Willow had an accident near Topeka. Lori needs local assistance

[Bigwolf]

Prayers from Tennessee. Heal quikly and well.  Prayers for peace and strength for the family as well.

[BigBF]

Oh no... not again... Hope Carl will get better soon

[tg]

Prayers from Germany !

Wish you all the best for your recovery. Hope you can ride again soon.

[Daniel Meyer]

Anybody know a new room number for the patient emails?

TIA.

-dm

[Charlie McCready]

Daniel....someone posted room 316.....

[98valk]

sorry to read about this.
Willow "Carl" get better quick, God still has a work for u to do.

in my prayers
God Bless.

[RainMaker]

Anybody know a new room number for the patient emails?

TIA.

-dm

You can send Carl Holmes an email at Stormont Vail Hospital, he is in room 316 and here is the link:

http://www.stormontvail.org/ssl/patientrep/email.html

[czuch]

Prayers from the "other Vail"
Man I go away for a couple of days and look what happens. Willow, Mr. VRCC you are loved.
Is there an address where we can pool a couple of bucks to help Stude31 and other folks involved with gas and other support costs?+

[Daniel Meyer]

316...thankee!

[Oss]

done

thanks for the link

[RJC TJC]

  Hope you are doing better Carl. Prayers from Iowa.
Robert and Terry

[Hooter]

I don't know Willow personally but---he is a VRCC Icon..HE WILL BE BACK, thats all there is to it! With all this support for him and Lori, how can he not be! The information we are getting is to the point, accurate, and says tons for everyone involved. Thank you guys and your families for keeping us informed the right way..It also doesn't leave anything as far as "guessing" that usually leads to rumors. Wtih friends like this, he can't miss.
   

[POPS 57]

Just came home from a four day fishing trip and see this. Prayers for a fast and compete recovery.

[Dino]

Carl sorry to hear ,Prayers for a full recovery. You did it before ,you can do it again. Wishing you the best!

[Novavalker]

Thanks for the room#. Email sent. 

[ChromeDome]

Been off the board for a weeks or so and this was a SHOCK to say the least. Thoughts and prayers for Carl and Lori from northeast Illinois.

[CajunRider]

Email and prayers sent.  Thanks for the info guys!!

[YoungPUP]

Thoughts and an email sent.

[stude31]

Guys,

I went to see Carl this morning and saw the stack of letters from all of you.  I didn't go through them but was overwhelmed with the love and support of all of you.  Your letters are getting to Willow and Lori. 

They are getting him up and had a "bath" or a wipe down and he has been sitting in the recliner all afternoon.  Everyone is in great spirits.  Whistler came up to see him along with WamegoRob. 

We will be heading back up after dinner.  Going to grill out some veggies and burgers for Lori and us. 

Stude31

[Xtracho]

Great news Stude...thanks again for all the updates.

[Mr Whiskey]

Room 316 you say...............
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV)
Rest up & heal well in His loving hands Brother!
Peace, Whiskey.

[Varmint]

Wow...2 hands in a cast.
Willow will find out who his TRUE friends are when he has to go to the bathroom!

Heal up Willow.

If you get a case of the trots, you'll run out of friends....fast!

[flsix]

Whiskey that is the same thing I told Carl in an email a few hrs. ago.  I thought the same as you.

[old2soon]

stude31 i'm very happy that you are there for Carl and Lori. I'm glad that Carl be getting better. Prayers WILL continue here from my little corner of the Ozarks. LORD wrap your healing arms around Carl and Lori. AMEN

[JDW365]

Well the RR was gracious enough to slow down for a day so I was able to venture up to Topeka to see Carl and Lori. I must admit Carl looked a whole lot better than I imagined when I first heard of his injuries. It's a bit tough understanding him sometimes, between swelling and stitches, but he was communicating and he was Carl, Polite, Pleasant, and even a few jokes for anyone who talked with him. As Joe said they got him up a few times today and I thought he did pretty well although he still has some lightheadedness and tires quickly. Joe's mom is making sure he has the best available in staff, doctors, and care it sounds like, and I don't think anyone wants to cross her on that!! She is a sweetheart I enjoyed meeting her.

