Just got off the phone with Jessica...and John!!! He continues to defy medical logic and, well, is just a stubborn you know what!
I cannot tell you what a relief it was to hear his voice when Jessica put me on speaker phone. They did not expect him to come off the ventilator for days, or if he would wake up at all. This morning, he was giving the doctors the thumbs up, and mouthing Jessica's name. They pulled the vent a few hours ago and he has been doing fine. The surgeons will be checking in on him and making a decision as to whether or not more surgery will be required. They have him on a ton of antibiotics and are trying to get his white blood cell counts up.
His spirit has not been broken. You can hear the joy of life in his voice. I am amazed and inspired by him every time I talk to him. He is truly an unbelievable man.
The day got even better after a phone call from Coach Meyer, then a few texts of what they were working on in practice...then the call came...from Florida Gator Quarterback Tim Tebow!!! If you think John was happy to make it out of surgery, you should have heard the excitement in his voice recalling this phone call. Coach Meyer is another class act and it is really something to know he took the time to help john.
As you watch tomorrow's National Championship game, look for a yellow wristband on Coach Meyer. The school sent Coach Meyer a "BUZZSTRONG #55" band and he told John & Jess he would be wearing it during the game.
If you are interested in getting one of the bands, the are available at Sts. John & Paul High School.
The Power of Prayer is a great thing, and although news today has been good please continue to keep him and his family in your thoughts. There is still a long way to go and John is not about to give up.
I cannot tell you what a relief it was to hear his voice when Jessica put me on speaker phone. They did not expect him to come off the ventilator for days, or if he would wake up at all. This morning, he was giving the doctors the thumbs up, and mouthing Jessica's name. They pulled the vent a few hours ago and he has been doing fine. The surgeons will be checking in on him and making a decision as to whether or not more surgery will be required. They have him on a ton of antibiotics and are trying to get his white blood cell counts up.
His spirit has not been broken. You can hear the joy of life in his voice. I am amazed and inspired by him every time I talk to him. He is truly an unbelievable man.
The day got even better after a phone call from Coach Meyer, then a few texts of what they were working on in practice...then the call came...from Florida Gator Quarterback Tim Tebow!!! If you think John was happy to make it out of surgery, you should have heard the excitement in his voice recalling this phone call. Coach Meyer is another class act and it is really something to know he took the time to help john.
As you watch tomorrow's National Championship game, look for a yellow wristband on Coach Meyer. The school sent Coach Meyer a "BUZZSTRONG #55" band and he told John & Jess he would be wearing it during the game.
If you are interested in getting one of the bands, the are available at Sts. John & Paul High School.
The Power of Prayer is a great thing, and although news today has been good please continue to keep him and his family in your thoughts. There is still a long way to go and John is not about to give up.
22 comments:
Way to fight,Buzzy! You keep fighting and we will keep praying.
God Bless you & Jessica now and always.
We are all about prayer Coach Buzz. You do the fighting... we'll do the praying. Kids' prayers are a powerful thing!
Ms. McClimans
Keep up the fight, John. You are one heck of a warrior and we are all behind you!
Much love, Sue and Dwight
Buzzy you are amazing. I know you still have a lot of fight in you and remember that you have all our prayers to hold you up.
Amazing Buzz...You and Jessica are in my prayers and thoughts.
Keep it up.
Danielle Poirier
Good Job Buzzy~~~ i knew after talking to archy that you were going into your surgery swinging haha. we were in here cracking up at some story's archy was telling us. Rosy and I were loving it. Archy cracks us up though too cuz he's goofy haha.
love & prayers
nikki
Coach
It was amazing to see you before surgery last night and to embrace that moment with no hesitation. Your an inspiration to everyone. Stay strong and God Bless.
Don Costello(archy)
Buzz,
So glad to hear you are up. Jen and I were thinking of you all night.
So cool to hear that your Buzz bands will be at national championship game tomorrow.
Everyone here at Harvey is thinking of you and praying for you. You got a nice round of applause at Harvey Perry game last night.
Talk to you soon,
Kling
Keep up the amazing fight Coach Buzz. Thinking and praying for you.
Ryan Looman
John and Jess, we have been thinking about you nonstop and know you are a fighter. We knew your stubbornness would come in handy someday, so keep fighting!
Love,
Cathy & Jan
P.S. We're not football fans, but we may just have to watch the game & root for Florida if it will help you get better :-)
You are amazing! You keep up that good fight. The prayers will keep on coming.
Wow Buzz,You are amazing! Keep on fighting and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Tell Jess to hang in there too!
Love, Ticey
Buzzy,
you are a shining example of Jim Valvano's statement that cancer "cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul." What you've gone thru and continue to fight through is incredible. You know you're the one guy from high school that I think hasn't changed, and I'm glad because you've never needed too. i can think of a ton of words to describe you and not one of them negative.
Keep Fighting
Love ya bro
Keep
What an inspirational and brave person you are. God Bless you.
Love, Sonja Lechowick Siebert
We just want you to know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
We think the world of you and really admire your courage.
Keep fighting buddy.
We love you,
Domenic & Josie
Mr. Buskirk-
I never had you as a teacher at Harvey but I was there while you taught. I just graduated last year, and being a fellow cancer butt-kicker, I know it pays to be stubborn... You have more courage than anyone I know, including myself. I am going to try to contact Sts. J&P for one of those wristbands and will continue to pray for you daily.
You're pretty much a Spartan, now, with your warrior-like strength. I admire it and you were an inspiration to me when I battled chemo.
Keep up the good fight!!
Jess. It was good talking to you on the phone this afternoon.
I think Buzz and Lance has something in common - cancer picked a fight with the wrong guy.
love to you both - Jan
John, you were put on this earth to teach the rest of us how to be, and how to live. You are a role model to our son.
Our Love,
The McGruders
Attitude makes all the difference in so many things and your fighting spirit brings this so clearly to light.
You are both in our hearts and prayers.
Christine and David
John & Jessica,
My family and I keep you both in our prayers everyday. Keep up that brave fight. God Bless!
Love,
Christian & Karin(Crofoot) Siebeneck
John and Jessica!
Coach "P" and I send you all our love - We are going to wear our yellow wristbands UNTIL YOU COME HOME!
We love you both and wish you nothing but success in this horrible adventure.
Much Love,
Franco, Di, Steve, Frankie and "T-bone" Tom Perry.
We want those wristbands here at Harvey! I want one so bad to support you. Keep fighting Mr Buskirk!!! May god be with you and your family during this time!
-Mike Thompson
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