Prayers needed for Showjumpers USA

[Bayhawk]

Bonnie's daughter , Anna Lisa , was involved in a serious car accident last night and has suffered 2 broken legs and a serious brain contusion. She has remained unconscious since the Highway Patrol found her . She is in ICU and needs our prayers from the equine community. Anna Lisa is an avid equestrian showing to Grand Prix.

[Edgewood]

Serious jingles to Bonnie and her daughter Anna Lisa.

[elly]

Jingles to both - my thoughts/prayers are with them !!

[twistoffate]

Many prayers and jingles to you Bonnie! When I met Anna Lisa last fall and she rode my boy she was so nice!!! Please let us know if there is anything we can do!

[Laurierace]

Jingling for a complete recovery in no time.

[MagicRoseFarm]

very serious jingles, and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery , god bless

[3Dogs]

OMG - jingling huge JINGLES for Bonnie!!!

[Quinn]

My sincere and heartfelt prayers and jingles headed your way. May God watch over you and help you through.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[Hillside H Ranch]

HUGE JINGLES!!!!

[ASB Stars]

Many jingles and good thoughts flying your way...I hope she is right as rain right away!

[Home Again Farm]

Sending a million jingles.

[arizonard]

Oh my goodness! Jingles!!!

[monstrpony]

More Jingles!!

[BBowen]

Sending loads of prayers and jingles.

[dcm]

Thoughts, prayers, and jingles coming that way....

[VirginiaBred]

Prayers for all from Virginia. I'm so sorry.

[Helen of NC]

Healing thoughts and many, many jingles coming Anna Lisa's way. And here's hoping for a full recovery.

[risingstarfarm]

Sending lots of positive thoughts for a complete recovery!

[TwinGates]

Jingling like crazy from Texas!

[desilu]

oh no.....sending lots more jingles from Florida

[acottongim]

Holy moly! That is so terrifying!!! Tons of jingles for the entire family!

[maxxtrot]

oh geesh, jingles from florida. and my thoughts and prayers are also headed to you and your family.

[TrueColours]

I am SO sorry ...

{{{HUGS}}} and jingles from Canada ...

[DLee]

:( Jingles from Kentucky. You were so gracious in your email inviting me and my daughters over when we discovered she lived right behind the barn. Keeping you in our thoughts.... Diana

[winsmorefarm]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Anna, Bonnie and her family.

[Cartier]

Oh Bonnie,

I am so so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, you will get through this. We are all here for you...

-Elaine

[stolensilver]

So sorry to hear this. Praying that she gets better soon.

[TKR]

Continuous prayers and jingles for a full recovery from Alabama and hugs to Bonnie.
PennyG

[Galileo1998]

Sending lots of good thoughts and jingles!!

[Sakura Hill Farm]

Best wishes for a full recovery.

Michele and Monica

[Helen of NC]

http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9498503

So damned scary. But Carolinas Medical Center has a wonderful Trauma unit... she's in very, very good hands.

More jingles coming your way, just the same.

[Marydell]

HUGE Jingles from NC along with our thoughts and prayers.

My daughter was in a similar wreck 11 yrs ago. Would have gone through the windshield if not for her seatbelt. Broken femur and in a coma for 8 days. My daughtre recovered fully over a period of time and is now the mother of 3.
If Bonnie needs to talk, just contact me.{{{Hugs}}}

Maryanna Haymon
www.marydellfarm.com
2007 USEF Breeder of the Year!

[ticofuzzy]

Huge jingles from VT!! I will be thinking of her.

[sylvan farm]

My thoughts and prayers for you for experiencing what we all fear, deep in our hearts, might happen to our children. Here' hoping for a quick recovery.

[tntpony]

PRAYERS a million, and jingles non-STOP!!!

[Fairview Horse Center]

Praying for Bonnie to have strength to get thru this time, and for her daughter to make a quick and full recovery.

[ASBJumper]

More jingles from Canada!!! :(

[peskee]

jingling from Pa

[RockingN]

Serious jingles and prayers sent her way! Such beautiful young person, she will be in my prayers.

[Iron Horse Farm]

Huge Michigan jingles coming your way!

And a prayer from the heart for a complete recovery.

[imjustjoking22]

That's awful! Sending lots of healing wishes for them.

[ponygirl]

My thoughts are with you Bonnie. Jingles for a full and quick recovery of Anna Lisa.


Jennifer

[siegi b.]

Jingles, jingles, and more jingles.... whatever it takes, we will try to send it to you and your daughter.

