Update 08/03/2009
Tomorrow, August 4, is Coltons 21st birthday. We recieved good news today. Colton could possibly be moved to San Antonio by Wednesday! We, as a family, are very excited! He is eating a communicating well. We are hopeful that the doctors at Wilford Hall at Lackland AFB will be able to continue the great care Colton has been recieving at UC Davis Medical Center. Thank you to everyone who has cards and letters. Colton and I sit and read the new mail that comes in every day. I will continue updating after we get to San Antonio and through Coltons rehab process. Thanks to everyone!! Jessica Read CommentsSteph and Pam Page 08/03/2009 23:51:03 Colton, Ed 08/04/2009 00:24:01 Colton, Justin & Brandi Walker 08/04/2009 02:54:04 HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLTON! Justin and read / look at Jessica;s blog daily yo see how you are doing! May God bless you and your family. We are very proud of you! Keep up the great motivation! Dwayne and Barbara Mercer 08/04/2009 03:54:37 Happy Birthday and it go well with you and your wonderful family and may God look after and bless you all. Tina and baby Aiden 08/04/2009 06:25:29 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOO YOU! =] boy are we glad to hear your getting better!!! you are so strong. so glad to hear you guys get to go back home! keep intouch take care and god bless you both and your fam!!!! 08/04/2009 06:37:51 happpppppy birthday! Keep your chin up! I spent thanksgiving, christmas, my birthday and one new years in the hospital due to my accident in the Air Force 6 years ago! Just make sure to concentrate on the little things that make you smile and everything will be fine! :) Shannon Castro 08/04/2009 07:17:26 Colton, Minnie Wilson 08/04/2009 07:21:26 Happy Birthday Colton, Glad to hear you are coming home to Texas. Love and good luck. Your aunt in Mesquite,TX Aunt Michelle 08/04/2009 08:08:42 Happy 21st Birthday Colton. We love you and are so glad you are getting better every day. Natalie 08/04/2009 08:10:57 Hey cuz! I hope you start feeling better soon. Happy Birthday and I love you. Pam (your 2nd cousin in Mesquite) 08/04/2009 08:42:12 Happy 21st Birthday, Colton! I check this website everyday for updates on your progress & yesterday's post has me grinning ear to ear & praising God for your progress and the good news about you coming home to Texas! My prayers will continue for you, your family and the doctors for your continued recovery. Aunt Amy 08/04/2009 08:51:55 Happy Birthday! I am so very glad to hear the good news. I just put a card in the mail, today. So, it may miss you and get routed around before you get it. Please put your new mailing address, as soon as you have it, on here so we can continue to keep intouch. Of course, we will certainly make a road trip, as well. God Bless! Jack Morton 08/04/2009 08:58:47 Happy Birhday Colton and Best Wishes Scott & Annette 08/04/2009 09:26:36 Happy birthday, Colton! Glad to hear you're doing so well and will soon come home to Texas. God bless you. We're continuing to pray for you. 08/04/2009 09:34:43 Colton Lorisa Y - Arlington! 08/04/2009 10:06:28 Happy Birthday Colton! Congratulations on your progress! I'll keep praying for you! God is good!! Sharon Carman 08/04/2009 10:53:27 Happy Birthday, Colton!!! Got the fantastic news that you'll be coming home to Texas tomorrow. That is awesome. I know your family will be happy to have you close. Joseph Miller 08/04/2009 11:14:43 HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY COLTON! ... cant wait to see you, we will be coming to see you in the next few weeks. You are in my prayers daily, and I am glad to see that your recovery is doing well. Keep Strong!! I love both you and Jessica! SSgt Rhodes 08/04/2009 11:27:40 Happy Birthday Amn Read. Hang in there and God Bless and Keep You! Aunt Barbara, Cody & Tambra 08/04/2009 12:13:27 HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLTON!! We are so happy to hear how well you are doing, and Jessica you are the best!! Keep getting better. We love you guys!! Randy and Kim Isbell 08/04/2009 13:06:54 Happy 21st Birthday Colton. You are continuously in out thoughts and prayers. Keep getting stronger. Glad to hear you are getting back to Texas!!! Gran 08/04/2009 13:14:35 Happy Happy birthday! Im sorry I wasnt there to celebrate with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I think you are such a brave young man. I love you dearly and will see you soon. Phyllis 08/04/2009 13:16:56 Happy Birthday Colton, I am so proud to hear the good news. You have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since this has happened. I talk to Tractor PaPa on regular basis. So proud he has been able to be there for you guys. Jessica I haven't met you- I am Colton's aunt in Arkansas.Hope your trip will go safely. Lots of Love Phyllis Lisa 08/04/2009 14:24:38 HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLTON! Know that you are still in my prayers. I wish nothing but great things for you and your family. Good Luck in TX Debbie J 08/04/2009 14:35:49 HAPPY 21st Birthday! Saw a couple of your B-Day pictures and you are looking great!!! Glad that you're coming back home to Texas!! Erica Henderson 08/04/2009 14:41:03 HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLTON!!! I hope that Blue Bell was some good Ice Cream! I saw some of your pictures and you were pigging out!!! To bad me and Sarah arent there to shove it in your face! lol You are a very strong man and everyone knows! I cant wait to see you!! Hope your birthday is amazing!! I love you!!! Lt. Buettner 08/04/2009 14:51:56 HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY COLTON!!!!! Glad to hear that you're doing well, you and your family are still in my prayers. Also glad to hear that you're getting to come back to Texas. Keep up the progress that you have made, you're strong. SrA A. Johnson 08/04/2009 15:26:39 Colton, Brianna 08/04/2009 15:28:24 Happy Birthday Colton! It's great to hear you're doing better. I heard about your story only a few days ago, but since I found out, I have been checking the site every day to see how you have been doing. Continue to stay strong! Good luck to you and your family! TSgt Mendonca 08/04/2009 16:05:03 Happy Birthday Colton. I want you to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the 315TRS. We are cheering you on all the way from Texas! Your courage and strength are an inspiration. I am proud to serve with you. Stay strong and never stop fighting. A1C Golden 08/04/2009 17:20:11 Happy birthday, Read! I've been following this site closely to check up on you and I'm so glad to hear that you're getting better. I knew you would. =) Keep smiling and lean on your family for help - you're surrounded by love, don't forget that. Have a safe trip! Terry DeBrow - Nanny 08/04/2009 17:27:07 Happy 21st! Next year we will celebrate big time. Enjoy those beer cookies.... Curtis and Nancy Christian 08/04/2009 18:10:27 Happy Birthday Colton! It's a big one and very pinnacle so I know that you will get better and be back home soon. We at the Andrews AFB Fisher House are rooting for you and wish you the best. Linda and Roger 08/04/2009 18:56:39 Happy Birthday Colton.:-) The Sears Family 08/04/2009 20:04:39 Airman Read: Auntie Anne 08/04/2009 20:06:39 Jessica and Colton - We are so pleased to hear of the great path to recovery. The move will make such a huge difference and we cannot wait to see you guys. Happy Birthday, Colton. Also, Jess, sent letter to hotel in CA. Ask them if they'll foward your mail to Texas. Love always, Anne and the Girls! Pami Nuila 08/04/2009 20:08:06 Colton and Jessica Cynthia - McKinney, Texas 08/04/2009 20:12:16 Happy Birthday Colton!!! I am so happy for you and your progress. My family and I check your status everyday and pray for you each night. Hearing you will be moving to San Antonio is great news! Jessica, even though you may not know some of us out here...our love, prayers and support are here for you and Colton. God Bless. Wendy Garraway 08/04/2009 20:17:00 Hi, Happy birthday to Colton and it is good that you are finally getting to go home. It was nice working with you and I hope things only get better from here on. May God bless you and Colton and I remember him saying in the newspaper how important family is to him. He is so lucky to have a wife like you because you bring joy to any room, Good luck and keep up the good work. Rae Hruby 08/04/2009 20:25:55 Happy Birthday Colton. Hope that each day brings you more strength. Hugs to you and your family. Stay positive and know that there are sooooo many people out here rooting you on. SrA Meagan Lydon 08/04/2009 20:53:27 HAPPY BIRTHDAY READ!!! Came to see you this afternoon but from all the excitment you got in the morning you were sleeping. We miss you at work and talk about you and all the memories and wish you were there. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers! Mary, NYC 08/04/2009 20:58:26 Happy Birthday, Airman Read. I hope you got to have more Chick-Fil-A. ;) As long as you can still eat Chick-Fil-A, and have the love of your spouse and family, you have like 99.98% of the things that make a person happy. Irene 08/04/2009 21:07:01 Happy, happy birthday! I am so happy that you finally got that Blue Bell ice cream. Once you get home to Texas, you can have all the Blue Bell you want. We all love you so much and can't wait to see you. I hope you enjoyed that 1/2 of a beer too! I will see you this weekend. Love you! TSgt James Kasch 08/04/2009 21:58:08 Happy Birthday Colton. Glad to hear your spirits are up and you are with people who love you. Right now concentrate on getting well. Don't let this setback keep you from your dream of serving. It is not common