Thank you for calling today and talking to madison, she was so happy you called and remembered her graduation. don't you think that you missed out on the party... we are bringin it out to denver to you!!! :o) It was good talking to you- we are all looking forward to time with you over memorial weekend. See you soon!!!! One more week and we'll be there!!!
Tim & Shawna
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Rock On, Chris!!!
Glad to hear you are on your way and enjoying your time spent with your family and friends.
do you have a sketch book handy?
Hasta pronto,
gil
do you have a sketch book handy?
Hasta pronto,
gil
WONDERFUL WORDS IN A WORLD FULL OF WONDERS
Hi everyone and favorite Chris!
I am so amazed by this blog, it is existing for, by and of LOVE and when I read it I think about how many wonderful things we have in this world. Somehow the words that describe them are all concentrated on this webpage, to focus on the positive spirit we want our much loved friend Chris to feel. But it spills over....everytime I go on to check on Chris's latest doings, I get this warm fuzzy feeling of how many wonderful things we are lucky to have in our lives, and how many words we can find to describe them. Thanks for that. Chris I hope you can drink everyword that is written here and use it for your recovery.
Anna and Rita, thanks for being so amazing, and for writing everything here so that us far away people can follow what is happening in such a close way. I feel like I also ran out for icecream in Denver!
I am in Gotland at the moment, Chris we never went here when you came over to Sweden but it is the island where my mum lives. This is an amazing and beautiful spot and I am so happy that I am here right now. Mum started growing asparagus a few years back and this time of the year they are prime! So I have eaten asparagus for lunch and dinner... It is beutiful outside with flowers everywhere, and I am loving every minute of it. And great to be with my mum!
Tomorrow back to the city. Thinking of you, and not a day goes by without me thinking of you and sending you my love and energy. I am absolutely a full on believer of Chris O and I am cheering you from Sweden! LOVE AND LIGHT! Sig
I am so amazed by this blog, it is existing for, by and of LOVE and when I read it I think about how many wonderful things we have in this world. Somehow the words that describe them are all concentrated on this webpage, to focus on the positive spirit we want our much loved friend Chris to feel. But it spills over....everytime I go on to check on Chris's latest doings, I get this warm fuzzy feeling of how many wonderful things we are lucky to have in our lives, and how many words we can find to describe them. Thanks for that. Chris I hope you can drink everyword that is written here and use it for your recovery.
Anna and Rita, thanks for being so amazing, and for writing everything here so that us far away people can follow what is happening in such a close way. I feel like I also ran out for icecream in Denver!
I am in Gotland at the moment, Chris we never went here when you came over to Sweden but it is the island where my mum lives. This is an amazing and beautiful spot and I am so happy that I am here right now. Mum started growing asparagus a few years back and this time of the year they are prime! So I have eaten asparagus for lunch and dinner... It is beutiful outside with flowers everywhere, and I am loving every minute of it. And great to be with my mum!
Tomorrow back to the city. Thinking of you, and not a day goes by without me thinking of you and sending you my love and energy. I am absolutely a full on believer of Chris O and I am cheering you from Sweden! LOVE AND LIGHT! Sig
What up Chris?
That's cool you and Anna will be cruising down to The Wall Marts this weekend....... Now I bet you're fixin' to take advantage of the big fried pork rind sale. Don't try showing off in front of Anna and go four wheeln across Craig's lawn again, tearing it up like you did on Tuesday. Not cool! It was bad enough that you were not suppose to leave the building.
Whelp, save some of that Toblerone loaf for me. I'll be vibing you...... even more than Waide if you can believe that!
Whelp, save some of that Toblerone loaf for me. I'll be vibing you...... even more than Waide if you can believe that!
Hi, my dear adorable Mr. Chris Oberle. How are you, feel great today? It's been years we haven't shared ideas and thoughts since I completed my studying in Sci-arc and moved back here in Hong Kong. I can't believe it myself that the first topic to retart our conversation is related to your accidence!
Well, you know what? There's some contradiction within me when I want to write to you-there seems a lot that I can talk yet I don't know what I want to say at the same time. Perhaps it's the "a bolt from the blue" accidence keeps me speechless. It's been about two weeks since I read the e-mails forwards from Kin Bong. I didn't start to write to you 'cause my heart gets a bit heavy with the messages I read. But it amazed me when I check out your "Blog". I can't believe that you and your friends still chat like everything is normal. I can't find a trace revealing that you're hurt! I can still find laughters and sense of humor lying between the lines in the conversations. Your "Killing smile" and its sound seems appear "Live" in front of me as I read the "Blog". Well, it's truly amazing! I can't believe it!
Since I'm not with you in Craig, and I find no trace of sadness in the blog, I have no idea of how serious your current situation is, but being a friend, I truly wish you'll get well really really soon!
Hey, you know what, I still remember once Clive asked what you want to eat when we were about to take break from the studio and ready to go for a meal, you said you like "Kung Poa Chicken". You know what, there are a whole lot more delicious Chinese food here in Hong Kong, it's not limited to KPC, so I wish you would get well and out of Craig really soon and take a trip here to enjoy the amazing Chinese cuisine here, (o of course I will join the dinner and, it's no jacket required).