All my best,
Siegi

[karin@dutchbreeders@aol.com]

Oh No! Frantically jingling for Bonnie and Anna Lisa and the entire family coming from Pennsylvania!! Please know that our thoughts are with you!

Warmly,
Karin

[hansiska]

Big jingles from Connecticut!

[Windswept Stable]

Jingles and prayers.

[Dressage-ryder]

Bonnie- I am so so so sorry! Please let me know if there is anything I can do .... Huge hugs to you and your loved ones.

[graystonefarm]

OMG! That's a parent's worst nightmare.

Many jingles for Anna Lisa and sending cyber hugs for Bonnie.

[Daydream Believer]

Sending prayers and jingles!

[Tornado Run Farm]

OMG! Sending prayers ....

[spacely]

Massive jingles form CA! :(

[clearound]

Sending lots of jumgles and positive thoughts for a complete recovery!

[AppJumpr08]

Jingling loudly from New Hampshire for a swift and complete recovery!

[onqhanoverians]

Thoughts and prayers from Southern California.

[Carrera]

Oh no... My prayers are with you Bonnie and Anna Lisa

Big ***jingles*** from all of us in Pontypool

[LavenderFarm]

A mother's worst nightmare. My thoughts are with you and best wishes for your daughter's full and speedy recovery.

[Waterwitch]

Ditto Lavendar.

Many many jingles coming from Iowa.

[In The Gate]

Oh no! :(:( Many jingles and (((HUGS))) from here in CA.

[shea'smom]

Prayers and Jingles. this is really tough and I hope there is good news soon.

[not again]

Prayers to the family.

[copper bay farm]

Jingles, jingles, jingles for a full and speedy recovery!!!!!

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

The thought of ANY bad injury to a child is devastating, no matter the age. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. My daughter and I are both praying for your daughters recovery and your families strength to endure this.

All of us here as your COTH family are pulling for you and there are MANY MANY shoulders to lean on and hearts reaching out to you.

Please keep us posted.

[YankeeLawyer]

Many prayers and jingles to Bonne and Anna Lisa.
FWIW, I had a serious car accident at about the same age; it is very scary and I hope that Anna Lisa, too, makes a full recovery.

[genevieveg17]

More jingles from California for Bonnie and her beautiful daughter Anna Lisa.

[dressagetraks]

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Hope for good news soon.

[Equilibrium]

Oh No!

Many jingles for a full recovery! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri

[aurum]

lots of jingles from Germany and speedy recovery!!!

[poneez]

More prayers & jingles from Canada.

[amdfarm]

Oh No!!! So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are w/ you and your family.

Many more jingles coming from icy, snowy Iowa.

Here's to rapid healing.

She's a beautiful young lady and looks very full of life in the photo.

[buschkn]

non stop jingles from KY for a full and speedy recovery. Keep us posted when you are able to.

[ShowjumpersUSA]

I just got home to shower and go back to hospital. Still no news. Anna Lisa hasn't been awake since they brought her in.

Please keep praying for her full and speedy recovery.

My precious little girl..... I'm terrified, but believe in the power of prayer.

She's a strong, healthy athletic young woman. Doesn't give up ever! ... I know she's going to be OK... just a little scary right now.

I'll keep you updated as I am able.

Love,

Bonnie

[Iron Horse Farm]

Still praying here in Michigan!

Hopefully someday she will be able to smile about the new gray hairs she gave Mom over this.

[andy.smaga]

Huge jingles from France for a full recovery.

[DownYonder]

Sending many jingles and prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

[LockeMeadows]

My heart and prayers are going out to you, your daughter, and the rest of your family. Please, please don't give up. I'm an ER Nurse and unfortunately we get traumas like this on a pretty regular basis. With time and prayer, these patients do come around and pull through, although it may seem hopeless at times. Head injuries are funny things, but the brain has an amazing way of healing itself! Some days are harder than others and the waiting game can really take a toll on your emotional state. We're sending you our prayers, hugs, and love.
Rachael

[Underdog]

More prayers and jingles from Pa!

[Cosette]

Lots of jingles and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Halfhalting]

Lot's of prayers and jingles. I can only imagine what you are going through; there is no love that comes close to the love of a mother for her child.

[Quinn]

I will keep you in my prayers all day.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[Molly Malone]

Keeping you both in my thoughts.

[Jessi P]

I am so sorry this happened - my greatest fear is something happening to one of my children.

