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joesef lemire
from montana | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 06:45:48 AM MST
HI Saul...I am so glad to learn you are doing well...I too had a few head injuries....one racing my bike before helmets were mandatory and I am living proof that you will have 100 per cent recovery. I still ride and love the bike. You were a big surprise when I first read about how you went ot Europe and your pesistance and committment...no matter what it is you choose to do in life from this point forward you will be successful by applying those same virtures that took you so far in cycling...here's to love of life! josef |
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Jeff
from New Jersey | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 06:43:08 AM MST
Pleased to see that you are back in the US and beginning the process of recovery. Don't rush it. Best wishes. |
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Bill
from Alpharetta, GA | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 05:24:15 AM MST
Saul, you are an inspiration to many. Tackle your recovery as hard as you tackle you training and racing. From a few Cat 4/5 racers in Alpharetta keep your chin up and you'll be suffering (in a good way) on the bike before you know it.
Peace and God speed you to full recovery.
Bill |
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Brian N.
from Houston, TX | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 04:29:42 AM MST
I was so impressed at your attack during the world championships last year, if you attack your recovery with half that effort you will be back to 100% in no time. Best of luck!
-Brian |
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Team Sofa so good
from Copenhagen, Denmark | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 03:39:00 AM MST
Hello Saul
Best wishes from Copenhagen. Get well soon! We look forward to seeing you race in the future.
Henrik Jeppsson
Team Sofa so good |
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Matt Gholson
from Southern Illinois | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 02:32:05 AM MST
Saul, been thinking about you, hope to see you racing next year. I wish you a speedy recovery, |
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Ben Stone
from Oxford, England | Signed on: Fri 05 May 2006 02:20:36 AM MST
Hey, will miss seeing you this year at the Giro- But we're glad to know you are back home and getting better every day. We wish you a speedy recovery and a safe return to cycling. |
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Mike Miller
from Ashford,Al | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 10:53:39 PM MST
Saul and family; good luck w/ your recovery. WE are praying for a fast and full recovery for you. Missed seeing you race at the Tour de Georgia. My kids got your autograph on their shirts last year in Blairsville. They were really excited. Good luck |
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Penny
from Grass Valley CA | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 10:24:20 PM MST
My husband is from Rome Georgia, and we are both cycling enthusiasts. I can tell by your site, that you are someone with great determination, drive, discipline, and most importantly spirit. A friend, a pro track cyclist, had a serious accident many years back. Like you, has an incredible fighting spirit. Not only did he heal, he went on to participate in the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics. I don't doubt that each day you will see yourself get stronger. Take care. |
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Dino
from Somerville N.J. | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 10:19:52 PM MST
I\\\'ve followed your career . Saul if there is anything my family could due for you , I just would like to extend my hand out to you and your family !!!Please take care . I was born with cycling in my blood . You are Special, focus on your rehab ! My Wife and I are thinking of you !!! |
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Trip Hostetler
from Gold Coast, Australia | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 09:56:34 PM MST
Saul,
You are a champ. True inspiration. Hang in there!
Trip |
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Duggan Family
from Boulder CO | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 08:25:39 PM MST
Saul-
Just read all about you in bicyling mag and was thinking about you. Glad to hear you are back in the US and getting a bit stronger each day.
Duane Duggan and Debbie Duggan
Tim and Loren Duggan |
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Kevin
from Vandenberg AFB, CA | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 08:12:53 PM MST
Saul,
Fantastic news that you are back home and improving! My family's thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong, and get back in that saddle soon! |
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Vicki
from Gainesville FL | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 07:54:13 PM MST
You're doing great Saul. It's so good to know that you have turned a corner.
Think of all the well wishes and support you get daily and have confidence that you will make a huge comeback. God bless you and your wonderful parents. |
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Sean
from Salt Lake City | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 07:38:55 PM MST
To Jim and Yvonne.
I first read of your son in Velonews a little while ago at the worlds. I am a casual cycling fan and try to keep up with things. Saul seems to be a young man every parent would want to have. Recently (four weeks ago) my wife and I had our first child. I cannot imagine the emotional stress you must be under. For a parent to witness their child in such a condition is traumatic indeed. Unfortunately, events such as this remind us of the ultimate balance sheet. I sincerely hope that Saul recovers completely and that, along the way, the two of you remember to breathe. Don't forget to take care of each other as you take care of Saul. Tired and stressed family members do no one any good. Given that I look forward to seeing your son in the pink in the future after this, the truly toughest race.
