On November 18th, 2011, Kurt suffered a serious spinal injury while bodysurfing. The events that followed were nothing short of miraculous. We were traveling as a part of a large group for a friend's wedding. In that group were doctors, nurses, EMTs and helicopter pilots, all of whom proved invaluable for Kurt.
Kurt received spinal surgery late Friday night and has been recovering well ever since.
Now back in the states he will continue to work in rehab to regain movement on his right side and strength on his left.
This blog will follow the rest of Kurt's journey through rehab and beyond. Thank you to everyone who continues to keep Kurt in your thoughts and prayers. We will do our best to update this blog as often as possible.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Home Sweet Home

Kurt met his deadline!!!! He was discharged today, and after some equipment adjustments we're settling into a nice routine at home. First order of business was New York Pizza...Nick and Margi are spending the night to help us adjust to our first night out of the hospital. Kurt will be going back to Scripps outpatient rehab 3 days a week to continue regaining his fine motor skills. We are so grateful for all the prayers that have brought us this far in this ordeal...Have a Merry Christmas and never take life for granted.
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  1. EBakerDecember 27, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Hey Kurt!
    Sounds like you (we!) have a lot to be thankful for... hang in there and keep on getting stronger. Teddie: thanks so much for keeping all of us updated... thinking of you and looking forward to a less dramatic 2012! Be well...

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  2. DovewoodJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Kurt, This is Mark Kirkpatrick from the San Diego Coastal Rotary Club. Please contact me (info on district site) when you have a moment. I want to introduce you to an organization lead by my close friend called "Triumph Foundation" (www.triumph-foundation.org)

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