From: parryinc@att.net
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 8:06 AM
To: Bob Wardlow
Subject: Words of encouragement from Australia

Hi Bob & GeorgeAnn
I attach an email I just received from my niece Yvonne, who lives in Adelaide, 
South Australia, and who sends all their best wishes for Russ' complete 
recovery. You might like the idea about the comedy tapes and TV. Her brother, 
my nephew, Keith, was hit head-on by a drunk driver many years ago. He was in a 
coma for several months. He has recovered to a huge extent, but lost both eyes 
in the accident. He recently got married, and lives a full, highly productive 
and happy life.
All the best,
Len
+++++
Hi Len & Joan
Glad to hear your on the mend. How's Russell? Dad and
I were talking yesterday and we rememberde that when
Keith was in a coma we got him a tape deck and comedy
tapes with head phones. This helped bring Keith round
and gave him sometime positive to listen to for the
long hours in hospital. When Keith was more awake we
got him a TV so he knew there was another world out
there. Even when people are in a deep coma they can
still hear and often fmilar sounds and voices will
bring them round.
Gary's mum was made a quadraplegic when he was 13
after a car accident and the Dr's didn't think she
would live. She lived for another 20 years and began
painting and drawing. Where there is life there is
hope. Betsy was a source of joy,love, wisdom and
inspiration for her family dispite her physical
disability and her guiding words has made all her
children very wonderful people. I know this is a very
difficult time for you all especially Jennifer and
Stephen. Please remember our thoughts and prayers are
with you all. Get well soon
Love always Yvonne Gary Leela Tiffany and Toby
xoxoxoxo ---