Mark,I haven't been on this board very long and didn't know if it was my place to post on this topic but decided every little bit helps when you need it.I hope Beverly gets better and sorry I didn't post sooner.

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Grant 75 911s targa

I'm sorry to hear that your friend is still unconscious...but don't give up your hope, or your faith, or your prayers.

My church will be praying for you both.

Dan Crockett

Not exactly what we'd hoped for, but things can change quickly. Hang in there. Things really can change quickly.

My cousin was out for 2 weeks before he woke up, and he's still the same wiener he always was (genetics).
So anyway, one Thanksgiving he came by. Picked up a solid metal tank I was playing with. I was pretty young.
"Run Kurt Run," he said. Unwillingly, I ran.
Of course, he beaned me with the thing in the back of my ankle, and it was bleeding, so I limped into the house and took a seat on the couch.
My dad said "What's wrong?"
"Scott beaned me with my tank."
"Is it bleeding?"
"Yeah," I said.
"Well get off the couch!"

Hey Folks,

Just a little update. Bev's doing a lot better since she's settled in at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She's awake much more of the time, her eyes focus (instead of just kind of lolling around) and she'll look at you. She still has a breathing tube in, but she's breathing fine on her own - it's just for protection of her airway.

She contracted two mild complications - vent-related pneumonia (no problem) and some sort of blood malady from having arterial lines in (also no problem). She's also getting the usual problems associated with being laid up for a long time, but I hope to have her up in a chair tomorrow if all goes well. They need to move her around a little and get her stimulated.

She has a brain injury of some sort that we know of - no one's sure just yet. We'll see if she'll talk to us once she has a trach tube put in and the tube out of her mouth and she can talk to us, maybe.

If you'd like to send a card - flowers arent' allowed in this ICU - you can send them here:

Beverly Hood
SICU #11
University Hospital
234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
(513) 584-1000

Thanks folks for your thoughts, no matter if you know me or not, no matter if you've posted here 1000 or 10 times. Any positive thoughts are appreciated.

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

That's great news Mark. It seems she's improving on a day by day basis which is really good news.
Hang in there. We're all pulling for you and Beverly.
Bobby

Sounding good Mark; we appreciate the update. Progress may be slow, but at least Beverly's progressing.

You two are still in my prayers.

All my Best, Bruce

That is excelent news Mark. We are sending positive thoughts to you guys every day.
Mark

Glad to hear things are going in a positive
direction...



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• Joe A.
• 84 911 Targa
• 75 914/6 3.0

That is great news,keep the info comming we are all deeply concerned for all of you.The power of positive thinking from so many people is a very good thing!

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Mully 911

I'm not sure I agree that progress has been slow. According to my count, it has been one week. Many patients show no response whatsoever at one week. Look how far she's come.

Hang in there, Beverly and Mark. And for the rest of you: Pray without ceasing, as Mother Theresa used to say.

Very good news Mark.
As always, in my prayers.
Paul

Go Bev! There's lots of us out here pulling for you. Hang in there Mark, our prayers are with you.

Hang in there..........She seems to be progressing very well, and at this pace, you'll be taking her home before you know it.

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Michael
'78 911SC Euro

geez, mark-

i've just tuned in after being off line for over a week... i am so so sorry to hear of the accident. please know that my wife and i are praying for you guys. i hope beverly is doing a little better. take care,



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Adam Nitti
ajnitti@mindspring.com
www.adamnitti.com
'85 911 Carrera Coupe
PCA member, Peachstate region