Prayers for timvp please

[Kori Ellis]

Some of you might know, but for the many who don't -- my husband (timvp) has been in the hospital for two weeks.

What seemed like the flu a month ago, progressed into a massive liver abcsess (over 5 inches wide), pneumonia/lung infection and more caused by a very unusual bacteria. Last Monday in ICU, the doctors told us that he might not make it. As you can imagine, it was a really rough time for us. Through his strength and the support of many people, he began making baby steps of progress.

He fought through the days and nights -- trying hard to force air into his lungs to keep them going and to get the infection out of his body.

Now, things are improving day by day. We have some final hurdles to get through, so that's why I'm asking now for prayers and good thoughts from the SpursTalk family.

It should go without saying, but this thread is absolutely not a place to troll. We need him well. He has a wife, three babies, and plenty of other friends and family who want and need him to be healthy.

Thanks for your support.

-Kori

[TE]

Oh, damn.



Here's to hoping he gets well.

I'm not very religious. But I'll send a prayer his way tonight. :tu

[ducks]

wow
we thinking of him

[DeadlyDynasty]

All my best, Kori. Glad to hear he's improving and I hope to see him back on here soon.

[Vic Petro]

Wow this is a blow.

Positive thoughts/prayers/good vibes to the Ellis family. He'll fight like a champion and win.

[DesignatedT]

Really unfortunate but glad to hear he is making progress. Hope everything works out. T&P.

[Man In Black]

Godspeed to all of the Ellis Family. Get better LJ. Basketball is what we do...Family is why we live.

[velik_m]

What seemed like the flu a month ago, progressed into a massive liver abcsess (over 5 inches wide), pneumonia/lung infection and more caused by a very unusual bacteria.

Holly fuck thats bad! Liver is absolutely vital. The good news is it regenerates, so i hope he fights it through.

[elemento]

Hope he gets well soon Kori

[jjktkk]

Some of you might know, but for the many who don't -- my husband (timvp) has been in the hospital for two weeks.

What seemed like the flu a month ago, progressed into a massive liver abcsess (over 5 inches wide), pneumonia/lung infection and more caused by a very unusual bacteria. Last Monday in ICU, the doctors told us that he might not make it. As you can imagine, it was a really rough time for us. Through his strength and the support of many people, he began making baby steps of progress.

He fought through the days and nights -- trying hard to force air into his lungs to keep them going and to get the infection out of his body.

Now, things are improving day by day. We have some final hurdles to get through, so that's why I'm asking now for prayers and good thoughts from the SpursTalk family.

It should go without saying, but this thread is absolutely not a place to troll. We need him well. He has a wife, three babies, and plenty of other friends and family who want and need him to be healthy.

Thanks for your support.

-Kori

May God bless Timvp, you, and your family Kori.

[TimmehC]

I'm not religious, but all my best wishes to yourself and timvp. May his recovery be swift and full.

[ElNono]

Our thoughts are with LJ. Hope he makes a complete recovery soon.

[Ditty]

I'll pray for yall, Kori

[DAF86]

Get well LJ.

[Mark in Austin]

My prayers and best wishes for LJ.

[edgar]

May God give him the strength and will to come out A ok!

[timtonymanu]

Wish timvp the best! Stay strong Kori. You guys got my prayers.

[jaffies]

Keep fighting, LJ.

[SA210]

I wish your family well Kori. Hope it all gets better soon.

[MarCowMar]

Keep fighting timvp, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Nathan89]

I'm curious about his symptoms before he went to the hospital.

Get well soon.

[tdunk21]

prayers for the family and get well soon

[taps]

I have never been that affected with bad news from someone I have never met, but this hits hard. I'll offer what petition I can. Godspeed Ellis family.

[SpursGlory]

I will definitely say a prayer for him Kori. My sister and her husband were going through a very similar situation a couple of months ago, and I know how hard it is. Keep your faith in God, and he will heal L.J. I don't know you personally, but I believe God is watching over him, and your family.

[spurspokesman]

Keep fighting timvp, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Same Tim and Kori. My prayers are with you that god may walk with you during your time of trial and keep you in perfect peace. Not only will he heal Tim but bring him out stronger. My best.

[xellos88330]

Best wishes. He seems like a fighter. I don't think he will let something like this keep him down for long. Keep your spirits up!

[Fireball]

Get well soon TIMVP!!!

[baseline bum]

The world ain't ready to lose a guy like LJ. We may not deserve you on this Earth, but we definitely need you!

[romain.star]

The world ain't ready to lose a guy like LJ. We may not deserve you on this Earth, but we definitely need you!

???

