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[Stella]

A huge thanks to everyone who sent well wishes and offers of support of all kinds to my friends during their ordeal.

Joe is now stable enough (which is amazing really) to be transported back to Colorado, likely this week.  The people of AZ are awesome!

Thank you again and enjoy your holidays with family and friends and, of course, travel safely.   

[triangleforge]

That's splendid news, Polly. Safe travels to Joe & his wife!

[Monster Dave]

Thanks for the final update Polly!

I hope that his recovery moves well as he returns home. 

[djrashonal]

That's great Polly! Send our best! Were going to be in Denver at the end of the month. Please send along his hospital info and we'll try to pop in

[Stella]

That's great Polly! Send our best! Were going to be in Denver at the end of the month. Please send along his hospital info and we'll try to pop in

You're more than welcome to stay at our place if needed, plenty of room and space.  At the very least, if you have time, let's get together for a beverage! 

The hospital is:

Kindred Hospital
1920 High Street
Denver, CO 80206

Thanks again everyone!

[djrashonal]

Thanks Stella! We're flying in and staying at a friend's condo in Dillon, but maybe we can grab a beer while we're in the area!

[Randimus Maximus]

Joe is now back in Denver, but at a significant out of pocket cost to he and his wife.

If you can help out in any way, whether it be means of a donation, or forwarding this link on to someone who can, please do.

http://funds.gofundme.com/1hj3s

Thank you very, very much!

- Randy

[Stella]

Hey Gang,

Joe has physically improved quite a bit over the last several weeks after getting back to Denver.  He's in a great rehab hospital now and undergoes extensive physical and cognitive therapy.  Physical is improving, cognitive is plateauing. 

He'll be moved to a fourth care facility next week that requires less medical attention for their patients and an equal amount of, if not more, cognitive therapy.  He's at the level of about a 3 year old so he's got a loooong way to go.  His feeding tube is also being removed tomorrow.

Funny, ironic, thing is that he still just wants to ride his bike.   

Continued good healing vibes are appreciated by his wife Lise and of course by all his friends as his challenges are far from over.

Thanks again!!!       [moto]    

[Monster Dave]

Thanks for the update! 

[Stella]

It's obviously been a LONG time since my last update and I thought I'd throw out one more since everyone here was SO kind when this all began.

Our friend who was injured in a cycling accident has yet to get home and remains in a "clinic" of sorts because of his incredibly slow progress which may have, unfortunately, plateaued.  His mindset is that of about a 3 year old.  His body, which rode about 6,000 miles annually, has a hard time staying upright.

His wife is grateful for work to help pay the bills and friends to help keep her sanity.

Brain injuries certainly do suck, don't they!  

Sorry this isn't more positive but I did feel the need to share since everyone was, as I said, so incredibly kind and helpful when this all began mid-Nov.  AZ people - and most definitely DMF people - are truly amazing!!!!!!!

Keep them in your thoughts if you will - miracles can happen, right?!  

[IZ]

very sad

[Stella]

A final thanks to all who raised their hands to offer assistance in any way and/or for kind words for my friends Joe and Lise.

Our buddy Joe finally gave up after many ups and downs he endured for nearly 3 years after his cycling accident. (For someone who rode 6k miles a year with just a flat or two, it's crazy but goes to show you just never know...)

It's a relief actually but sad to have seen someone suffer so long.  (For the record, if any of you see me plugged in, please please please "accidentally" trip over the cords, ok?!)

Thanks again to all.  DMF people are the best.