Regards
Sean |
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Glen Bergman
from Lilburn Georgia | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 06:58:52 PM MST
A nephew of mine (27 yr old) suffered a closed head injury ~ 2 yrs ago; family didn't know if he would survive or what survival would look like. By God's grace he made it home and did the hard work of physical therapy. Now he's working two jobs and hoping to finally start college! Hang in there. |
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Pete
from Minnesota | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 06:58:38 PM MST
I am so happy to hear you are back in the US and improving! keep it up and hope to see you back on the bike soon! |
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Dustin
from home | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 06:53:06 PM MST
good to hear from you brother.
hope your home soon.
love yall
d & v +3 |
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Ted
from Santa Barbara | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 06:29:47 PM MST
Saul --
If you heal as quickly as you go uphill, you'll be back on the bike in no time. Thanks for being a positive, visible role model to kids, a great ambassador for the sport, and a talented athlete. Keep inspiring us.
Ted. |
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john
from brooklyn, ny | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 05:30:35 PM MST
Saul,
Great to have you back with us again. I've got a feeling that your therapists will have never seen the like of you before. Show them what a bike racer is.
Patience will be the hardest part of this for you, but you're on your way. Stay strong.
John |
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Alan & Freida Talley
from Dalton, GA | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 05:18:18 PM MST
Hi Saul! We've been following your progress and are thankful you're doing so well! It's great to have you back! You're in our thoughts & prayers (Jim & Yvonne too) and we know you'll be riding again soon! Get Well Hugs to you!
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michael Manas
from westchester, new york,usa | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 04:49:00 PM MST
Your post today made my day !! Thank God you are healing. You will be back on the bike and the podium before you know it. On my ride this weekend I will pull for you the entire ride !! Keep on brother. |
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Tom
from Carpinteria. CA | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 04:48:45 PM MST
Eat lots, get strong and get home! Keep up the great work, and great attitude and you'll be there in no time. |
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Brian
from Bend, OR | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 03:59:53 PM MST
Best wishes to you and your family. Here's to a quick and full recovery. |
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Cindy
from Atlanta | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 03:27:01 PM MST
Prayers for you! Rehab quick! |
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Peter Thorsness
from Wyoming | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 03:22:32 PM MST
All cyclists fall, but most of us aren't fast enough to fall that hard, and cetainly we're not tough enough to recover as fast as you seem to be. Best of luck with the rest of the rehab and know that everyone who throws a leg over a bike (and a good many who don't) are pulling for you to come back up to full steam in a hurry. |
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Richard Glover
from Seattle WA | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 03:04:15 PM MST
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, for an even speedier return to the bike, and for a still faster return to the podium. You inspire us. -RAG |
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Tom
from Italy | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 02:57:43 PM MST
Hey Saul,
I'm glad to hear words from you. I wanted to see and support you at the giro...Well, I'll see you next year! Get well. In bocca al lupo.
Tom |
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Marion Clignet
from Toulouse, France | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 02:36:54 PM MST
Hi there dude, I came to the credit training camp in 2003 i think it was when you were with the espoir team. we rode up the coast from hyeres to st tropez or somewhere and back through the hills....i remember it being a gorgeous day and since then i ve been trying to remember the nikname the french had for you and i cant for the life of me remember. had to do with grapes i think...in any case, Ive heard varying reports about your crash, if it is due to epilepsy and you need any info i started racing when i was 23 because while living in the US at the time i had my first seizure (never found out why) and my drivers license was taken away for a year. soooo, i started riding my bike to work and then raced to 6 world titles and 2 olympic silvers all the while on treatment for epilepsy which is at long last (ive tried most of them) down to a few good molecules that dont put you to sleep (the first i tried was dilantin and i slept 19 hrs a day). If i can help in any way give a hollar to my email-marionclignet@aol.com
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fish-e
from Los Angeles | Signed on: Thu 04 May 2006 02:15:48 PM MST
Saul & Family -
just got back from Ghana to the good news that you are back in the States. Congratulations on the first phase of the road back to racing! I hope this doesn't sound off-base but I wanted to share a story with you. Two weeks before your crash I decked it at around 45kph in a gravel-filled downhill hairpin, resulting in 2 cracked ribs and a lot of road rash. I did a bunch of whining to friends and family as I hobbled around and tried not to breathe too much. Then I read about you going down and it put things into perspective in a big way. You have inspired me for years as a strong, clean racer - now you inspire me as a fighter, recovering from your battle with the tarmac. I know that you will be back in the peloton soon. Keep on keepin' on - Eric |
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