Multiple reports indicate that Lamar Odom’s condition is improving. First, earlier today reports claimed that Lamar’s heart function has increased. Now reports are surfacing that Lamar is breathing on his own.
From ABC7 LAS VEGAS — “Lamar Odom is conscious and breathing on his own in a Las Vegas hospital and has spoken a few words, a source told ESPN on Friday. Odom no longer has a breathing tube, the source said. He is wearing a breathing mask and remains in critical condition, however.”
People magazine is claiming a source with knowledge of the situation claims Lamar said “hi” to Khloe during a brief episode of consciousness in the middle of the night. At that time he would have still been on a ventilator so that seems highly unlikely, but I certainly hope it is true.
Once, again, I can’t believe I even have to say this here, but given the serious nature of his condition, try not to be a fucking asshole in this thread and restrict your conversation to thoughts and concerns for Lamar, his estranged wife Khloe, and Lamar’s children and family. This is not the place for rudeness and arguments or sharing your testimony about your addiction as this is not about your or someone you know who struggles with addiction.
Lamar is not out of the woods by any means, but this is certainly a small step in the right direction. It seems he has a whole lot of people praying for him.
This is awesome!!!
Continued prayers for Lamar. I hope he overcomes his addiction. I hope he can start a new life away from the hangers on.
Fight LAMAR…
Amen Sis!
Not talking to myself..that was to Jo. Since I have to post again looking all crazy….SHOUT OUT TO TAMARA for keeping it positive.. LAMAR NEEDS THAT FLOW.
I post on several sites around the internet. I have yet to come across a moderator
who has stood so strong in her belief, to do and say what she feels is the RIGHT
thing and not what was politically correct. Character is doing the right thing when
you think no is looking. Having witness this for myself, i have much respect for
Tamara outlook on the Lamar/Khloe situation. A lot of the comments that have
been posted around the internet have been hurtful, disgusting, mean, rude and
downright untrue, yet the moderator did not speak up. Bravo to you Tamara for
having the confidence to realize that right is right and wrong is wrong…..but the
” TRUTH” never picks sides. I wish you continued success with your blog.
Typo Correction: Character is doing the right thing whenever you think “no one” is
looking.
I love that! The truth never picks sides, thanks!
I am one of those praying for him. For some reason, this has broken my heart and I had the same reaction as you. I do not understand why I reacted this way for someone I don’t really know, but he seems to be such a gentle soul as so many have said. He and Khloe seem to truly love each other. Not out of the woods, but if all of this is true it is huge and indeed a step in the right direction. Lamar, his children, Khloe and all of the family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
I feel the same way. I don’t know why I’m so affected by a stranger I’ll never meet. But I’m praying for him.
I hope he can recover enough from this and it will be his “rock bottom” that will scare him into picking up his life. As much as people dislike the Kardashians their love seemed very genuine.
They were a nice couple and just at a human level I hope he pulls through and has a second chance to get well and beat his demons.
I feel exact same.. I’ve been crying for 3 days..b/c anyone who has ever truly loved another recognizes how hard Khloe fought for that man… for her marriage.. she wanted him to love himself so badly.. Ive been there.
Great news! Still praying!
Wonderful news! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hope runs eternal
Oh that is so wonderful! Amazing! I was just at a memorial today, for a dear friend who died of an overdose. So I have been praying extra hard for all addicts who are still suffering! Thank you for all the updates and your kindness surrounding this issue, folks can be so cruel about an issue that effects so many.
My deepest condolences to you french – so sorry for your loss. I’ve been there too, its a hard farewell, isn’t it?
Big hug, big cleansing breath, keep moving forward.
Thank you, and I am sorry for your loss too! Praying for all suffering addicts and that Lamar Odom gets another chance.
I am so rooting for Lamar and hoping he comes out of this. His life has been filled with so much tragedy and death it’s no wonder he eventually turned to drugs to ease the pain. It’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of love.
Such a relief to hear this. It has been so sad thinking he would lose this battle. If these reports are true, it appears that he has made a lot of improvement considering where he was yesterday. Thank God.
I’m certainly rooting for him and all his loved ones. I was very happy to hear there may be some small improvements and know he is not out of the woods. But damn, the thumbs up is surely a good thing. I hope he can recover soon.
Oh YAY!!!!! It is something to hold on to and pray for improvement. I am so happy to read this. This is very encouraging.
