The last blog of 2010. Eric is off this morning, headed to Indy for appts. with some of his Drs. We hope all goes well. While Eric continues to improve please continue to pray for him and his family. And while we take a look back at how the last year's events have effected Erics life, as well as his families, it's because of all of you who have commented and watched this blog , that have changed and touched their lives and many others, as well. A calender has been created for Erics family and many of your post have been quoted on the calender so that they are reminded daily how much you love them, care about them and how much of a inspiration you are to them. Some of you we know, some of you we don't and will probably never meet ,but your words have impacted our hearts as we poured our grief and tragady to you. You lifted us when we were at our weakest, you carried us when we could no longer feel there was a reason to go on, YOU are reason we are where we are today, truly blessed. So as this year comes to an end, We pray God will bless your lives as much as your prays have blessed ours. God is Good all the time and ALL the time God is good. THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU BECAUSE YOU BELIEVED THAT ERIC COULD AND HE WOULD. He will and he can.
May next year be blessed by God and everything he has planned in all our lives.

12/05/2010

Well Eric has been home almost a month now. He is doing very good and has a drive on life stronger than any motorcycle coming out of the corner. He has been doing some rehab in south bend that has been ok. We have purchased one piece of equipment but have to come up with $25,000 for the other two. He can apply a little pressure to your hand with his feet the right being stronger than the left. He had natural talent riding a bike but he is going to have to work for this. Our home is upside down and we are doing a lot of work to make it so he can get anywhere but the basement in the house. He has been going a lot of places and made a trip to Indy and did very well going there. We pray everyday and night that we will be able to walk again. The 3rd day we were home he went down to the race shop and had someone start his race Honda. I heard the engine reving so I went down to see him sitting in his wheelchair reving the bike. When he shut it off he said don't sell it I am going to ride it again. Keep the prayers coming. I can I will Irish

Nov 13

Well it's been 4 days now that Eric has been home and things are going pretty well. He has been going somewhere every evening so it hasn't slowed him down much.They did an amazing job with the bathroom. It is all ready and Eric at least can take a shower and can get around in there. There is still lots to do everywhere else in the house to make it feasable for his comfort and get back to a half way normal living. Went to South Bend today for rehab and Eric will be going three times a week, while they don't have the equipement they did at R.H.I. we plan to get it here at home so that Eric can do therapy here as well. He enjoys visitors and it keeps his spirits up. Anyone is welcome over ANYTIME. Thank you for everything, I believe that he will wotk hard and walk again someday.
Irish

nov 8

73 days since the crash and Eric is coming home. He and I and Sheila are so ready to get there.Fox news was here today and will meet us at Hooiser and at home. Eric spoke about the crash for the first time in public, he did a great job and we are so proud of him. Tonight we took Eric to Tonys suite at the speed way and it made his day.Looking at the brickyard makes you think of a ghosttown. Seen as much of the backside of the speedway for a long time, tomorrow the view all changes. HOME SWEET HOME. This has been a life changing experiance for our familyand I believe it is only going to get better everyday. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR PRAYERS AND YOUR KIND WORDS. I CAN I WILL.

Nov 7

Well it looks like Tuesday Nov. 9th will be the day Eric will come home! HOORAY!!!!!! His rehab went very well this week. Family and Friends have been busting out a bath for Eric to come home to. Once we get home, we will be looking at complete remodel of the home for Eric. The people at RHI have been great. There are a lot of people to Thank but most of all Kim has been awesome along with Brenda and Shelly. Today, Eric took his traxxas radio control truck out to drive today.

We are ALL ready to come hom and look forward to seeing everyone.

Oct 31

Eric had a good week end with lots of visitors on Saturday.He got a two hour pass to go see a movie with friends.While he was leary of going, had enjoyed it. Whole new venture but time to move on and out. Was exhausted Sunday and sleep in late. Hard to believe it's been nine weeks.He is much stronger and more determined every day. Is transferring out of bed into his chair very well. He is ready to get out of this place and get home to family and friends. I know they are trying to get his room ready for his arrival home. We can not thank everyone enough for all you've done for us. With your prayers, support and love we continue to make it through his bump in the road, please continue to pray for continued strength and smooth pavement in the days ahead. Ten days and counting down. THANK YOU ALL!!!!

Oct 26

Eric had a good day today. The finally tally says he can go home Nov. 9th if things go as planned. He also had a appt. with the lung specialist, the good news there is that he said the lungs are healing quickly and that the sounds good as well. The hole in his lung is healing well too. Now it's time to get things ready at home so Eric will be able to move about and move forward with life. Amen that we will get to close the door on this place. There's no place like home!!!!