Mark,

When she's finally up and around. . .take her dancing.

It will be a night you'll both remember fondly for a long time.

Congrats on the great news.

Mike & Cathy Feinstein

Mark,

That is great news. We are so happy to hear that she is starting to recover so quickly. I have been telling my wife (who is an ICU nurse) about Beverly's situation. She has indicated that once that breathing tube is removed the recovery process should come right along. We are all praying for the two you you. Stay strong and by her side which I know that you will.


Steve Anderson

Great news Mark!!

I'll bet just the thought of getting closer to home is raising her spirits!!!

Hang tough, as this will be behind both of you before you know it............

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Michael
'78 911SC Euro

Very glad to hear she is improving. Our thoughts are with you two!

Nick.

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Nick Shumaker
1982 911SC Coupe
nickshu@yahoo.com
PCA -- Rocky Mtn. Region

Wow Mark. I just found this thread so sorry I'm late. I will definitely say a prayer for you both. That's great news that she's showing signs of improvement. I really feel for you man. Hospitals are very scary places to have to visit loved ones, especially ICUs. I lost my 10 yr old step brother when I was 12 to a car accident. He was in the ICU as well but unfortunately didn't have the brain activity to sustain life. I still talked to him even though I was scared to death of going in there. I'm glad I did though. I'm sure he heard me. If not from the hospital bed then from wherever he was. It sounds very encouraging for Bev and I'm sure with a devoted man like you in her life, she'll recover in no time. Sounds like you're both pretty lucky. I wish you both the best!

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Tyson Schmidt
72 911 Cabriolet
92 C-2 Cabriolet

Mark,sorry to hear the news i just got back from a road trip to read about this, i wish her the best and i hope she gets better soon!
Regards Juan

Mark,
What Steve Anderson posted is absolutely correct. Once someone is weaned from the ventilator, and can be extubated, they have crossed the biggest hurdle of a massive trauma. That is also the point where she will probably be transfered from the ICU to the hospital floor. Sounds like things are looking up. Good luck to you both.

Mark H

Hi folks, another update:

We're back down in Cincinnati and she's now cozy in an ICU there. They run a very tight ship - tighter than in Mansfield - but she's getting the best of care.

Unfortunately we're not seeing more and more signs of returning conciousness. She's actually a little less responsive than she was a couple of days ago, but the neurologists think she's waxing and waning - just getting better one day, slipping the next. They caught pancreastitus before it did any damage, which is common in neuro patients I understand.

So we'll just wait and see. She did open her eyes really wide at least once or twice today. I'm hoping we'll see some more activity as time passes.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

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Mark Szabo
1986 911 Targa 3.2
1987 Escort 5-speed 1.9 RIP
The Porsche Owners Gallery

I've been following this whole ordeal and my thoughts and prayers are with you and Beverly. Keep the faith. Psalms 34:19

Keep your chin up, Mark.

We're all with you.

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Cheers,
JerRed
1973 911T, 2.4 CIS

Mark--It's extremely nice to hear that a recovery is in sight--need I tell you that?
May God's truth help us all learn

S in Va

I am new to this list and not familiar with anyone. I will say I am so sorry to hear what happened. I hope she recovers soon. You two will be in my prayers! Hang in there!

Chris

Mark, I just got in from being out of town for the last week and read thru this whole thread! I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about your partner. It is now 4 p.m. my time and I hope, no, I know, Beverly will get better! When she is able to read or be read to (once you get thru Cannery Row that is) let her read these postings so she knows how many good thoughts are going her way.

Kurt V
72 911E

Mark
Thanks for keeping us posted. Watching and hoping are hard. Keep up the reading. Music helps too. We'll keep praying. Good luck
Les

Sorry to hear, buddy. I´m positive by nature, and will send all of my good thoughts for her. You are both in my prayers. Hang in there!
Brgds Chris
SWEDEN

Mark, just to clear things out!
I posted the "Sorry to hear" remark when I read the first page. After reading your update, I just want to say: Continue with good & happy thoughts,be together as much as U possibly can and don´t stop praying! I´m sure it will speed things up.
Best wishes
Chris
964 C2
SWEDEN

Someone mentioned music, and I think that is a great idea. I am a strong beleiver in the power of music for healing. Find a piece of music that she really used to like, and play it at a low level. I'm sure the transfer to Cincinnati must have been a little stressful for a person in her condition, but now that's she's home and can stay put, I'm sure the recovery will continue!

Prayers and best wishes
Roger Shadel

Mark, just read this thread. Hope things are looking up for you all, I'm keeping my finger crossed and hope thing get better. keep us posted.............

Mark -

I just checked this thread to get an update. I hope Beverly is getting better. You are both still in our prayers. Good luck,




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Aubrey Parker
'79 SC (silver/cork)

Mark & Beverly, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Faith is a powerful force and judging by the responses emanating from this board, this force will surely help in the healing of Beverly. Healing is a slow, meticulous process but one day soon, you will both look back and remember how lucky you are to have survived it and how fortunate you are to have each other. Godspeed!!!

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Shakenbake (Chris Baker)
1974 911 Sunroof Coupe