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August 28, 2006
Josh In Philadelphia
Hi all –
You wouldn't believe the improvement in Josh from last week to this. It's nothing short of miraculous. Actually that might not be hyperbole. When he was admitted to University of Maryland, the X-Ray showed his neck was broken. It's not anymore. The admitting checkup at Magee Hospital in Philly showed no fractures in his neck. Josh said he's pretty sure it was broken, but it feels fine now. Like a phoenix raising from the ashes. . .
He's in a wheelchair now, so he can move around. His spirits are great. The hospital has this great patio garden on the top floor, where you can overlook the city. This is a very cool hospital, full of Philly Soul. He finally got to see his kids for the first time yesterday. His rehab work is very hard and very painful (he says it's just as hard as they make it look in the movies, that isn't exaggerated.)
Anyway it's good that he's out of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Unit (and it's $1000 per hour pricetag!) for a number of reasons. The great news is that the 7 days he spent there are covered by Workman's Comp (that's. . . 168 hours) They are telling him he could be at this Philly hospital for as long as a month, but things are really looking good.
I'm mentioning the donation fund again and again just because I want to be able to post updates without moving the button far down the page for those of you who do want to help him out. I'm not trying to hit you all up for money over and over. And really, don't feel any pressure to give. If you're in debt or just barely paying your own bills, don't give money, just give kind words and prayers (that really seem to be working.)
If you'd rather send a check (cash, euros, diamonds) or something like that. You can send it to me at
Josh Latshaw Donation Fund
c/o Artichoke Artisans
406 Suburban Dr #177
Newark Delaware 19711
And if you're going to see any of the European shows, you can also give the band or merch people donations too.
Posted by jason at August 28, 2006 11:17 AM
Comments
Thats some great news to read after last nights great last show in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Although Josh was truly missed and not every song was played the way it used to be, which also made it fun, there was a lot of positive energy and a very nice setlist.
I just want to thank you guys for this great last show in The Netherlands and wish you all the best with the rest, especially Josh, who has to miss all the fun.
Posted by: Nike at August 28, 2006 12:15 PM
Great news!
Posted by: Trijn at August 28, 2006 01:16 PM
sounds great!!!
but i'll still miss you in switzerland next saturday...
Posted by: matt at August 28, 2006 01:59 PM
plz make sure that fans can buy merch at the Rock am See - Festival, im gonna buy some!!!
Damnit, it will be my first an last BSF-Show...
You made such great music. I really hope you all keep makin music
Posted by: Rivsan at August 28, 2006 03:04 PM
thanks for the update!!! more good news..two in a row!
Posted by: JakeDTS at August 28, 2006 04:54 PM
Hey
Your gig at "Campusfest Essen" was so great an i love your music. It changes my life and i want to see you in weeelchair on stage ;)
Just a joke =)
I'm sorry but i'm not able to donate some money because i'm very in debt.... Iäm really sorry about it
But i have cards for Deconstructiontour in Herne and i'm afraid about see you guys there with a substitute.
Josh i wish you all the best an get well soon
The World needs you!!!!!! =)
David from Germany
Posted by: dave at August 28, 2006 04:57 PM
good to hear that hes feeling a bit better.
and yea you might say its a bit of and exaduration but 2 go from haveing a broken neck to not is nothing short of a fucking miricle!
ps music channels suck, 3 @gud@ channels in the uk, kerrang - garbage, scuzz - 18 visions, redemption - fucking aiden !!!!!!!!!! omg i might kill myself !!!!!!!!!!
anyway enough of me, hope you keep on the right track josh, and get btr soon (especially as we need you in scotland along with the other guys)
hope ur up and walking soon
Posted by: bob at August 28, 2006 05:12 PM
some good news again :) , so good to hear that josh is doing better now. :)
Get well soon Josh !!
see the rest of the bsf family on thursday :). i'll give some donation there of course.
wish you the best josh , get well very soon.
Posted by: maggi at August 28, 2006 06:33 PM
some good news :) , so good to hear that josh is doing better now. :)
Get well soon Josh !!
see the rest of the bsf family on thursday :). i'll give some donation there of course.
wish you the best josh , get well very soon.
greets from munich
Posted by: maggi at August 28, 2006 06:34 PM
keep on fighting Josh ... glad to hear good news
Posted by: matthias at August 28, 2006 07:33 PM
im glad to hear the good news..
but also a bit deranged about
the american healthsystem. who
could pay that money? i hope ill
see you at the sedel in lucerne.
Posted by: mathist at August 28, 2006 08:30 PM
hey, , great to hear your recovery is going well. on august 8th i shattered 3 of my vertabrae when jumping off a bridge ( for fun ) , went through alot to get back home but if you need anything or have any questions feel free to send me an email. i may be able to help in some small way. best of luck with your recovery! - mike brown
Posted by: mike brown at August 28, 2006 09:07 PM
Hey! thats really great news !
