Prayers for Tigerblade

[AmbeRR]

Just a quick update for everyone:

Kris will be transferring from Rockford Memorial to Van Matre HealthSouth Inpatient Rehab, also in Rockford.

They want to get him going with more physical therapy so that he can get his strength up and make the 7 hour journey home without too much discomfort.  

The number at the Rehab place is 815-381-8500. His mom told me to post it for anyone who would like to call, so that they know where to reach him after tomorrow afternoon.

We saw Kris today and he looked much better than he did on Tuesday. He even walked down the hall and back.................then he fainted!  (just kidding-just kidding!!!).  He has some color back and his sense of humor is more like I'm used to, so that is another good sign.

I'm sure he's in a lot of pain, but he's handling it very well. We saw his x-rays; he's got about 14 LONG screws in his back, and a couple rods.  :-/

Looks like he'll be at the rehab clinic until Wednesday at the earliest, and then his mom is going to see if he can make the trip back to MO ok. His dad might rent a big van and transport him that way, so he isn't sitting up and having his back jarred by every bump and pothole on the road (it's about a 7 hour drive).

Feel free to call him at the new number after Friday afternoon and tell him hello.   :)


Amber

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Damn!  I'd offer to let you take my motorhome, but it's a 1979, and I just got it a week ago.  I don't trust it yet for a trip of that duration, because it has ancient belts and hoses, and a sticking brake caliper.
How long until you need to go?
K3

[Chef]

your in our prayers Kris! Get well soon!




Stumpies

WHAT the STUMPIES just said....

you're in our prayers Kris! Get well soon!


Ike/Chef

[Chuck]

Good news Chris glad to hear your getting better.  Talk to you tommorrow.

[NCtiger]

Kris we have been thinking and prayig for you and a speedy recovery.  Does anyone have any updates since his move to therapy last Friday?

[Chuck]

Just tried to call Kris at the number listed above for in patient therapy, looks like he's been discharged!  YEY!!!!!!

Let us know how your feeling Kris when you get a chance.  I don't have your cell or I'd call it.

[tigerblade]

A HUGE thanks to everyone for their well wishes and prayers.  I'm now home in Columbia under the watchful care of my girlfriend.   ;)

I'm proud to be part of the racing community.  You guys always step up when needed.  

More later.   8)

[the_weggie_man]

Kris,

When you need us we'll be ready. Let me know as soon as any bills not covered by insurance start coming in.

Glad to hear you're home and recuperating. Best wishes!

Gordy Lunde
Wegman Benefit Fund

[Super_KC124]

Did you put my Ducati model together while you at your folks? I left it in the truck. ;D

[Burt Munro]

Kris,

I havn't gotten a report back from your doctor yet.  Did he add the extra couple of vertebrae during surgery to make you taller like I asked him to? ???

Just thought I'd try and help out so that Sunny could feel comfortable wearing her high heels again when she goes out in public with you!!! ;D

Glad to hear you're on the road to a good recovery!

Rick

[gpracer171]

Great to hear you are home, I am sure it feels good to finally make it back.

Sunny, be gentle on our boy, he will be fragile for a while.

Mike

[Super Dave]

[sigh]

Good to hear... :)