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Costopoulos
Social climber
Cheyenne, WY
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Mar 17, 2008 - 07:02pm PT
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I was having lunch with Tim Stubson, a friend of Bobby's, the other day, and he told me about Bobby's accident. I was so sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bobby, take care. Angela Costopoulos
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Mees
climber
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Mar 17, 2008 - 09:27pm PT
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Hey Bobby,
been thinking about you ever day sending the good vibes and prayers. Have seen a lot of stories since the accident. One of them was accompanied by this photo that had me laughing pretty hard.
When I first saw it ,thought it was City of Rocks,Idaho then looked a little closer and realized nah, definitely not there (Croatia apparently). An even closer look , oh man!, your right hand is mostly covered in blood as is your other elbow and well you're oozing dude--
classic model
love to hear the story.
keep up the great work man
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Charlotte
climber
DC, Turks and Caicos
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Mar 18, 2008 - 03:50pm PT
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Hey Bob-Meister,
Not much to report here in DC, finally back from five months on the road in the Indian Ocean, and it's good to be home. We got a nice update from your little sister - she rocks! - and the news is all good on all fronts - you rock! Also enjoyed reading the article, which was published in several newspapers - you rock AND you're a rock star! So, not much to report and yet I don't want you to think that we are forgetting you: we are NOT! I always think of you at the weirdest moments, when I see something beautiful, when I do something that feels really good (snorkeling with about 30 marine turtles in Aldabra comes to mind), and always, always, when I hear a good song. BTW, a new singer has appeared on the scene, Amy MacDonald, a 20-year old Scot - awesome! - so I will make you a CD and send it to Faith, I want to make sure that you are completely up to speed with the good tunes when you are fully back among us.
That's all, Bud, nothing to report except that I am thinking of you, always, and that I miss you. I will keep on waiting, so just take your time and come back to us.
And, as always, I hold you close in the back of my mind
Charlotte
PS: to all of Bobby's friends, were almost at 800 posts, so let's have a blitz and hit the mark!
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L
climber
Malibu, baby....in a Cheetah shirt
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Mar 18, 2008 - 04:28pm PT
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I love that photo of a blood-covered Bobby, unable to put the camera down long enough to wipe himself off.
Now that's a Photographer!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 18, 2008 - 08:24pm PT
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hey there to bobby's mom, first... hope you are doing well, with spring soon to come... i ran across this just searching for something simlar, tonight... never saw this before....
it has one families accumulation of all they have learned in their daughters brain injury situation... i will also email it to you personal, if you want to keep the link... they have nearly every aspect of what can be covered, covered with what they have gone through, and now pass it along to help others... it is very very full-up and far reaching information...
http://www.tbirecovery.org/Intro.html
hey there to bobby... say, this is from me...
an ol' gal you don't, know, you see...
wishing you a spring full of life...
and hoping you'll soon enjoy singing-birds, taking t'flight...
may the roses honestly still give their sweet perfume...
and may the leaves of the trees, sway, and make room, ...
yep, make room for you to move-out into their midst...
and enjoy them, and for more than just a bits...
so, make all your loved-folks have a good smile...
and may you have success, this spring, for many a future's mile...
god bless, and please keep getting well...
as, say, bobby, there's a world of folks, that think your JUST SWELL!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 18, 2008 - 09:18pm PT
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hey there trad... say, thanks for the link... this is a very nice share for us to learn from...
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Big B
climber
Cody, Wyoming
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Mar 21, 2008 - 11:57am PT
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Bobby, It's been a long time since I wrote to you. Kyle and I have been crazy busy, we picked up a bunch of houses on the Powder Horn in Sheridan and with Cooper Leaf coming soon, we'll be swomped! Business is booming and as for what we've seen the housing market in northern Wyoming is still crank N' man.
It is great to hear that you are working on getting better and healing. The Locals here in Cody still think about you, and others in the Bighorn Basin ask how you are doing. The Swope Family still has a sign up at their hotel asking for prayers for you. Everyone is waiting for your return. That will be a day that Cody will really celebrate.
