Update on Jerry Ellis…..

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- September 11, 2010 at 1:44 am
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debbieVA
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All I can say is…Jerry is one tough Son of a gun. This former Marine hasn't let Stage 4 Mel get the best of him…nor was he about to let an unbelievable horseback riding accident either! His daughter got a message thru to me via fb…that he wanted to talk to me. I called earlier this afternoon. Jerry was up in a wheelchair and had just returned to his room following a successful 'swallow test'. He had his trach and feeding tube removed yesterday and will now be able to eat real food.

All I can say is…Jerry is one tough Son of a gun. This former Marine hasn't let Stage 4 Mel get the best of him…nor was he about to let an unbelievable horseback riding accident either! His daughter got a message thru to me via fb…that he wanted to talk to me. I called earlier this afternoon. Jerry was up in a wheelchair and had just returned to his room following a successful 'swallow test'. He had his trach and feeding tube removed yesterday and will now be able to eat real food. He was alert, oriented, laughing and generally happy with the outcome. He is able to walk to the bathroom with the help of a walker and thankfully has no memory of the accident.

God is good….

debbieVA

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- - September 11, 2010 at 1:45 am
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  King
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  All I can say is "WOW"!!!
  
  Stay Strong
  Kathie
- - September 11, 2010 at 1:45 am
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  King
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  All I can say is "WOW"!!!
  
  Stay Strong
  Kathie
- - September 11, 2010 at 2:13 am
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  dian in spokane
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  DIVA!! what great news!
  
  I was delighted today to see pictures of Jerry sitting up in his wheelchair, typing on a laptop. I can't help but think that SOON he'll be posting here himself.
  
  But hearing that he's got his trach tube out and he's talking and laughing, that makes me so happy.
  
  wonderful news.
  
  dian
- - September 11, 2010 at 2:13 am
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  dian in spokane
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  DIVA!! what great news!
  
  I was delighted today to see pictures of Jerry sitting up in his wheelchair, typing on a laptop. I can't help but think that SOON he'll be posting here himself.
  
  But hearing that he's got his trach tube out and he's talking and laughing, that makes me so happy.
  
  wonderful news.
  
  dian
- - September 11, 2010 at 2:32 am
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  LV
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  Thanks so much for posting! I'm just thrilled to hear this!
- - September 11, 2010 at 2:32 am
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  LV
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  Thanks so much for posting! I'm just thrilled to hear this!
- - September 11, 2010 at 3:19 am
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  lhaley
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  Thanks for the post Debbie! I've been following along on his fb and saw the great picture of him on his laptop. Jerry is an amazing man that isn't going to let a little ole horse get him down!! I am glad that he has no memory of the horrific accident.
  
  Linda
- - September 11, 2010 at 3:19 am
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  lhaley
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  Thanks for the post Debbie! I've been following along on his fb and saw the great picture of him on his laptop. Jerry is an amazing man that isn't going to let a little ole horse get him down!! I am glad that he has no memory of the horrific accident.
  
  Linda
- - September 11, 2010 at 3:24 pm
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  Kevin from Atlanta
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  God bless that stubborn bastard.
  
  Semper Fi
- - September 11, 2010 at 3:24 pm
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  Kevin from Atlanta
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  God bless that stubborn bastard.
  
  Semper Fi
- - September 11, 2010 at 3:59 pm
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  DebbieH
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  Thanks for letting us know this amazing, wonderful news, Deb! He sure IS one tough guy!
  
  Can't wait for you to start posting yourself, Jerry!
  
  Deb
- - September 11, 2010 at 3:59 pm
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  DebbieH
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  Thanks for letting us know this amazing, wonderful news, Deb! He sure IS one tough guy!
  
  Can't wait for you to start posting yourself, Jerry!
  
  Deb
- - September 12, 2010 at 5:08 am
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  PSD
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  Truly amazing! Jerry is always so helpful here. I am relieved to hear such good news!
  
  Pam 1b
- - September 12, 2010 at 5:08 am
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  PSD
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  Truly amazing! Jerry is always so helpful here. I am relieved to hear such good news!
  
