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Hey, everyone.  

It's definitely been a while since the last time I blogged.  3 weeks ago today, I came down with pneumonia and finally, this week I'm feeling almost back to normal.  It was really a pain and I missed quite a bit of work but now I'm back on my feet ready to roll.

I have pictures and stuff to show from the 4th of July and some other things but more importantly, I wanted to give an update on our friend Dan.  Dan fell in a climbing accident about 3 weeks ago and has been in the hospital ever since.  

This is an update from our friend, Kris who saw Dan yesterday:

Just Saw Dan

WoW!  Dan has made a lot of progress in the last 10 days since I last saw him.  He recognized us and was moving his arms.  He showed me that he could move all of his finges and was trying to communicate with me.  He did write down who came to see him this morning.  I could tell it was frustrating to not be able to talk and he could couldn't have any water and he wantd some pretty bad.  The hospital in Flag was saying he would be in PV Tueday but a lot still has to happen before that transition can happen.  They did xrays on his neck and those results were good they are going to xray his jaw and if that comes back good they will remove the neck collar.  They can unwire his jaw anytime and that has to happen as well as removing the trach so he can eat.  The chest tube on his right lung is out and the one on the left can go anytime and they also need to remove the stomach tube.  All of that needs to happen before the move so we will have to see if it actually happens by Tuesday or not.  He still has the wound vac and a catheter I believe.  Overall he looks good and seems to be doing very well.  He has been off of pain medication for several days and has only had a little sedative at night once in the past 4 days.  I should have more news later from Steve regarding the jaw xray.  Be praying for everything to happen quickly and smoothly so he can get to PV and start on the therapy.   His parents are doing well and it was very encouraging to see him.
Keep praying and I will post another update later today and of course as things happen.
K

To keep up on Dan, Kris' blog is the best.  You can find that at 1scooter.blogspot.com

There is also a fund that has been set up in Dan's name at a bank here in Prescott.  The bills from this accident are going to be thru the roof.  If you feel like giving, you can send it to UCYC

Dan Barker Medical Fund
1400 Paradise Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86303

Thanks all.  Keep ya posted.