Monday, September 27, 2010
Update 9.27.2010
Eric was taken back to Methodist on the 24th to do testing to see why his white cell count is rising and why he can't keep anything down. On the 26th Eric had a good day and he had a lot of visitors. Eric was up in his wheelchair for 5 1/2 hours yesterday. Which was great! He was also able to mowed down 2 jr whoppers with cheese. Eric still loves to get his visitors and hours are from 6am - 9pm. Eric says thanks to everyone for all of their support. He could not imagine what it would be like to go through this without it.
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Keep pounding those burgers ! The body needs that power to repair itself !
ReplyDeleteYou will always have all of our support! Stay strong, everyone is still praying for you. (:
ReplyDeleteJoanne At Jamestown Speedway checking in to see how you are doing. I missed your updates for a few days while we were preparing for and running our year end event - the Stock Car Stampede - which had 286 entries this year. We have invited your Dad up here for this show and to see our white buffalo but he just never seems to make it -- and this year he had a good excuse so we will let him off the hook once again. Your progress the last few days is remarkable. Please keep up the good work - your potential for healing and for a wonderful future is unlimited!! You can, you will!! Your ARE awesome!! You keep doing your part and we'll keep praying for you! Give my best to your Mom and Dad.
ReplyDeleteWhat a strong young man you are. Know that your community is behind you and your family. Thoughts and Prayers ... Sons of the American Legion
ReplyDeleteThoughts & Prayers from the Cohen Family. The entire Indianapolis Speedrome family is here for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteErics day started out not very well after having a great Sunday.He was very down and was not feeling well. He did not get out of the bed at all today.He had a couple of visiters in the afternoon, and he seemed to get better. I hope tomorrow will be a good day. He likes to get visitors but you may want to call to make sure there are not to many people at one time.It will be important to get him feeling better so he can focus on Rehab. Thanks for all thoughts and prayers.And please keep them coming.Eric will get through this. I has never let me down.And he wont atart now. Irish
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteIt's what we do with the bumps in the road that define who we are. It's a bump, you will beat this, It will not beat you.We all are praying for you.
Eric: Thinking of you today and hoping that it will be better for you than yesterday. STAY STRONG....... you can beat this! Prayers being sent your way.
ReplyDeleteDon't let this get you down. Stay strong, stay focused and be determined. You can beat this!
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for you and your family. YOU CAN....YOU WILL get through this!
Eric,
ReplyDeleteAt school, cant get you off my mind. Hope therapy is going well. We are all here if you need anything. No one has forgotten you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers every day Eric. I hope today is better...Donny and Jackie Lines
ReplyDeleteHey Eric......thinking about you and wondering how
ReplyDeletethings went today for you.
Eric,
ReplyDeleteWe have known your father for many years, we are part owners of Oswego Speedway in upstate NY. We are praying for you and for your whole family. Keeping up to date through your Dad's text messages. You keep working hard, keep your chin up and we'll keep praying. Steve, Sue, Stephen, & Stacy Gioia.
It was great to visit with the whole family sunday! We enjoyed seeing all of you. It was also good to see you smiling and eating!!! Take care. We will see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteThe Groves Gang
Eric- It was so good to visit with you all yesterday. It brought back so many fun memories of all you kids having fun every weekend. Stay strong and work hard at your rehab and before you know it you will get to go home. We know it's VERY HARD but stay tough. You can get through this. We keep you and your entire family in our prayers. Keep strong! Beth, Jim, Rob and Phil Holcombe
ReplyDeleteEric had a tough day today and it warranted a trip back to the hospital. They thought Eric had a blood clot around the bladder. The test came back and that was ruled out. The process of elimanation came back to the fact he was being over medicated so they cut back on Antibiotics. The highlight of the day was Eric recieving a visit from Indy car driver and ling time friend Davy Hamlin. He encouraged Eric to move forward and entertained the idea of Eric driving a 600 mini Sprint car designed for him. Eric now has a new dream to chase.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all those who came to see him today. You make his days so much shorter and SOOOO much brighter. Please feel free to leave a post.
Eric,
ReplyDeleteSo excited by the news. I knew we had'nt heard the last of you yet. The best is yet to come. This time though I wont miss it. Cant go back and see you race moto but I promise to not miss anything forward. Why do we always save the best for last. Love you soooo much
Hi everyone!
