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September 14, 2006
Another Josh Update
Hey all, I got to see Josh pick up his 2 year old son today and put him on his lap, it was pretty awesome. (He was in a wheelchair). He's really healing up. Unfortunately, he's been told lately that he will likely still be using a cane and in pain even in December. So that was a little depressing to him. . . but. . .
He's so thankful he's not completely paralyzed - he's surrounded by people who will be disabled for life. One of the new friends he has made drank too much at a party, got into a car. .. and next thing he knew, was in the hospital and is completely paralyzed. He also knows someone who was diabetic and had a small infection on his leg. Now 3 operations later, his leg is amputated up to his thigh.
So yeah, he's very thankful.
Couple of funny stories. Many of you know Josh and his great personality. Well the therapists love Josh too. And because of this, every one of them has signed Josh up for their sessions. So Josh was getting way too busy and exhausted and had to cancel on some of them.
Another story. The hospital heard that Josh was a musician, so they forced him to join the musical rehab class. A man who can only move one hand pounds on a drum while Josh plays the keyboard. He said he plays mostly Blues chords. Wow, if only we had video of that one.
Josh walked 205 feet with his walker. He walks everyday now. He says its so painful, but also feels great to accomplish so much. He actually also pushed himself up off of the floor.
If any of you would still like to donate, they could still use anything anyone wants to give. He won't be able to work for quite some time, and workman's comp only covers 75% of his former salary. He and his family greatly appreciate everything you've done for them so far, it's amazing. People who attended the European tour, thanks so much for your generosity.
Posted by jason at September 14, 2006 11:21 PM
Comments
sounds good josh! keep fighting!!!!!
Posted by: matt at September 15, 2006 02:12 AM
yeah!!!
Posted by: Anonymous at September 15, 2006 02:53 AM
great :)
Posted by: Isa at September 15, 2006 06:04 AM
sir!----get better........rightttttttt......
Posted by: rakus at September 15, 2006 11:06 AM
Thankyou for the updates and funny stories, Jason! I know Josh still has a long way to go, but he's come so far already, and it's heartening to hear about his constant progress. Keep going, Josh! x
Posted by: Kate at September 15, 2006 07:14 PM
We're still thinking of you, Josh!
Posted by: Brian at September 15, 2006 10:03 PM
thats what i like ta hear
Posted by: odle at September 15, 2006 11:13 PM
YOU´LL MAKE IT!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous at September 16, 2006 11:10 AM
are they still doing the show in philly the 29th?
Posted by: Anonymous at September 16, 2006 12:38 PM
hehe nice to read all this stuff...best wishes
Posted by: Janni at September 16, 2006 12:55 PM
No problem for the donation: Josh is in all of our thoughts and it makes us feel happy to help . Thanks so much for the updates. I check the page every day to see if anythings new about his healing progress. JOSH playing keyboard in Rehab Band, how cool. GO GET SOME FOOTAGE OF THAT ;) I hope everybody else from the bsf crew is doing fine as well. Take care, greetz from Hamburg/germany
Posted by: Alex at September 16, 2006 02:40 PM
Obviously they're not doing the show in Philly.
Keep on trucking Josh we're all still thinking of you.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 16, 2006 05:32 PM
hey mattK, charles, christmas, nathan & robert: i miss boy sets fire. it was great to meet you up in dublin! keep on rockin´
all the best for you, many greetings from salzburg, angie
Posted by: Angie at September 16, 2006 09:27 PM
Off topic question: What's going to happen to the website? Are you guys going to keep it up for awhile?
Posted by: Kelly at September 17, 2006 12:39 AM
the final philly show will be rescheduled for when Josh is ready.
the website will remain running as a place for people who love what bsf stands for and loves their music to gather. . .. and also for any new announcements in the future.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 17, 2006 02:07 AM
*hugs* Good luck with your continued healing Josh. We're all cheering for you to make a speedy recovery!
Posted by: Jaina at September 17, 2006 03:39 AM
My friend had a car accident in the spring, he was totally paralyzed, but now he can move his arms and he can sit allone. I saw it is a very very long and painfull way, but if you really want it you will make it, I think you have such as strong soul as my friend so I'm sure you both will make it.
I wish you the best from here, from Hungary!
Keep it fighting Josh!
Posted by: Adam at September 17, 2006 04:23 AM
Glad to hear that Josh's getting better.
