Injured Jumper Needs Cheerin' Up!

[skybytch 273]

http://www.perriscam.com/meller.htm

On a night jump last Saturday, Perris regular Keith Meller suffered a broken neck. He's currently mostly paralyzed, and has been told by doctors that this is likely to be a permanent condition. As you can imagine, he's not in the best mental state right now (as are his friends and family); he could really use all the prayers, positive energy, whatever, you can muster up, along with emails, cards, etc. letting him know we're all thinking about him.

Pictures, info on his current condition and an email address to send good wishes to are available at the above link, which is being maintained and updated by Jack Gramley, Perris' general manager (you rock Jack!). Some of us from work will be going to visit him later this week; I'll print out this thread before we go so feel free to post your good wishes here too.

Thanks gang. Be safe out there.... 'kay?

[bbarnhouse 0]

Keith~
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Kebe,Jason,Betsy
Skysurf USA

[hobbes4star 0]

good vibes going out to you keith. good luch with the surgery. and blue skies. get well soon

if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right?

[freeflir29 0]

Best wishes....don't let any silly doctors tell you what you can or can't do. We'll be thinkin about you.

[AggieDave 6]

*sending good vibes*

We're all thinking about you!

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Sebazz1 2]

You can over come this Kieth

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[skydivehigh 0]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Keith and his family.......


Bob

[quade 4]

Keith --

You've always amazed me at what you've been able to overcome. Whenever I have some small issue that I think is keeping me from what I want to do, I think of the things you've had to deal with. I've always admired your courage and strength.

Believe that you can make it through this better than anyone says. I know you'll work hard to do that -- you always have.

I'll see you soon.


Paul Quade

[jceman 1]

We're sending positive vibes from here. Our best to Keith, his family and friends.

[MiataDRM 0]

Blue sky buddy. I have a few friends that have proven the medical community wrong in the past. It will take time, but I have faith things will be ok. Wishing you good health & sending good vibes from Orange, VA.

Blue Sky & Semper Fi,
Majdi

[Michele 1]

My thoughts and prayers and of course good positive vibes heading your way, Keith. You'll make it through.

Ciels and Pinks-
Michele

~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[lazerq3 0]

Good vibes coming from UTAH...lets just hope this is one of those times the DOCS are wrong about there diagnososis!!

Freedom of speech includes volume

[Skyrose7 0]

hope you have a speedy recovery--only you know your own limits--don't let anyone tell you different!

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The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.
MaryRose

[cptnstratn 0]

Keith,

Hang in there, brother. If anyone can prove doctors wrong, it's you. I'm sending positive vibes and energy all day, every day. I'll come see you soon.

Steve

ps., Thanks for passing this along Lisa.

[ECVZZ 0]

Stay strong Keith, I'm sending positive thoughts your way buddy. Blue skies!

G. Jones

"I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea."

[ltdiver 3]

Keith!

Your winning spirit and gentle demeanor always spoke volumes to me. You've shared some of your life's challenges with your friends and conquored them in stride. You have been an inspiration to me, that's for sure in this.

Every day I visit you there are more exciting improvements. They might seem small right now, but believe me they are coming around more quickly than I've seen in most of my patients. Like today, you started moving your hand! I am amazed.

Just wait until they let you out of that bed! You'll teach them!

Keep the faith,
Lori Thomas

[skymedic 0]

The vibes are coming from chicago brother...hope you can pull through with a STRONG mind and a STRONG heart....

Marc
otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

[harro 0]

Hope your recovery is in the company of many cute nurses

Jumpy Jumpy??

[drenaline 0]

Best wishes from Panama!

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HISPA 21
www.panamafreefall.com

[Emma 0]

Keith - the doctors always tell you the worst possible scenario as if it's fact. Hang in there, lots of good vibes coming from the Uk for you

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[Billy 0]

Hay Keith,, ditto on the cute nurses,, enjoy your bed baths!! an ditto on the docs being pessimsitic,, they always are,, sounds like ya are already makin improvements and that is very encouraging,, hang tough bro and think pos,, Blue Skies from the NorthWest!!
Billy

[SkyDekker 1,465]

Keith,

The best wishes and good vibes from Canada......

[Billy 0]

Hay Lisa do you have an address to send him some inspiring reading material?? Ya cen send it to me privately if ya want....
B

[skybytch 273]

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Every time he sinks into a dark mood we remind him of all of the friends, skydivers and co-workers that are sending their thoughts, prayers and notes of encouragement to him. It never fails to bring a smile to his face. I checked the Dropzone.com forum yesterday and there were LOTS of messages from skydivers around the world sending their thoughts and prayers to him. When I told Keith this his eyes opened wide and he said he couldn't believe it. These are all things that he needs to hear and see right now.

The above is from the Perriscam page. Thanks to all of you for posting your good wishes - you're all awesome

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[chickenhawk420 0]

All the best man, hope you recover quickly so you can get back to the blue sky. Spice