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Monday May 12, 2008
Dear friends.
First, thank you for being my friends. It’s almost a month
since my car crash and this has been both the hardest time
of my life and the most inspiring. The many injuries which I
sustained are a huge challenge to overcome. I'm not allowed
to stand on my broken legs or feet for a few more weeks. I'm
writing this message with a pen in my left hand because my
right hand and forearm were broken. Four days ago I had
surgery to remove my very damaged and blinded right eye and
to prepare the socket for a prosthetic. These are just some
of the difficulties I face each day.
The inspiration? That comes in large part from every one of
you. Whether you believe it or not, I’m here to tell you
that being the recipient of all of this love, positivity,
and good wishes has worked for me. Betty reads to me daily
the messages that we receive and daily I'm moved to tears.
Whether it’s a long time loyal friend or a fan whom I’ve
never met, the messages we are getting are sweet and
powerful. Everyone of you is helping my recovery so I thank
each of your with a place in my heart.
Some of you expect and are entitled to a personal reply.
Don’t be discouraged. When my hands are healed and I have
access to a computer I’ll start.
Love and peace to you all, Carl.
Friday May
2, 2008
Hello everyone. I’ve
been reading Carl your messages over the last couple of days
and he has listened, smiled and at times been overwhelmed.
Today I asked him if he felt ready to send a message to all
of these wonderful people. This is what he said.
“To my family,
relatives, friends and loved ones of all stripes, I lie here
in a hospital bed in Melbourne Australia for almost the
third week running following the worst accident in my life.
Today I asked for a list of my injuries and was startled to
see how bad it looked on paper. They are as follows: head
injury consisting of haemorrhage and cerebral oedema, right
orbital wall fracture and severe trauma to the globe,
fractured right C7 vertebrae, right pulmonary contusion,
liver lacerations, pancreatic duodenum, right fractured
femur, left fractured tibia, right fractured forearm bones,
right open knee, multiple facial lacerations, broken right
finger, broken left toe, and over 150 external stitches and
staples. And yet, as I sit here today April 30, 2008, I
feel like the luckiest man on earth. I’ve now been blessed
with the knowledge during my lifetime of an enormous amount
of goodwill from the people around me. There has been a huge
learning experience for me in dealing with this crisis and
in feeling the love around me that has brought me through
it. I have many people to thank and will do so on an ongoing
basis but first I must give thanks to my wife Betty and my
daughters Carlin and Lauren for bravely rallying around me
when I needed them most. The friends and relations who have
stepped up at this time are too numerous to count, and their
good wishes all shine. Please know that I’m working hard to
get back on my feet and share the joy of music and the joy
of life with all of you again. I will begin to post my own
news now that I’m back and well enough to do so. Blessings
on you all, Carl.”
Please continue to check
in on the site and continue posting your messages. The
energy from your thoughts, prayers and good wishes have
created a ripple effect of good feelings. An emotional
connection has been generated, and it all radiates from
Carl.
I remain ever grateful
to you all for your kindness and support.
Betty
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Wednesday April 23, 2008
Dear family and friends:
It worked! All of your good wishes, prayers and positive
thoughts have paid off.
As I mentioned, Carl is very strong both physically and
mentally. He successfully pulled himself out of a coma to
consciousness, was taken off medically assisted breathing,
and began to talk. His first words were, “I love you", and
"Did the soundtrack turn out all right?" That’s my Carl; a
devoted husband and father and a consummate professional
passionate about music.
Carl has become very popular in ICU because he has defied
the odds. Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of him from the
first to care for him to those who repaired him. When asked
by one of the nurses how he was feeling he said, "Happy to
be alive."
We are all very happy Carl is alive.
Carl has a long road ahead of him to gain his strength back.
The continued support from all of you coupled with the love
and support of his family will fuel the healing journey.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts, Betty, Carlin
and Lauren
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Wednesday April 16, 2008
Dear family and friends:
Thank you for your kind wishes and thoughts. The out pouring
of love and support fills my heart with joy. I will read
every note to Carl during his recovery. Carl is the love of
my life. He is not like anyone I’ve ever known. He is a
wonderful husband, father, son and friend. He has brought
joy through his music and through the example he sets as a
good man. As I read the notes and messages, I realize that
he has touched the lives of many and that others see what I
know about Carl.
Carl has a very long road ahead of him but he is strong and
he is a fighter. He has the love of his two girls, his wife,
a wonderful family and the greatest friends and fans that
any man could ask for.
Keep your positive thoughts flowing; keep sending your
messages. If you haven’t hugged and told someone you love
that you do – then please do so. Life is precious.
Betty
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