A little over a week ago Greg had a set back with a prior illness and was put back in the hospital. Later this past week he was sent to KU Med.

Talking with Leanna today she said they are making a lttle progress, but still have a ways to before he is allowed to come home. Please keep Greg and his family in your prayers over the holiday's. I for one know it is no fun to spend the holiday's in the hospital.

So for the time being all wrestling items that Greg and Leanna handle, please forward to me and I will help you any way I can. I am so staying in contact with them on a daily basis. If you have sent a email or left a phone message in the last week give me a call.
Phone 913-426-0070
Email nprice@benedictine.edu

Have a safe Thanskgiving!

Ned Price

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Grater family!

Thanks to all who have sent us emails!! Greg has had another bout of pancreatitis but this time SEVERE! Today they put in a feeding tube just to help build his body back up.

The bad news is that he will be at KU Med Center at least another 2 weeks before they will do the procedure we thought we were coming down to have done!! Greg's love for hospitals is not good, but he's hanging in there!!

His address is:

Greg Grater
University of Kansas Hospital
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160

Thanks for keeping us in your prayers because we need them!!

In wrestling love,
Leanna

My thoughts go out to the Grater family.

I jusat heard from a friend in Tulsa about his wife passing away after a short bout with an illness, cancer related. We should all be reminded of the need to share some love, and respect with each other. Leanna, Danny, Gavin, and especially Greg are in my prayers this evening.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Leanna, Danny, Gavin, and especially Greg. I hope he gets to come home soon

Any updates on Greg and the family, still in our prayers.

Just recieved a email from Leanna, and Greg is still making slow progress. They how that he is home by Christmas, So please everyone keep the Grater's in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season.

If there is anything questions or anything that I can help you with concerning wrestling. Please give me a call at 913-426-0070. Even when Greg comes home it will be a while before he is up and running at full speed. So please feel free to bug me.

Ned Price

Latest Update (12/06)

Greg is still at the KU Medical Center and they have not given us any timeline at this point when he will be able to come home. He is feeling better but still in some pain.

They continue to treat him conservatively and are trying to let the body and pancreas heal itself. He is still being fed thru an IV and receiving antibiotics. His vitals are remaining good so that is encouraging.

He has been a good patient up to this point, but is starting to get a LITTLE impatient!

He looks forward to receiving cards (address listed in earlier post) and also enjoys phone calls (913) 588-4119, even if it's just for a short time. He likes to keep up with the "wrestling world" at the different levels. Also, he truly enjoys the visits that some have made to the hospital.

Christmas wishes are that you keep the prayers coming Greg's way and that he is home with us soon!! It's starting to work a little on ALL of us!!

Leanna, Danny, and Gavin

Thanks for the info Leanna. I just spoke to Greg and he made mention of several people calling him. Agree that a phone call, card or something would be good.

I just had a call from Leanna. Greg is out of surgery but is no longer in the room previously listed on this forum. Please do not call or send cards to that address. I'm sure as soon as she knows something she will let all of us know his new address.

Just a quick update (12/17)

We are still at the KU Med Center and may be for some time to come. Greg had another surgery on Thursday, placing some drain tubes to help keep the fluid off his abdominal area and was on a ventilator for a couple days (they just took him off late this morning)). Things seems to be progressing very slowly and we have a lot of "complications" to get over each and every day.

Our doctor said at this point, it is up to Greg to help "fight" and we all know (and are praying) he can do it. He said it will also help for a lot of "prayers" to come his way.

I ask that everyone PLEASE keep us in their prayers in the weeks to come and we hope for a complete recovery!!

Season Greetings to all the Wrestling Family and we wish each of you the best in 2006!

Leanna, Danny & Gavin Grater

Good thoughts and prayers from the Deere family, all of us are pulling and praying for you!

Klint, Karis and kids

Leanna, You and yours, are never far from my thoughts and prayers.

The Grater's are in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Dale, Karla, Garrett, Diana, and Deena Sharpe

I would like to wish you a merry chrismas and we are praying for Greg and his family and I hope to see you up and going again as soon as possible. Its always hard to have a freind sick and in this case Greg has done for wrestling in Kansas more than most people will ever know and after being around him and his wife we can only pray for a great person and from my family to his Thanks for all you have done. Tom Stone
Hiawatha Kansas

Greg Update (1/6)

This was not exactly how we wanted to start out 2006! For those who have not heard, Greg had emergency surgery on Monday, Jan. 2, to repair an artery that was bleeding extensively. Thank God for the nurse that noticed the problem and alerted the Docs because that is what saved his life!!

He is back in Surgical ICU at KU Med and at this time is still on the ventilator. His vitals are alright but once again, they are giving his body time to try and heal as they are keeping him somewhat sedated. This was VERY HARD for us to take as he had made such progress the last couple of weeks!

A big thank you to CCWC Board Members, CCWC Coaches, and CCWC club parents for taking over and helping out while Greg has been in the hospital. These individuals are one in a million!!

Thanks to all who have been keeping us in their thoughts and prayers.

Leanna, Danny & Gavin

Keep up the good fight Greg- you are in our thought and prayers

Of course if you need anything never hestitate to ask Grater family- you have helped so many-

Has anyone heard how Greg is doing within the last couple of weeks? I haven't been on in a while and would like to send out my thoughts and prayers to his family and everyone who is involved with him. Fight tough Greg. I'm sure you presence is missed greatly this wrestling season as you do so much not only with the CCWC Club but also with the state tournament too. GOD BLESS!!

1/25/06

At this point, Greg is stable and holding his own. However, he still has many health issues to overcome and is not out of woods yet. He is still in Surgical ICU and will be for some time to come.

I want to thank the wrestling family for everything they are doing for him and our family.

I ask that you keep him in your daily prayers until he is home and back on his feet. The power of prayer is what has gotten him to this point.

Again, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Leanna, Danny & Gavin Grater