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Thanks for the Notes to Grandma!
There is no way to express in words all of the emotions, pain and turmoil that entered into my mind following my crash at the Olympics. It was one of the most loneliness moments of my life despite the fact that reporters were constantly pressing me for info. Yet as word got out, emails, notes and cards came in. This included over 1600 Notes to Grandma from my website on the day following my crash as well as hundreds of letters. You encouraged, inspired and supported me.
Some messages merely stated "You Rock!" while others provided get well wishes and encouragement. They came from across the US & Canada and the world including Russia, Romania, Australia, Japan, Great Britain, South Africa and more. You lifted me up and proved that dreams whether of the Olympics or not are not just reserved for the young, but for the young at heart.
You helped get Grandma Luge back on her feet! Thanks.
On the Go
Anne is traveling around America and may be coming to a location near you. If you would like to meet her or arrange for her to come and speak to your group send a Note to Grandma on her website or contact Linda Glenn at lsglenn@lakeland.ws.
Olympic Crash Injury Update
Anne is still recovering from injuries sustained during her final training run at the Torino Olympics. Although the initial prognosis was a broken radius (wrist) there were more severe problems and injuries were soon discovered. The Olympic doctors examined her again 10 days later and discovered that her scapula (shoulder blade) was shattered. In addition, a sliver of wood about 6 inches long evidently had pierced her side under her arm.
Following the Olympics Anne met with her orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN. Because the shoulder blade was not immobilized immediately following the fracture, the bone did not reunite. It is quite probable that surgery will be required to remove bone fragments. Meanwhile, the wrist, thumb, torn rotator cuff and dislocated shoulder are healing nicely. The broken back/shoulder is in no way keeping Grandma down. She is up and running and in the past few months has traveled to 10 states as well as Europe. Some interesting projects are in the works so sign up for her email newsletter to keep up to date. |
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