Comments on: 320,000 Troops with traumatic brain injury! http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/ This blog will keep you updated on Sgt Sam Nichols of Citrus Heights Ca. While performing convoy duty in Iraq, his humvee was hit by an IED. This blog tracks Sam's recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:43:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Paul Danenberg http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1103 Paul Danenberg Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:34:30 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1103 Every week when I read this blog my eyes sweat. They sweat out tears of incomprehensible joy at the reading of Sam's tremendous progress. I love to hear about how he is further along each time I read this blog. I thank you Eric, and Julie, for your loving portrayal of how the seemingly minor stuff can mean SOOOO much. When Eric said " he gave me a little wave…as if to say, Yeah Dad, I’m here…It snapped me back to reality and made me laugh at the same time…" it just made me feel that, and for that I thank you. Keep up the good spirits and strong faith. I love you guys. Every week when I read this blog my eyes sweat. They sweat out tears of incomprehensible joy at the reading of Sam’s tremendous progress. I love to hear about how he is further along each time I read this blog. I thank you Eric, and Julie, for your loving portrayal of how the seemingly minor stuff can mean SOOOO much. When Eric said ” he gave me a little wave…as if to say, Yeah Dad, I’m here…It snapped me back to reality and made me laugh at the same time…” it just made me feel that, and for that I thank you. Keep up the good spirits and strong faith. I love you guys.

]]> By: julie http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1102 julie Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:32:56 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1102 As my fellow Soldiers' Angel Kris mentioned, my eyes are 'sweating' at the moment. It's great to read and see the steady progress being made by Sam and 'feel' the amazing love and support of his family. The love radiates from all of you and is incredibly heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. My family and I, as always, are sending positive support, and prayers your way each and every day! keep up the great work and keep the faith! julie Soldiers'Angel As my fellow Soldiers’ Angel Kris mentioned, my eyes are ’sweating’ at the moment. It’s great to read and see the steady progress being made by Sam and ‘feel’ the amazing love and support of his family. The love radiates from all of you and is incredibly heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. My family and I, as always, are sending positive support, and prayers your way each and every day! keep up the great work and keep the faith!

julie
Soldiers’Angel

]]> By: Amanda http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1101 Amanda Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:08:25 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1101 I love to see Sam's progress and to hear of the small but sure steps that are being taken. Sam's picture is in the front window of our office and people go by daily looking and being reminded of those who have been serving our country. I pray for Erin and Sam and look forward to the visits I am able to make to the hospital. I love to see Sam’s progress and to hear of the small but sure steps that are being taken. Sam’s picture is in the front window of our office and people go by daily looking and being reminded of those who have been serving our country. I pray for Erin and Sam and look forward to the visits I am able to make to the hospital.

]]> By: Aunt Joy http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1100 Aunt Joy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:55:40 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1100 First I love the pictures of you, Sam is looking great and Erin you are beautiful as always. The numbers on the TBI and PTSD are scary. I don't think the average American understands what these men and women are going through for them. I see it every time one of my co workers returns from the war. It takes them about two months or more to recover and start to act themselves again. It's distressing to us, imagine how it is on their families. And just when everyone is feeling good again, it's off again on another rotation. There is no end for them. The military is short of people, the Air Force is filling in for the Army and can't supply enough folks for either force. These people are true heros. Going back over and again until they can not. God bless you Sam, you have done your part for America and it's seemingly ungrateful people. We will always remember the sacrifice you have made and we will be eternally grateful. Love you bunches, Aunt Joy and Uncle David First I love the pictures of you, Sam is looking great and Erin you are beautiful as always.
The numbers on the TBI and PTSD are scary. I don’t think the average American understands what these men and women are going through for them. I see it every time one of my co workers returns from the war. It takes them about two months or more to recover and start to act themselves again. It’s distressing to us, imagine how it is on their families. And just when everyone is feeling good again, it’s off again on another rotation. There is no end for them. The military is short of people, the Air Force is filling in for the Army and can’t supply enough folks for either force. These people are true heros. Going back over and again until they can not.
God bless you Sam, you have done your part for America and it’s seemingly ungrateful people. We will always remember the sacrifice you have made and we will be eternally grateful.
Love you bunches,

Aunt Joy and Uncle David

]]> By: Kris Abbruzzi http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1099 Kris Abbruzzi Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:07:36 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1099 Well hey there Sam, Erin and Family! I was away last week and how cool it was to come back, check in on you folks and the first thing I see is a pic of Sam saluting perfectly! And ALL of the new photos are AWESOME. Sam, you are looking great, and it's really possible to SEE the progress that you're making! And Eric and Julie - your posts made my eyes sweat (and I'm sure countless other eyes were sweating too!) There IS progress - and lots of it! Sam will reach total restoration - yes he will. God bless you Eric, Julie, Sam, Erin, Tony and everyone. You are all so strong, so brave, so courageous. Thoughts, prayers, support and LOADS AND LOADS of Angel Hugs are sent your way every single day. Hugs to you all and keep up the AWESOME work Sam and Doctor Erin!!!! - Kris, a Soldiers' Angel from RI Well hey there Sam, Erin and Family!

I was away last week and how cool it was to come back, check in on you folks and the first thing I see is a pic of Sam saluting perfectly! And ALL of the new photos are AWESOME. Sam, you are looking great, and it’s really possible to SEE the progress that you’re making! And Eric and Julie – your posts made my eyes sweat (and I’m sure countless other eyes were sweating too!) There IS progress – and lots of it! Sam will reach total restoration – yes he will. God bless you Eric, Julie, Sam, Erin, Tony and everyone. You are all so strong, so brave, so courageous. Thoughts, prayers, support and LOADS AND LOADS of Angel Hugs are sent your way every single day. Hugs to you all and keep up the AWESOME work Sam and Doctor Erin!!!!

- Kris, a Soldiers’ Angel from RI

]]> By: Kris http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1098 Kris Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:48:09 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1098 I'm so happy to hear of Sam's progress. Keeping him in my prayers! I’m so happy to hear of Sam’s progress. Keeping him in my prayers!

]]> By: Denny in Antelope http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1097 Denny in Antelope Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:56:07 +0000 http://tneria01.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/320000-troops-with-traumatic-brain-injury/#comment-1097 Dear Eric and Julie, Oh my, what great faith, love and strength God has given you! I want you to know that I pray every day for Sam, Erin, both of you, both families, and Sam's caregivers. What a privilege it is to pray to the One who gives abundantly to those who love him. Everything you both wrote in this posting reflects God's greatness and goodness. It makes it hard sometimes to imagine that a Father could give his only Son to suffer and die to bring us in part the personal joys that you shared here with us. May God continue to uphold you and give you peace. -Denny Dear Eric and Julie,
Oh my, what great faith, love and strength God has given you! I want you to know that I pray every day for Sam, Erin, both of you, both families, and Sam’s caregivers. What a privilege it is to pray to the One who gives abundantly to those who love him. Everything you both wrote in this posting reflects God’s greatness and goodness. It makes it hard sometimes to imagine that a Father could give his only Son to suffer and die to bring us in part the personal joys that you shared here with us. May God continue to uphold you and give you peace. -Denny

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