Vicki's recovery at Smith Mountain Lake

[frank]

Very, VERY good to hear!

Hope you both enjoy the off season and are back playing on the water come spring!!!

[Salty19]

Fantastic news, Tim.  Hoping for a speedy and complete recovery!

[kickingbug1]

we look forward to seeing you in july and marvelling at what the crew of a well handled cp 19 can do on the racecourse.

[tmw]

Great news!  Thank you for sharing, and let Vicki know we're rooting for her continued recovery.

[captronr]

Tim and Vicki,

I'm new to the Compac site (just bought an eclipse in Nov), but I recall with horror the shooting Vicki was involved in.  Senseless, just plain senseless. 

So happy to hear that recovery for the two of you seems to be going well. 

Our best wishes to both of you,

Ron and Chari, KS

[hoddinr]

Hi Tim and Vicki,

So happy to hear of Vicki's successful surgery and recovery.  I bet you'll be back to the normal activities of Smith Mtn. Lake very soon!

Ron Hoddinott
 

[Salty19]

Wishing Vicki a quick and full recovery!

Here is a little drop of sunshine to warm her spirits! Vicki with Buddy the famous CLR crew dog.

[Bob23]

[Tim Gardner]

Just in case you are interested Sunday, Dec 27th 11AM ET / 8AM PT

"Reliable Sources" with Brian Stelter will air today at 11:00 am on CNN. Brian interviews Vicki on her state of recovery in a ~ 10 minute segment on this show. FYI - Tim Gardner

[brackish]

Just in case you are interested Sunday, Dec 27th 11AM ET / 8AM PT

"Reliable Sources" with Brian Stelter will air today at 11:00 am on CNN. Brian interviews Vicki on her state of recovery in a ~ 10 minute segment on this show. FYI - Tim Gardner

Just watched the segment.  Amazed and inspired by how Vickie can look back at the event and emphasize the most positive aspects of a very traumatic experience. 

[captronr]

Saw the clip when surfing CNN this morning.   I'm sure you feel blessed that things turned out as well as they did. 

My wife had several brain surgeries in the 90s, then battled cancer about 5  yrs ago.   All successful.  I now feel that every day we have together is a GIFT.

Hope to meet you someday on the water.

Ron and Chari

[Jon898]

For those who missed CNN's broadcast here's a brief excerpt (starts with an advert as these online things usually do):

http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/12/28/wdbj-shooting-survivor-vicki-gardner-sot-rs.cnn/

Best wishes to you both Tim and Vicki.

Jon

[Tim Gardner]

Here's an update to the Admiral's recovery from her gunshot wound last year.

Vicki continues to regain her endurance.  It's been a slow slog, but her Dr. warned us it could easily take two years.

She is still working reduced hours as the Executive Director of the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce here in Virginia.

We are in the midst of the best season for sailing on this lake and we go as often as the wind will allow.

To wit:  Last Saturday:

[captronr]

Thanks for the update.   Overall, sounds like GREAT news to me!

And being able to enjoy sailing together is just one more plus.

Best Wishes,
Ron and Chari Roots
Wichita, KS

[HeaveToo]

This is great news!  Thanks for the update!