Well, keep in touch, Chris. I'll check out your blog when I'm available. Drop me a few words if you want, I'll take them as treasures! Besides, I'm on your side whatever the situation is!
BTW, do you notice my name that is post in the contributor list? It seems that I'm the first and only one guy among your friends in HK who writes to your blog! I feel proud of it (though it seems a bit naive). Also, it's good to read something from Joe, (Hi, Joe, how're you!). Joe is good in writing, he writes like a poet. May be, the three of us can chat over the blog.
Finally, I wish again you'll get well soon, Chris!
Talk later.
Your friend, Damien.
Well, you know what? There's some contradiction within me when I want to write to you-there seems a lot that I can talk yet I don't know what I want to say at the same time. Perhaps it's the "a bolt from the blue" accidence keeps me speechless. It's been about two weeks since I read the e-mails forwards from Kin Bong. I didn't start to write to you 'cause my heart gets a bit heavy with the messages I read. But it amazed me when I check out your "Blog". I can't believe that you and your friends still chat like everything is normal. I can't find a trace revealing that you're hurt! I can still find laughters and sense of humor lying between the lines in the conversations. Your "Killing smile" and its sound seems appear "Live" in front of me as I read the "Blog". Well, it's truly amazing! I can't believe it!
Since I'm not with you in Craig, and I find no trace of sadness in the blog, I have no idea of how serious your current situation is, but being a friend, I truly wish you'll get well really really soon!
Hey, you know what, I still remember once Clive asked what you want to eat when we were about to take break from the studio and ready to go for a meal, you said you like "Kung Poa Chicken". You know what, there are a whole lot more delicious Chinese food here in Hong Kong, it's not limited to KPC, so I wish you would get well and out of Craig really soon and take a trip here to enjoy the amazing Chinese cuisine here, (o of course I will join the dinner and, it's no jacket required).
Well, keep in touch, Chris. I'll check out your blog when I'm available. Drop me a few words if you want, I'll take them as treasures! Besides, I'm on your side whatever the situation is!
BTW, do you notice my name that is post in the contributor list? It seems that I'm the first and only one guy among your friends in HK who writes to your blog! I feel proud of it (though it seems a bit naive). Also, it's good to read something from Joe, (Hi, Joe, how're you!). Joe is good in writing, he writes like a poet. May be, the three of us can chat over the blog.
Finally, I wish again you'll get well soon, Chris!
Talk later.
Your friend, Damien.
Friday, May 18, 2007
watch'in the game, eatin toblerone - c+a
anna and i are watching the suns get their butts handed to them. nash's shooting is almost as sucky as the ceilings in this hospital. it's sad, she is such a great sport for putting up with the game though. chris
...and about this hospital, its awesome. Chris' room has 16' of window all on one wall, very nice, (my dad would love the privacy). So great just hanging out. Chris has all these crazy plans to go out to downtown, lay around in a park, check out wallmart, but i am happy just hanging out right here next to him watching this crappy game.
hopefully he will be moving into a private room soon where there is a separate section for a couch (with a pull out for visitors) a desk and more sitting area. it is so great that many of you have already said you wanted to visit, it is really beautiful and green out here. colorado isnt a bad place at all.
we will be talking about all of you behind your backs tomorrow,
till then
anna
phoenix suuuuuucks, peace out - chris.
Laughing out loud
Chris is out of the MRI and is already making jokes again. He said he was stuck in this tiny space for 35 minutes and when he came out he called me and made me laugh. Thank you to everyone, it means so much to him and to me that you are all thinking about him. Lets all keep laughing with him.
off to Denver!
Anna
off to Denver!
Anna
Positive thoughts now + every day!!
Chris, as always i am sending you all the positive strength + energy from within me + all the amazing love + thoughts that have been sent from people nationwide + around the world including argentina, malaysia, mexico, china, switzerland, sweden, england + more!!!! we love you chris, this is one step towards an understanding of where your spinal cord is at + you should always know + feel that we are all with you every step of the way. positive thoughts UNITE!!!
with love,
rita
with love,
rita
Together from all over the world for Chris!!
This is it!! Everyone consentrate, pray, send energy, positivity and strenght to Chris and his spinal cord! He is getting his MRI to see what his spinal cord can do. With all of our strenght we can do anything.
all my love and power, Anna
all my love and power, Anna
Now is the Moment -- MRI energy needed!
Anna just alerted me that Chris is heading in for his MRI this very moment! He asks for everyone's energy, prayer, thoughts and vibes! He needs all of us to send energy to his cord! Let's unite! YEAH Team Chris!
