I spoke briefly with Natalie today. The first thing she told me to do was shave my beard - she told me nicely, though, by saying, "Shave, please". I asked her how she was feeling and tried to limit the time I spoke with her on the phone as to keep her energy levels up. She told me she felt ok and I let her know I would be coming to see her soon. I let her off the phone by saying I love you and goodbye and she repeated the phrase to me as well. It was remarkable being able to hear her voice. From what I've been told she sounded much stronger today. Her voice was quiet but it was not a whisper. So far her progress at Sunnyview has been wonderful!
Benefit Run PicturesThanks to Jess Weise for creating a page where you all can view some pictures from the benefit run! I'll post the link on the right side of the page. You can also view the pictures by clicking
hereThank you all for your patience with the lack of daily posts. I will be able to post updates more frequently now that I am back on Long Island.
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My mom, dad and sister had all given me reports of your condition from their visits, i was expecting the worst. I was quite happy when i saw you for my self as i could see the remarkable progress made since the accident. I'm looking forward to my next visit when I will be able to talk to you.
Gotta bounce . payce
love kai
you are doing great nat. keep it up! XOXO
Natalie,
Fantastic! Great to here such progress you are really doing great. Keep working at it, we are all so proud of you.
Lots of love
Guy and Terri
Thankyou.
To all of you who worked so hard to make the benefit run possible and to all the participants, I cannot tell you how touching it is for our family to see all the wonderful friends and strangers participating in Nat's benefit run. Your generosity is overwhelming but more importantly is the love, care, and concern Natalie and her entire family (including Al, Mike , and Aunty Ann)have recieved and continue to recieve.
thanks
Tina
(Nat's Mum)
Hi Natalie and Foulger Family,
What wonderful news! We are so glad to hear of your progress and read this blog daily. Our thoughts are with Natalie! You are doing great!
The Walsh Family
keep up the great work nat!
Hello Foulger family!
What wonderful news! With each update, I am blown away at Nat's determination and drive to get well. I see she still has quite a sense of humor!
Just wanted you to know that I will be traveling this weekend to visit my family in Schenectady; just down the road from where you are. I would be happy to bring anything you need from here to you in Schenectady to save you a trip. I will be leaving on Saturday. Please have someone give me a call if I could be of help to you in any way.
God bless you all and please know how much we are praying for and thinking of you all!
Sincerely,
Pat Gibbons
Nat you are amazing!! Keep it up!
<3 Katie
hey nat,
It's great to hear of the fantastic progress that you have made since I stopped in the hospital almost 4 weeks ago to see you. Keep it up, you are doing a great job.
Sam & Julie
Awesome-Thanks to the hands that give life!:)
Natalie,
My name is Brian Wilcox an I'm assist.chief with Town of Watertown Fire Department and one of the first on scene of your accident. I have been keeping track of your progress via your web page and I'm thrilled to hear of your progress keep up the great work.
Natalie,keep up the hard work! Thanks to Father Doug we learned about the blog and have been able to follow your progress. You and your family have been in our prayers every day since the accident.
Praise natalie's hard work and determination on the blog. Thank god in a private way.
Natalie, you're doing a great job!! With such a positive attitude, you'll undoubtedly get stronger everyday. Determination will bring you right back. I'm proud of you.
It's inspiring to follow your progress Nat. You have a lot of courage and marvelous support behind you in family and friends. Thanks for setting such a fine example of the strength of the human spirit.
We are just so happy for all the progress you have been making, Nat. We want you to know that our entire internet Prayer Chain at Emmanuel Church in Watertown has been steadily keeping you in prayer since the accident. Every victory you make is celebrated by all of us. You and your loving, steadfast family are an inspiration to us all.
God bless you -
Patty, Ron, Rachel and Tara Farr and Emmanuel Church Prayer Chain
Just so you all know the family are doing well and coping with Nat's daily round of therapies, which are hard to watch sometimes as she is cleary in a lot of pain. Please don't expect too much of her, some days she is wiped out and it is only 10 weeks, she needs at least a year before we can start to evaluate what kind of future she can expect. Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement and prayers.
Hi Natalie and Family: Another Friday has come and gone and I am sure this has been an incredibly busy week for you all. I hope that your progress this week was as successful as last and I hope next week is even more successful than this. We all know you have a long road ahead of you and we are here for you in mind and SPIRIT!!! As always you all are in our thoughts and prayers....you have incredible determination Nat keep up the great work. Karen Peebles
Natalie & Family -
Jason and I are so excited and proud for Nat and all the progress she is making. Mike, you've been doing a tremendous job keeping us all updated with this blog. Becca, I miss you! I hope to see you all soon.
Love,
Erin
Just wanted you all to know that at National Honor Society Induction last night, Mrs. Denny referred to Natalie as someone who exemplified the traits required for membership-scholarship, service, leadership and character. Please know that you (plural!) have so many people pulling for you and keeping you in their thoughts and prayers everyday. Your whole family is such an example of courage, fortitude, strength and love. God bless and keep up the hard work!
the Lanigans
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