Anna Lisa is young and strong, and she is an equestrienne - she is a tough cookie! Thinking all the best, strongest hopes and prayers that she will come through this and be back on a horse within a year. Bonnie - I know you are going thru hell right now but please stay strong and positive - your little girl needs you.

All the West Virginny jingles you can handle comin your way.

{{{{{Hugs to Bonnie, Anna Lisa, and Dad}}}}}

[Signature]

Sending prayers and thinking of her, you and your family!

[talloaks]

Prayers for your entire family, keep the faith as you sit by the bed of your lovely daughter that she will make a full recovery. Prayers also for the medical team caring for beautiful Anna Lisa. Miracles do happen if only you believe!!

[fish]

Dear Bonnie--

To follow up a little on what LockeMeadows said:

My daughter was given up for brain dead 3 years ago. The only reason she is still alive is that we (her family) wanted to donate her heart and lungs for transplant: she was being kept on life support so her organs would remain viable for a recipient. From Friday (when she was brought in and given 30 minutes of CPR to get heartbeat and breathing going) until around 11 a.m. Sunday, her Dr. was repeatedly telling us "I would understand if you wanted the plug pulled now in order to get some closure and prevent the possibility that she might become like Terry Schiavo. We could still use other organs, just not the heart and lungs." On Sunday, some of my daughter's movements started to appear meaningful, and her Dr. said "I've never been so happy to be wrong in my life!"

My daughter's miraculous recovery has been attributed to her extraordinary level of physical fitness at the time of her injury: she was devoted to her program of 1 hour+, 6 days/week at the gym, mostly working on Cardio. It gives me great hope for your daughter that she is also young and fit.

Despite my experience, I want to tell you that I, just like the others, send my heart out to you, and can't possibly know how you feel. I've been there, and was so overwhelmed emotionally, that I find it hard to identify my own feelings and have had to work hard on my own recovery as well as my daughter's ever since. I hope you have many good people surrounding you, giving you support and trying to make sure that you take as much care of yourself as you can.

The years since my daughter's injury (especially after the first, very difficult year of rehabilitation) have been the happiest in her life. I hope (and jingle) that you and your daughter will someday be able to say the same of hers.

[nsm]

Sending all the jingles I can, plus prayers and best wishes,

Nancy

[Whitfield Farm Hanoverians]

Sending millions of jingles from Georgia. Alo sending millions of prayers.

[windyoak]

Oh Bonnie, I am so terribly sorry... I am sending intense jingles and prayers for Anna Lisa to make a full and speedy recovery.

[Quinn]

Fish, may your miracle pass on to Bonnie and Anna Lisa. Yours is a powerful story.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[Florida Fan]

Prayers and jingles, Bonnie.

[XHalt]

Lot of jingles

[Fenway]

Many prayers and jingles from Virginia.

[pcwertb]

More jingles for your daughter!

[Oldenburg Mom]

Many many jingles and prayers coming from VA. This has been a horrible year ... just awful.

[Ainsley]

More jingles and prayers coming to you from Ontario. Please remember to look after yourself through all of this.

You will stay in my thoughts...
Jennifer

[camohn]

That is beyond awful....major prayers are with you.........

[tri]

Prayers and jingles from all of us.

[paintjumper]

Just don't ever forget that during the toughest times Jesus doesn't walk with you, he carries you. Dig deep and pray hard. He's there with you all.
God Speed, Anna Lisa
Micki Galliano

[DeeThbd]

Warmest wishes from up here.
Dee

[ThreeDays]

Anna Lisa & Bonnie are in all of our thoughts and prayers!

Being a critical care nurse myself and having experience as a level 1 Trauma nurse - I have seen first hand so many amazing recoveries. Anna Lisa's age and fitness are on her side.

All our best wishes go out to her!

[can't re-]

Sending jingles and prayers from Florida.

[horsetales]

More prayers and jingles in this terrible time.

[Cinnybren]

Bonnie, sending you and Anna Lisa my prayers and postive thoughts for healing, peace and comfort. As others have said, she is young, healthy and fit. That will help a lot.

[Home Again Farm]

Sending more jingles.

[TKR]

More jingles, thoughts and prayers from the Deep South. Any updates -- hoping for good news!
PennyG

[CathyKb]

Sending huge jingles and prayers for your wonderful daughter!! {{HUGS}} Bonnie!!!!!

[NoDQhere]

Jingles from snowy South Dakota. I can't think of anything worse than having your child injured. Our prayers are with you and your family.

