Nick Update in Someone Always Has it Worse

So this little entry is dedicated to my friend Nick that I wrote about a couple of weeks ago...In case you missed it, the short story is that Nick was walking home in downtown San Jose and was jumped by some thugs.

He has been in the hospital ever since and has undergone 3 surgeries so far (with more to come).

However, he is recovery nicely (well better than expected at this point). I thank the universe for his sister, she is keeping us all updated and making sure he is being well taken care of in the hospital.

I've been wanting to go visit him, but I fear he won't remember me...Or maybe it is just the general awkwardness of being in a hospital (I fucking hate hospitals...I didn't even visit my own Mom during her 2 stays this year).

Anyway...Looks like Nick will make a mostly full (if not full) recovery...He still doesn't have much movement on the left side of his body (but his sister stated he wiggled his toes the other day, which a GREAT sign he might recover).

This was the picture she sent last night:

That is Nick with his sister Danielle.

If by chance he does remember me when he recovers (so far he is showing signs of memory even though he can't speak yet), I will visit him RIGHT AWAY. I still feel a little haunted about his request to have dinner in March (and how I declined)...I should have gone.

If anything I have learned a few things from his experience so far...I will be making a better effort to spend MORE time with friends...Life is short and you never know when your time might be up.