A Note from Tyler
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Great to hear such good news.
It will be a very Happy Thanksgiving in the Tyler home.
It will be a very Happy Thanksgiving in the Tyler home.
dcarver
Well-known member
Damn T, that brougt a tear to my eyes.
Very well said, such a strong postive attitude,
of love and warmth
and family and friends
In many ways, you are truly blessed my friend!
Very well said, such a strong postive attitude,
of love and warmth
and family and friends
In many ways, you are truly blessed my friend!
BikerGeek99
Yeah, it's a concrete corn cob. So?
Damn, Tyler. You can put words together in a way that I cannot. Thanks.
Makes me wonder why in the hell I continually 'major in the minors,' as the saying goes.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Andy
Makes me wonder why in the hell I continually 'major in the minors,' as the saying goes.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Andy
wheatonFJR
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Happy Thanksgiving Tyler!
Have a great time with your friends and family...tell 'em we said "hi".
Have a great time with your friends and family...tell 'em we said "hi".
Khunajawdge
Toto El Mundo!
Gobble gobble! 
Home. Dorothy in her infinite wisdom (and FABulous ruby red slippers) never uttered truer words... there really is no place like home. Shannon and I moved back into our humble abode last weekend and reveled in our own beds and closets and dinners together and snuggling and laughter. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the "little" things in life are the most important! We will forever be indebted to Sue and my sister, Jaime, for taking care of us when we needed a home away from home... their gift of friendship and support will be cherished and appreciated forever. And also to the elves and angels that took care of the house while we were gone and did the remodel of the downstairs bathroom... it looks SO beautiful and I'll spend the next year inviting everyone over to utilize it at some point!
I went back to the office this week for a few hours and got caught up with my coworkers. It felt really good to be back in that environment as I am blessed to still have a job with people that I truly enjoy being around. When I expressed my appreciation to our CEO and my boss, Bruce, he said just "pay it forward" (if you haven't seen that movie of the same name, I highly recommend it!) which I will continue to do in his honor, as well as the honor of the friends who have stood by me through the past six months. Sometimes, when I think about it, it is just overwhelming and I get leaky eyes... but I've always had that problem since the birth of my daughter although it seems to have intensified these past few months.
I also went to the gym this week with my PT to set up an exercise regime as we've sort of run our course of what we can do at the hospital and at home. It felt good to work some muscles but I was good and didn't push it. While the brain is ready to rock and roll, the body is still trying to catch up! The last graft surgery went very well but I still have one tunnel wound on the hip that is taking some time to heal, requiring three dressing changes a day. It gets old quickly but given the magnitude of my injuries, I guess I should shut up and be grateful that my legs, now a mosaic of grafting art, are standing by me (pun intended) and moving me forward in my life.
Many have asked the question as to whether I'll ride again and I honestly cannot answer that. Right now I am not physically able to so there is no question. As for the future, I don't know... I have a different answer every day, hour, and minute! Today I have to focus on continued healing and that is where my energy will go. I have been cleared to drive again and was fortunate to be able to finagle the acquisition of a 2004 Toyota Solara convertible... that will be my "thrill" for now.
I also need to continue to heal the inside part of myself - heart, mind, and soul. While I have come a long way, there are still days when I think, "F*ck, this is not what I wanted" but it is what it is. Doesn't mean it's easy some days but I am blessed with such an amazing array of friends and family (and a great therapist! , that I know I'll get through whatever lays ahead. A very good friend sent me a plaque that made me laugh... it said "Put on your big girl panties and deal with it." He was afraid that I might be offended but sent it anyway... I'm glad he did as it helps me in the tough times.
My home address, if anyone would like to send a card or letter (I love getting them!) is:
Tyler Risk
1031 Clyde Ave. #402
Santa Clara, CA 95054
I will close with a wish for each and every one of you who has shared your energy with me, that it is returned to you tenfold today, tomorrow, and every day. This world is an amazing place and I hope that it shares its treasures with you and that you remember to keep your mind and heart open to them. May you have a blessed holiday surrounded by light, love, and laughter that follows you well into the New Year!!