[EquineLVR]

OMG Bonnie... tons and tons of jingles and heartfelt prayers from CO.. hang tough and keep the faith.

[omare]

our prayers and thoughts are with you both.

[pintopiaffe]

Many thoughts and prayers from up nawth...

[sid]

Your daughter and your family are in my prayers.

[baywithchrome2]

Oh Bonnie... my thoughts and prayers are with you, Anna Lisa and your family.

[Tiki]

She has remained unconscious since the Highway Patrol found her
Ohmigod, does that mean that it was a hit and run? I'm so sorry that she was so badly injured. Tons of jingles from West Virginia for a speedy and complete recovery!

[dray]

Bonnie,

Our prayers are with both you and Anna Lisa. I will put her on our Prayer list tonight when I go to choir practice. I love you. you have been so supportive of me over this year. Your faith will sustain you. Our prayers will lift you both.

Donna Ray

[selah]

All our prayers for complete healing for Anna Lisa, and comfort for your whole family!

[Samotis]

jingles! Praying for Anna Lisa to make a full recovery

[Fred]

adding my prayers and jingles for a speedy and complete recovery.

[password]

Our prayers and thoughts are with you too.

[Rienzi]

Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent.

[Summit Springs Farm]

Jingles and prayers to you and your family!!

Fish- unbelievable story- alittle or alot of divine intervention!

Praying for a complete recovery.

[ilikridn]

I'm so sorry to hear about this! Any updates??

I so hope that everything turns out okay and she makes a full recovery.

[karin@dutchbreeders@aol.com]

More jingles headed your way from PA Bonnie,...Continuing to keep you, Anna Lisa and your family in our hearts and prayers.....
Warmly,
Karin

[ShowjumpersUSA]

Thank you all for your kindness and prayers. This is a rough time. No change yet.. still not awake. I will keep you posted.

Anna Lisa is in great need of your continued prayers and positive thoughts.

Back to the hospital... more when I know something.

Love,

Bonnie

[RiddleMeThis]

Sending HUGE jingles!!!

[Maddie]

Sending good thoughts your way and believing in the best outcome!

[fish]

Thank you for checking back in with us. I look at this thread many times a day, my heart and mind hoping with yours.

[Dutch]

My thoughts are with you, hoping for the most positive of outcomes. Just keep talking to Anna Lisa. Hopefully she will wake up soon.

[ThirdCharm]

So sorry Bonnie, thoughts and prayers...

Jennifer

[cottagefarm]

Many Jingles and prayers for you and your daughter Bonnie

[dray]

Still praying, Bonnie. still praying.

[cavalli]

Jingles for a speedy recovery

[BelladonnaLily]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Anna Lisa, and Bonnie and family. As a mother, I simply cannot imagine what you are feeling right now but please know that I am thinking of you.

Amy

[HSGF]

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your daughter Anna Lisa and to you and the rest of your family.

[risingstarfarm]

Still sending lots of positive thoughts from Texas. I am looking forward to reading some good news.

[Leena]

Sending all my prayers ! Hope she will be fine !

[flashykatt]

Not sure if this will work--but I'm having a pretty lucky day today, so I'm sending YOU the luck! I am sending it FULLY AWARE of the possibility that now a tree might fall on my house or something...

Just, ya know, send it back when your daughter wakes up :)

And since it's coming from California it might take a couple hours (I'm not sure how fast good luck travels--probably slower than bad luck, lol).

Lisa

[justathought]

More jingles coming your way!

[tuckawayfarm]

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers from the midwest.

[Lesley Feakins]

Jingling for your daughter's recovery. Take care if yourself.

[Kyzteke]

Bonnie -- I am sending prayers your way for your daughter; and for you too. All my best...

[vineyridge]

Sending prayers and healing thoughts for Anna Lisa that this shall pass and all will be as it was.

[AppJumpr08]

Bonnie, still sending VERY LOUD jingles from New Hampshire!!
I so hope that she wakes up VERY soon.

[octoberhill]

Adding my wishes for a full recovery for your daughter, Bonnie. With this many people sending her prayers and good will, she can't help but get better...and soon!

[Spike]

OMG, I send you Bonnie and your daughter all the jingles possible on earth. Positive vibs to a quick and full recovery.

[okggo]

Jingles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Quinn]

Bonnie, sending you prayers and strength this morning. Anna Lisa, rest and repair. God bless you.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[grayarabpony]

Sending best wishes to Anna Lisa and her family.

[ponygirl]

like we have done for Ralph Hill and others. I'd do it but I cannot remember where the website was. Anyone?

