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1 Dear Family and Friends,
Thanks to each and every one of you for all of your love and
support this past year. The fundraisers, letters, donations, visits,
phone calls, emails, and web site have meant so much to me
and my family. It's been truly amazing to see the kindness in all
the people we surround ourselves with each and everyday.
Without question times have been difficult both mentally and
physically. But with the support we have received our only
option is to move forward with the determination to succeed.
And succeed we will.
jr As the year anniversary of my injury approaches, we are
wrapping up some significant milestones and embarking on new
beginnings. Phase I of our house is now nearly complete and we
are finally living home. The second phase expansionis-to begin
soon, hopefully to be completed this summer in time for one big
birthday celebration far Brodie and Charlie. I have f ally
recovered fr b
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in my work and workout routine. I am now driving legally with
assisted hand control devices installed on our family cars. Work continues to be a bright spot. In 2003 my
sales team was anointed sales team of the year. 2004 is off to another banner start with increased expectations
and promise. Blackboard has been nothing short of unbelievable throughout this whole ordeal.
At this stage I am still restricted to the chair. I have approximately 1.5-3 years of possible recovery. With that
said, over the first 11 months I have seen some recovery in the form of increased sensations below the level of
MY injury. I have gained control over my hips which has led to walking with my legs splinted and a walker.
As I build my endurance and strength, along with any further recovery in this area,
walk with leg braces. It is my personalit is foreseeable I could
you. goal to utilize these braces, not just to walk, but to keep with all of
As you might interpret, Kristen and I are looking forward. With the help of the Christopher Reeve foundation
and family we are aggressively pursuing a rigorous rehabilitation program at the McGhee Center in
Philadelphia. This may involve going back into the hospital dependent on recommendations. Ishould know
more about this soon.
Again, we can not say enough about the
! support we have received to date. A lot has
occurred in the last 11 months and we hope
A LOT more will happen in the year to
come. Thanks again for everything and
thank you for being a part of our life when
we needed it most. We won't ever forget theF>
helping hand.
i With wares d mots' ceregards,
As Jimmy V once said ........... Don't give
1, up ... don't ever give up....."
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