Lori is the rock she is and Joe and Teryl seem to be taking good care of her. She looked a bit tired but who wouldn't. Last I saw she had a Diet Coke so I am sure things are improving!!

Just before I left a new round of emails arrived. Lori said she was reading them to Carl at times, but there was no way to respond to each one, just know they are appreciated and they are getting them.

Without going into details, that is not my place, Carl is progressing well and sounds like he is on track with his care. Everyone seemed to be happy with his progress to this point. He has a long way to go and I am sure some tough days ahead so keep praying. I think I was there about five hours, during that time there was not one complaint from Carl even when at times you could tell things being done were uncomfortable.

On a personal note I rode today to see Carl, seemed like the right thing to do. The weather was perfect here and I got almost 300 miles round trip with a small side trip. I couldn't help but think it was a great day to ride and that Carl would find the day a great riding day as well. I can't wait till we do get to ride together again.

JDW

[HayHauler]

Thanks for the update Whistler.  Sounds good for progress, but yea a long way to go. 

Prayers from Pearland for all of y'all and the people if Moore, OK. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[RainMaker]

Thanks, Whistler and Stude31.  You guys are doing a great job keeping the rest of us in the loop.  Keep those reports coming!

[Michael K (Az.)]

I see good folks doing good things! ♫

[t-man403]

I do not personally know anyone on this forum, but I find it refreshing to see those that personally know "Willow" and many who only know of him, like I, via this forum, pull together and do what they can, even by means of well wishes.

I must do the same and wish the very best of outcome for "Willow" and family.

[Xtracho]

I see good folks doing good things! ♫

Yup....damn good things! 

I continue to wish and pray for continued progress.

[matt]

willow its is good to hear they have you up and moving even if only a little its a good sign.  Get well take one day at a time it will come.  Best wishes from my family in New Hampshire

[wiggydotcom]

Whistler and Stude,

Thanks for your continued updates. It's great to hear that Carl is progressing in his recovery. We can't thank you enough! Be safe out there on the bikes. It'd be easy to let one get distracted and let their guard down.

To Carl and Lori,

Keep the good thoughts coming and continue to take small steps, Carl. It sounds like you're doing great, considering. And Lori, you're a ROCK of strength. Bless you!

[MacDragon]

Wow. I've been in the northern Maine forest for a week with no internet or connection with the outside world... Stunning news on my return.  Looks like positive progress is being made in the recovery... Thoughts and prayers from Mass to Willow and Lori.

[Bonzo]

I have not been on The Board for awhile, So sorry to read about this, Carl and Lori. I am glad you are on the mend and Lori You are well (as can be expected).  Willow heal fast and heal well. Lori Stay strong. Blessings and Prayers.

[Po]

    So very sorry to hear this. Could not believe this happened again.  Gary and I are praying for you rapid recovery. Heal fast.

   Po & Painter

[JDW365]

Posted by Lori last night on FB:


Today was a better day. They put a new cervical collar on Carl which he will need to stay in it at least 4 weeks. He will be having surgery in the morning for his wrist, hand and toe. They will follow the surgery up with a swallow test to find out why he is unable to swallow. Physical therapy and OT both had him up a couple of times today. He gets a little dizzy and is somewhat unstable, but he is improving. He still has some bouts with his memory, confusion and disorientation at times. When I left tonight, they had just given him some pain meds, so hopefully he will sleep well tonight. We hope to be able to move him to rehab in the next few days and then we can move him back to the KC area. Again, thank you all for your support, encouragement, thoughts and prayers.

[RainMaker]

Let us know how everything goes.  Prayers continuing to be uplifted.

[thegorrilla]

Prayers for a speedy, easy recovery to Willow. Prayers of patience and peace for Lori.
Well wishes to all.  

[stude31]

Wrist Surgery Moved Up To 330 Today.

[R J]

Lori, don't forget your favorite Cop in Iowa.     He is still holding that little town down.     I haven't talked to him lately, but I have talked to his dad.

Carl has been added to the Prayer list at church.

I'm still sending Prayers, thoughts and good vibes as we speak from Iowa.

Lori, please do not overdo it and you get down.     This is a time when Carl needs you the most.

If I'm able to do anything for you, just holler.

Heal fast Carl.

PS:   Ya should receive another card from me and the wife.