Continued jingles for Bonnie, Anna Lisa and family.

[Equine Reproduction]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=eng

Group: ALS

Kathy St.Martin

[ponygirl]

Thank-you!

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

Candle lit. Thanks for setting that up. Here is the link directly to that page.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=ALS

[Home Again Farm]

Sending more jingles today.

[Cinnybren]

Another candle lit. Sending more prayers for healing.

[DuffyAgain]

Candle lit and many jingles.

muchos {{{hugs}}}

[Mel0309]

Candle lit! Lots of jingles for a healthy recovery.

[poneez]

Candle lit.

More prayers and jingles from Canada.

[cstina]

Another candle lit...sending all of my hope, love and prayer for you and your family. Be strong and have solid faith...she is strong she will pull through this with time. God bless

[JGHIRETIRE]

Another candle lit.
Prayers and healing wishes sent your way.

Sue

[misita]

Candle lit. Prayers morning and night for you and your daughter.

[windyoak]

Candle lit... sending more jingles and prayers from Florida.

[TwinGates]

Healing wishes for Anna Lisa continuing from TX.

[Easton]

Candle lit, jingles, prayers...anything we can do. So sorry to hear about this. Our best from the entire Midwest.

[sporthorsefilly]

Prayers and wishes for a full recovery.

[Blonde Filly]

Lots of prayers and jingles for your daughter!!! :yes:

[cavalli]

Sending more jingles today for Anna Lisa

[tri]

Has there been any word?

[Jessi P]

More candles and prayers for Anna Lisa and especially for Bonnie - it is the hardest thing in the world as a parent to have your child be seriously ill and nothing you can do but wait.

Big big hugs Bonnie - I hope that you have good friends and faithful family around you and your husband now to help you with your life and your horses while you take care of Anna Lisa.

My heart goes out to you,

HUGSSSSSSs

Jessi

[karin@dutchbreeders@aol.com]

Sending yet more jingles Bonnie and Anna Lisa.....
Karin

[sid]

I hope that "no news, means good news".

[canyonoak]

Jingles, prayers, good thoughts, high energy, and candle lit.

Hoping for good news.

[blackstallion2]

Many jingles from Virginia :(

[fish]

I hope that "no news, means good news".


Ditto here-- I'm hoping Anna Lisa has woken, so Bonnie has stayed by her side.

(Another candle lit.)

[ShowjumpersUSA]

Anna Lisa opened her eyes tonight! She convinced me she recognized me and was able to follow commands. She squeezed my hand and wriggled her toes.... this was enough to cause tears of happiness and several adults to jump up and down for joy! This was a small step but a major accomplishment, all things considered.

If she continues to make progress they will take her off breathing support tomorrow. She needs to be able to respond to commands consistently.... she doesn't even do that when she's not banged up! I'm a little giddy after the suspense of the day... waiting to get some acknowledgement from her that she is still with us. Tonight was a turning point.

It looks more and more promising that she did not go without oxygen long enough to cause permanent brain damage!!!!!!! She aspirated a little bit but the doctors think she will be able to clear it herself once the tubes are out.

Please keep praying for her full recovery. She's as strong as an ox and I know with praying friends and great doctors, she'll be back in no time.

Tomorrow should be another eventful day. She is going to be ill as a hornet when she comes fully awake and discovers her surroundings. I've warned the nurses to take cover.

More tomorrow.

My love and gratitude to you all,

Bonnie

[RiddleMeThis]

YAY!!!!!!!!!

Still jingling for a full recovery!!

[Iron Horse Farm]

Oohhhh! I'm soooo glad to get some good news on this board!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

Lots of prayers being answered today. Many more on the way for a continued recovery!

[sniplover]

Oh thank god for great news!!! All of my support for a full, speedy recovery.

[wildswan]

Just saw this and was soooooo happy to see the update! Sending best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery your way!

[amdfarm]

Wonderful update, Bonnie!! YAY!! Another candle lit and more prayers and jingles headed your way. Keep up the great work, kiddo!

((((HUGS))))

[LockeMeadows]

Very good. Please keep us posted!

[poneez]

What wonderful news! We'll keep the prayers & jingles coming for a speedy, full recovery!

[Andrew]

Bonnie,

W O N D E R F U L NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VirginiaBred]

I was so glad to read this!!! Continued prayers for a full recovery!!!

[peskee]

Oh Boy I am so thrilled for you and Anna Lisa........still jingling from PA

[fish]

SUPERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! HURRAY!

