Message from Dave

Hi

Figured we'd do a quick update, might be one of the last ones. Dave wanted me to tell everyone he's doing "great", at least as good as can be expected. A few weeks ago, he started neurofeedback, which has made a huge difference.....Way less tired and more himself. Weeks are taken up by multiple therapies still, but we've been getting out and hiking (and maybe even a few cruiser bike rides on the bike path, but don't tell any moms or doctors:)

So there's a quick update, hard to believe it's been over three months. BUT it has been impressive to watch how quickly a person can come back from a potentially devastating accident.

Thanks again to all our friends and family for their love and support.

Looking towards winter....

Another random update.....Watching the snow fall outside and thought I'd give a quick update. Things are still progressing, slowly but surely. Dave is seeming to be more himself everyday, still extremely tired and forgetting small things (nothing new here though :)!). But his sense of humor is coming back and he's not as overwhelmingly frustrated as he was a few weeks ago. He's putting all in his energy in to therapies and rehabs with the hopes of being on his snowboard sometime this winter. In between therapies, we've going on walks and Dave's been building bikes at Fitzgeralds. We're heading down to Moab for a little at the end of the month (don't panic, Dave won't be on his bike) and then will be around all off-season. So come visit, probably be doing alot of chilling!

Hope all is well out there and thanks again for all your friendship and support !!!!

As fall approaches....

Hi,

Not sure if anyone is checking this blog anymore, but thought I'd give a quick update. After being in JH for almost 3 weeks, things have settled into more of a routine. The weeks having been flying by with Dave busy with all kinds of therapy and at-home exercises. We've been swimming a bunch and he's kept himself busy organizing the van and the garage. The latest project is to replace the starter in the van....so if any of you local boys are around that want to help that would be great (Since I have no idea what I'm doing). He's also been coaching me on the dirt jumps in Victor and will be starting to build bikes up at Fitzgeralds this week. So all in all things have been progressing slowly but surely......

And just to emphasize again, thanks to everyone for their support and friendship!

Back Home

hi

well we've been back home now for 5 days and both of us are so excited to be home with our friends. Dave has been busy with lots of therapy appointments, but seems to have done well with the transition out of the hospital. Things continue to progress everyday, he even made me breakfast this morning...always a good sign. Visitors are always welcome, maybe call ahead to make sure he's not napping or out doing something cool :)

Also wanted to say thanks again to everyone for their support during the last 5 weeks.....we really wouldn't be where we are today without you guys.

We're coming Home!!!!!!

So big news here in IF today. Although we are sad to leave the beautiful city of IF, we are super stoked to come home tomorrow!!!! The rehab team decided today during their weekly meeting that Dave is ready for the outside world where he will continue outpatient therapies. 24-hour supervision at home is also a condition, so whoever wants to come hang out so I can do stuff, let me know :)

Still a ways to go before BTD will be ripping around on his snowboard and bike, but at least he'll back in the Tetons. Thanks again for everyone's support and visits. We're planning to have a thank-you Bike Polo party in a couple of weeks for everyone, so I'll keep you posted on that.

See you back in the valley!!!!!

A HUGE Thank You and More Details about BBQ

Hi

Last night was SO much fun and I wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped put it together and to all those who came out to drink PBR, rock out and show their support for Dave. We both feel so lucky to be part of such an amazing community. I can't thank you guys enough for all the love and support everyone has shown. Words can't express.....

So as far as the BBQ....Dave is super stoked to break out of the hospital and see everyone. Just a heads up, he's still working on his short-term memory so asking specific questions about what his therapy is like may not be the best idea. Also it seems that he's more interested in the world out there rather than hospital stuff...of course ask him how he's doing if you'd like, but he also loves hearing about what everyone is doing and talking about the things he loves like snowboarding and biking etc.

here is somewhat revised directions:

From hospital, take a right on Channing then a right at the first light onto Sunnyside Rd.
From Sunnyside Rd, take a left onto Summit Run into The Meadows. Then take immediate right onto Shadow Mt. Trail. We'll have basic hamburger and brats, so bring other things to grill if you want. 4 pm is what we're thinking, but feel free to stop by earlier if you want.

And also feel free to call me or Scott with any questions or if you get lost.

Can't wait to see everyone, it's always the highlight of my day when our friends come visit!!! And THANKS AGAIN for last night, it was awesome.

BTD Support Fund Up & Running

Thanks again to all the BTD fans that have been giving so much of their time and energy toward supporting Sarah and Dave. There have also been a lot of inquiries by those that would like to help these two out financially. So, a support fund has been set up at Wells Fargo to help the Houlton's with all the stuff they don't want to even worry about right now... Please pass this information on to anyone that's interested in donating.

The account is the Dave Houlton Fund, account #2553365137 at Wells Fargo. Checks may be written to "Dave Houlton Fund" and brought to any Wells Fargo branch, dropped of at Fitzgerald's Bicycles, brought to me at the benefit Friday night or mailed to P.O. Box 7330, Jackson, WY. 83002. Deposits may be made at any branch of Wells Fargo using the above account#. Wire transfers can be made using the account # and the routing #102301092. And, current Wells Fargo customers can make online transfers directly into this account.

Please get ahold of me with any other questions about making a donation or find me Friday night at the benefit. Let's help these guys out with not only medical bills, but the day-to-day things that are adding up as they're in IF focusing on the most important thing, Dave's recovery!