Dear Friends of Scott and Michele,

Tonight’s news is of the serious variety. Scott has had one or two seizures caused by a newly formed tumor in his brain. The seizures happened yesterday (Thursday), and I’m not sure of the exact details, but I believe the new tumor was discovered today.

Scott has been admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital here in Chicago and will probably be there for some time undergoing tests and hopefully some new therapies. Michele will be spending a lot of time with him there, so one practical request is for some help with child care for Josephine. Michele has asked if there is someone who can look after her for 3 or 4 days a week for 8 hours a day or so. They’re willing to pay—probably around $8/hr. If someone has the time (for instance a student with time off) and is willing, please contact us at ScooterScoop. Please write “Child Care” in the subject line so we can track your messages more easily.

For those of you in Chicagoland, it’s OK to visit Scott at Northwestern, but it’s important to know that the new tumor has affected his communication ability. It’s difficult for him to speak and it takes him a while to understand those speaking to him. Be patient; be encouraging; give him lots of love. He’s admitted as Joseph Scott Gray, and he’s in Room 1122.

Finally, as we all know, Scott is a man of great faith. This is not a time to be depressed and feel defeated. It is a time to pray. Many of us are praying for his healing, but pray however you feel led. Scott knows his life is in the hands of Almighty God, and no matter what happens, he would say, and want us to say, Blessed be the Name of the Lord.

David Schuman
ScooterScoop