Anyway, i really hope he'll soon be back home and healthy for his family and friends

[jbspurs]

Get Well soon TIMVP!

[spursbird]

God bless TIMVP.

[Kuestmaster]

Get well soon LJ. Prayers for you and your family

[baseline bum]

???

Anyway, i really hope he'll soon be back home and healthy for his family and friends

Kori and LJ adopting 3 kids and thus replacing a huge strike against each of them with a loving family and a great start in life instead is pretty extraordinary. I think it goes pretty far above and beyond what society would expect of someone, and hence the line you quoted.

[ezau]

I'm happy that Timvp's condition has improved. Get well soon!

[senorglory]

My best heartfelt wishes for timvp and his family. Look forward to seeing him back in the swing of things.

[Bukefal]

All the best for Timvp and you. I hope he recovers soon

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

Hang in there timvp, the good karma is coming your way from all of us!

[benefactor]

Wow that's awful. It's unreal how something that seems so simple can turn into something so major. We had the same sort of thing happen with my cousin.

Get well soon LJ.

[Bruno]

My thoughts are with you, get well soon LJ.

[Gervin44Silas13]

Prayers for a full recovery....Get well soon TIMVP!!!

[Solid D]

I've prayed that the Lord will heal LJ and use him for His good purpose. Also prayed for you Kori and the kids, to give you peace right now. Praying day by day.

[yavozerb]

Get well soon.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Timvp is a brilliant writer who has given someone located thousands of miles away acres of great reading on this site. I sincerely wish that he fights through his illness and recovers fully well and gets back to writing for us as he has done in the past. And I am sure, he will. Bestest wishes to the father of three from a father of one.

[NickiRasgo]

Aw. Get well soon.

[MaNu4Tres]

Thoughts and prayers are with the Ellis family.

Get well L.J

*Praying*

[MoSpur]

I thought he was MIA because of the baby. So sorry to hear that. I will definitely say a prayer for him. He will pull through. Just have faith.

God Bless him and you and the baby!!!!

[to21]

Sending him our prayers.....get well soon LJ.

[Trill Clinton]

I'll keep Tim and his family in my prayers. I lost my grandfather to pneumonia and it is no joke. I hope he gets well soon.

[gameFACE]

Done, Kori! Get well soon, timvp.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Terrible news. But am glad to hear there has been progress. Keep on fighting LJ, and you hang in there aswell Kori. Thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Agloco]

Some of you might know, but for the many who don't -- my husband (timvp) has been in the hospital for two weeks.

What seemed like the flu a month ago, progressed into a massive liver abcsess (over 5 inches wide), pneumonia/lung infection and more caused by a very unusual bacteria. Last Monday in ICU, the doctors told us that he might not make it. As you can imagine, it was a really rough time for us. Through his strength and the support of many people, he began making baby steps of progress.

He fought through the days and nights -- trying hard to force air into his lungs to keep them going and to get the infection out of his body.

Now, things are improving day by day. We have some final hurdles to get through, so that's why I'm asking now for prayers and good thoughts from the SpursTalk family.

It should go without saying, but this thread is absolutely not a place to troll. We need him well. He has a wife, three babies, and plenty of other friends and family who want and need him to be healthy.

Thanks for your support.

-Kori

Best thoughts and wishes Kori. I can't imagine what an ordeal this must be for you. :depressed

[Russ]

Hang in there LJ. :toast

[Capt Bringdown]

You are in our thoughts, and we're all hoping that you will be enjoying better health again soon.

[lefty]

LJ and your family are in our prayers and thoughts

Hang in there

[team-work]

Best wishes to a man I respect very much. Get well soon. May the Lord heal the father of 3 young kids and bless the Ellis family.

[romain.star]

Kori and LJ adopting 3 kids and thus replacing a huge strike against each of them with a loving family and a great start in life instead is pretty extraordinary. I think it goes pretty far above and beyond what society would expect of someone, and hence the line you quoted.

I concur...
I don't know him in person but he seems to be (along with his wife) a great human being and an amazing writer too.
However, I still don't understand why we would not deserve him.

Anyway, it's clearly not the place for trolling so let's just hope he'll fully recover very soon for his kids and wife

[Stringer_Bell]

Positive thoughts and prayers in your family's direction, we'll keep it up so keep us posted. :)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Damn! :(

I'm not a religious man, but I'll definitely keep him in my thoughts and will keep hope that he gets better. Best of wishes from Argentina, Kori.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

hang in there Timvp and family! We spurstalkers are all pulling for ya'll.

[jag]

LJ is awesome and the place isn't quite the same without him here. I wish you guys all the best.

