RIP Superman

 I heard today that Christopher Reeve passed away. He had an infected bedsore that caused a cardiac arrest, from which he went into a coma 

Just how tragic is that?? To become paralyzed by something he loved so much to do. A big strong man in the prime of his life.

 

In the end the man who played Superman really was a Superman. I can't imagine how proud his family was of him and still are.

 

He has done so much to bring awareness to spinal cord research and given hope to so many people who share his condition. And even to the rest of us who struggle with the simple struggles that life throws us, it's like if he can remain so positive and courageous and full of faith in his situation then I can definitely overcome my own struggle.

 

As far as the sore that finally become his downfall,I have seen this happen many times working in health care as I do. These poor people that have become confined to bed or wheelchairs, it doesn't take much for a pressure wound to appear and it takes a lot of diligence on the part of the staff and nurses to watch for them and if not prevent them then to make sure that special attention is paid and they don't develop into something worse.

 

What a sad day for all of us