Sucky Ceiling-Reply
Chris,
Here's an idea to replace the sucky ceilings. But it's good to know you're "looking up"!
link: http://www.theskyfactory.com/z_morning-evening01.htm
TanK (Tony an Karina)
Here's an idea to replace the sucky ceilings. But it's good to know you're "looking up"!
link: http://www.theskyfactory.com/z_morning-evening01.htm
TanK (Tony an Karina)
sucky ceilings
hospital designers are really blowing it! what about the ceilings man?? it seems the ceiling is an overlooked opportunity for some interesting upside down landscape. instead, its your standard dropped panel system....boring.
thank you, thank you for everyones support. the posts have been so uplifting, and i look forward to reading them. i am working hard and am waiting patiently to learn more about my condition - "hoping for the best, expecting the worst." regardless, of the outcome i will be back!
its about 10:30a on friday and i have a short break before i have to meet my occupational therapist. her name is julie, and today because i have been hassling her about anna's upcoming visit, she is going to teach me how to use the bus system. i can't wait to take anna to walmart, i don't think she has ever been. anyway, i gotta go for now, because my mom is leaving the hospital today, and i want to chat it up with her a little. thanks again everyone, i will write again soon.
thank you, thank you for everyones support. the posts have been so uplifting, and i look forward to reading them. i am working hard and am waiting patiently to learn more about my condition - "hoping for the best, expecting the worst." regardless, of the outcome i will be back!
its about 10:30a on friday and i have a short break before i have to meet my occupational therapist. her name is julie, and today because i have been hassling her about anna's upcoming visit, she is going to teach me how to use the bus system. i can't wait to take anna to walmart, i don't think she has ever been. anyway, i gotta go for now, because my mom is leaving the hospital today, and i want to chat it up with her a little. thanks again everyone, i will write again soon.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Hello from Truckee & Kings Beach
Chris:
I had a meeting today with Leah K. and instead of business all we could talk about was Chris O. stories, and thinking about you. My guess, as with anywhere you land, you are already making friends in Colorado and leaving a trail of smiles behind you.
Great to hear about Kim's visit and the ice cream escape. Keep up the hard work. We are looking into when we can come visit. I'll have to bring out Lucia and her contagious smile.
We think about you everyday, and think if there is anyone that can get the upper hand on this challenge, it's YOU.
All the best,
Jenn, Joel, & Luica
I had a meeting today with Leah K. and instead of business all we could talk about was Chris O. stories, and thinking about you. My guess, as with anywhere you land, you are already making friends in Colorado and leaving a trail of smiles behind you.
Great to hear about Kim's visit and the ice cream escape. Keep up the hard work. We are looking into when we can come visit. I'll have to bring out Lucia and her contagious smile.
We think about you everyday, and think if there is anyone that can get the upper hand on this challenge, it's YOU.
All the best,
Jenn, Joel, & Luica
road trip
Hi all! Hi Chris!
I got to spend some quality time w/Chris and Nadine and Tom Zikas Tuesday (day number 2 a Craig). When Tom and I walked in the room, there was Nadine and Chris discussing going to Walmart! Chris had just hooked up his laptop to wifi. SOOOO! He's online (when he has spare time!!!!) Not much of that happening in the next several weeks!
We all went to lunch (pretty good!) at the cafeteria/gym. Then off for ice cream and a trip to the bike shop for bike gloves. We didn't realize we were supposed to sign out first! Also, Chris has to get "educated" before he's supposed to be cruising around Denver... anyway, it was great fun to be out and about. Chris was exhausted by the time we returned, but recovered quickly and talking to a Caseworker, a Doctor and then was off to do a big workout on upper body. Were you sore yesterday Chris??? :)
Craig is really great about working with Chris at his ability (which they didn't seem used to!) Chris is in such great shape, and soooo determined that they are ramping up the routine for him quite a bit!
Well, Chris, have a GREAT weekend with Anna. I hope you get "signed out" for taking adventures around Denver on the bus and light rail.
Kendra and I had a wonderful roadtrip back to Tahoe. We saw a fox and lot's of big horn sheep in colorado, antelope and rodents in Utah, deer and one antelope and cottontail and rodents and quail and LOTS of sheep in Nevada.
Chris, thanks for spending so much time with me while I was there. I'm afraid I probably should have let you go have some quiet time after your big workout! But you are so gracious, I forgot you were probably exhausted by that time!
Rocky is going to L.A. Sat afternoon and picking up your truck, will have it home (Tahoe) by Sunday afternoon. Rocky's looking forward to seeing you. Of course, he'd like to come out for your conference to take notes...
Lot's of Love, Kim and Rocky
I got to spend some quality time w/Chris and Nadine and Tom Zikas Tuesday (day number 2 a Craig). When Tom and I walked in the room, there was Nadine and Chris discussing going to Walmart! Chris had just hooked up his laptop to wifi. SOOOO! He's online (when he has spare time!!!!) Not much of that happening in the next several weeks!
We all went to lunch (pretty good!) at the cafeteria/gym. Then off for ice cream and a trip to the bike shop for bike gloves. We didn't realize we were supposed to sign out first! Also, Chris has to get "educated" before he's supposed to be cruising around Denver... anyway, it was great fun to be out and about. Chris was exhausted by the time we returned, but recovered quickly and talking to a Caseworker, a Doctor and then was off to do a big workout on upper body. Were you sore yesterday Chris??? :)
Craig is really great about working with Chris at his ability (which they didn't seem used to!) Chris is in such great shape, and soooo determined that they are ramping up the routine for him quite a bit!
Well, Chris, have a GREAT weekend with Anna. I hope you get "signed out" for taking adventures around Denver on the bus and light rail.
Kendra and I had a wonderful roadtrip back to Tahoe. We saw a fox and lot's of big horn sheep in colorado, antelope and rodents in Utah, deer and one antelope and cottontail and rodents and quail and LOTS of sheep in Nevada.