[BillMc]

My prayers are with him and your whole family. Get better LJ, we need you.

[rjv]

keep pushing him, make sure he gets the best attention from the hospital staff, and hang in there ! keep the kiddos chins up too !

[Mrlunt925]

Prayers go out for Timvp and your family

[ambchang]

Support and prayers. Good to know he is improving. keep us posted on how he does. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best.

[FalleNxWiZarDx]

dang Kori..... so sorry this is going on :(

be strong

and if you need anything let me know

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Big ups and lotsa love to timvp and the whole family.

Walton will be sending you positive vibes my man.

Get well soon.

[resistanze]

My thoughts are with timvp and his loving family.

[Dex]

Oh my. Thoughts and prayers out to timvp and the entire Ellis family, of course. Hang in there and don't lose hope; I'm sure LJ won't give up fighting any time soon.

It is always darkest just before the day dawneth.

Best wishes.

[Findog]

Get well soon timvp! We're all pulling for you!

[GSH]

I hope your description means that he is past the worst of it now. Don't underesimate how important you and the children were/are to the fight. And, of course, all of you are in our prayers.

[Dark Matter]

Keep pounding the rock timvp. My thoughts are with you and the family. :huddle:

[Cane]

Godspeed.

[VBM]

Situations like this always bring a new perspective on life. He's lucky to have the support of his family motivating him throughout this process. I've got faith in timvp to keep on pushing in his recovery, and I have twice the faith in Kori to do everything to see him return to full health. Thoughts and prayers with the Ellis fam...

[clambake]

good luck tim

[Kermit]

Thoughts and prayers. Get well.

[ohmwrecker]

Positive thoughts to you and your family.

[slacker77]

Dam.Sorry to hear you and your family are going thru this.Try to stay positive.Everything will turn for the better.Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[Gooshie]

Get well soon LJ. We are all rooting for you.

[pookenstein]

Best wishes to TimVP and the entire Ellis family. Hope you get well soon!

[endrity]

Wish him all the best and a full recovery!

[dbreiden83080]

WOW

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon..

[CAPARG]

I will pray for a speedy recovery.
Your wife and children need you.

[FvckMavs]

Get well soon, Timvp. Best wishes to you and the family!

[jermaine]

Idk much about him on spurstalk but judging on how your by his side with every step if the way back to health, means he's a good man, husband, friend, an father. An your a great wife for being strong an holding & puttin it down for him. May god be with him an give him a speedy full recovery. An also be with you an give you strength to keep stepping an holding it down for your immediate & spurstalk family.

God bless!

[koriwhat]

Good luck kori and timvp! Keep your head up kori!

[Ross Parrot]

I hope for the best for him. Hope he makes it through!

[scottspurs]

Praying for you. Get well soon.

[ATXSPUR]

You and your friends and family all have my thoughts a prayers. Here's to a speedy and full recovery!

[Warlord23]

Timvp - Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hang in there, Kori and family.

[cantthinkofanything]

My prayers go out to you and your family Kori.

[cheguevara]

good thoughts. good toughts for TimVP and his family.

kick that bacteria ass boy

[SAtown]

Get well soon buddy. We're pulling for you

[SsKSpurs21]

O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee; be thou their arm every morning our salvation also in the time of trouble. -Isaiah 33:2

Prayers go out to TimVP and your family. May the Lord keep your family strong in this trying time.

[easy7]

I will put his name tonight on the prayer meeting that we have at our church. He will get better... Wish you the best for you and your family Kori.

[pawe]

I always believe in the the power of prayer. I'll say a prayer for you Timvp. Get well soon.

[objective]

get well soon.

[ace3g]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Timvp on a healthy recovery.

[Ace]

Wow :depressed

Best wishes for Timvp and family...

[spurs10]

A speedy and thorough recovery. All the best to the Ellis family in these trying times. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

[anonoftheinternets]

wish you all the luck in your recovery, get well soon.

[spurastic]

Kori--So sorry about LJ's illness. May he get well soon. LJ will be in my prayers. A hug and supportive thoughts are being sent to you and the kids.

[TheProfessor]

Thoughts and prayers for Timvp, you, and your family.

[DarkGinobili]

Get well soon.

[Sean Cagney]

Wishing him well! This is when bball takes a backseat and we deal with reality! Get well soon bro.

[Spurs Brazil]

Get well soon LJ. Prayers for you and your family

[Axe Murderer]

wow

the words "might not make it" are words nobody ever wants to hear.

It sounds like things are going a lot better. :toast here's to a full and speedy recovery to LJ

[BacktoBasics]

I'm pulling for you LJ. Hoping for a speedy and safe recovery.

