the surgery went well. As far as the hair...Bryan is going to be gorgeous with the new seesta's hairstyle for sure!

Love and continued prayers ALWAYS...

Jeannie

Dearest Stows, Thinking of all of you today, here in Waikoloa, Hawaii~ I absolutely love all of the love and kindness that I am reading, on your page... People can be so awesome when they want to be, and of course we ALL want to be for Bryan!! Here's a BIG smoooch for the top of his head! I am sure his thick, lucious hair will grow back soon~ ;-) Hugs, & Much Aloha~ Dee

Dear Stows,

I am glad to hear Bryan's surgery went well. I continue to pray for Bryan and all of you. Things will get better and remember recovery take time and patience. I keep all of you close to my heart even though I don't know you personal. Take care and I will continue to pray for all of you. Much love and postive energy from Colorado.

Freda

I do not have the privilege to know the Stow family, however I would like to affirm his babies and wife that your daddy and husband will wake up sooner than you think therefore neither of you should give up on him and your faith because I know I'm not. I am sure that Bryan is a wonderful person, daddy, husband, son, uncle, brother and cousin resulting in a miracle. I will pray for him today and always because my heart tells me that he WILL wake up because he knows that his babies and wife need him more than anything and anyone else in the world. I might sound crazy but I know that Bryan will wake up from his sleep.

Dear Stow family,
Just want to let you know that many times today Bryan pop into my mind. I hope he thing are going well and will keep everyone in my prayers.
Send lots of love your way
XOXOXXOxo

Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. A co-worker's son-in-law is a young marine who was injured in Afghanistan recently - he also has TBI and lost part of both legs - he's a Brian with a Bri so when I say my prayers at night I ask God for special healing for both Bryan's.

It's been a week since the shunt was put in, I pray that all has gone well and you are getting your "smoochs and love you".

Sending lots of love and warm thoughts to you all.

SO happy to hear the surgery went well and even more happy to hear his eyes were open for his Mom and Dad to see! All good signs. All of us here are thinking of all of you there!
With love,
Claussen's Corner
Angels Camp

Hi Bryan,

So it has now been a little more then a week since the latest surgery. There have been no updates, however I am praying & hoping that this is a good sign for all. I continue to believe in your recovery Bryan, I know that you can recover from this and get back to being such an incredible Dad and a brilliant person.

Sending lots of prayers, positive thoughts to you and family.

To Bryan and his entire Family,

I was just watching the news here in New Rochelle, NY and heard about what happened to you. They announced your page of support, so here I am writing to you.

I am saddened and shocked by this horrific attack on you! I am praying for your speedy recovery. I heard you are now talking... that's WONDERFUL! May God Bless You always and give you Strength in the days ahead.

Take Care Bryan!

Truly,

Anna Piliero and Family
New Rochelle, NY