So Josh... never give up! You´ll be well soon!
An from now on i´m sure that miracles are still out there!
Posted by: Anonymous at August 29, 2006 12:35 AM
Awesome news about Josh's recovery. The Philly hospital sounds great too.
Thanks for keeping us all informed Jason, it's much appreciated.
Keep going Josh, we're all thinking of you! xx
Posted by: K at August 29, 2006 06:59 AM
Yesterday in Hamburg was amazing!! What a great gig!! I said Robert he shall wish you (Josh) all the best (I hope he didn`t forget it :-)...)
And I hope the money I gave could help you and your family out (it weren't $168.000 (what an insane bill) but a little bit of it...)
Best regards and all the best for your future (and also for the other BSF members too)
Posted by: muh at August 29, 2006 08:57 AM
Hey guys,that was am damn great show in Hamburg yesterday; it´s so sad that it should be the last one!I really hope you´ll change your mind about that?! We will miss you so much!
Thank you all for your lyrics and your inspiration!!
Josh, I really hope you will get soon and our donations will help you and your family!
Wish you guys all the best for the future.
Posted by: Jessi from Kiel at August 29, 2006 09:28 AM
wonderful news!
i will miss you this friday in herne!
don't forget that germany wishes a quick rehab!
Posted by: Isa at August 29, 2006 10:59 AM
Thats great to hear, remember when nathan was explaining "the difference between hoping and wishing" well there it is, we are hoping and doing something about it, i left a present and a small donation for you yesterday, at the concert in hamburg. The concert was nice, there is a different vibe to the band now that they are doing this farewell tour and sure its tough to "replace" your work on stage, the guys from flyswater "flo&flo" and the git tec are doing their best, matt pulled a great sounding acoustic on stage, they did 2 acoustics and somehow he is not playing his natural finish telli anymore, there were a couple of sg to represent you. And as I could gather yesterday, I´m not the only one remembering you smiling back at us. You were dearly missed, yet everyone is joyfull about your recovery.
keep the hard work just like rocky FEEL NO PaIN!!
Juan
Posted by: Juan at August 29, 2006 11:15 AM
Greetings from Hamburg.
Thx for your great Show in Hamburg Yesterday. U guys did a great job and i enjoyed every Gig i joined. Its to bad u guys retire and i hope things turn out good for all of you. Esspecially for josh to get well soon. I crashed my glasses yesterday, but its ok for me. It was some learning for me too, that i should have a brake-up glasses. I will have in Future.
Thx for every great minute you gave me. Will have u guys in mind. Greetings from Michael from Hamburg, Germany.
Posted by: Fran at August 29, 2006 11:44 AM
Thats great news!
Its going to be tough, be we all know that you are strong enough to get through it all.
I have given a card to Chris Rakus to pass onto you, I trust that it gets to you!
with love,
Kat xx
Posted by: Kat at August 29, 2006 12:43 PM
oh man, i regret it SO much that i missed your last concert yesterday in hamburg.
that makes me so freakin' sad...
i truly hope josh is getting better- keep your head up high and i'm sure you'll get through it.
i wish you all the best
and i just gotta say, that i am incredibly sad about you guys retiring...
seeing you live on stage makes me feel so good, it makes me realize that life is just beautiful... it's amazing.
thank you so much and please tell josh that i think about him.
don't ever give up.
Posted by: Anonymous at August 29, 2006 01:40 PM
Hey Guys
just wanted to tell you that the show last night in Hamburg was AMAZING! it was so emotional and i was about to cry a few times. And thank you guys for all that you've done the last years. You really changed my life and thanks again to Chad who gave me his plec and thanxs to Nathan to step in the crowd at the end and taking time for us and thanx to rob for kicking my butt on stage ;) YOU GUYS ARE JUST AMAZING. Take Care of you and make sure to spread your thoughts and let US know once in a while where you are and what you do. I'm sure we all wanna know. SO thanx again for everything!
And JOSH as far as i could see the donation box was pretty stuffed so it really comes from the heart and i hope everything will work out and you'll get ok soon.
Posted by: alex at August 29, 2006 02:46 PM
Isn't funny how when stuff like this happens all you have to fall back on is God, so you do, and miracles happen, and then as time goes on you forget about Him until something really bad happens again. From what I've read, it seems He's really done some miraculous work for Josh, we should remember to thank Him for that, not just now, but always. He is great Lord, and worthy of our praise.
Posted by: michael at August 30, 2006 11:41 PM
so lucky! very good news... i keep praying.
Posted by: michel at August 31, 2006 09:22 AM