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Bill,
That's GOOD news!! Best wishes, and a speedy recovery to Ginger!!
BCARTUS@aol.com wrote:
>
> Paul Shaehan wrote me to ask for an update on Ginger. I was waiting for some
> profound change and as fate would have it, there is something to report as of
> last Friday!
>
> Some brief background, the accident occurred on July 11. Ginger was in ICU
> for 2 weeks, then started breathing on her own the 3rd week, The 4th week,
> she had stabilized enough to fly her to Atlanta (where she is now). Up until
> last Friday, there has been virtually no "communication" and was in a
> semiconscious state. I went to see her last Friday and she responded to my
> questions! The nurse came in later and heard her. We were both so elated! She
> had pulled out her trach tube earlier in the week which was her primary
> breathing opening. The doctors said she didn't need that any more and let the
> wound heal on it's own. She is barely understandable, but she can squeeze my
> hand when asked. She still goes in & out, but this is the first major change
> since breathing on her own!
>
> Monday (Aug 22nd) she goes in for plastic surgery. The head laceration that
> she had was still open. I won't be too descriptive here, but she had over 1/3
> of her scalp damaged from the accident. It starts at the top of her forehead,
> so no facial concerns. After that, she is supposed to be examined by some
> head-inhury specialists at well known hospital here in Atlanta. We should
> know more in a few weeks. But I am very optimistic now. Please know that your
> prayers are being answered. I am sure of it.
>
> One closing note for those TE/AE folks that read the article by Jim Morrison
> in the recent Rootes Review. He mentioned the accident and also made some
> comments about our "old cars" and we should keep them safe. I know he meant
> well, but I couldn't help feeling the implication that my car wasn't safe.
> I've had that car 33 years and knew it better than most. I was a mechanic for
> 5 years and am more knowledgeable than most owners. My only regrets right now
> are that I didn't have brand new tires (they looked like new), that I didn't
> have wider tires (they were stock size), that I didn't have a roll bar (I
> wanted it to look stock), and that I didn't have shoulder belts (that was
> next on my list to do). Other than that, I couldn't agree with him more.
> Driving that far with that heat however, was a grueling trip for any car... I
> will probably reconsider such a journey the next time.
>
> I apologize for the length of this note. My heartfelt thanks to all of you
> that have sent cards and called. God bless all of you for your kindness.
> Oh, I am still considering a replacement. Have seen a few already.
>
> Bill Cartus
> Former B9471131
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Ken Tisdale
Systems Engineer
FORE Systems
303-421-2336
303-265-7265
ktisdale@fore.com
ktisdale@ix.netcom.com
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