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Marilyn
from Tacoma | Signed on: Wed 16 Aug 2006 11:57:20 AM MST
Saul, I wore my C/A jersry today on my ride and I was thinking of you and how well you are doing.
It's a pretty tall order to wear a C/A jersey. I hope I did your team justice |
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Fr. Hillmam
from Colorado USA | Signed on: Wed 16 Aug 2006 10:35:03 AM MST
You remain in our prayers, be strong.
Fr. H
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Ted Denning
from Charlotte, North Carolina | Signed on: Wed 16 Aug 2006 07:25:11 AM MST
Saul,
You are an inspiration to us all. I have a very close friend who was attending rehab along side of you in Atlanta. HIs name is Jackson Amburn.
As an avid cycling fan, and the President of the Western Carolina University Cycling club I would like to invite you to ride with us in the future. It would be a great event and our riders would be greatly inspired by your presence.
I appreciate the experience you have gone through and I wish you all the best. Keep up the good work hope to see you on OLN soon. |
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Ginny
from Woodstock, Ga. | Signed on: Wed 16 Aug 2006 07:17:15 AM MST
I agree about Tai Chi for balance.
There is also a machine my daughter
is using called a "Chattanooga
Exerciser", which is an ergometer
used for dual functionality for upper
and lower body. The idea is to strengthen, but also to retrain the
brain for better balance, etc. Also,
my daughter has participated in
Neurofeedback which has helped
her balance and cognition. This therapy is still not widely accepted by the medical community, but some-
times alternative methods do help,
as we have found with our daughter.
You may also want to look into an
exercise called "Cross Crawl", which
helps balance and retrains the brain.
I'm telling anyone who'll listen about
your website because your story is
truly inspiring. I think we'll set up a
website for our daughter after seeing
how great yours is! We'll also order
some of your "Raisin Hell" bracelets!
You are awesome...keep inspiring
others to follow their dreams no matter
what!
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karla shropshire
from chattanooga tn | Signed on: Wed 16 Aug 2006 04:07:02 AM MST
wow!!!!!!!!what a picture of you on your bike! i bet it felt good! you really look good compared to your "hospital" picture. i lost your email address and hate to aggravate your parents on theirs. i bet you felt like you were flying when you got to ride.kelli ask me yesterday if i had read your guestbook lately as i keep her informed as to what is going on with you. she has been busy with school starting back. she was really surprised and excited when you came by the other day! i have been busy at work so haven't had much time to sneak in on it. i know your mom and dad are so happy with your progress as well as the whole entire world. keep on pedaling and
"raisin hell" talk to you later
the shropshire's
bobby karla and kelli |
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glu
from carrollton, ga | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 05:13:56 PM MST
I was thrilled to see you in the ajc.I'm sure just being at a race was good therapy! I have posted on your blog several times during your recovery. As a person with a spinal cord injury with balance problems from that, I recommend you try tai chi. It helped me with my balance. Also, I think the methodical and repetitive motions would help retrain your brain. It's low impact and relaxing, as well. Keep working! |
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Ginny
from Woodstock, Georgia | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 04:57:05 PM MST
I just read the article in the AJC which
really hit home. My 19 year old daughter also has a brain injury
which changed her life dramatically.
She has gone through many, many
therapies which have all contributed
to her healing, but she will probably
never be "100%". Brain injuries can change a person's personality to some extent. Ironically, we saw
Dr. Bilsky the same day he gave you
permission to ride on level surfaces!
He is a great doctor and person.
You are truly inspiring, and like my
daughter, I really believe you have
the right spirit and attitude to overcome any obstacles!
I am especially glad you are out there
promoting brain injury awareness.
God bless you, you are a true hero! |
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Mike Becker
from Jasper, Georgia | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 04:40:36 PM MST
Hi Saul, I read the article in the ajc on Monday with interest, as I was a rider from England in my earlier days doing the same as you are doing today but over fifty years earlier, I took part in many European races spending a lot of time in Nice France while racing and training. I would like to compare the road racing of today with my experiences.We rode bikes with only four gears. I would love to chat with you. 706-692-4171 |
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Fred Laurien te
from Arroyo Grande, CA | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 09:11:59 AM MST
Saul,
I saw you race the prologue of the Tour of California and also in San Luis Obispo. I've been following your progress since the accident and am delighted by your miraculous recovery. Hope to see you in next year's Tour of California.
