This update is coming to you from Horseheads. Many problems with late flights from Philly, but I'm leaving at o-dark-thirty in the morning and will be in Atlanta at 10:00 am.
Lots of great news from Courtney. She said Dana sat in a chair for about 3 hours and is eating well today, in fact, he was able to feed himself. He may leave ICU tomorrow. Court talked with the ortho doc regarding the results of his x-rays and his bones are healing very well. Court had the oppportunity to peak at the x-rays and the Doc said the bone is beginning to heal over the plates in his left arm and the femur has healed well and will soon be able to bear weight. All very encouraging news.
But the best news is when Courtney returned to Dana's room the therapist asked her if she had heard how strong his voice was. The trach tube had been stepped down to a smaller size and was capped. Dana said "hi honey", how are you doing? Needless to say Court was filled with tears of joy to hear Dana's voice. (Mom can't wait to hear his voice tomorrow!) Court said Dana is smiling and joking and in very good spirits and he started thinking about his projects at TEPPCO (he says he has a few loose ends on some of the projects). Dana was reminded that he didn't need to worry about the projects at work right now and that he just needed to concentrate on healing.
The update tomorrow will come from Atlanta (provided I can fly the friendly skys)! Stay tuned!
Linda
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What wonderful news!!! There are many tears of happiness here too!!! We an only imagine the look on Courts face when she HEARD him talk....and to read that his healing is moving along so well. They surely are in the right place! Thank you for such an uplifting update. We are still sending all our thoughts, prayers and positive energy their way. Keep up the good work Dana and Courtney and stay strong!!! You are always in our thoughts.
The valley people
Courtney, Mrs. Carr -
Let Dana know that if he is not comfortable totally ignoring his projects, then I will send him our month-end projects report for September ... however, he has to promise not to worry (or yell at me) if things are not getting done to his satisfaction. Also, if he would like more casual reading material, then I can also send his back issues of The Harvard Business Review.
God bless each of you, the Carr family, and of course the "big guy"(Dana).
Ryan.
We are so proud of you, Dana...you have no doubt in your mind where your recovery is headed. Courtney, the strength and courage you have are an inspiration to us all. We could all learn from you both. Linda, Rick, we miss you and think of you all daily. Dana,we are in tears "hearing " you use your voice!!And weight bearing will be next!! Praise be to God!! We
Love you, Rick, Beth,Adam, Abbey, Ellen
Congratulations on more good news - keep up the good work!
Alyssa George
Linda,
We are glad to hear that you arrived safely and that things are progressing nicely with Dana. We continue to keep you all in out thoughts an prayers.
Ed & Mary Anne
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