Before facing health challenges, Brian Anderson led an active and fulfilling life. He spent his days riding his electric bike, cheering for Bison football, and creating wonderful memories with his grandchildren. As an employee at Forum Communication Printing, Brian found purpose in his work and valued his independence.
In August 2024, Brian was hospitalized due to enterococcal bacteremia and endocarditis, which necessitated an aortic valve replacement. Although the procedure went well and he was later discharged from the hospital, his recovery took an unexpected turn. A few weeks later, Brian woke up confused and had difficulty finding words. Doctors discovered that he had suffered a stroke and needed a craniotomy to relieve pressure in his brain.
Gabriel Soto
Gabriel Soto’s journey began with a planned surgical procedure, but unexpected complications turned his recovery into a battle for his life that spanned over three months of hospitalization. Gabriel, who had long endured the pain and challenges of abdominal hernias, faced a particularly complex surgery. Despite undergoing multiple interventions, his surgical wound could not be closed, necessitating several additional trips to the operating room.
Brian Anderson
Before facing health challenges, Brian Anderson led an active and fulfilling life. He spent his days riding his electric bike, cheering for Bison football, and creating wonderful memories with his grandchildren. As an employee at Forum Communication Printing, Brian found purpose in his work and valued his independence.
In August 2024, Brian was hospitalized due to enterococcal bacteremia and endocarditis, which necessitated an aortic valve replacement. Although the procedure went well and he was later discharged from the hospital, his recovery took an unexpected turn. A few weeks later, Brian woke up confused and had difficulty finding words. Doctors discovered that he had suffered a stroke and needed a craniotomy to relieve pressure in his brain.
Gregg Roragen
Gregg lived independently, enjoying an active lifestyle that included hunting, fishing, and working around his house. Life was fulfilling, and he relished his freedom. However, everything changed when Gregg was admitted to the hospital with respiratory failure secondary to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His condition was so severe that he needed to be placed on a ventilator to breathe.
Vicki Hoover
Over several months, Vicki Hoover faced multiple medical challenges – the kind that can really leave a person feeling uncertain and even defeated.
But not Vicki.
Jill Anderson
Battling for her life was the furthest thing from Jill Anderson’s mind. Jill lived at home with her husband and three young boys. She worked full-time, cared for her family, and enjoyed camping, fishing, and attending rodeos. Life was good and fulfilling. When Jill began feeling ill one day, everything changed.
Mary Reynolds
Mary Reynolds described her life prior to admission as “semi-retired.” Mary lived at home with her husband and enjoyed spending her free time knitting, walking, and housekeeping while working once per week. Then, one day, Mary began experiencing significant weakness and trouble breathing. After going to the hospital, she was admitted and diagnosed with sepsis due to an influenza A infection.
Janice Mittelstadt
What began as a peaceful new chapter in Janice Mittlestadt’s life turned into an unexpected journey she wasn’t prepared to make. Having recently moved into their dream retirement house, Janice and her husband enjoyed spending their days getting to know their new neighbors and making their new house their forever home.
Marilyn Azure
In the face of life-altering challenges, triumph often emerges from the resilience of the human spirit. This is the inspiring journey of Marilyn Azure, a remarkable individual whose life took an unexpected turn when she was struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian.
Brody Lavelle
To Brody Lavelle’s friends and family, he is a kind, fun-loving, charismatic member of the community. One day, Brody’s life dramatically changed when he was found unresponsive after a motorcycle accident. He sustained significant injuries in the accident, including a brain injury and bone fractures. Brody also required the use of a ventilator to help him breathe.
Kelly Baker
Kelly Baker arrived at Vibra Hospital of Fargo in need of complex wound care. Having septic arthritis in her left knee, Kelly underwent an above-the-knee amputation on that leg. Additionally, she experienced ulcers and an abscess in her right foot.