Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Update 9.7.2010
Eric was in good spirits after Tony's big victory at Atlanta this weekend. But yesterday morning Eric had a temperature of 103°. Then we found out that his right lung collapsed once again. Eric had a few visitors yesterday. The hospital is bringing in a specialist for his lungs today to figure out why his lungs are not draining. Once his lungs are under control they will send him to the rehab hospital here in Indy. Irish would like to thank everyone for all of their thoughts and prayers.
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We are praying for you Eric, and your family... Jan Leaty and family
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers- keep your chin up. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers-
Marcia Utter-Stephen Doss Aunt
I know this is a difficult time for you and your family... I just want you to know that, as a healthy young man, you have great potential for healing and recovering from your injury. My son, Dylan Borkowski #327, who just turned 18 also, fractured 2 cervical vertebra last spring while practicing at a friends' track. His neurosurgeon was amazed at how fast he healed, he had his halo removed in just 2 months. He was fully healed in no time, and has no after-effects whatsoever from his injury. The Dr. says it's because he is young and healthy, as you are.
ReplyDeleteDylan has stopped racing and has been advised not to ride a motorcycle any more. But, you know what?, there is so much more to do out there in this wide world. However this turns out for you, just know that you are very LUCKY, and it is not the end of your life, just a new beginning!
Sincerely,
Melany Borkowski
Hi Eric,
ReplyDeleteI work with your dad at Hoosier Racing Tire, but I have known the Saunders and Ecker families practically my whole life. You have an amazing support group with them and all your extended racing family and friends. I have cried reading the comments on your blog, not because of sadness, but because they are so touching, loving, uplifting, encouraging and full of hope. The last time I talked to your dad, he apologized that I might be having to field more calls than usual at work for people asking about you. It's the very least I could do, and I wish I could do more. I will continue to check in and read about your progress. Take care & God bless!
Janice Rash
Hey Irish,
ReplyDeleteThis is from your cousin in Missouri. We just heard about Eric. We are so sorry, but wanted you to know we are praying for a full recovery.
Mark & Kathy
Eric,
ReplyDeleteToday is the first day of the rest of your life. It will be what you want it to be. Make it yours buddy. Own it,claim it, believe it, and just do it. TODAY!!!!!
Rena
Eric,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a speedy recovery. You have tons of people hoping & praying for you! You will get better, think positive! You are in our thoughts & prayers daily. Be strong. God Bless you & your family. Get well #349...You can. You will.
The Schegel family (Phil #92)
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers everyday!! Love the shirts, "I CAN I WILL" Believe in that and don't ever give up. God bless you and the entire Saunders family. The Swinfrod (#292), Parmley (#293)family.
ReplyDeleteJust a little note to say that we are thinking and praying for your family. Eric, keep your head held high and remember the sky is the limit when you believe. Good luck on your journey to come and keep smiling. Love, Bud Matthys Family; Shady Lane Farms.
ReplyDeleteEric I'm not sure if you remember me, but you went to school with me at LaVille. My name is Casey Hezlep and I heard about everything that happened and I am soo sorry! I have been thinkin about you every day and hopin you are doin ok. I am in a wheelchair and my spine was stretched like yours from a car accident when I was 4. If you ever want to talk let me know. Here's my cell 574-807-1576. My prayers are with you I hope everything goes good for you. Trust me its not the end only the beginning!!!
ReplyDeletei have been a close friend of your Dad's for many years, and when I heard about your accident, my heart sank...prayers and thoughts are coming your way...and I am sure you are like your Dad..positive..and with the strength that God has given you....you will surely beat this. I pray for a speedy recovery for you...God Bless
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts were just shattered when we heard about your accident. Not a day has passed that Donny and I aren't thinking about and praying for you and your family. The outpouring of love and support is amazing and wonderful. We know you are keeping a positive outlook and that you are a fighter! For years Donny has bugged me to put mx decals on my car and I would never do it....until NOW! I'll plaster my van with support stickers for you if I have to!
Stickers on, wristbands on, t-shirts coming, and we're eating dill pickles in your honor!
Remember: A SETBACK IS JUST A SETUP FOR A COMEBACK! YOU CAN DO IT!
We love you!
Donny and Jackie Lines
Eric
ReplyDeleteStay strong! Be like your old man. Not quite as GRUMPY though. If you are 1/2 as tough as he is you will be well in no time at all. We in circle track racing are all thinking about you and your family. Hope to meet you when you get back to your home. Good luck, your dad has told me that you are a winner and you can show every one you are just that.
JUST DO IT!!!!!
Mike Lumpy Lemke
ASA Midwest Tour
ASA Racing
ASA TS Series
Eric, Sheila, Irish and everybody who may be there with you when you read this,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about you and praying for your recovery everyday. We just figured out how to view the blog and now we'll check it whenever we can. Stay strong! We know this is going to be a long race but we have no doubt you have stamina and can serve as an inspiration to others along the way. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Terry, Lissa, T.J. & Tim Newton
Hey! Even though we are out traveling on work, wanted to make sure you all know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see you next Saturday. Until then Eric, keep your thoughts on moving forward.....one step at a time. Its overwhelming when you put it all together and you have an amazing supportive group of friends and family! You got this, we are here to help you do it! See you soon, Greg & Ally
I have talked to hundreds of people who either know you or know of you and everyone of them have absolutely no doubt in their minds that you are going to beat this, that many people cant be wrong, so keep up the good work and keep believing in yourself, never let doubt enter your mind, YOU CAN AND WILL BEAT THIS!!!
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteToday I read through the Blogs, Thank You, All of you! Last time we went to visit Eric he was overwhelmed at the people who blogged him. It meant sooooo much to the entire family. Sometimes we got all chocked up reading them.
PRAY SAUNDERS 349
Rena
Hi Eric,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but you know my son, Casey. I worked with your Dad at Hoosier Tire and he's one of the "good guys". Sometimes life seems so unfair and dont understand why things happen the way they do. But trust me, God has a good reason and it's usually a better one than before. I've had things happen to me several times and it turned out for the better. Keep your chin up because you'll find out to some day why and then you will smile big!! God be with you always.
Judy Bennett
nice post!
ReplyDeleteHave not heard much lately, you are in our thoughts. Please post your comments as we all are remaining positive always. Hang tough young man.
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