Keep working hard at getting better and give your family a big hug. The Model family has been a great example to all of us, by showing us what hard work and dedication, perseverance, and love really is. What a strong family you have Bobby. Get better, you friends are praying for you.
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kira
Social climber
Livingston, MT
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Mar 22, 2008 - 04:11pm PT
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Greetings to Faith, Bobby, and his family,
I just wanted to let you know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers all this time. How to express what I'm feeling? I just want to cradle you all. I wish I could take away your pain. Bobby is--and will be--getting better and better. Keep the faith.
With love to you,
Kira Salak
(It was nice meeting you in Banff, Faith. All the best wishes to you.)
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BrenDA
climber
Green River, WY
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Mar 28, 2008 - 06:07pm PT
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Always thinking and praying for you. You and the whole family are in my heart. Love ya, Brenda
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tals
climber
VIRGINIA
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Mar 29, 2008 - 04:48pm PT
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3/29/8
UPDATE
Dear All,
A tremendous breakthrough for Bobby (and for us)!! Bobby first said "Mom" to
my mom a few days ago (which was quite a feat as he didn't have a talking
valve at the time). Yesterday his Speech Therapist (Kaylee) popped on the
talking valve and he started making sounds. Kaylee asked him his name and he
said, "Booobby" and then she asked him to point to his sister and he quickly
pointed at me and said "Faaaith." The excitement and relief on his face was
absolutely incredible. After not speaking for 9 months, the words are a bit
sticky and he's just getting used to moving his mouth again, but we could
all definitely tell what he was saying (and he filled in the gaps with hand
signals). It was a momentous day for everyone and there are hardly words...
This has been and continues to be an extraordinary journey and our gratitude
for your collective support is beyond the power of words...Please know that
all of you have been instrumental in carrying Bobby and our family through.
And look where we are..
With love and thanks always,
Faith
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Katrina
climber
Roseburg, OR & Cody, WY
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Mar 29, 2008 - 08:02pm PT
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Hey Bobby, et.al....
I just read the article in the Billings Gazette and have been keeping up with this forum. Although the posts have slowed down, I know that along with me, everyone is checking in on a regular basis to track Bobby's progress and wish him well. Even though we aren't posting it everyday, there are thoughts of Bobby remaining with each of us. It amazes me the amount of strength and support Bobby is receiving from his friends, family, old acquaintances, and complete strangers from all around the world. All I can say is WOW! With all that support it's no wonder Bobby is making such great progress and I don't think any one of us doubts he will get better and better and continue to amaze us all. Keep up the good work, Bobby, and everyone surrounding him!
Best wishes from an old acquaintance,
Katrina Krause
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
a spaceship built for two
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Mar 29, 2008 - 08:22pm PT
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the brain's plasticity is amazing. what an incredible breakthrough. keep up the good work bobby!
still sending love, hope, and prayers from northern california :)
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Lyon Davis
Social climber
Cody, Wy
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Mar 30, 2008 - 12:58am PT
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Faith. Is this your email? I wonder, I had a different one before we moved.... Anyway I'm sure this will find you well. I just talked to the bald eagle for about an hour. I am still choked up. I think of your brother every day since the incident and thoughts of him lead to others of all my true life friends.
I cannot even begin to fathom what you and your family have gone through since the accident since I'm sure it's a massive amplification of what my own emotions have been since hearing of a life long friend with a grave injury. let alone a brother, son and all the rest. This journey has initially led me through the depths of despair with a heavy heart to the excitement and pride I feel at this moment.
