From: Ann Betz [abetz@lostshadow.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 2:59 PM
To: rwardlow@cortnet.com
I wish I was writing during better times.  I was in band in high school with Russ (and Jennifer).  I was devastated by the news of Russ's accident.  I will keep him and the entire family in my prayers and continue to check on his progress on the website.  I wish that there was something more that I could do except have the faith that Russ will be 100% again soon.  May God bless Russ and all of you with the strength to get through this!
 
Keep fighting Russ!
 
Ann Betz (formerly Brigante)
abetz@lostshadow.com