I hope what is being reported is true. It would mean he has cognitive function. Let’s all pray for a speedy recovery. You have to have grit to make it to the NBA so I hope he’s using it now. Come on Lamar!
I too, am praying for a speedy recovery. The power of prayer is alive and well. when we all
unite as one, there is nothing impossible to achieve. May we continue to lift Lamar up in
prayer. God just gave him a ” Championship ring” for a second chance at life, may Lamar
wear it proudly.
I’ve read some of the reports today and hope this is all true. It definitely sounds like some areas are improving. Continued prayers for him and the family.
Praying for him, his children & Khloe.
So happy to hear this and hope it’s true.
This is just beyond wonderful…
He’s fighting the good fight.
So grateful for the good news. Lamar, we love you and are sending positive energy to you. So very happy to hear of this progress, now I am crying tears of joy. 🙂
Good news! Thank you for letting us know, TT.
FINALLY, some good news!
Prayers to Lamar and family!!
We wish him the absolute best. Hope his recovery is a speedy one and he can be happy in his life GOD bless him to get well.
He is loved by so many. There must be a whole lot of dancing, laughter as well as crying going on. 🙂 Let’s hope he continues to improve. I know I have a big ole grin over this news. And a few tears too.
Great news he’s off the vent. I’ve seen miracles happen in the ICU.
Maybe just hearing Khloe;s voice has given him the strength to fight! She is apparently the only one at his bedside. Is that true?
I heard the mother of his kids and his dad were there too. He has family and loved ones besides khloe.
This is really encouraging that Lamar is showing signs of improvement. So many of us are pulling for him to get well! Thank you, Tamara. Remembering that childhood story about the little engine that could and praying for this great big, beautiful man to reccover.
Excuse me…recover. Never give up, either.
I have always had a soft spot for great, big beautiful men ⬆️ .
People have been unbelievably cruel in their speculations and theories. Lamar has made some very poor decisions in life, but I’m hoping this is the rock bottom he needed to hit to pull himself together. I don’t necessarily hope he and Khloe reconcile, but I do hope his survival brings about a change of lifestyle. I’ve always liked Lamar, but some of his choices lately have been disgusting.
How awesome is the power of God’s miracles. It is he and he only who knows the ending at
the beginning. I pray that he keep showing Lamar his special favor. I pray that Khloe, his two
children and his entire family find comfort and needed strength in the embrace of his loving
arms.
I am new to watching the Kardashians once I got bored with Bravo re-runs, but it was clear from the start that Khloe truly loves Lamar and would love to have their marriage back. It is great to think that he knows she is there fighting for him. I hope this can be a fresh start for the whole family.
Get better, Lamar, and get your wonderful life back on track! I heard some really good things about him today, how when he was still playing he’d buy the new (poor) guys uniforms, take them to eat at nice places, other things that spoke to the goodness of his heart.
On the local news here in Los Angeles, Magic Johnson had a news conference and discussed that. Lamar helped the new guys by buying them nice suits for after the game. He gave them money if they needed it and took them out. I always liked Lamar. I hope he recovers and goes to a meaningful rehab. I hope this was a reality check for him. The disease is cunning, baffling, powerful. Please lord, help Lamar……
I am so glad he is making baby steps of improvement; my thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones! I agree that the reports should NOT focus on where he was or how much he spent!! Just focus on his recovery and have some COMPASSION regarding his family, friends, and loved ones. They don’t need the hear or see or read all that TABLOID NONESENSE. I am sick of it and I don’t personally know Odom … quite frankly I get sick to my stomach just seeing the crappy headlines and ignore the articles; I can’t even fathom the hurt this causes his family and friends. Enough is enough already.
Praying for more good news for Lamar and his family
Lamar has always struck me as being an incredibly tender, gentle and tortured soul. I’ve had empathy for the downward spiral that’s been happening over the years. His life has been characterized by extreme highs and lows. I’m never sure of what is real in the world of the Kardashians, but Khloe and Lamar’s relationship is one of the few things that has always felt authentic. I am pulling for his recovery and hope if he does make it through he can work towards peace in his life and deal with whatever demons he’s been running from all of these years.
Wow, this is great news. Honestly I’m surprised. But I’m happy to hear. I hope he has a full recovery.
Trying not to offend, but I truly believe PRAY works!!!! Lamar Odom appears to be an asset to this world. I truly pray that he is healed and overcomes his hardships and continues inspires others.