Chris, thanks for spending so much time with me while I was there. I'm afraid I probably should have let you go have some quiet time after your big workout! But you are so gracious, I forgot you were probably exhausted by that time!
Rocky is going to L.A. Sat afternoon and picking up your truck, will have it home (Tahoe) by Sunday afternoon. Rocky's looking forward to seeing you. Of course, he'd like to come out for your conference to take notes...
Lot's of Love, Kim and Rocky
Chris+Monty+Three Day Weekend=Big Trouble in Little Colorado...
Let's just say I don't know if having two states between us will make me feel safe enough...
Hope you caught some fish, can't wait for you to start dropping some comments on your blog dude!
Hope you caught some fish, can't wait for you to start dropping some comments on your blog dude!
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Dear Rita and all,
We are so happy to hear of Chris' acceptance at Craig's hospital for athletic rehabilitation in Colorado. Sports rehab has been a leader in medical knowledge for quite some time now. Their progressive often metaphysical approach using visualization techniques, muscle memory exercises along with the latest scientific mind body approaches is renown for contributing so much to recovery from injury.
Meanwhile, we hold positive thoughts for Chris's courageous recuperation everyday and pray that he finds swift reconciliation with his wholeness, that his muscles remember the true source of their strength and most of all that he becomes united with the healing power of the peace and love of God.
I don't know how to use blogs Rita. Would you kindly forward our message and our prays to him for us. Also please let Chris know that I would like to create a deep relaxation tape/CD for him to listen to that utilizes the medicine of mental imagery along with healing suggestions for restoring neural connections. Please let me know if he feels this would be useful.
All our love, hope and prayers,
Loretta and Lety
We are so happy to hear of Chris' acceptance at Craig's hospital for athletic rehabilitation in Colorado. Sports rehab has been a leader in medical knowledge for quite some time now. Their progressive often metaphysical approach using visualization techniques, muscle memory exercises along with the latest scientific mind body approaches is renown for contributing so much to recovery from injury.
Meanwhile, we hold positive thoughts for Chris's courageous recuperation everyday and pray that he finds swift reconciliation with his wholeness, that his muscles remember the true source of their strength and most of all that he becomes united with the healing power of the peace and love of God.
I don't know how to use blogs Rita. Would you kindly forward our message and our prays to him for us. Also please let Chris know that I would like to create a deep relaxation tape/CD for him to listen to that utilizes the medicine of mental imagery along with healing suggestions for restoring neural connections. Please let me know if he feels this would be useful.
All our love, hope and prayers,
Loretta and Lety
One more voice from da Bay Area
Hey Chris,
I just wanted to give a shout out. I'm inspired by reading about your determination, and I just want to wish you my best. Hope to see you in the not-too-distant future!
Best Wishes,
Uri
I just wanted to give a shout out. I'm inspired by reading about your determination, and I just want to wish you my best. Hope to see you in the not-too-distant future!
Best Wishes,
Uri
Chris' CO address
hi all,
people have been asking, so i wanted to share with you what i have been told is the best address to contact chris at at craig's. here is where you can write to him or send him goodies:
care of CHRIS OBERLE
Craig Hospital
3425 S. Clarkson St.
Englewood, CO 80113
now i'm thinking of what goodies i can send on over to chris too!! i guess he can get ice cream where he's at (hee hee), so i'll have to think of something else....
with love,
rita
people have been asking, so i wanted to share with you what i have been told is the best address to contact chris at at craig's. here is where you can write to him or send him goodies:
care of CHRIS OBERLE
Craig Hospital
3425 S. Clarkson St.
Englewood, CO 80113
now i'm thinking of what goodies i can send on over to chris too!! i guess he can get ice cream where he's at (hee hee), so i'll have to think of something else....
with love,
rita
making trouble
i love hearing that chris is already causing trouble... sneaking out for ice cream!
that's got to be the best way to stir things up.
anna, have a great visit to denver - you must be so excited to see chris recovering like a champ!
xoxo
siobhan
that's got to be the best way to stir things up.
anna, have a great visit to denver - you must be so excited to see chris recovering like a champ!
xoxo
siobhan
Blogging away
Thank you! Thank you for this blog! What a great idea and initiative to get this blog started, thanks Billy! Also, thank you everyone for using it, I love to read what everyone writes and shares about what they are thinking. Posting is the first thing I do when I have new news or information because I know that there are so many of you that really want to know and this way you can find out right away. I have left Chris many nights while he was reading the blog with a smile on his face.
The calender is also great! Check it out, its starting to fill up!
The calender is also great! Check it out, its starting to fill up!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Happiness in my Heart
I had the most inspiring and awesome conversation with Chris tonight!!! He was like a kid telling me about the awesome stuff he got to do at camp! He has already been impressing people at Craig with how well he has been doing and how fast he has been recovering. They did a bunch of tests to figure out what Chris' recovery might look like, and there will be a family consult about the results in a couple weeks.
Chris took his mother, Nadine, and a great friend Kim (from Tahoe) down the street and out for ice cream. Sounds like he caught a little bit of heat from Craig for doing it (he he), so next time I am sure that he will ask for permission when he wants to hit the town. Besides, I think he told me he is going fishing tomorrow night!!!!
