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gilles chapelain bre
from gilles.chapelain1@aliceadsl.fr | Signed on: Thu 29 Jun 2006 08:56:14 AM MST
saul , tu nous donne une lecon de vie car il faut toujours croire a son étoile , j' espere pouvoir t' encourager bientot sur les routes de France........... |
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Sherry Patterson
from Dalton, GA | Signed on: Thu 29 Jun 2006 05:19:23 AM MST
Hey Saul,
Great news that you are coming home this week for good! Tell me something homemade you would really like eat and I will make it for you. Food is strength, particularly sweet stuff!!! Well, maybe not, but it can't hurt! See you soon.
Your next door neighbors,
The Pattersons |
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Valerie Harris
from Dawson, GA | Signed on: Wed 28 Jun 2006 01:04:53 PM MST
My daughter, Nicole Ward, OT w/
Sheperd in Atlanta, sent me to your
web-site to read about your remarkable
story and your tremendous progress.
We will follow your Racing Endeavors
with great interest.
Fondly, Valerie Harris |
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Elizabeth
from Altamont, New York | Signed on: Wed 28 Jun 2006 11:33:55 AM MST
Great to see your progress. Answered prayers! |
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Dan
from Canada | Signed on: Wed 28 Jun 2006 07:45:53 AM MST
Saul your story is inspiring. Keep your head up and just know you'll be back in the peleton soon!
Could you contact me at somepoint in the near future? bikerider (at) cogeco.ca
Thanks! |
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Otis Gunn
from Macon, GA | Signed on: Wed 28 Jun 2006 05:16:48 AM MST
Saul,
Glad to follow your good progress.
I think of you when I bike ride with gratitude that I can ride and you will be riding.
I will be coming through Dalton in July.
Let me know if I can stop by for a visit.
Otis |
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Domen
from Slovenia | Signed on: Tue 27 Jun 2006 02:03:27 PM MST
It\'s nice to see you\'re improving so fast. Get back on the bike soon! |
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Jewell Dale
from Dalton, GA | Signed on: Mon 26 Jun 2006 07:54:07 PM MST
You look so good in your recent photos. Wishing you a good day and a complete recovery.
JDale |
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natalie bailey
from washington dc and dalton ga | Signed on: Mon 26 Jun 2006 09:12:13 AM MST
I heard about Dr. Gregory last night while talking to my dad. How very sad. Thanks for posting the picture of him. |
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Greg O'Hara
from Danbury, CT. | Signed on: Mon 26 Jun 2006 08:48:42 AM MST
Saul
I am very sad to hear of the tragic news of Dr. Gregory  .
At the same time I am pleased to hear that you are going to be getting back on the bike soon. You're drive and determination are an inspiration to everyone. Good luck and thank you for the updates on your progress.
Greg  |
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Tom Cox
from Bloomington IN | Signed on: Mon 26 Jun 2006 08:50:20 AM MST
Saul
I am very glad to see and hear that you are getting better. I can't wait to see you back in action.
I have a request to ask of you. On Saturday June 17th I had a very good friend, Bret Neylon that was involved in a racing accident 100 meter from the finish line. He will be moving to the Shepard Center for rehab. I was wondering if you could stop in and give him some encouraging words before you depart for the next part of your journey. Here are two links that will give you more information about him and his progress this far:
www.morristrucking.com
and
www.heroesfoundation.org
Thanks
Tom Cox |
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Ursula
from Durban, South Africa | Signed on: Sun 25 Jun 2006 11:59:39 PM MST
Saul
Greetings from South Africa. I get so emotional when I read your messages. I'd be very proud if you were my son, as I know your parents are. You are a wonderful inspiration.
Keep up the good work.
God bless.  |
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Jocelyn
from France | Signed on: Sun 25 Jun 2006 10:58:43 AM MST
Salut Saul
je suis content que tu te rétablisses !
J'avais entendu sur France télévision que t'avais dit à Roger que tu voulais courir le Tour de France :ça montre la force de caractère que t'as !!!