On the availability of the HP: I still hope that bsf will do what I call the Samiam-thing. Being officially broken up, but doing a short tour from time to time, when they feel like it. Samiam did actually three European "Farewell" tours in 5 years.
...and now they are BACK!!!
Posted by: Andy at September 17, 2006 05:23 PM
Glad to hear of the recovery and updates on the recovery. I check this site a few times a day... on a road to a complete recovery! hang in there
Posted by: Anonymous at September 17, 2006 11:30 PM
I think Josh should play his guitar and play some hardcore and emo :-P
I would love to see that!
Josh,go and get your guitar:-)
Posted by: p!p3n at September 18, 2006 11:32 AM
hey,
yeh we wanne see another farwell tour, i mean it,it was ok, but you were mutch better before (a few months ago).
and if i say that josh was the missing magical spark, than most of the people know that this is no joke.
ok the friends of flyswater did a good job, and the belguim show was much better than the holland show, but josh is the master.
i'm so happy that josh is better, even the way is still long, we still support you like hell.
and i'm a shame that i only give 55 us to you, cause i could give mutch more, just like you give us.
maybe i come to the last show in america, it's a long we from belguim but why not he.
thank you boys
Posted by: david at September 19, 2006 03:00 PM
When is your next date near boston?
i couldnt live if i couldnt see your last show!!!!!
and josh, way to go buddy. i knew that you would never give up. you just keep walkin and rockin that keyboard!!! :-P
Posted by: Henry at September 19, 2006 04:11 PM
angie----it was nice meeting you too...be safe dear.
christmas-
chris rakus-
Posted by: rakus at September 19, 2006 09:23 PM
oh..so rakus is christmas :-)
Posted by: nathanbsf at September 20, 2006 03:53 PM
I'm so happy for you Josh....Be tuf...and get better... You have grate people around you...
Posted by: Marrina at September 21, 2006 06:57 AM
I'm so happy for you Josh....Be tuf...and get better... You have grate people around you...
Posted by: Marrina at September 21, 2006 06:57 AM
to nathanbsf:
very creative myspace-url or who has registered you? If it´s yours...check up regularly...you´re beautyful by nature as well as the yellow sack spider (hahaha)
Be a good boy now! Stay sober!
TO JOSH:
hope you´re well dosed with painkillers :)
Posted by: A. at September 21, 2006 04:47 PM
What's Nathan's myspace?
Posted by: Strike anywhere at September 21, 2006 07:13 PM
keep on fighting josh
Posted by: bsf at September 22, 2006 09:07 AM
Thank you for the gig in SAARBRÜCKEN on 4th September and the nice binge drinking.
I´ll never forgive it myself that I´m not able to remember everything we have talked about.
Maybe the whisky is responsible for this....
I think, I didn´t say you goodbye, MATT. I´m sorry.
ROBERT, thank you for the beer, the whisky and everything else!
CHAD, thank you for drying my tears. I was a little bit melancholic...
Merina (is that right?): would you please send me the photos of this night? I wasn´t able to write down my email-address! Here it is: katjas82@web.de
It´s a pity that Josh haven´t been there!
Wish you all the best for the future and for Josh of course a good recovering.
Katja
PS: you still have the black pullover from my mate in your tourbus!!
Posted by: Katja at September 23, 2006 09:56 AM
ya know, theres a debate on nathans sexiness on one of the other posts.
Posted by: feudal at September 24, 2006 03:34 AM
ya know, theres a debate on nathans sexiness on one of the other posts.
Posted by: feudal at September 24, 2006 03:35 AM
yeah, but who cares?! :-)
Posted by: carlton at September 24, 2006 11:33 AM
Dude there's no debate. He's obviously....
OLD.
heheh
Posted by: Anonymous at September 24, 2006 06:18 PM
his myspace is www.myspace.com/stalknathangrayhere
I bet at least two of you freaks will actually see if that link is real.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 27, 2006 09:50 PM
Hey if you guys did a few benefit shows across the states and actually hooked up with the right promoters and advertised the shit out of it... I bet that could help with the money situation.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 29, 2006 01:28 PM
i like the way that last person thinks.......its a GREAT idea
Posted by: Anonymous at September 29, 2006 11:58 PM
We fucking love you Josh!!!
Posted by: Max at October 9, 2006 01:06 AM