[Bill_Brasky]

My best wishes to the Ellis family. If he's been out of it for a while, he's gonna be pissed when you tell him the Mavs won the title.

[TacoCabanaFajitas]

Well this just ruined my day, was hoping it was a troll thread when I saw the title. I've been reading this site for 5+ years and have to say there's only 3-5 people that I read every post they make, timvp is obviously one of them. I pretty much take everything he writes as fact and respect the hell out of what you and he have built here. Hope he gets better, please keep us updated

[lusisto]

I have never posted here, but I have read timvp's posts for years.
I really hope you to get well, LJ!

[Spike 'n' Dome]

I also never post here. I only visit pretty much for timvp's posts. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[jmard5]

Prayers on the way, Kori.

[Old School 44]

My families' thoughts and prayers are with you Timvp, as well as with your loving family. May you recover swiftly and fully. Your family needs you.

[FromWayDowntown]

All of my best to all of you, Kori. I will continue to include LJ and all of you in my prayers.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

All the best to timvp, this is very tough news to hear.

Keep your chin up!

[TeKu]

Get well soon timvp.

Best wishes to Kori & family in a tough time.

[lurker23]

God bless you, LJ and Kori Ellis. You are certainly in my prayers, and I wish you nothing but health and happiness.

[BigVee]

Best wishes for a continuing recovery. I have great admiration for you both.

[El Jefe]

I've always respected LJ's basketball takes, as much or more than anyone else I've found in 15 years of following basketball. But beyond such trivial considerations, LJ and Kori have always just seemed like decent people.

Best wishes to you and yours. I hope for a positive outcome.

[Ghazi]

get well!

[daslicer]

Timvp is a great fan and is clearly knowledgeable about the game. Whenever I miss a spurs game I just read his game thoughts to get a vivid snapshot of what occurred during the game. There is only one time where I ever fought with Timvp and that was the argument we had about AJ's worth to the spurs. During our argument he was fighter and was relentless in propping up AJ so I have no doubt he is attacking his illness the same way. I'm optimistic he will overcome this.

[Duncan2177]

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Juggity]

Be well, timvp

[ForeignFan]

Get well Timvp.

[TJastal]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Timvp and the Ellis family for a full recovery. Tell him to hang in there, keep fighting, and things will get better.

[Spurtacus]

My thoughts will be with you all. I wish your family the best.

[Basketball Power]

My prayers go out for him, he was one of the VERY FEW people whose threads I looked forward to

[MI21]

Thoughts from down under, get well brother :tu

[Proxy]

Thoughts and good wishes with you Timvp. Keep strong

[romsho]

God bless you and your husband and family...I will be praying for you all. Stay strong.

[WildcardManu]

Best wishes and speedy recovery.

[bonesinaz]

Praying for you LJ. May God bless you and heal you physically. Kori, may God give you the strength you need and may He grant you both peace. I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Please keep us updated.

[shyne]

Get well soon, and take it day by day. God bless

[angelbelow]

Get well soon!

[silverbora]

get well soon

[Darkwaters]

LJ and your family is in my prayers.

[urunobili]

Get well soon timvp! send you all the best vibe from here

[polandprzem]

b strong lj

[crc21209]

Get well soon timvp! Best wishes to you and your family in this time.....

[longhorn]

Get well soon. Best wishes to you and your family.

[Manudona]

WOW, I do not log since about the Spurs finished their season and the first thread I read is this. Hope TimVP has a quick recover and also that you and your kids are ok, as taking care of three kids under the stress you might have with TimVP in hospital is very difficult.

[jiggy_55]

Stay strong Timvp, praying for your speedy and healthy recovery. Best wishes..

[UnWantedTheory]

Though I am happy he has progressed & I am very sorry that this happened. You guys will be in my prayers. Stay strong. Everything always works out somehow.

[will_spurs]

Glad to hear he's over the worst part, I hope this is indeed the case. From what I've read on this board he is an outstanding individual and a great writer too... I really want to read more about basketball from him in the future. Best wishes LJ, get well soon. And to Kori and the kids, hang in there too.

[mudyez]

all my best wishes to yourself and timvp!
we are with you!

(this may be a bad place to say, but I lost my dad exactly 2 months ago (4/22) under nearly the same circumstances)

[mattyc]

Thoughts from down under, get well brother :tu

Ditto. Get well soon man. All the best.

[ginobilized]

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. This must be so for you and your family.

[ballack]

Delurking to say thoughts are with you and family. Wishing you a speedy recovery and God Bless.

[Das Texan]

get well soon timvp

[Danny.Zhu]

Best wishes.

