Hello,

Two weeks ago right now I was lying in the Emergency Room in Bloomer, WI’s little hospital. Since then, there has been a remarkable healing process that has occurred throughout my body. When I was transferred from Bloomer to Eau Claire that evening, it was thought that I would need facial surgery. As you can see from the picture in my last posting, my face certainly took the brunt of the accident. As my wonderful friend in California wrote in her card "You goof-ball! No helmet?!" I imagine I am probably poster-child for wearing one at this point. Through things like arnica gel, Vitamin E oil and wilted cabbage as well as real beef stock, whole milk and vitamin C, I have progressed light-years toward recovery in barely 14 days.

My left hand is in a cast, but that should be removed on Tuesday. I am presently typing with one or two fingers on my right hand, which also has a broken and splinted finger. That is really frustrating because it affects what sort of response I can give my students. Hopefully that will change this week

What I have been reminded of once again, however, is the goodness of people. Marco, the winemaker from Miraflores called me yesterday and told me in rather strong succinct terms that I should sell the Harley. That won’t happen. In fact, I signed the check today to get things fixed. Being more conscientious about the helmet will probably occur.

Again, I am so grateful to everyone who has been so supportive. I have been working with two wonderful people who are Total Boby Modification practitioners. Marybeth and John are amazing!! It is through their help I can post the picture above that dmonstrates visually my remarkable recovery.

Thanks for reading,

Michael