More and more as day's go by I think of the fun, goofy times with Bobby and everyone else. We had some really good times that really will be with us all our lives. The day's at ski practice in high school and college where we would play soccer and your brother would always play defense. He deemed himself and impenetrable fortress but, I would strike at his Achilles heel and always kick the ball into his crotch. The crazy nights of night jogging in Laramie against traffic or in the middle of it with a bottle of Jager. Bobby at the Cowboy bar talking in a fake Austrian accent with Jake prenteding they were exotic foreign ski racers when in fact they were from the very state and twice as weird as anyone else from another country. This journey as re-awakend my faith (no pun intened, but possibly) in the absolute loving power of the Universe, God, the Force or what ever anyone calls it. This milestone truly is a miracle and a better messenger to bring miracles to us, well, there is none. Bobby has led us to miracles ever since I can remember. The remote control bombs he would build as a child and detonate them from across the valley, where did he get the C4? The icy road death drives at 80 miles an hour in his truck from the ski area. The Jager and your brother with a samuri sword. The wheat toast with no butter, but a steak is ok. The supposed day hike in the Snowy Range that turns into a completly stuck vehicle & a peak climb in a total bizzard with only Patagoinias, jeans and vegatable bread. A day at the ski races in JH that turns into a vision quest because we got trapped in a valley out of bounds that ends in a vertical shute that has a mandatory cliff drop at the bottom but the chances of survival are 1-10 but we did it anyway. I'm not even going to talk about climbing. The last time I climbed with your brother was in Vedawoo. He and Jake had me climbing in Converse All-Stars on a 5.12 for my first go round. Never the less, I popped of the rock in the worst spot, slammed into the face and got scars on both knees, one looked like flames and the other looked like a pitchfork and ever since then when I cross my legs it looks like Hell! One of the best however was when I dropped you off for work at La Comida and you were late and your boss was pissed and pulled you behind the counter and started to comb your hair vilolently, ahh... those were the day's...
It is so fantastic to hear the news. Bobby is the best and we all Love him and you and your family so much. Everyone, abosolutly loves you and your Mom stronger than any words... Bobby's progress in no small way and I think the most critical factor has been your family's unwavering support and belief he would get better, we all despaired in the dark but you and your's family's Faith never wavered once.... Thank you for the magic.
With Love & Happiness
Lyon, Patty @ Ava
Cloud Nine, New Mexico
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 30, 2008 - 08:49pm PT
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hey there faith... say, i am so full of joy for you family.. its another of those "hit the trail" and "keep on going" things... that is the "only way to reach the many summits before you"...
talking is something mighty special, indeed... folks dont really understand, at times, just how special it truy is!
i remember back to bull rider lee akins injury, when his skull was stepped on by the bull--- he had a very common speech trouble, (thought not injuries turn out the same---his words came out as jibberish, but yet, no to him, of course)...
they have made great progress, from what i had heard his wife share on a post...
this is wonderful, wonderful news for you bobby!....
ps--emilio naviara, the tejano singer, and his family, are hoping for success, as well... he just suffered a terrible brain injury as well, from an accident with his tour bus...
when others, like you, bobby, work hard and "trample down" a path, there is so much more ROOM for others to hope, as well...
way to go, bobby!
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RNTina
Social climber
Somers, NY
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Mar 30, 2008 - 11:25pm PT
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This is absolutely INCREDIBLE news! I have been following the updates since I first heard of Bobby's accident. Although I have never met Bobby, his family or friends, I have drawn tremendously positive energy from every entry.
Reading these posts and following Bobby's progress has given me strength and hope when I work with my own acutely ill, hospitalized patients. I am a strong believer in the power of positive thinking and have been sending good intentions and energy healing to him every night.
I just wish that every patient could have such a wonderful support system!
I cannot wait until the day when Bobby can come home and I eagerly look forward to hearing more news!
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Sharon Baker
Social climber
Powell, WY
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Mar 31, 2008 - 03:22pm PT
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What wonderful news for all of you and a tribute to Bobby's family and friends and their, wonderful positive energy.
Today, March goes out like a lion in NW Wyoming.... a sign that Spring, and life's renewal will soon follow. We continue to pray as Bobby grows stronger with each new day.
Love to all, Sharon and Bill Baker
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kdriese
Social climber
Laramie, WY
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Mar 31, 2008 - 04:06pm PT
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It was so great to get your news today, Faith, via Steve Bechtel. Amazing strength and perseverance all the way around--our thoughts remain with you here in Laramie. Give Bobby my very best. Ken Driese
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Mar 31, 2008 - 06:50pm PT
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Really happy to hear some good news amidst so much tragedy!
I am sending my biggest "thank you" to all the wonderful people working hard on helping Bobby come through... I can't say enough to explain how much I admire all of you.
Big Hugs and Smiles,
Anastasia
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