Namaste,
Tyler
P.S. If you are looking for an organization to make a donation to this holiday season, consider www.CaringBridge.org as a recipient. This site has been a godsend to many over the past months and it has been much appreciated for being available to all of us!
I went back to the office this week for a few hours and got caught up with my coworkers. It felt really good to be back in that environment as I am blessed to still have a job with people that I truly enjoy being around. When I expressed my appreciation to our CEO and my boss, Bruce, he said just "pay it forward" (if you haven't seen that movie of the same name, I highly recommend it!) which I will continue to do in his honor, as well as the honor of the friends who have stood by me through the past six months. Sometimes, when I think about it, it is just overwhelming and I get leaky eyes... but I've always had that problem since the birth of my daughter although it seems to have intensified these past few months.
I also went to the gym this week with my PT to set up an exercise regime as we've sort of run our course of what we can do at the hospital and at home. It felt good to work some muscles but I was good and didn't push it. While the brain is ready to rock and roll, the body is still trying to catch up! The last graft surgery went very well but I still have one tunnel wound on the hip that is taking some time to heal, requiring three dressing changes a day. It gets old quickly but given the magnitude of my injuries, I guess I should shut up and be grateful that my legs, now a mosaic of grafting art, are standing by me (pun intended) and moving me forward in my life.
Many have asked the question as to whether I'll ride again and I honestly cannot answer that. Right now I am not physically able to so there is no question. As for the future, I don't know... I have a different answer every day, hour, and minute! Today I have to focus on continued healing and that is where my energy will go. I have been cleared to drive again and was fortunate to be able to finagle the acquisition of a 2004 Toyota Solara convertible... that will be my "thrill" for now.
I also need to continue to heal the inside part of myself - heart, mind, and soul. While I have come a long way, there are still days when I think, "F*ck, this is not what I wanted" but it is what it is. Doesn't mean it's easy some days but I am blessed with such an amazing array of friends and family (and a great therapist!
, that I know I'll get through whatever lays ahead. A very good friend sent me a plaque that made me laugh... it said "Put on your big girl panties and deal with it." He was afraid that I might be offended but sent it anyway... I'm glad he did as it helps me in the tough times.My home address, if anyone would like to send a card or letter (I love getting them!) is:
Tyler Risk
1031 Clyde Ave. #402
Santa Clara, CA 95054
I will close with a wish for each and every one of you who has shared your energy with me, that it is returned to you tenfold today, tomorrow, and every day. This world is an amazing place and I hope that it shares its treasures with you and that you remember to keep your mind and heart open to them. May you have a blessed holiday surrounded by light, love, and laughter that follows you well into the New Year!!
Namaste,
Tyler
P.S. If you are looking for an organization to make a donation to this holiday season, consider www.CaringBridge.org as a recipient. This site has been a godsend to many over the past months and it has been much appreciated for being available to all of us!
rushes
Well-known member
I'm so happy for you girl....
There's no place like home....
Luv ya!!
There's no place like home....
Luv ya!!
donaldb
Well-known member
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in a word....inspiration!
I am so happy to see you back home.......that is awesome.
:yahoo:
in a word....inspiration!
I am so happy to see you back home.......that is awesome.
:yahoo:
fjrboomer
Well-known member
God bless you girl. I've never met you personally but I feel I know you better than some friends I have had for years. You are one fantastic person and such an inspiration to us all. It is no wonder your employer saved your place. They know what a great lady they have. Whether you ever ride again or not is not important because your spirit will ride with each of us anytime we hit the road. Keep up the healing and enjoy everyday, even those that give more pain than pleasure. That is just a part of life and the friend who gave you the plaque was a very wise person indeed.
DABRIT
Well-known member
[SIZE=10pt]Tyler, way to go !! [/SIZE]
What excellent news, home for the holidays.
You have been a true inspiration to us all.
Stay well, stay safe, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Chris and Diane
[/SIZE]What excellent news, home for the holidays.
You have been a true inspiration to us all.