  Pam 1b
- - September 12, 2010 at 12:35 pm
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  leni currie
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  That would be Jerry! One tough man with an amazing fighting spirit – thanks Debbie for keeping us updated.
- - September 12, 2010 at 12:35 pm
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  leni currie
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  That would be Jerry! One tough man with an amazing fighting spirit – thanks Debbie for keeping us updated.
- - September 13, 2010 at 10:42 pm
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  tanyasteve
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  UPDATE: tried to get dad to post something here the other day but he is having trouble remembering his password. I will have him use mine until he gets his username to work again. He is doing great. He really loves reading all your wonderful posts and getting phone calls. He did PT/OT today, the therapist said most people can get to about 2 minutes on the hand bike their first time to the gym…she had to stop him at 10 mintues and 10seconds (who knows how long he would have kept going!). She had him try some problem solving puzzles and he had more trouble there but it is coming back slowly. thanks for keeping him in your prayers. And Dian thank you for the cd, playing it for dad now.
  - September 14, 2010 at 3:23 am
    
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    dian in spokane
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    Tanya,
    
    You might try just opening an new ID for Jerry, something like..JerryE, an entirely new name, for him to use temporarily until he can get a new password, or remember or find his password. I'm so glad your dad is still improving!
    
    dian
  - September 14, 2010 at 3:23 am
    
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    dian in spokane
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    Tanya,
    
    You might try just opening an new ID for Jerry, something like..JerryE, an entirely new name, for him to use temporarily until he can get a new password, or remember or find his password. I'm so glad your dad is still improving!
    
    dian
- - September 13, 2010 at 10:42 pm
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  tanyasteve
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  UPDATE: tried to get dad to post something here the other day but he is having trouble remembering his password. I will have him use mine until he gets his username to work again. He is doing great. He really loves reading all your wonderful posts and getting phone calls. He did PT/OT today, the therapist said most people can get to about 2 minutes on the hand bike their first time to the gym…she had to stop him at 10 mintues and 10seconds (who knows how long he would have kept going!). She had him try some problem solving puzzles and he had more trouble there but it is coming back slowly. thanks for keeping him in your prayers. And Dian thank you for the cd, playing it for dad now.
- - September 14, 2010 at 1:32 pm
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  kwahlbin
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  That is great news! Thank you for keeping us updated on Jerry's status. -Kathy
- - September 14, 2010 at 1:32 pm
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  kwahlbin
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  That is great news! Thank you for keeping us updated on Jerry's status. -Kathy
- - September 16, 2010 at 12:11 pm
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  Jerry from Cape Cod
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  Charlie S is traveling around the country via AMTRAK. Has plans to stop off in Colorado. He's looking to get a phone number to arrange a possible SURPRISE visit to Jerry.
  
  If anyone has a number for a member of Jerry's family please email me using the contact form on my profile. I'll get the info off to Charlie.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jerry from Cape Cod
  - September 16, 2010 at 5:35 pm
    
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    tanyasteve
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    Update: dad was just assessed to be moved to an Acute Rehab facility. He was told he is too good for that! He can brush his own teeth and hair, shower alone(not that he minds having the nurses help!! LOL), dress himself, and walk 3x the distance that they require. He is now looking at being released to do home rehab with a therapist. Go dad!!!! He does still get a little out of sorts at night but he is doing 120% better than we thought even a week ago.
  - September 16, 2010 at 5:35 pm
    
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    tanyasteve
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    Update: dad was just assessed to be moved to an Acute Rehab facility. He was told he is too good for that! He can brush his own teeth and hair, shower alone(not that he minds having the nurses help!! LOL), dress himself, and walk 3x the distance that they require. He is now looking at being released to do home rehab with a therapist. Go dad!!!! He does still get a little out of sorts at night but he is doing 120% better than we thought even a week ago.
  - September 16, 2010 at 5:54 pm
    
