A Letter of Hope to Steven

Although Steve's temperature stabilized yesterday, the day didn't get any easier for him. He was very upset and anxious. To say it's been a tough time would be an understatement, and you guys know that. Today marks two months since the accident. On this occasion, I'd like to take a little space to send a message to Steve from all of us.

Steven,

I want to talk about this community of yours: Team Steve-O. I have no way of tracking the number of page views for the site, but I do know that my profile page alone—has almost seven thousand page views. Seven THOUSAND. And that is just the people who click through on my profile. The number of page views for your blog is easily double or triple, I'm sure. Think about that for a minute. We'd fill the Von Braun Center a few times over. All for you. We are your massive family of hope.

The fire in your spirit connects us. And then there's that easy grin of yours and relaxed way you have; the way you seem to be everyone's buddy. Your "anything is possible" attitude. This community is a testament to your character.

I do not know the kinds of thoughts that you have had for these past two months. None of us can. I only know that, on behalf of everyone here, your massive community, I want to remind you to hold us with you. Know that beside your bed, we all stand. Everyday. Though your body struggles to learn a new way to communicate within, know that your light continues to shine on us. We are all with you. And you know what? We're not going anywhere. Steven, you have your own army. And it's the best kind of army, it is fully equip with love and strength and caring and commitment, and healing prayers. When it's possible, focus on us. Recall every name, familiar and not, listed here on the comments. Thousands of people are hoping that you feel safe and calm and loved. Let these two months worth of words and caring live in your mind and bring you comfort. And just as the season changes from cool to warmth, may you too move away from unrest and return to the calm of your home. Know that with each passing day, you are one day closer. And know that wherever your mind takes you, we will always be just a thought away from that place, in a memory or a card or a comment. We are your family of hope; we love you and we think about you endlessly. May everyday be brighter than the day before. Sending you thousands and thousands of big, warm hugs.