[TwinGates]

Extraordinary news, and appropriate for the season. Continued prayers & jingles for rapid improvement & rapid improvement.

[RioTex]

So good to read the news that things are improving. Here's hoping progress continues quickly and no nurses are harmed.:winkgrin:

[Dancing Lawn]

that is Truly excellent news, I'm so happy for you, her, and everyone else in you family.

[shea'smom]

Thank God! Ya Hoooo!!!!

[lilypondlane]

Such wonderful news! Prayers, jingles, hugs.

[DLee]

Oh Gosh, terrific, terrific news!!! :yes:
Hang on for this roller coaster ride, we are with you. Wishing you, Anna Lisa, and your whole family all the best, all the strength, thank you for keeping us updated! Diana

[Parminch]

Bonnie, you and Anna Lisa are in my thoughts and prayers for continued progress. Believe in the power of prayer... it is a mighty force.
Stay strong in your faith.
fondly, Parker

[alexandra]

lots of good wishes and a speedy full recovery !

[Quinn]

Praise be! I am thrilled for you, Anna Lisa and all involved. Continued prayers of course!!

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[tri]

WONDERFUL

[3Dogs]

Great news Bonnie - and I love "ill as a hornet" - with that attitude, I am jingling/thinking that she will be quick about getting to full recovery!

[BelladonnaLily]

Wonderful news! :)

[Waterwitch]

Fantastic news Bonnie! Continued jingles for an otherwise uneventful recovery.

[Edgewood]

Super news! Continued prayers for her recovery!:)

[Phoebe]

Sounds like an early Christmas present!!!! Great news -- here's hoping it just continues to get better and better!!!

[misita]

I'm so happy for you and Anna. Continues prayers.

[Home Again Farm]

That is wonderful news. Sending continued jingles...

[canyonoak]

Hoping for MORE updates like this and hoping that the subject thread will have a new line soon enough!

jingles and prayers, jingles and prayers!

[Underdog]

The power of positive thoughts and prayer does work!

This an early CHristmas gift? ;)
Great news.

[desilu]

That is wonderful news.........continuing all our jingles from Florida.

[Cartier]

What fantastic news!!! Truly fantastic!!! We are all here for you, praying for Anna Lisa. One step at a time, you’ll get through this. :)

[Esprit]

Sending huge jingles and prayers your way!!!!

[imajacres]

Just read this, sending all my best wishes your way, Ingrid

[Laurierace]

Continued jingles, I hope she gives them so much hell that they send her home early!

[Fairview Horse Center]

Thank God! Wonderful update! Prayer continues for a full recovery.

[paintjumper]

But now you guys had better look out, if she is like most of us horse folks..........she's not going to like being sick!!! You guys could be in for it! HaHa!! Super, Super, Super good news.
Micki Galliano

[Equilibrium]

YAH! I am so happy to read this update.

I can't tell you how many times over the last couple of days I have thought of your daughter. I could be mucking out a stable, going to the shop, or any number of chores, but this story just pops in my head and I think good thoughts for her to get better.

This was the update I was looking for!

God Bless
Terri

[Hi Jump]

I just read through this, thank goodness for the updates, we are all looking forward to Anna Lisa's full recovery. I can only imagine what these last few days have been like for your family. Only the most positive thoughts from our family to yours,

Lisa Paulson

[STF]

OMG!! Bonnie has been through so much the last few yrs too. Sending tons of jingles from us here at the farm.
Hugs to you Bonnie and family,
LaNet

[Lesley Feakins]

Wonderful news. Prayers still coming from PA for your beautiful daughter's full and speedy recovery.

[Dutch]

Super news! Sounds like you got your Christmas present early this year. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

[Jessi P]

Wonderful news! I am so thrilled for the positive update. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you, Bonnie, and Anna Lisa - what a lovely young lady she is.

Keep those candles going! :)

[can't re-]

What great news. Prayers and jingles still being sent from FL.

[horserider12]

so glad to read this today............best wishes for a continued recovery! happy, happy holidays to you

[Equino]

This has been the 1st thread I check each day. I am so happy for you!!! Lots of jingles, prayers and warm wishes coming your way!

[dogontired]

What tremendous wonderful news!!!!! To the happy adults jumping up and down in Anna Lisa's room, add two adults in our car crying tears of joy. Best wishes and prayers for patience :) and forward momentum during her recovery!

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

That is wonderful news! What a tough girl. Sending jingles to the rest of you and her caretakers as I know, if she is anything like me, she will be climbing the walls until she's able to get out and about and back on the horses.