ReplyDeleteJust want to let you know that when there are days of very little progress or you are feeling sad, tired, stressed out, angry (you name it), there will ALWAYS be someone thinking about you and sending up little prayers for you. You are an amazing family and everyone I know is going to help see you through this.
I am still taking calls at Hoosier from people asking about you Eric. There was one today that had just heard about your accident. I have told quite a few people about your website and blog. If you read the blogs from the beginning to the present, you will see you have come a long way already!
Here's wishing you more great days ahead!
Hi Eric!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see some updates today. I check your facebook and website every day to see how you are doing. How awesome that you have so many caring friends and family rallying around you! Funny reading about Davy Hamlin's suggestion on the sprint car. Donny has always said it would be so cool to see you on 4 wheels, and you would be amazing!
Janice is right...no matter what you are feeling day to day, we are all still here for you. Everyone is praying and pulling for you! You are a person who has always been able to focus on the task at hand and succeed. You will always run into "bumps in the road" throughout your life. Stay focused, attack those bumps and you will continue to succeed!
Jackie and Donny Lines
Eric:
ReplyDeleteSo excited to see that Indy car driver Davey Hamilton made a visit to you. He is such an inspiration as he too fought back from a horrific Indy car accident several years ago. Also you should take inspiration from Sam Schmidt another Indy car driver now owner who also was a motocross racer at a young age. Sam was paralyzed from the chest down in an Indy car accident but has gone on with life as both an Indy car owner and founder of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, an excellent organization dedicated to research and finding a cure. The thought of you on 4 wheels is awesome! Think positive......YOU CAN...YOU WILL.
ERic:
ReplyDeleteEnjoy reading your blog and hope that some day SOON YOU can update the blog. Praying daily for your recovery. There is a mind boggling amount of people both that you know and don't know praying for you. Best wishes for a better day today.
Hey Eric
ReplyDeleteIts Blake and Shaine Slone, keep up the hard work as you always did and keep your chin up. We are all praying for you still, the benifit at Redbud was cool and it was great to be a part of it. Hang in there and we will see ya soon.
For all you Eric Bloggers.
ReplyDeleteEric had a tottaly AWESOME day today. They have backed off some of the meds and I think we finally hit the mark. He felt Great and more importantly he worked with Physical Therapist for 3 and a half hours. He is sorrely disappointed that he could'nt get out of bed, he has a pressure point injury that needs to heal, so it lookes like his down till Monday. DOWN BUT NOT OUT. Just goes to show when he feels well he's the fighter we all know and love.Thank you all for supporting us through this.
Eric,
ReplyDeleteReally? I called the bed sore before it happened. Look am I going to have to come down there and show those nurses a thing or two? Tell them they wont want to have to answer to me. I am so glad I got to see your smiling face reposted. Reminds me what a tough guy you are. Love you bunches.
sorry to hear that ypu might be down for a few days. We are still praying for you & your family. I am sure you are learning so much. That's so cool you have had indy race car visitors. Is there any chance you post your address so we can send you music or anything else that might ease yr time? Gods word says that He will never leave you nor forsake you. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteIn His Grip,
Mom of 7 in Az
For anyone wishing to send a word of encouragement to Eric the following is the address.
ReplyDeleteR.H.I. Eric Saunders RM. 208
4141 Shore Dr.
Indianapolis, IN. 46254
Eric,
ReplyDeleteEach day a new sunrise. Each evening a new sunset. May your tomorrows sunrise bring you one day closer to many beautiful sunsets.
Eric,
ReplyDeleteWe have been keeping track of you through your blog. Praying for better days ahead. Keep up the good work.
Believe that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe that you are that light for someone else. Stay strong and stay focused.
ReplyDeleteThe Goebel's
be strong we all miss you
ReplyDeleteHey.....any update on how Eric is doing? Nothing posted recently!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry. I will try to get on top of getting this done.Irish said he is in good spirits and continues to have a great attitude.He has a bed sore that is slowly getting better.He's been drinking protien drinks that Rhymer got him hooked on. The family is VERY GREATFUL for all Prayers and support. You are the best anyone could ask for.
ReplyDeleteJust got a text from Irish saying that Eric has a Urinary Tract Infection. Please pray that he recovers quickly. Thank You
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteHoping that you are feeling better real soon. I think grandpa feels your pain. I believes he has one too. Awe you guys are two peas in a pod.
Love you much.
Rena and Rona
Hey Eric heard you had a good day so happy,,i love you more than Rena
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteGod loves you the most. Beat that Melody