[Taco]

get well soon timvp

:tu

[Sportstudi]

Get well soon. We're all with you.

[Buddy Holly]

Get well LJ.

[Ginobilly]

Get well soon Timvp! echale ganas cause ST and your family needs you and misses you!

[timmo]

If anything is worth a post, this sure is.

Get well soon timvp. Your family needs you :)

[The Gemini Method]

Here's to a speedy recovery and a return to health for you, TimVP. If only the love shown here and by your loved ones could cure. We are but wishers of a better future for you and may you fight your way to return and man this website alongside your wonderful Kori and to be a cherished father to your children.

[Mugen]

get well soon, timvp.

[wildbill2u]

Hang tough, LJ. We are all behind you with prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery.

[DisciplinaryOffice]

Thinking about you guys. Pulling hard for LJ. Appreciate all you both do.

[Phenomanul]

:( :( :( Get well soon timvp.

[beachwood]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I hope for a speedy recovery for timvp.

[Avitus1]

My prayers are on the way.

[Bandit2981]

I'm sorry to hear that Kori, but glad to hear there are signs of progress. Kathy and I will certainly keep him and your family in our prayers.

[timvp]

Thank you to everyone in this thread. You helped me in my greatest time of need. Many, many thanks.

If you will, keep Kori in your prayers. She has to watch our three kids by herself while also helping me follow my complicated medication schedule. She's extremely strong but it's going to be challenging for her until I'm back to being useful again.

Thanks again.

[baseline bum]

I'm going to get in a quick prayer for you before you start reading the Parker thread.

[TE]

I'm going to get in a quick prayer for you before you start reading the Parker thread.

:lol

[The III]

Many Blessings to timvp get well soon, Also to your family.

[Brutalis]

Best wishes guys... as he always says you just have to believe.

[bluebellmaniac]

Our prayers are with you and your husband Kori. Stay strong.

[NRHector]

Prayers for timvp and his family

[Silver&Black]

Wish nothing but the best for you and your family.

[2Cleva]

Prayers go out to timvp, Kori, and their entire family and friends.

[biggerspursfanthanu]

You guys mean a great deal to many people, both directly and indirectly. So you of course have my prayers for timvp to get back to tip top shape, and kori to stay strong and hold things down till he does.

[Ozzy]

Get well Timvp. Best wishes to you and the whole family.

[SenorSpur]

Somehow I missed this thread initially. I wondered why Timvp had been absent from the forum. So very glad to hear that he's recuperating and is now back online.

My prayers are with both of you and your beautiful family. Get healthy, stay strong and positive.

[SpursFanFirst]

Wow! I just saw this.
Prayers will be said.

Needless to say, we'll be looking for updates.

[Kori Ellis]

Update: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182064

[SpursFanFirst]

Thanks, Kori. I will check it out.
It sounds like a pretty quick turnaround from your message just yesterday morning. Awesome news!

[timtang]

All the best for Timvp and you. I hope he recovers soon

[Timmy]

give my best wishes for timvp and his famlily

[skinsfan1]

prayers to you and your family

[milkyway21]

Just logged in today after so many weeks.. God bless TimVP.

[thekingrobert]

Get better Tim best wishes

[fotan2]

timvp will be alright. he still has to look after his family and take the responsibility.

[Pauleta14]

I hope he is getting better, I wish him the best .

My thoughts go to you too Kori, stay strong!

[adonis827]

get well soon timvp! god bless you and your family :)

[td4mvp21]

I'm so sorry, Kori. I hope timvp continues to improve and gets better quickly. Best of wishes to him and the rest of your family.

[Barfunk]

Good luck to a speedy recovery.

[ilovethespurs]

Hi Kori. Spurs fan here from the Philippines. I'll be praying for Timvp's fast and full recovery, and that your family may have the strength and courage to deal with this challenge. God bless you all!

[++SaiNt TiAg0++]

timvp big fan here wow im sure everyone agrees when i saw it hurts just reading this , my cousin she almost died tonight, emergency ectopic pregnancy, stoll dont know if shes going to make it heres to timvp and my cousin natalie :(

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That is massively fucked up. Glad to hear you're recovering, LJ. :tu

Out of scientific curiosity, do they know what the bacteria was? MRSA or something like that?

[DrSteffo]

Best wishes and God bless you.

[Pero]

Best wishes Timvp.

[ploto]

Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.

[LkrFan]

Have a speedy recovery timvp. :tu

[Manu-of-steel]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, kori and timvp. May God bless you always.

[biziofromdowntown]

My prayers are with you, please God be with u.

[Kori Ellis]

Thanks everyone.
Update from timvp in this thread: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182064