Fred |
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Maude
from Val-d'Or | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 07:15:30 AM MST
Bonjour Saul! Remember me? I am so happy so see all the progress you have made! I have been praying for you. Keep it up figher.
usa_mona@hotmail.com
Sending you lots of love and thoughts xoxox |
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Garry Nugent
from County Tyrone, N.Ireland | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 05:25:41 AM MST
I have been following your progress since the accident and I am very delighted to hear the amazing progress you are making. It's good to see you out on the bike again and can't wait to see back in the peleton soon.
Keep up the speedy recovery,
Garry Nugent |
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Ursula
from Durban, South Africa | Signed on: Tue 15 Aug 2006 01:09:16 AM MST
Greetings from Durbs-by-the-sea.
The photos you posted of the Sandy Springs Classic are such happy pictures. You seem to have enjoyed the day tremendously, seeing your friends and making new ones.
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Molly
from Decatur, GA | Signed on: Mon 14 Aug 2006 05:36:26 PM MST
Saul--Thanks for coming to the Sandy Springs crit yesterday. Meeting you was the highlight of my day. Thanks for the pre-race tip too--hopefully I'll have better luck at attacking next weekend. It's been inspiring to follow your recovery & I look forward to seeing you race again. Happy riding! |
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Lee
from Birmingham, AL | Signed on: Mon 14 Aug 2006 12:36:09 PM MST
Saul,
Thank you so much for coming to the Sandy Springs Classic yesterday. It was an honor to meet you and talk to you. I hope you're not too disappointed that I didn't have the legs to attack like you told me to.
I hope you had fun at our race and that you will be racing again very soon.
Thanks again,
Lee |
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Marianne Glaser
from Braselton, GA | Signed on: Mon 14 Aug 2006 12:11:35 PM MST
I am not a cyclist but just read of your story in the AJC. Best wishes on a continued speedy recovery! My family and I will be praying for you.
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Gabriella
from Woodstock,GA | Signed on: Mon 14 Aug 2006 10:50:48 AM MST
It is truely amazing how much you have accomplished since your accident! If you ever plan any rides and need a ride partner, my boyfriend Christopher would be honored!I myself am too slow(darn it).We attended at least 3 stages of the Tour de Georgia this year and I remember he was wondering how you were doing. Hopefully we'll see you back with your team soon!God bless! "Gizmo" |
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Dr. Mike
from Sandy Springs, GA | Signed on: Mon 14 Aug 2006 09:30:08 AM MST
Saul:
Great to meet and speak with yesterday at SS Crit. You look great and truly are an ispiration. As an MD hearing 1st hand the severity of your injury and life saving surgery is amazing!! Glad you are back on the bike, I know it feels great. Oh, how do my friends get some of your socks on-line??? Take care and keep Raisin Hell!  |
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david
from los angeles | Signed on: Mon 14 Aug 2006 02:10:40 AM MST
saul,
ive been following your progress and website since your accident. you are an inspirational force. number one, you are blessed to be alive. im sure thats not enough for you and you want to return to racing. good for you. go for the gusto saul. as an aside, im sorry for the additional pain of you losing your girlfriend. but it will make you a tougher smarter guy. and guess what? screw her!!! lol, just kidding. but good to have that kind of attitude. you are too young anyway. revel in your recovery. revel in life.
all the best,
david |
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Lisa Millslagle
from Acworth, Ga | Signed on: Sun 13 Aug 2006 08:43:44 PM MST
Hey Saul,
It was nice visiting with you today at the Sandy Springs Classic. Keep up all the hard work. I can see that you are getting stronger and stronger every day, just by seeing the pictures that you post on your web site, and seeing you in person today. I was the lady in the Red Tank Top today. You are really an inspiration and a miracle child. We will see you back in the peleton soon. I look forward to riding with you in the future.
God Bless
Ride On!!!
Lisa
Raisin Hell!!!!! |
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The Grapes Family
from UK | Signed on: Sun 13 Aug 2006 10:14:52 AM MST
Hi Saul
Just wanted to say I have been a bike racing fan since 1996 when stuck in bed awaiting birth of 2nd daughter and watched it on tv constantly.
