Mr. Coleman’s brother pulling through

Posted by Prescott on September 13, 2009

Some have asked, so here is an update.  My brother, Sean, who is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow, and a Troop Committee Chair of a Troop in Boulder is pulling through after spinal cord and vertebrae surgery at Boulder Community Hospital.

Two meetings ago the Troop said some words of prayer for him because the extremely high risks involved, and we thank you all.  While not out of the woods, the doctors say he is recovering at the very top end of the expected range.

Sean’s impact to Scouting can’t be overstated.  To illustrate, while in the ICU waiting room, the Chief of Nursing asked us if Sean had been a Scouter.  He had recognized him as his Eagle Coordinator 23 years ago, and couldn’t wait to talk to him.  The Chief Nurse credits Sean and Scouts for allowing him to get his position.  Moreover, literally hundreds of folks from Scouting across the West have looked in on him.  Scouters from across the country have sent emails and Facebook posts.  He sets a far better example than do I, for being a committed Scouter.  When things get crazy and we wonder if our Scouting efforts are worth the time and trouble, his story reminds us of the impact each of us makes — much of which we will never realize.

Mr. Coleman

Assistant Scoutmaster in Charge of Really Cool Campouts