[cottagefarm]

yeah:)

Just got home and saw the update. Continued prayers for an even better tomorrow!

[EquineLVR]

OH THANK GOD... I am so relieved to see this news.. I am sure you must be on cloud nine...


HUGE HUGS BONNIE!!! And more prayers and jingles from CO!!!

[ShowjumpersUSA]

I'm writing this in the wee hours.... it's been a long day. Not much news to report. Anna Lisa is about the same. She wasn't as responsive today, but she did hold up two fingers for the doctor this morning (Saturday).

They have nothing but positive words of encouragement for us. Guarded... put positive. She has to come fully awake, aware and consistently responsive before we can know for sure. But, all the signs are good. Once this happens, they will be able to take her breathing tubes out and get on with setting her broken bones. I'm meeting with the doctors in a couple of hours to go over the latest xrays and most recent tests.

She is in so much pain, I can only imagine what's going on in her head. She can't have too much pain medication because she is very sensitive to it. She had a temp today of 103.7 and has developed pneumonia.... but the doctors tell us this is not uncommon in brain injury patients. They're treating it aggressively and tell us not to be concerned. (!)

My daughter-in-law, Cassi, has a beautiful singing voice. During a quiet time at the Hospital, we turned the lights down low in the hospital room and Cassi very softly sang Christmas carols while my other daughter-in-law and I painted Anna Lisa's toenails and massaged lotion on her unbroken places. Anna Lisa knew we were there and was aware of being loved on.... although she was unable to move or make sounds, she let go and let the tears come. Her heart rate settled into a nice calm rythym.

More tomorrow...

Love,

Bonnie

PS: I've been getting the nicest pictures of Anna Lisa and her horses taken by friends at various horse shows. In a day or two, I'll post a couple of cute ones from this summer at the Hampton Classic.

[Cartier]

Be strong, we all love you... Anna Lisa will get through this... if you need anything at all, you have only to ask. Many of us are just down the road... or a short driving distance away. I am about two hours from Charlotte.. . I can make the drive in my sleep.

Elaine

[Quinn]

Bonnie, although Anna Lisa has a road ahead of her, lining that road is a family with so much love, she'll be carried. Prayers continue.

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[Jessi P]

Keep on keeping on - we are all holding the faith for you and Anna Lisa. More and more hugs & prayers.

[Tiki]

Oh, hooray, I hope the good news keeps getting 'gooder'.

[Daydream Believer]

Sending hugs, prayers, and warm healing thoughts.

[tri]

Keep your chin up and make sure you take care of yourself so you can continue to be strong!

[dray]

Thank you for the updates...her tears are her soft heart, you know that. And it also supports her awareness and she loves you all for being there for her so much.

Rest when you can Bonnie. Remember thatyou must take care of yourself before you can fully give to others,

In Faith,
Donna Ray

call if you ever need me

[Cinnybren]

Such good news. You and Anna Lisa are very much in my prayers.

[goodmorning]

Sending you many thoughts and prayers during this time...

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

Still thinking of you and your Anna Lisa and sending jingles. Sending hugs! Stay strong, both of you.

[cstina]

Such good news!!! We'll keep praying for all of you to be strong!!! Much love and hope!!!!

[Underdog]

Yes, as others have mentioned, you must take care of yourself if you are going to continue to be the pillar of the family. Rest.

I lreally liked reading how she responded to singing. I always thought music was a way to reach deep in conscious and sub conscious thought and awareness.
Maybe more music in the form of CD's are not an outrageous idea. Inspirational stuff. Or stuff she likes!
Just thoughts and wanting to help from Pa.
;)

[Summit Springs Farm]

Wonderful news!

Beautiful picture! Beautiful young lady!!

God bless you all and thank you for the updates!

You know we are praying and jingling for Anna Lisa and you!!

[Maddie]

So glad to hear things are heading in the right direction!

[graystonefarm]

Bonnie, make sure that the physicians culture to find out which bacteria they are treating for the pneumonia. There are 2 types of pneumonia. A fellow worker of mine nearly died last month because the hospital was waiting for her to cough up something before doing the culture. She is only alive today because another co-worker got her son involved who is a pulmonary specialist. He said if they would have waited one more day, she would not have survived.

Sending more jingles and hugs.

Sherry

[cavalli]

More jingles for Anna Lisa steady recovery.

[fish]

More jingles here, too. Thank you for the lovely updates, though so sorry to hear of the pain/ meds problem. Broken bones HURT!!