Was shocked to hear of your problems on Eurosport and have been following your recovery since then. We check your web site regularly and have to say I always had a good feeling about your recovery! We look forward to seeing you in the peloton soon.
By the way, you have become a real hero to our 13 yr old daughter. Her friend, the same age, the same class died when her heart stopped suddenly in a PE class around the same time as your problems and she has willed you well....
So dont forget you have a fan base in the UK... :-)
Best Regards
Julie, Tony, Francesca, Natasha and Alexander Grapes
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| Amanda | Signed on: Sat 12 Aug 2006 09:46:41 PM MST
Out riding? Doesn't the sweat taste great? How about the showers afterward -- aren't they great? And the endorphins... Ahhhh... |
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poilvet benoit
from plouigneau france | Signed on: Sat 12 Aug 2006 09:21:35 AM MST
Hello saul,
I can read and you are better and better. I hope I can do a training camp with you very soon in menton or in my place.
Hope I can see you very soon. I am very glad of you. I was very impresed to see the pictures. You are very strong. |
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Jonas Boli
from Atlanta | Signed on: Sat 12 Aug 2006 05:50:24 AM MST
Hi Saul,
I've been following in the news since the accident, I remember just how it hit me when I first heard. You've always been an inspiration to me and now even more so. Would've come over to Dalton but I've been in Europe since March. Wishing you a further phenomenal recovery.
Jonas Boli
(jonas dot boli at gmail dot com)
P.S. Nice french! |
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Trent Lowe
from Varese, Italy | Signed on: Sat 12 Aug 2006 12:36:20 AM MST
Hi Saul,
It's great to hear you are making amazing progress. You are a very strong guy and I hope to see you back in the peloton next year.
Good luck.
Trent.
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Brent Dawes
from Brownsburg, Indiana | Signed on: Fri 11 Aug 2006 07:49:22 PM MST
Saul, I’m really glad you’re doing so well it truly is a miracle. I'm glad you’re able to ride on the road again. I know it has been your goal for several months. I'm still struggling to ride after watching my friend and teammate Bret Neylon crash in Ohio. He was my riding buddy and it’s hard to ride without him by my side. Now he is your riding buddy. When I saw the picture of you two, Bret looked the happiest he has in a long time. I know you have been a huge inspiration to him. I saw in the picture you had his Healin’ Neylon bracelet on that is really cool. Thanks again for being a friend to my friend it has given him hope. You are truly a hero to me for all you have done for him. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family. God Speed |
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Al Vosylius
from Westmont, IL | Signed on: Fri 11 Aug 2006 04:34:41 PM MST
Saul,
Keep up your spirits and look forward to seeing you on the bike soon. |
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Kevin Padgett
from Sunnyvale, CA | Signed on: Fri 11 Aug 2006 09:43:53 AM MST
Good on ya mate!
Its so good to see you out on the road with your Dad. Where did you guys ride, it looked sort of familiar, Crow Valley?
It must have been an amazing feeling to have the road flowing underneath your wheels again.
Keep it rolling,
KP and SP
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| Davis Phinney | Signed on: Fri 11 Aug 2006 07:49:08 AM MST
Saul;
You are an inspiring young man -- of that there is no doubt. Your determination to overcome this obstacle is an example for us all! Best wishes -- I, and many others, look forward to seeing you back in the peleton soon. |
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Ralph Bowman
from Colorado Springs | Signed on: Fri 11 Aug 2006 06:47:20 AM MST
Saul,
Glad to hear you are well on the road to recovery. Best wishes and keep fighting!
The human will can overcome the greatest of obstacles! I look forward to seeing you in the peleton again shortly and acheiving great things
Ralph |
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Lukas Rathgeber
from Germany | Signed on: Fri 11 Aug 2006 03:34:22 AM MST
Hi Saul,
I'm a big fan of you since last year and i like you so much because you are the 'ridertype' like i want to be(I'm 16) in some years.So you are my Idol and Im very happy that you ride on the road again and I'm sure that you'll win the tour one day.
good luck for the future Lukas |
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