I am so amazed by his incredible outlook and attitude about everything. He is truly an incredible inspiration to everyone everywhere. I plan to fly out to Denver for the weekend, and I cannot wait to see him!!!!
Chris is so strong willed and bodied but it is undeniable that the reminder that you are all thinking, praying and wishing for him, really helps keep his heart and soul alive too.
Your Anna
Chris took his mother, Nadine, and a great friend Kim (from Tahoe) down the street and out for ice cream. Sounds like he caught a little bit of heat from Craig for doing it (he he), so next time I am sure that he will ask for permission when he wants to hit the town. Besides, I think he told me he is going fishing tomorrow night!!!!
I am so amazed by his incredible outlook and attitude about everything. He is truly an incredible inspiration to everyone everywhere. I plan to fly out to Denver for the weekend, and I cannot wait to see him!!!!
Chris is so strong willed and bodied but it is undeniable that the reminder that you are all thinking, praying and wishing for him, really helps keep his heart and soul alive too.
Your Anna
Greetings from KB
Hi Chris..
We've been thinking about you every day & sending healing prayers. I'm disappointed I wont get to see you this week while I am in LA. Hope your settling in to Craig is going well. Wishing you super strength & lots of love...Julie & Todd
We've been thinking about you every day & sending healing prayers. I'm disappointed I wont get to see you this week while I am in LA. Hope your settling in to Craig is going well. Wishing you super strength & lots of love...Julie & Todd
Can't wait to see you
Well we are all coming to see you over memorial weekend. Probably the 25th through the 30th or so. I think it will be me, tim, madison, joseph, brennan, gunner, and probably that 'ol monty, not sure who else :o) . we had tickets to fly out to LA but are gonna save those for when you are there.:o) Don't think you can avoid us by flying half way across the country... we will find you!! Well we are all looking forward to seeing you and spending time with you. take care and see you soon.
Shawna
Shawna
riding through Kansas in my mind.
Hey Chris,
Karina and I are thinking about you every moment. Trying to find some solutions to the situation you're dealing so courageously with so that we can help. I'm thinking from the tech side of things, research, podcasts, etc. What do you think?
I don't know if you know, but things have taken a pretty cool turn in my life and one of the things I have started doing alot of is getting out there on my bike, you are the inspiration for that with all of your endless stories about riding through the counties of Kansas. I think of you every time I'm out there and at all times in between. I was looking forward to seeing you this summer and getting out on the bikes together, I guess I'll just have to wait a little longer now, but I know it'll happen eventually, you're that kind of champion. I know you're going to be back on your feet down the road. I just know it. I think you know it too.
In a sense, it looks like we're both kind of starting over, there are definitely new and exciting adventures before us both. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through but I want you to know that not a day goes by that you're not in our thoughts. We can't wait to see you down the road. We just can't wait to see you again.
Tony and Karina
Karina and I are thinking about you every moment. Trying to find some solutions to the situation you're dealing so courageously with so that we can help. I'm thinking from the tech side of things, research, podcasts, etc. What do you think?
I don't know if you know, but things have taken a pretty cool turn in my life and one of the things I have started doing alot of is getting out there on my bike, you are the inspiration for that with all of your endless stories about riding through the counties of Kansas. I think of you every time I'm out there and at all times in between. I was looking forward to seeing you this summer and getting out on the bikes together, I guess I'll just have to wait a little longer now, but I know it'll happen eventually, you're that kind of champion. I know you're going to be back on your feet down the road. I just know it. I think you know it too.
In a sense, it looks like we're both kind of starting over, there are definitely new and exciting adventures before us both. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through but I want you to know that not a day goes by that you're not in our thoughts. We can't wait to see you down the road. We just can't wait to see you again.
Tony and Karina
Chris O in CO
Chris O in CO
Chris arrived at Craig around 11:00 am yesterday morning with his mom Nadine and dad John as well as Anna's mom Eloisa . It was really good seeing and hanging out with him. He was super tired after the early morning travel form LA. I basically talked him to sleep by around 3pm. His nap did not last very long as the Craig staff was in and out of his room getting him checked in. His physical therapist, Stephanie (who is super cool) barley had a chance to introduce herself when Chris asked "Soooo when do we get started?" I gave her the low down on Chris' athletic background as well as mental and physical strength. Chis is ready to work! I could go on but I am out the door to see him this again this morning. I was not able to access the calendar but I am back out the 25th to the 30th of May. If someone could plug this into the calendar I would appreciate it. Get out here!!!!
Chris arrived at Craig around 11:00 am yesterday morning with his mom Nadine and dad John as well as Anna's mom Eloisa . It was really good seeing and hanging out with him. He was super tired after the early morning travel form LA. I basically talked him to sleep by around 3pm. His nap did not last very long as the Craig staff was in and out of his room getting him checked in. His physical therapist, Stephanie (who is super cool) barley had a chance to introduce herself when Chris asked "Soooo when do we get started?" I gave her the low down on Chris' athletic background as well as mental and physical strength. Chis is ready to work! I could go on but I am out the door to see him this again this morning. I was not able to access the calendar but I am back out the 25th to the 30th of May. If someone could plug this into the calendar I would appreciate it. Get out here!!!!
Monday, May 14, 2007
wrapping up...
sad to say my story is about over for now...this is the last chapter until we start fixin my new car...