Stay well, stay safe, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Chris and Diane
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
What a great Christmas present for you and for us to hear!
Home again, home again, zipped zig!!!
Merry Christmas Tyler. And to all of your elfs, thanks so much!
Home again, home again, zipped zig!!!
Merry Christmas Tyler. And to all of your elfs, thanks so much!
Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
My Christmas is merrier already...
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, ditto, ditto, and a Happy New Year... :yahoo:
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, ditto, ditto, and a Happy New Year... :yahoo:
happyPuppy
Well-known member
Tyler your story is so inspirational. It takes a special person to come as far as you have with such a positive attitude towards life and the future. Have a great holiday season.
madjackdog
Well-known member
Wow, Tyler, it's been a long journey. You're right, the world is such an amazing place, and life is such a drug. Once you were through those frightening early days, I had no doubt that it was only a matter of time before I was reading your latest "I'm going home" letter. Good luck, kiddo
Niehart, you're going to put your eye out with that avatar.
Tyler. I'm not sure I can convey the myriad feelings your whole misadventure evoked and recovery continues to evoke. I'm very proud of you, though I have never met you. I hope my daughter grows up somewhere close to as mature and wonderful as you. I don't know the words to express what I am thinking and feeling. But it's good, I promise.
Speaking as a father, I wish you hadn't printed your home address on the internet, but you wear big girl panties now, so that's up to you.
That plaque sounds like the work of a sheep-lover to me.
If I'm in the neighborhood, mind if I call ahead to use your new bathroom?
God bless.
Tyler. I'm not sure I can convey the myriad feelings your whole misadventure evoked and recovery continues to evoke. I'm very proud of you, though I have never met you. I hope my daughter grows up somewhere close to as mature and wonderful as you. I don't know the words to express what I am thinking and feeling. But it's good, I promise.
Speaking as a father, I wish you hadn't printed your home address on the internet, but you wear big girl panties now, so that's up to you.
That plaque sounds like the work of a sheep-lover to me.
If I'm in the neighborhood, mind if I call ahead to use your new bathroom?
God bless.
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To my beloved family and friends:
Have you seen the movie "Avatar" yet? There is a scene where the main character is being accepted into the tribe of blue aliens. The ones nearest to him put their hand on his shoulder, then those next to them do the same, and so on and so on until they form a huge chain or web of energy and spirit, solidifying him as being one with them. It was very moving, well at least for me, because that's how I envisioned all of you in the world as you prayed and sent your energy to me.
With the end of 2009, I will be glad to put it behind me and focus forward with healing, hope and anticipation for what the future has in store for all of us.
I give thanks to each and every one of you for being a part of my spiritual web and the part that you played in my healing. I wish the very best that life has to offer each of you as we move into the New Year.
Much love,
Tyler
Have you seen the movie "Avatar" yet? There is a scene where the main character is being accepted into the tribe of blue aliens. The ones nearest to him put their hand on his shoulder, then those next to them do the same, and so on and so on until they form a huge chain or web of energy and spirit, solidifying him as being one with them. It was very moving, well at least for me, because that's how I envisioned all of you in the world as you prayed and sent your energy to me.
With the end of 2009, I will be glad to put it behind me and focus forward with healing, hope and anticipation for what the future has in store for all of us.
I give thanks to each and every one of you for being a part of my spiritual web and the part that you played in my healing. I wish the very best that life has to offer each of you as we move into the New Year.
Much love,
Tyler
FJR DaveH
Well-known member
We're all connected aren't we. May the very BEST you've seen this year, be the worst you'll ever see! I raise my glass and toast to ya.
airboss
Well-known member
Sunshine & Roses, Tyler. Best wishes for you.
bikesniffer
Well-known member
I am sipping champagne right now cause we just rang in 2010 over here. Best wishes to you Tyler and best wishes for a healthy 2010 and a new year hopefully filled with motorcycle rides to places of your hearts desire. May be shopping for a new ride will speed up the recovery of your mind, body and soul. Not that something is really wrong with any of em but we can always improve, right?