I'm looking forward to hearing what Anna Lisa has to say when that tube comes out.

[CrzyCorgi]

Jingles, prayers & a candle lit from a fellow North Carolinian. May your beautiful daughter get well soon.

Keep praying.....

[RNB]

Sending loads of jingles and keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[justathought]

More positive thoughts coming your way. Candle lit!

[bascher]

I lit a candle as well...my name is Bonnie also, so it's wonderful to see such a strong, wonderful, and loving person representing the name :)

I was in a bad car accident a few months ago, but luckily I and the other person ended up unharmed. I am so glad your daughter is making such a great recovery. I hadn't been online in awhile and when I came back to see this thread at 12 pages, I of course had to read through the whole thing. I kept hoping to see a positive update, so I'm so happy! Good luck, and just know that we are all thinking about you, your family, and your daughter.

[dray]

Bonnie,
Regarding the pneumonia...have them check for mycoplasm...different from run of the mill pneumonia.

[ShowjumpersUSA]

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008 10:34 PM, CST Today I (Carrie Brackbill) am writing on behalf of Bonnie. On Sunday the breathing tube was removed. Anna's airway is swollen and therefore she had some difficulty breathing. She also was not awake enough to cough for the doctors. She has pneumonia, and they are really watching her to make sure she is coughing up what is in her lungs. Since she was having trouble coughing and had stridor (her airway was swollen) they decided to reintubate her (put her back on the ventilator). She had a very eventful day. However, in the short time the tube was out, she was able to say a word..we think she said "stop" but we aren't 100% sure. She held up 2 fingers for us as well. She is sedated again and back on the breathing machine, probably for the next couple of days. She is still so beautiful, even with all the "stuff" on her. Her sweet niece Grace brought in christmas carols on an ipod so Anna can have music in her room. Her fever came down some today. They have her on a cooling blanket to help with the temperature. The doctor feels like the fever is associated with the brain injury, and has little to do with her pneumonia. They found out she has a very small blood clot in her cephalic vein today, which she is receiving medication for.

We are hopeful each day, and are so grateful to each of you for reaching out! Please continue to pray for her full recovery and pass the word along.

Carrie (for Bonnie)

[WhatzUp]

~ good vibes ~

Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the very best !!!

Yours in sport,

Lynn

[ShowjumpersUSA]

Sunday, another long day. I appreciate Carrie's kindness in keeping you all updated today. I have to admit I've shed some tears but I'm not losing faith. I know Anna Lisa will be as good as new... maybe even better.... when this is over. I can't begin to tell you how comforting it is to know you are praying for her and wishing her well.

I want to tell you what caused the accident. I am telling you this in the hope that this news may prevent another person from the same fate.

Anna Lisa was text messaging when she came to a curve in the road. She looked up too late to correct. We have pieced this together from her phone records. Her phone went dark at 1:32 AM after transmitting a message mid-sentence; she was found at 5:45 AM. The person she was having a text messaging conversation with sent several texts asking where she was and "what happened to you...?" She lay in the dark, broken and unconscious until someone on their way to work phoned the police to report debris on the road. The police went to investigate and found her in a field. She had gone through a fence, skimmed the side of a tree and the car rolled several times before her door popped open and she was ejected. She was found 40 feet from her car.

I know whatever the subject of the text messages, it wasn't worth this terrible price.

Well.... there it is.... a senseless accident..... a smart girl doing a dumb thing. A hard lesson learned. I hope this story helps someone you love to understand why we tell them not to use their cell phone while driving.

Meanwhile, Anna Lisa was resting comfortaby when I left the hospital an hour ago. I can see I will have to be content with baby steps for now. I'll post more on her progress tomorrow. Please keep praying for her full recovery.

Love,

Bonnie

PS: On a horse related note, here are some outside-the-ring pictures from the Hampton Classic. She left home with two horses and one dog... returned with two horses and two dogs!

[Florida Fan]

Hi Bonnie: Anna Lisa is in our prayers, praying for a speedy recovery. There is nothing like a mother's love to bring healing. Sounds like you have a very special family support group as well. So generous of you to share the details of the accident in that you hope it saves others from a similar fate.

[Cartier]

Bonnie,

Love you... love your daughter. We are all here for you and her. As I read what happened, it brought tears. What a beautiful gesture for you, at this time, to care enough about others to share what happened, in the hope it will help someone in the future. Our prayers are with you and Anna Lisa.

-Elaine