En tant que grand fan du Crédit Agricole, j'ai quelques résultats des championnats nationaux : Kirsipuu champion d'Estonie clm,Bodrogi champion d'Hongrie clm ,par contre dommage pour le championnat de France avec Halgand qui n'est pas passé bien loin de la victoire .
Un petit coucou aussi à Jean Marc Marino ,un des sprinters du CA (je sais pas si tu sais mais t'as 76 en sprint dans le jeu Cycling Manager 2006,l'une des meileurs notes du peloton) !
Voila bon rétablissement Saul ! |
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marilyn
from tacoma WA | Signed on: Sat 24 Jun 2006 06:44:27 PM MST
Saul. I read your site everyday. I'm glad you are on the mend.
I love the picture you have posted.
Your family loves you very much.
I noticed that your legs are clean shavin. That's a real good sign
G D bless you |
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Frances
from Astoria, New York | Signed on: Sat 24 Jun 2006 11:30:32 AM MST
Hi Saul,
Just read about your crash in Outside magazine. I was initially saddened to read that you were so badly injured, but your website illustrates how far you have come. I can't wait to see you back on the bike when you are ready. Best of Luck, Frances |
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Walt Haber
from Atlanta, GA | Signed on: Fri 23 Jun 2006 01:43:46 PM MST
Saul, we've been following your story, and are really pleased that you're making such good progress. Keep up the great, albeit hard, work -- we look forward to seeing you rejoin the peloton. Since you're coming to Atlanta, maybe we can meet for lunch sometime -- I live and work pretty close to the Shepherd Center. |
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Roman Ruiz
from California | Signed on: Fri 23 Jun 2006 08:05:54 AM MST
Greetings Saul,
I\'m so glad to hear that you are recovering quickly. I know how mentally and physically painfulful phys. therapy can be, because I am still recovering from a serious motorcycle accident myself. What keeps me going is knowing that at the end of the day I can still look foward to simple pleasures that I once took for granted, like the company of friends and family, cool breezes, even the smell of chain lube when I work on my bicycle.
Your second chance will give you new perspectives for sure and I hope that you capitalize fully on all of them and come back stronger than ever. I look foward to seeing you back in the peloton very soon.
Take care.  |
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Archer Bell
from Grovetown, Georgia | Signed on: Fri 23 Jun 2006 07:00:47 AM MST
Saul,
I am glad to see your recovery is progressing. I got hit by a car from behind June 21st. No broken bones just got beat up pretty bad. My left calf took the majority of the impact. I was thrown about twenty feet and landed on my left side. Head and hip were my touchdown locations. I had just purchased a new helmet and it did its job well. Stress fractures everywhere in the foam but I didn't even get a headache. I hurt everyplace else though. I am 56 years old and I am not quite as quick to mend as I used to be.
You are an inspriation to me as I start my own recovery.
Archer |
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gerda
from belgium | Signed on: Fri 23 Jun 2006 05:37:48 AM MST
Vraagje aan Jan Slabbekoorn: hoe heb je dat gedaan om dat armbandje tot hier te krijgen? Ik wilde er ook graag eentje.
Je kan me bereiken op gerda.beertje@hotmail.com. |
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Jan Slabbekoorn
from Wemeldinge, the Netherlands | Signed on: Thu 22 Jun 2006 11:08:39 PM MST
Hi Saul, great to see your improvements!
I've ordered a Raisin Hell bracelet and it arrived yesterday!!
Hopefully I can meet you ones when you come back to Europe!!