I meant “prayer”
This is good news. I hope he gets the help he needs. Maybe this with bring them back together. It’s heartbreaking.
Hopefully the reports that Lamar’s condition is improving are true. I believe that if life brings you to it, God can bring you through it. I hope he is able to feel all the love and prayers being sent to him and on his behalf by so many people and none of the negative. I pray that this will be the turning point in his life and that he will continue to improve and come out of this with a renewed vision for his life.
La MarrRRRR!!!!
Thanks so much for the update TT.
So hopeful this is true! Continuing to pray for all those touched by addiction no matter the role they play.
The fact that he’s no longer intubated and off the ventilator is very good news indeed!
Amazing!! What a fighter!!
I have to say I’m really impressed with Khloe and her handling of the situation. It seems like she was thrust into some tough decisions and handled them like a champion.
I’m one of those folks who love love and she really demonstrated what deep love and commitment are all about.
Absolutely! I always say that talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words and she has shown what real love is.
I hope he makes a full recovery. I really do. I don’t know why, but I really like this guy.
Khloe has shown just how important it is to have someone “in your corner” and pulling for you while you are critically ill in any hospital. Without her intervention, this could have been a very different story. Maybe, just maybe, love does conquer all.
I am thrilled that Lamar is doing better, I took some fire for pointing out the difference in coverage sports/gossip ) of this tragic situation and that is ok. There is a beautiful article “The gifts and the ghosts of Lamar Odom” which emphasizes how very wonderful and loved LO is to many people. Lamar has been famous since he was 16: he wrote his mother’s name and Lincoln Park (the court he where he played basketball, the night she died) on his shoes and how his shoes kept adding names.
The writer ends with the story of interviewing LO and E cameras filming, Lamar asks “Do you want to be on the show? Are you sure? ” Leave it to LO to ask the follow up question that everybody should have been posing to him. Strip away the size and the handle, the addictions and the demons, and you are left with the sweetest of souls.”
Lamar is truly special to many and it is not this downward spiral that has inspired all the accolades and outpouring of love. Since 1996 his tragedies, kindness, generosity, and “Odom could never hurt anybody beside himself” has been the focus of sports media.
I will just close with this, I pray he makes a full recovery. I hope that he realizes how many people love him. I hope he and Khloe get back together but only if she is willing to give up the spotlight. because time and again it has been pointed out Lamar thrives with structure, stability and quiet.
The one thing that seems consistent with LO, is his giving nature and he wants everyone to be happy. I don’t think he would be happy with the negative BS people are spewing. Hopefully that won’t matter.
I feel this is an example of how important it is for people, no matter their wealth and or popularity, to have a strong foundation. People need that to fall back during life’s ups and downs. Without that someone will crumble. Even with a strong foundation that can be possible but knowing you have it makes a huge difference.
I am sick of seeing people blame an entire family for this. First, it’s giving them a lot of power and second, those demons were there before they met. The other consistency from people that actually know LO -Khloe was the best thing to happen to him. (Outside of his kids of course )
I can’t imagine dealing with everything Khloe is, but I know he is happy she is there.
I guess to me Lamar seems to be the male version of Marilyn Monroe, the original “Candle in the Wind”.
Although he is undeniably generous, I think it is sad that he attracted so many “hangers on”.
From his baby mama, who was in the process of suing him for more money (and who is now bashing his wife all over town), to his father that was never around until the bucks started rolling in.
Khloe is the one who gave him a shot when he had nobody to rely upon. She may not be perfect herself, but the love is undeniable.
I hope he makes it and I hope he can turn it around. Overcoming childhood and addictive demons can be a bitch, but it is possible and it really helps to have a foundation.
He has the foundation if he is just willing to cut the leeches out of his life and concentrate on his well being and the well being of the folks who are there for him through thick and thin.
Hoping for the best, for him and his family. Everyone deserves the best life possible.
It’s great to see you, Karma Grant. It’s been a while, no? xo
I’ve snuck in a few times. 🙂 Working 40+ a week overnight takes a toll on the time one can spend on the nets. XO
This is such a miracle. The news that he’s on the road to recovery brings tears to my eyes because I, and many others, had counted Mr. Odom out– just another tragic ending. But now, this is his beginning. It’s such an unbelievable, touching story and I wish Mr. Odom and his family all the best!