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Mike Scott
from Round Rock, TX | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 08:26:12 PM MST
Saul,
Give 'em hell! Don't give up. You can do it!
Mike |
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| Liz Kurtz | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 03:34:37 PM MST
Hi Saul, I've been thinking about you! I look forward to seeing you in Velonews sometimes soon! IN THE RACE RESULTS DUDE!! Be strong,be patient, be gentle with yourself!
Liz |
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hans jorgensen
from yorba linda, ca, USA | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 02:05:45 PM MST
Just wanted to wish you all the best as you work toward a full recovery and your place in the peloton.
As a cyclist you're no stranger to hard work, suffering, disappointment, setbacks, and ultimately the success that comes from conquering the former obstacles.
Best of luck, Hans |
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The Maret's
from Dalton, 2001 Chatham | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 01:24:38 PM MST
The sign may be down, but you are still in our prayers. Ross, Dawn, Walker and McCall |
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Ryan Barnett
from ATL | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 12:45:24 PM MST
Saul,
Keep up the great work. You make all of us Georgia cyclists proud! I remember when you were a young punk tearing up the races here in the South. It has been awesome watching your career grow and I know you can return to the top. Good luck and see you on the road. |
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BML
from San Francisco | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 12:07:49 PM MST
Saul!
You forgot to say you were throwing down 400watts in those trainer pics!
Its great to see you are recovering quickly and maybe we'll see you at the Tour of Cali next spring.... |
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Herbert Krabel
from Chattanooga | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 11:10:01 AM MST
Saul,
I am sure your recovery will be speedy and that you'll be torturing other cyclists with your amazing cycling prowess before too long. I am also looking forward to see you soon.
Herbert
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Adrienne
from NYC | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 10:15:35 AM MST
Dear Saul - You look great in the new pictures! I had to giggle - the PT folks had you on a Schwinn - bet it's been a while since you rode one of those  I hope you feel better every single day and know that you're getting a lot of good thoughts beamed your way. |
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Pat Lozo
from SauteeNacoochee, Ga | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 09:28:51 AM MST
Saul it is so great to see how far you have come since we brought you back to the states from France. You said that you would be back riding in a year and from the looks of things you will. Keep up the hard work. We think of you often and pray for your complete recovery. |
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Ryan Lund
from Chicago IL | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 09:28:38 AM MST
Saul-
Rehab sucks. I know it. After endoing my TT bike during a race, I was stuck in rehab for a month plus. Listen to the docs and let your family help. Best of luck and here is to you.
Ryan Lund |
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Steve
from Monterey, CA | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 08:09:01 AM MST
Saul,
Hang in there, rehab is a tough gig but I'm sure we'll see you back on the roads soon.
Cheers
Steve |
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Dan
from Boston, MA | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 06:38:37 AM MST
Saul--
I will never forget the support or decible level of your family and friends as you took time before the start of the TDG leg in your hometown--(on Saul Raisin Day, of course)-- to grant us interview time. You are a truly humble person and a class act. Continued stready progress!!
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Julius
from Boston, MA | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 06:16:15 AM MST
Hey Saul, I'm very happy to hear that you are well on your way to full recovery. News of your accident hit particularly close to my heart, because just this past December I, too, had a serious head injury from cycling. Fortunately, I am also on my way to full recovery. If you need somebody to talk to about it or if you want to see some fun CT scan images of my accident, drop me a note.
All the best,
Julius
juliusk at gmail dotcom |
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Swope
from Dalton | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 05:48:15 AM MST
Saul, sorry we missed you this past weekend. I had a big stage race in Nashville; even got to wear yellow for a day…I had that green ribbon on my handle bar and was thinking of you often. Man, it’s good to see you back on the bike. I never doubted you for one minute. Keep up the good work. School is out for the summer so when you are around and want some company on your trainer rides give me a call. |
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Aleksander Szlam
from Alpharetta, Ga | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 02:36:27 AM MST
Dear Saul,
Have been following your current accident from inception. Just wanted you to know that I and many cyclists around Atlanta are praying for your complete recovery. You are an amazing individual and sportsman with unbelievable strength and I am certain you will be back doing the things you love doing soonest...
Fellow cyclist,
Alek |
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Sean Horita
from Seattle, WA | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 11:43:59 PM MST
Hi Saul,
I've followed the news of your bad crash, flight from Europe, and recovery on cyclingnews.com.
My best wishes for your complete recovery. Rely on your strength gained on the mountains to carry you through your daily trials. You will make it good - I did too.
Sean |
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Hebe and Ken Wall
from Dalton, GA | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 08:58:05 PM MST
Dear Saul,
I'll try to send this one again..
It's so good to see you doing so well! You were on my mind this weekend and I thought I need to call your mom to see how you are doing. ...Well, to our wonderful surprise, we opened the Sunday Daily Citizen News and there you were, and Monday, too. We are elated about your ongoing recovery. With your excellent doctors in France and here at Shepherd and the millions of prayers around the world - you are on your way to a 100% recovery - it certainly appears. Thanks be to God! You have such strength and determination to get completely well. And with all tjhe love and prayers of your family and friends here and all over the world, and all the good care, you will be well.
We are Tour de France fans and Tour de Georgia fans - we've seen you race the Tour de Georgia twice - even went to Atlanta for the finish the first time. We always try to keep up with you. I subbed for you a few times at
DHS and know you are a very kind, fine young man, and a good, conscientious student, too.