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    tanyasteve
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    I am not the techie that dad is and can't seem to find a way to send that phone number! Those of you with the number please forward it on to Jim or Charlie please.
    
    on another note, dad made a comment about why he (and Jane) were doing silly things like riding horses while they fight cancer that I thought I should post here. He said, "there is no point to surviving if your not living too!" AMEN and well said.
  - September 16, 2010 at 5:54 pm
    
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    tanyasteve
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    I am not the techie that dad is and can't seem to find a way to send that phone number! Those of you with the number please forward it on to Jim or Charlie please.
    
    on another note, dad made a comment about why he (and Jane) were doing silly things like riding horses while they fight cancer that I thought I should post here. He said, "there is no point to surviving if your not living too!" AMEN and well said.
  - September 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm
    
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    Bonnie Lea
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    Oh I am so happy to read this update. thankyou
  - September 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm
    
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    Bonnie Lea
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    Oh I am so happy to read this update. thankyou
  - September 19, 2010 at 6:54 am
    
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    tanyasteve
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    Hey Jane, when should we schedule our next horse riding trip???
    
    -Jerry
  - September 19, 2010 at 3:30 pm
    
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    dian in spokane
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    JERRY!!!!!! I've been waiting and waiting and WAITING for you to post something yourself!!!
    
    So has everyone else! and here you go and bury it at the bottom of another thread!!
    
    Open a new post guy, and say hello to all your friends. People will go apeshit nuts when they see you are posting.
    
    WELCOME BACK BIG GUY!
    
    xoxoxoxo,
    
    Dian
  - September 19, 2010 at 3:30 pm
    
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    dian in spokane
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    JERRY!!!!!! I've been waiting and waiting and WAITING for you to post something yourself!!!
    
    So has everyone else! and here you go and bury it at the bottom of another thread!!
    
    Open a new post guy, and say hello to all your friends. People will go apeshit nuts when they see you are posting.
    
    WELCOME BACK BIG GUY!
    
    xoxoxoxo,
    
    Dian
  - September 19, 2010 at 6:54 am
    
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    tanyasteve
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    Hey Jane, when should we schedule our next horse riding trip???
    
    -Jerry
  - September 19, 2010 at 7:56 pm
    
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    Jim in Denver
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    Hi Jerry,
    
    I have a phone number to contact Jerry Ellis' family, but will not post it here, so you will have to contact me at:
    
    [email protected]
    
    I can't figure out the "contact form on my profile", so this is the best I can do to help.
    
    Jim
  - September 19, 2010 at 7:56 pm
    
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    Jim in Denver
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    Hi Jerry,
    
    I have a phone number to contact Jerry Ellis' family, but will not post it here, so you will have to contact me at:
    
    [email protected]
    
    I can't figure out the "contact form on my profile", so this is the best I can do to help.
    
    Jim
- - September 16, 2010 at 12:11 pm
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  Jerry from Cape Cod
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  Charlie S is traveling around the country via AMTRAK. Has plans to stop off in Colorado. He's looking to get a phone number to arrange a possible SURPRISE visit to Jerry.
  
  If anyone has a number for a member of Jerry's family please email me using the contact form on my profile. I'll get the info off to Charlie.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jerry from Cape Cod
- - September 20, 2010 at 12:04 am
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  Jerry from Cape Cod
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  WAY TO GO JERRY!!!
  
  Jerry from Cape Cod
- - September 20, 2010 at 12:04 am
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  Jerry from Cape Cod
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  WAY TO GO JERRY!!!
  
  Jerry from Cape Cod
- - September 20, 2010 at 11:33 am
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  molly
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  Jerry,
  
  Absolutely WONDERFUL to see you posting!!! I agree with Dian…start a new post…..so EVERYONE can see the great news first hand. Take care and keep the posts coming.
  
  molly
- - September 20, 2010 at 11:33 am
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  molly
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  Jerry,
  
  Absolutely WONDERFUL to see you posting!!! I agree with Dian…start a new post…..so EVERYONE can see the great news first hand. Take care and keep the posts coming.
  
  molly