Chapter FOUR
So on day two of our journey for a car we were strolling through Newton and we were just off the high way when we drove past a small dealership where we say a red 1970 mustang! so we pulled up and started lookin at it and it looked like it was brand new! there was a lil crazk in the dash, a lil tear in the seat and we noticed some rust under the driver side floor but the engine and rest of the interior was just imaculate! when we looked under the hood at the ford blue 302 it was like we leaped into a time machine and went back when this car rolled off the production line! it was all detailed out and painted, and it even had A/C!! we were all curious on how much he was wanting and my dad was like ha yea lets go ask how much so when he tells us we can all laugh at him and walk off! but he gave us an amazing price and shocked us all! he then told us the cars whole life, how it was his cousins and how it had a '73 motor in it but would include the original 302 with the car and that its been garaged since 1988 and only had 74,000 miles!! so we purchased it that weekend, my dad drove it from newton to burton and then i took it from there...i swung by my gmas up on 30th and we all swaped cars so it was brennan gunner and i in the mustang then, i was wanting to cruise down main on the way home....before i even got to main gunner was yellin "its on fire" and was jumpin around and then smoke was comming into the car through the vents so i managed to pull into blockbuster, we all got out, i shut the car off and took out the keys but it was still running so i opend up the hood an up go the flames! about two hours i got my car it went up in flames.....it stayed in the engine compartment tho and didnt damage the int. or much paint, mainly the hood...so now ive been carless for quite some time:( but insurance gave us money thatll fix enough to get it running again so now its just a matter of time before its better and faster and back on the road!
welp i hope u enjoyed your conquest through the story of my poor cars! ill keep ya updated on the progress we make! c ya in denver soon!!!
-joE
Safe and Sound
Just thought everyone would like to know that Chris has made it to Craig Hospital safe and sound & is getting settled in. Will let you know more later.
Shawna & Tim
Shawna & Tim
"I feel like Chris Oberle!"
This was Nick’s comment after spending the day fixing his car, digging up and replacing a faulty pipe in his grandmother’s backyard, trimming the hedges, and performing other handy work (however, no pigs were slaughtered). We are both thinking of you all the time and sending our best!
I am so impressed by this blog and the community you have gathered through all the different phases of your life! Best wishes for your time in Colorado!love,
Jen
CHRIS JETS OFF TO CRAIG'S
good morning all!!
chris was very pensive + focused yesterday + woke up early this morning pumped + ready to get to craig's.....
after a late night/early morning of watching the movie dodgeball with anna who stayed overnight with chris, they woke up at 2am this morning (monday) to begin getting ready for chris's trip to craig's hospital.
3am chris was prepared + brought down to the ambulance where anna accompanied chris in the ambulance to the airport (her mom + sister, me, following behind the ambulance). we met chris' parents at the airport where we waited for the check in counters to open, so i took the opportunity to sneak into the ambulance + wait a bit with anna + chris as chris gave us highlights, in particular ben stiller moments, from dodgeball that they had watched. chris laughed his great laugh that one dies to see + hear + he was telling us he was really looking forward to getting out into the terminal + seeing people!!! just the chance to start looking around + see what people were doing was something he missed.
4:30am time to say good bye! chris was ready to go, ready to get his rehab started + fully prepared with his parents, nadine + john, + anna's mom, eloisa, who were accompanying chris on his flight to denver. chris's will of strength + mind is beyond admirable, he is focused on the task that has been put in front of him + he is giving it everything he's got. i admire him so very much for the man that he is, he is a champion in every way. it was so great to see chris off in this way + to be able to send with him all the strength + positive energy that everyone has shared with him + our families to accompany him on his trip. he will appreciate it and soak it in now + in the months to come. thank you all!!
the last we heard from chris, he had cleared security, made it to the gate + was sitting on the plane. 6am chris' flight took off.....chris will hopefully be on his computer soon + able to have access + full control of the blog soon, so the conversation continues + will transform as chris comes online!! personally i CAN NOT wait to see him here on his amazing blog!! we love you!! updates on this + chris to come....as i said to chris as he left, let's do this!!!!!!!!
with love,
rita
chris was very pensive + focused yesterday + woke up early this morning pumped + ready to get to craig's.....
after a late night/early morning of watching the movie dodgeball with anna who stayed overnight with chris, they woke up at 2am this morning (monday) to begin getting ready for chris's trip to craig's hospital.
3am chris was prepared + brought down to the ambulance where anna accompanied chris in the ambulance to the airport (her mom + sister, me, following behind the ambulance). we met chris' parents at the airport where we waited for the check in counters to open, so i took the opportunity to sneak into the ambulance + wait a bit with anna + chris as chris gave us highlights, in particular ben stiller moments, from dodgeball that they had watched. chris laughed his great laugh that one dies to see + hear + he was telling us he was really looking forward to getting out into the terminal + seeing people!!! just the chance to start looking around + see what people were doing was something he missed.