Jan ('Slabbie') |
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glu
from carrollton, ga | Signed on: Thu 22 Jun 2006 05:17:15 PM MST
As someone with a spinal cord injury(but one of the lucky ones), I'll be looking for one of those bracelets. It's certainly for a good cause. As for you, you're doing great. Keep at it. Do what they tell you (and a little bit more), and one year will pass quickly. Who knows which Tour de France or Tour de GA you'll win in the future! |
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jean marc marino
from france | Signed on: Thu 22 Jun 2006 05:21:55 AM MST
salut saul c'est jean marc j'ai souvent de tes nouvelles par kiki, il m'a dis que tu faisait deja du home trainer!!! on m'a aussi dis que tu as créé des bracelets pour les gens en rééducations. je suis content que tu te rétablisse vite et j'espére que tu me feras bientot mal aux jambes. je te dis a bientot parce que je sais que tu vas vite etre compétitif. et puis ton accent nous manque. a bientot la marinejavascript:gb_smilie('')
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Mike Suchoski
from miguelsuchoski@yahoo.com | Signed on: Wed 21 Jun 2006 08:00:57 PM MST
Hey Saul,
I'm a race fan.
Keep going, I'm rooting for you.
Mike
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Lauren Greenwald
from Athens, GA | Signed on: Wed 21 Jun 2006 06:04:23 PM MST
Hey couz...
Can\'t wait to hang out with you on Saturday!! I just packed my bathing suit so I can try out that massive slide...very excited about that! Keep working hard this week in rehab until we can have fun on Sat! Big hugs....thanks for being such a great friend.
Love you lots!
Lauren |
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Alex Candelario
from San Francisco | Signed on: Wed 21 Jun 2006 11:09:49 AM MST
Saul,
Good to hear your back in the US and recovering strongly.......keep it up!!! |
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John Wheeler
from Indianapolis | Signed on: Wed 21 Jun 2006 10:24:16 AM MST
Saul,
Keep coming back and stay strong. Out of chaos can come focus. Your website has become so much more than the Saul Raisin website, this is where people who have been involved in cycling accidents or suffered brain or spinal cord injuries come to gather strength or share their stories. Last weekend a friend had severe crash in a race and injured his C4. Immediately I thought of your site and the Raisin Hell bracelets. Keep up the work but know that what you've already created from the accident is a huge accomplishment.
Se7en_fps@hotmail.com
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Sara Church
from Paducah, Ky USA | Signed on: Wed 21 Jun 2006 06:57:51 AM MST
Dear Saul,
Being the Mother of one that has sufferd the type injury as yourself I do undestand the position of you family and friends. I told my son after his injury that at this time of his life he should look at the recovery period as the hardest training period of his life. He met the task, continued his determination and challenged the course. Success followed only due to his determination. You can do the same. Never give up! I would bet you are not made like this. Right now it is like sprinting 'up hill' with a wind in your face. Work hard and face each day knowing that it WILL be better that the last. You are in my prayers, Sara Church |
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Larry & Linda Trogdo
from High Point, North Carolina | Signed on: Tue 20 Jun 2006 06:35:51 PM MST
We sat with you on the plane from France to US in 2004 after TdF. I gave you US Postal Team pins and you gave us caps. You were so nice and so full of info we enjoyed meeting you so much. We have kept up with you from your website. We wish for you a speedy recovery and will keep you in our prayers as well as your family. It will be our pleasure to contribute to your charity. Keep on getting stronger. |
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sharonjane
from KL, Malaysia | Signed on: Tue 20 Jun 2006 06:16:09 PM MST
it's great to see you're improving day by day, hope you'll be ready in time for next year's race here in Malaysia. thanks for the updates & take care of yourself. Til we meet again  here is my blog, http://360.yahoo.com/sjane_liau , just something that i keep updating now & then for my friends. You are an inspiration to all, keep smiling
Good Luck!! |
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David Hendrick
from San Diego | Signed on: Tue 20 Jun 2006 01:34:53 PM MST
Hey Saul,
A great bunch of pictures in your picture album. Quite a differance from the picture on the stretcher before your flight home from France. You are listed as a Credit Agricole team member in the Velo News '06 Official Guide. I hope you are riding up that road pictured on your Web page with your team mates real SOON and can compete with the team in 2007! You will make it! |
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