Really

[rfisher]

@Gerry tell Lee that Canada qualified skaters in all four divisions for the GPF and that she needs to be better in order to watch her countrymen.

 

[Sylvia]

Friday night in ICU...

Lee has been out of surgery for a few hours now; she is stable and resting, and in good hands.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support. Lee has pretty nice friends.

Tomorrow is a new day...

Thank you for taking the time to update us, @Gerry. Although I've never had the privilege of meeting Lee in person, it's heartwarming to see how many FSUers care about her and collectively are sending positive thoughts, prayers and strength to her and you, the family.

 

[floskate]

Sending all my positive thoughts and energy to Lee who was an ever present support to me on Facebook a year ago when I was dealing with my partners illness. And to you too @Gerry. Get well soon Lee xxx

 

[BelleBway]

Thank you, @Gerry, for the updates. You must be exhausted- please remember to take care of yourself, too.

 

[Daisy18]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Really and her family.

 

[debo]

Prayers for Lee and her family.

 

[purple skates]

Thank you, @Gerry, for the updates. You must be exhausted- please remember to take care of yourself, too.

Yes. You are important too @Gerry - it's easy for someone with a spouse in ICU to not want to take breaks and believe me, you must. It's so important to your health that you do. Voice of experience.

 

[Aceon6]

@Gerry Another voice of experience here. Please take time to eat real food. It's easy to get sucked into an endless cycle of coffee and sandwiches and that will wear you down faster than you expect. And never forget that you're doing your best.

 

[skatesindreams]

Adding to the voices of experience, here.
Taking care of yourself now, will pay dividends later.

 

[halffull]

Well this sure isn't what anyone wants to read but thanks for the updates Gerry. Sending love and positive thoughts for a full recovery to Lee! Hugs to you, Gerry and the rest off the family. Lee was one of the first people to reach out in friendship to me when I first joined FSU. Although we've never met she feels like a good friend. Relieved things are sounding better after her surgery. I just know she's going to be okay!!

 

[Spiralgraph]

What awful news, I'm just reading this thread now. I'll add Really and her family to my prayers.

 

[Simone411]

Thanks so much @Gerry So thankful the surgery went well, and she is resting. Please keep up your strength and also try to get rest when you can. Lee has been a wonderful friend to me and so many others here at FSU. She is such a generous loving person, and my prayers will continue for her and for you.

 

[pat c]

Gerry told me that Lee had a quiet night. The internist told us (Gerry and family) this morning, they are going to start bringing her up, but that it will be gradual. Might happen today, might take longer.

So, patience is required. It will be a long day for Gerry and family.

 

[AYS]

Thanks for the update @pat c Lee, @Gerry and the family will be in my thoughts throughout the day.

 

[Ananas Astra]

Horrible...sending good vibes to Lee and her family!

 

[nlloyd]

Sending more good thoughts to Lee, her family, and friends, as well as @pat c as the doctors bring Lee out of the coma. Glad that she is in such skilled hands.

 

[kimkom]

Tons of love and courage to Lee and @Gerry.

 

[TOADS]

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around this whole thing. Lee was a hoot and if you want a sample of her humor, dig up the parody that was done by a few of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas". It has to be somewhere between 6 and 10 years ago.

But I have the confidence that she will recover, I mean, look at our other Angel, Angie.

So the next time I am going to post will be when Really posts again...

With continued prayers and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery........

 

[skateboy]

Sending prayers and healing energies.

 

[pat c]

Gerry and his family are really appreciating the support, btw.

It's certainly been a tough time for them. So, keep thinking good thoughts people.

And in keeping with fgrsk8's post. Back in the olden days.....before FSU, there was another board where a witty bunch posted about toilets. If you do a search on google for toilets as figure skaters you will find it. Really posted about her fav model.

 

[once_upon]

Even tho in real life Lee and I only shared cupcakes and good conversation, I feel we shared so much more.
Keep hanging in there Lee.
And @Gerry and kids take care of yourselves, Lee will need you

 

[LynnW]

I am so sorry to read this about Lee. Prayers and best wishes to Lee, Gerry and family.

 

[barbk]

Sending lots of good thoughts and healing wishes.

 

[BlueRidge]

Lee is in my thoughts continuously. I was lucky to meet her for tea in D.C. a few years ago. She is one of the best people I've had the privilege to know. I'm concentrating on thinking about seeing her again down the road. Love to all her family.

 

[aliceanne]

Here's hoping tomorrow brings good news and the future brings full recovery.

 

[Gerry]

Hi, everyone.

We have been with Lee all day as they go through the slow process of letting her wake up. With less sedation in her system, and slowly lowering the levels of the other medications, she has been more 'active' as the day wears on.

The kids and I continue to see hopeful signs of recovery, but as yet have no real news for you. We continue to wait, and pray, and appreciate your continued support.

Thank you all...
Gerry

 

[Kasey]

Thank you for the update. I know it must feel very helpless and frustrating to let this process be as slow as it needs to be, but truly, it's in her best interest. Too much stimulation too quickly can cause problems with intracranial pressure, which is why the lowering of medications and sedation goes so slowly. Baby steps is the key right now. I am very glad that you are feeling that you see good signs, and please know we're all keeping good thoughts for her and you all as well.

 

[manhn]

Thank you, Gerry. I am grateful and relieved that you and your family are keeping positive.

 

[BelleBway]

I keep checking this thread for updates- please know @Gerry that you, Lee, and your family are in everyone's thoughts. I was never lucky enough to meet Lee in person, but she has been a beautiful, positive presence on this board for as long as I can remember.

 

[overedge]

@Gerry thank you for the update. Hugs to you all.