4:30am time to say good bye! chris was ready to go, ready to get his rehab started + fully prepared with his parents, nadine + john, + anna's mom, eloisa, who were accompanying chris on his flight to denver. chris's will of strength + mind is beyond admirable, he is focused on the task that has been put in front of him + he is giving it everything he's got. i admire him so very much for the man that he is, he is a champion in every way. it was so great to see chris off in this way + to be able to send with him all the strength + positive energy that everyone has shared with him + our families to accompany him on his trip. he will appreciate it and soak it in now + in the months to come. thank you all!!
the last we heard from chris, he had cleared security, made it to the gate + was sitting on the plane. 6am chris' flight took off.....chris will hopefully be on his computer soon + able to have access + full control of the blog soon, so the conversation continues + will transform as chris comes online!! personally i CAN NOT wait to see him here on his amazing blog!! we love you!! updates on this + chris to come....as i said to chris as he left, let's do this!!!!!!!!
with love,
rita
*One Love Chris*
HEJ Chris,
Sigrid called and told me about your accident. U and I havent known eachother for many days, but U have for sure left some nice memories in my life, and Ur positive and fearless ways have inspired me, and still does. Know I send U all my love and most positive thaughts for your recovery. I think about U and follow your journey through all the wonderful mails/bloggs. It is wonderful to see all the heart and warmth that so many people have for U, and I am not surprised, as U are true, generous and beautiful. One Love. Elise ***
Sigrid called and told me about your accident. U and I havent known eachother for many days, but U have for sure left some nice memories in my life, and Ur positive and fearless ways have inspired me, and still does. Know I send U all my love and most positive thaughts for your recovery. I think about U and follow your journey through all the wonderful mails/bloggs. It is wonderful to see all the heart and warmth that so many people have for U, and I am not surprised, as U are true, generous and beautiful. One Love. Elise ***
Sunday, May 13, 2007
God bättring !
We would like to wish you 'god bättring' (which is swedish for something like: please get better). We think (and talk) about you often.
Örjan (who is Sigrid Svensson's brother) and Susanna (who is his wife).
Örjan (who is Sigrid Svensson's brother) and Susanna (who is his wife).
Chris,
So glad I snuck up to your ucla penthouse to see you before you left town…under the radar of the parking attendant, past the grouchy lady at the front desk, between stacks of odd looking food carts (that you are probably relieved to be leaving behind), and lastly…the biggest hurdle…Rita. Yes, Rita, your personal bouncer was the most difficult to fool of them all. but like you, I persevered. I feel so fortunate to have had a chance to give you the warmest of hellos…and goodbyes. (The warmth mainly came from my just-sterilized hands but I had to let Rita enforce something, right?)
kb
speaking of Bruno...
Hey Chris,
I haven't seen you for a few days, but our lives have intersected quite a bit this weekend-
I thought you would appreciate this story:
yesterday I was on the phone with Kurt, and I have to admit, I was getting a little annoyed because Kurt was over-the-top multi-tasking. He was talking to me and also hammering away at something in the airstream, over and over again! What ?!?! It was so loud, he must have been hammering right next to the phone. Now I know that sometimes it is important to hammer, but as it kept going and going, I began to question if we ought to be talking with each other. So, after a while I called him out on it. Ooops, I was wrong! Low and behold, it was bruno, wagging his tail super hard against the wall! Who knew that Bruno's tail is as hard as a hammer? 14 years old but going strong!
On a different note, about two months ago we were discussing movies, and you were going on and on about Highlander (for those of you reading this blog that haven't yet been swept away by action sci-fi and therefore may be wondering, chris was going on and on about how Highlander is awesome, not cheesy). Finally it came up on my netflix queue, and I just finished watching it. Yeah! It is up there with Blade I, II, and III! I especially like how he repeatedly calls Sean Connery his Spanish Peacock. I'm feeling so fired up!
Anyhow, a bunch of your recommendations are coming up in the queue, like Why We Fight and Das Boot. We should have a movie club (plus, I am going to be very hard pressed to get anyone else to watch and then talk about movies like Highlander).
It is Sunday night and your move to colorado is tomorrow. I hope you are resting up well right now! I'll be thinking of you in the morning.
peace,
Jasmine
- yeah, ironic, I know. I thought I'd better sign with "peace", since I just totally glorifying Highlander, which is all about chopping off the heads of your enemies and friends, so that you can win "the prize". hmmm, I'm going to go think about that...
I haven't seen you for a few days, but our lives have intersected quite a bit this weekend-
I thought you would appreciate this story:
yesterday I was on the phone with Kurt, and I have to admit, I was getting a little annoyed because Kurt was over-the-top multi-tasking. He was talking to me and also hammering away at something in the airstream, over and over again! What ?!?! It was so loud, he must have been hammering right next to the phone. Now I know that sometimes it is important to hammer, but as it kept going and going, I began to question if we ought to be talking with each other. So, after a while I called him out on it. Ooops, I was wrong! Low and behold, it was bruno, wagging his tail super hard against the wall! Who knew that Bruno's tail is as hard as a hammer? 14 years old but going strong!
On a different note, about two months ago we were discussing movies, and you were going on and on about Highlander (for those of you reading this blog that haven't yet been swept away by action sci-fi and therefore may be wondering, chris was going on and on about how Highlander is awesome, not cheesy). Finally it came up on my netflix queue, and I just finished watching it. Yeah! It is up there with Blade I, II, and III! I especially like how he repeatedly calls Sean Connery his Spanish Peacock. I'm feeling so fired up!