You are on our prayer list at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Thierry Urbain called us on April 6, to tell us about your accident on April 4. We put you immediately on our prayer chain. There were so many prayers going up at tha critical time, just from our church alone. We continue to pray for your full recovery. We look forward to your getting stronger and stronger each new day until you are well.
May God continue to bless you and take good care of you,
Your fans, Hebe and Ken Wall |
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Peter B. Mead
from Round Lake Beach, IL06462 | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 08:30:39 PM MST
Saul, So glad to hear you are getting better. PT may be long and hard but it does work. I was rear-ended while on my motorcycle last year and did some damage to my back. So severe that my therapist still says no to riding my Orca. It will come, for both of us. Keep smiling you winner. A 58 year-old roadie. |
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Rick Studley
from Fairfax, VA | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 07:42:01 PM MST
Hi Saul...
I too had a cycling accident on Nov. 19th of last year... broke 3 ribs, collapsed lung, shattered left clavicle, broken left hand, concussion, other assorted hairline fractures... I ended up with a helicopter ride and a chest tube. The former was 'interesting', the latter I could have done without!
Anyway... I had a great Orthopedic Surgeon who reassembled the bones, and last weekend I completed my first 'real' ride... 128 miles, over 4 mountain climbs (13,000+ feet), and finishing on a Cat-1 climb that really kicked my butt!
It was great to be back!
Even looking back on three months of pretty constant pain, I can tell you I had some real tears of joy while descending my beloved Blue Ridge Mountains... I'll never be 1/10th the rider you are, but I bet I love cycling and the challenge of a 5Km, 12% hill as much as you do!
Get well soon, buddy!
Your fan,
- Rick
PS Please keep that helmet chin strap nice and snug! |
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Jamie Ingalls
from Ravenna, Ohio | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 04:20:05 PM MST
Saul,
My very best wishes on a speedy and full recovery. Your determination to recover from your crash and injuries should serve as insperation to us all.
Good Luck- Hang in there
Jamie |
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rich
from pittsburgh pa | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 04:00:37 PM MST
glad to hear you are doing better. get well soon. you are in my prayers. cant wait to hear that you are back on the bike. i know you will be.
hang in there
rich
56 yr old roadie pgh pa
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Bill Keegan
from Palo Alto, CA | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 03:36:44 PM MST
Saul:
I have been following your story since the accident. I am so glad you are recovering well. Keep up the good work. And tell your father to focus the camera!
Bill K. |
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Lisa
from boca raton, fl | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 02:42:21 PM MST
Saul...you are my new inspiration! I am an avid cyclist and amateur racer and was hit by a car in February. I needed re-constructrive surgery and still going through PT now. You are very courageous and lucky to have so much support all around you. I wish a very speedy recovery and look forward to following your cycling career. |
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Doug Pierce
from Pfafftown, NC | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 02:19:24 PM MST
Welcome home. Glad to see that your recovery is progressing. You've got a lot of people in your corner, don't forget that.
Take care |
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Dewey Sloan
from Charlotte, NC | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 01:32:12 PM MST
Saul,
Wish you continued success in your recovery. After reading about you wreck, you are very blessed to be up and about. It truley pays to stay fit...I am sure your doctors have attributed you quick recovery to your fitness level. Hope to see you on the roads soon.
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SHROPSHIRE'S
from CHATTANOOGA TN | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 01:01:40 PM MST
HELLO SAUL WOW YOU GOT TO GO HOME FOR A VISIT- I BET YOU WERE OVERWHELMED. I LOOKED AT YOUR PICTURES AND I COULD SEE THE EXCITEMENT IN YOUR EYES. LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE DOING GOOD ON THE BIKE. I HEAR YOU ALSO WENT SWIMMING AT HOME-. GOOD DEAL. JUST DON'T SCARE YOUR PARENTS LIKE YOU DID THEM IN REHAB!!!!! KEEP ON "RAISIN HELL" I BET THE DRS CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT A TROOPER YOU ARE. UNTIL LATER. ROBERT KARLA & KELLI |
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Jim Conrad
from Winston-Salem NC | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 11:53:39 AM MST
Your photos show a marked improvement. You will get back there, just give it time. It is just great to see you on a bike. You have a lot of seasons ahead of you so as hard as it is to miss some of this one, you'll be OK. Hey! I'm 55 so I don't have many racing seasons left. Keep working. It will pay off. |
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Robert
from Houston, TX | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 11:26:05 AM MST
Best wishes for a complete recovery! Enjoyed watching you at the Tour of CA. |
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Micheala
from Dalton, GA | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 10:20:56 AM MST
Hey Saul and family,
So glad you got to come home finally! Chip and I were out of town so we missed you-- but we are really glad to hear that you are doing so much better. Thank you for sharing your photos with us it really makes us worry much less to see you smiling! Keep getting better!
Lots of hugs to you all,
Micheala |
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marcel wust
from cologne, germany | Signed on: Thu 01 Jun 2006 10:14:31 AM MST
hi saul,
my carrer was over b4 yours really started - a crash a few weeks after the tour de france 2000 cost me almost my life, and the sight of my right eye has gone since.
long was the tunnel I was, but it's like a mountain stage as a sprinter: as long as your legs move, your bike will get closer to the finish, which you will eventually pass. coming back into life, or a sporting career is never easy - but it is easier for us sportsmen, who are used to make sacrifices and work hard fr succes.
keep this light on the end of the tunnel in sight and focus it - because it feels great when you come out and enjoy it!!
full, and speedy recovery wishes
from germany - you will make it!!
marcel
www.marcelwuest.com |
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