From: Harris, Joe-Anne [joeanne.harris@nextiraone.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 12:42 PM
To: 'rwardlow@cortnet.com'
Subject: Best wishes to Russ

I know you don't know me, but I wanted to let you know that I can feel the
love and support that Russ is receiving from his family as you post updates
on your website.  (I am one of those that found it through the Star Ledger.)
He is one lucky man to have a family like yours.  As I am sure you are lucky
to have a son like him.  

Six months ago I lost the best man in my wedding to a drunk driving
accident.  He was struck by a drunk driver on 287 while waiting on the side
of the road for the State Troopers after being in another minor accident.
Everyone said it was best that he was taken from us, but I would have given
ANYTHING for him to have just been hurt and to still have him with us.  God
has a reason for everything.  Obviously, there is a reason that God took my
Stevie and left you your Russ.  Russ will recover and continue to fill your
life with joy.  Appreciate every day you have and love and hold your family
close every minute you can!

I also wanted to let you know that Kessler is a phenomenal place.  My mom
has had 2 extreme back surgeries in the past 3 years that have placed her in
Kessler learning how to walk again.  She has had nothing but rave reviews
for their doctors, nurses and staff.  She has since made a full recovery.  I
know that Russ is in good hands there.

Russ and your family are in my prayers.  My God lessen your burden a little
every day.

J. Harris