Anyhow, a bunch of your recommendations are coming up in the queue, like Why We Fight and Das Boot. We should have a movie club (plus, I am going to be very hard pressed to get anyone else to watch and then talk about movies like Highlander).
It is Sunday night and your move to colorado is tomorrow. I hope you are resting up well right now! I'll be thinking of you in the morning.
peace,
Jasmine
- yeah, ironic, I know. I thought I'd better sign with "peace", since I just totally glorifying Highlander, which is all about chopping off the heads of your enemies and friends, so that you can win "the prize". hmmm, I'm going to go think about that...
AiRbOrN
well chrissy its about time for......STORY TIME!!! YAY haha
Chapter 3
...its about time to fill you in on alot of my mechanical problems :) haha....so a month or two before i got my system and rattled everything loose i was headed down some of the ghetto streetz in hutch and i dont know about you but i get a lil scared...so i was exceding the speed limit jsut a little...and i saw a little hill wit rail road tracks at the top, i didnt think much of it till right before i went up the hill when the front of my car scraped and a split second later everything in my car including myself was headed to the roof and my car was in the air! now THAT was scary! i didnt think anything was wrong wit my car cuz it didnt drive any different but my dad slid under and it turns out i busted my motor mounts and folded over a couple bolts and washers. i think it also ruined my power steering rack...but im not 100% sure....then i was up at my friends and i was backin out of his drive way and opened my door to get somethin and my door caught on some rocks and folded my door back...my friends foot caught on a panel on my door and broke off all the plastic things that held the little snaps on...and now the radiator is cracked across the top...so after all of this happend we went on a 2 day journey to find a new car and we finally found one!
Sorry chapter 3 was a little long but mayb if you read this tonight youll sleep good! haha well just keep thinking like an eagle, dont stoop down to my level as a turkey and expecially not brennans as a "field mouse"! haha hopefully ill c ya soon!
-joE
Joining in a bit late
Chris -
This is Char writing, Peter's wife. I started to respond to a recent email rather that join the blog, becuase I have never blogged before. I wasn't sure how to even join a blog, but I also had no idea what was going on with you. I figured the only way to find out, is to go to the site and read it all.
I feel horrible about your accident, I can't even imagine you in this condition. Our prayers are with you on your journey to Colorado. We will definitely stay up on any news that is forwarded our way.
Just to keep you up on the home you designed for us, we are well into construction. The plywood walls of the garage have been put up and the garage window has been framed in. I swear the best view in the house is from the garage! Peter might just get into "fixing stuff" at the workbench that will be built there. Verdi Peak is smack dab in the center of that window. The main floor is much higher off the ground than I had invisioned from your drawings, and I can see that the floor above the garage is going to be pretty high in the air. As the home is taking shape I am shaking my head that it is nothing like I imaginined, and yet JUST LIKE I imagined. Strange. We can't wait for the rest of it to start unfolding.
Chris, I had always assumed that you would be at our house warming. Depending on how long your recovery takes, maybe we will see you there. But regardless, you have to plan on seeing the house that you created when it is done.
Wishing you the best -
Char Arbogast
This is Char writing, Peter's wife. I started to respond to a recent email rather that join the blog, becuase I have never blogged before. I wasn't sure how to even join a blog, but I also had no idea what was going on with you. I figured the only way to find out, is to go to the site and read it all.
I feel horrible about your accident, I can't even imagine you in this condition. Our prayers are with you on your journey to Colorado. We will definitely stay up on any news that is forwarded our way.
Just to keep you up on the home you designed for us, we are well into construction. The plywood walls of the garage have been put up and the garage window has been framed in. I swear the best view in the house is from the garage! Peter might just get into "fixing stuff" at the workbench that will be built there. Verdi Peak is smack dab in the center of that window. The main floor is much higher off the ground than I had invisioned from your drawings, and I can see that the floor above the garage is going to be pretty high in the air. As the home is taking shape I am shaking my head that it is nothing like I imaginined, and yet JUST LIKE I imagined. Strange. We can't wait for the rest of it to start unfolding.
Chris, I had always assumed that you would be at our house warming. Depending on how long your recovery takes, maybe we will see you there. But regardless, you have to plan on seeing the house that you created when it is done.
Wishing you the best -
Char Arbogast
Bruno!
Bruno is back in KB Tahoe, YO!
Bruno hitched a ride back from LA to the basin with Annabelle and I last Thursday.
It was very hard to pull out of LA not knowing when Chris and Bruno will be able to reunite with one another! Perhaps he will also get to make the Trek to Colorado to be with Chris?! Bruno has been enjoying the Mountain air and the lake. He also has been sniffing lot's of butts with the neighborhood dogs and revisiting the favorite pee spots around Chris' house. I'm quite positive that Bruno wishes that Chris was the one tossing the stick or scratching his back, but i'm OK with that!
I believe that Chris and I share a connection (as we all do) and that when I see Bruno get that smile and excitement in his face (especially at the beach when he acts like he's still a young pup), that Chris can tune in to radio station KLUV(cheesy radio announcer guy voice) and feel the love!
We are continuing to send love and positive vibes your way Chris! We will be thinking of you tomorrow during your trek to Coloradical!
Much Love-
Bruno, Annabelle and Kurt
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