Keep in your thoughts (updated)

by Adam J. Morris on May 21, 2010 10:26 AM CDT

Former Ranger pitcher Wes Littleton, who is now in the Seattle system, and his wife Jamie had a baby boy, Beckham Littleton, this month.

Beckham has recently been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, which is, as I'm sure you know, very serious.

Wes is one of the good guys in the game, and I've always been a fan of his and followed him even after he left the Rangers. I'd ask everyone just to keep Wes and his family in their thoughts and prayers.

UPDATE -- Good news -- Beckham is doing much better, and is going to get to come home from the hospital on Sunday.

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That is bad news.

I’ll be pulling for the little guy.

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by jam0152 on May 21, 2010 10:27 AM CDT reply actions

Thoughts and prayers, for sure.

But with a badass name like Beckham Littleton, I expect a full recovery.

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by ghtd36 on May 21, 2010 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

really is a great name

wish them the best

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by blalock84 on May 21, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

That's sad news :(

He’s a cute little guy.

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by trza on May 21, 2010 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

Adam, it's okay to say, "Keep in your prayers." Which I will do, btw.

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by TedFord on May 21, 2010 10:55 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs

Yes it is

It’s also ok to let it pass without bringing your agenda up and just focus on the kid and his family’s struggle with a tough situation.

by LoneStarBallUser on May 21, 2010 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 18 recs

yep

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by DJCahill on May 21, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

true that

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by MayurP on May 21, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions

No shit...

best of luck to the little guy and their family.

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by slc ranger on May 21, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I used to have an attitude about stuff like this...

Like, well, these things happen. It’s the luck of the draw… not everyone is healthy. Not everyone makes it.

Then I grew up and had two girls.

When one of them falls and hits their head and cries, or runs a high fever and feels miserable, it just about kills me. I can not possibly imagine what Wes and his family are going through right now. What’s even worse is that it sounds like he can’t even be there. At least it sounds like they’re getting a diagnosis pinned down. Nowadays I hate… hate, reading about a sick baby. It’s about the only thing that gets to me.

Kick its ass, little guy.

by bhudson on May 21, 2010 10:55 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs

You just nailed exactly what was in my head.

Except I have 1 little girl.

by cmkelly29 on May 21, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Do you have another on the way?

Thought I remembered you posting that a while back. I have one little girl, just turned 4.

Like bhudson I can’t stand seeing any child hurt or seriously ill. Just had a friend go through 18 months of chemo and radiation with her 3 yr. old boy who had a brain tumor. He just had his 2nd clear MRI and we’re all psyched as hell. She’s been an amazing mom through all of that, unbelievable the number of hours they’ve spent in the hospital.

I feel for any parent having to watch helplessly as their child goes through something like this. You want to protect them and fix whatever is wrong, but you can’t.

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by t ball on May 23, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

No, I don't have another on the way (yet, heh)...

and that is fantastic news about your friend’s son!

by cmkelly29 on May 24, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

That's pretty much how I was

Having a child changed my whole mindset on many things. 1 girl, 1 boy.

by Mike E on May 23, 2010 4:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Ah, shit.

Sucks.

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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 11:20 AM CDT reply actions

Ugh, that's awful.

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by t ball on May 21, 2010 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

Yeesh.

Bacterial meningitis with possible hemophilia? Makes my heart drop.

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by GhettoBear04 on May 21, 2010 11:45 AM CDT reply actions

what a downer to hear

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by willamos2 on May 21, 2010 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

that's horrible

thoughts and prayers to him and his family.

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by gossamer on May 21, 2010 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

My thoughts and prayers go out

To Beckham and his family. Get well soon little guy.

by hiafex on May 21, 2010 12:08 PM CDT reply actions

Most precious gift

Is life itself, and a child is the epitome of what you care about in life. Hoping this little one pulls through.

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by Ed Coffin on May 21, 2010 12:12 PM CDT reply actions

can't imagine it

I don’t know what I would do if my kiddos were that sick. Hope you feel better soon, little man.

by tlyons on May 21, 2010 12:13 PM CDT reply actions

Random side note.

One of the people in our lab is an MD who’s specialty is Pediatric Infectious Disease. Not only is that a combination of two of the lowest paying specialties possible, but it also involves dealing with kids who have already gotten sick and been resistant to some of the more standard treatments (Texas Children’s is a regional center). Apparently, it’s so trying on the doctors that they aren’t allowed to be in clinic for more than 6 months at a time (at least, that’s how it is at TCH). In their other six months, they can do regular Peds or ID or work in a lab (research or clinic), but they have to limit it because it is so trying emotionally.

I just can’t imagine picking that specialty…

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by GhettoBear04 on May 21, 2010 12:19 PM CDT reply actions

He had the best save ever!

by JShoe on May 21, 2010 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

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by brettgardner on May 21, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

The 30-3 ballgame

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by Michael Cave on May 21, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Loved Wes when he was here. Prayers for the whole family.

by Phat Elvis on May 21, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions

Why would Wes lose his job?

His son is gravely ill. Send him home!!!

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by Brandon Worley on May 21, 2010 4:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

No joke.

If he gets released because of this…fuck Seattle’s organization.

by jwiscarson on May 21, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

YEah.. that'd be ridiculous if this is an issue for their organization.

by Mike E on May 23, 2010 4:07 AM CDT up reply actions

His uncle and I were instructors together in the Navy

Class family all around.

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by Brian Thomas on May 21, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions

Thank you for your prayers!

I just wanted to thank you Adam for putting this on the site! Everyone’s thoughts and prayers right now are appreciated so much! Jamie is feeling much stronger knowing everyone is praying. Thank you.
-Rachel Eyre

by Willie's Wife on May 21, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 14 recs

thanks for stopping by

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by JShoe on May 21, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn that really sucks.

Best wishes to the Littleton’s.

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by LSJ on May 21, 2010 11:44 PM CDT reply actions

beckham's website

http://www.beckhamlittleton.blogspot.com/

Cute little kid. Also great to read some mildly positive updates.

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by willamos2 on May 22, 2010 9:33 PM CDT reply actions

yes it was linked in Adam's original post.

good to hear positive updates.

by Mike E on May 23, 2010 4:08 AM CDT up reply actions

This really sucks for them..I hope everything turns out alright

I was a big fan of Littleton for many years. Though I don’t follow him as closely now since it’s not as easy with him being in another organization..I’m still a fan.

I’ve talked to his wife several times in the past.. they’re just good people. Best of luck.

by Mike E on May 23, 2010 4:11 AM CDT reply actions

Damn, this stuff gets to me.

Sending good thoughts to Beckham, Wes and his wife. Pull through, little guy.

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by Maximilian on May 23, 2010 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

Looks like he's bouncing back. His parents are gonna be great parents!

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on May 23, 2010 10:14 PM CDT reply actions

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We just celebrated the birth of our first son and second child back on St. Patrick’s Day. So obviously, stories like this carry an extra impact on us.

Pull through, Beckham!

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