place but there have been members of the military that have served on active duty with amputations. Remember, once a member of the Air Force, always a member. I hope your steadfast dedication can be an example for others. The men and women of the 48th will be there if and when you need us. Becca 08/04/2009 22:20:48 Jessica and Colton, Carrie Turner 08/04/2009 22:21:23 Hey Colton, Happy 21st Bday! Mine is exactly 7 days from your bday.. course I plan on being 29 again.. haha. August Bdays are the best. =) Hope you get a bite of Cake, or at least the frosting! You're doing great! I love hearing Jessica's updates, thanks!! Stephanie Irvine 08/04/2009 22:25:37 We have been folllowing your story and wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day. We hope you have a speedy recovery and can continue on in fullfilling your dreams of serving our country. Happy Birthday Colton, and may God bless you always. Josh Beavers 08/05/2009 07:54:15 Happy belated Birthday! Hey Colton haven't seen you since tech school I heard what happened through Schuman I'm really sorry to hear i have faith that you'll have a quick recovery and wish you and your family the best keep you all in prayers. Carl Goodwin 08/05/2009 08:13:21 Hey Colton, Hinkle family- Crooksville, Ohio 08/05/2009 10:21:32 Happy Birthday Colton! We are continuing to keep you in our prayers and staying updated on your progress on the website! May God continue to bless you with strength, courage and determination! And to your wonderful wife & family, may He continue to keep you all in His care as you offer this wonderful man your unfailing love, support, & encouragement. "Few burdens are heavy when everybody lifts." God bless you all. KC_Florida 08/05/2009 11:27:31 Brother Airman ... you and your family are in our prayers. Continue to be strong and fight as you have so bravely demonstrated you do everyday. Carroll Read 08/05/2009 12:12:33 Jessica and Colton, Glenda Elliott 08/05/2009 12:24:56 I hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday, Colton, and that today you are on your way to San Antonio! You will continue to be in my prayers as God continues to work miracles in your life. Tim and Candy Hines 08/05/2009 15:25:56 Happy Belated Birthday! We are very happy to here you may be coming to Texas! I work in San Antonio and will make time to come by once you are settled in. Jessica and Colton, we are praying for continued speedy recovery and for God's continued Blessings and Grace. Rachel 08/05/2009 16:40:46 I AM SO SORRY FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU DAILY AND HOPE THAT YOU GET BETTER EVERY DAY. Ryan Bellack 08/05/2009 17:37:46 Airman Colton Read et al, Dila 08/05/2009 23:36:05 Airman Colton, Vanessa 08/06/2009 07:39:38 Colton, Allecia Hart-Valentine 08/06/2009 08:30:40 I pray that God will make everything alright, just trust in him and have faith. I am a SSgt in the Air Force. When I heard your story I had to breakdown and give God thanks right in that moment. I had brain surgery almost 11 months ago and everything went well and all I can say is I'm blessed. God will proctect you I know it is sad but just give all your cares to him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Nancy Kimbro 08/06/2009 08:33:26 Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. God will provide for you in this difficult time. Lean on Him and rely on His strength to get you through. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made for our Country. It is not forgotten. Continue getting better & better. We appreciate your service. Roxie 08/06/2009 08:44:14 Thank you for your service to our country. My prayers are with you and your family that you will find something good in the injustice that has been done to you. Cory O'Neal 08/06/2009 08:52:03 Colton, Adam and Ashley Martin 08/06/2009 08:52:19 Hang in there Colton! Happy Belated Birthday. We are so glad to see that you are improving. Keep it up! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mandy Morford 08/06/2009 11:50:37 We are blown away by your story and we hope the Air Force will have some integrity and do what is right for you and your family's future. We pray for your healing, and for support and strength for those around you. We're pulling for you...you'll get through this! We'll keep praying! Beale Friends 08/06/2009 13:58:40 you are in our prayers and may your recovery be rapid. You are in many peoples thoughts here at Beale. You will see this through. Stay strong. 08/06/2009 14:13:39 Colton, Happy Belated Birthday. I hope that you are in San Antonio by the time you see this message. Keep Strong, your DeMolay brothers are thinking of you. Rolon family 08/06/2009 14:34:19 We are rejoicing that you are doing better. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Don't loose faith. We walk through the valley but we don't stay in it. Barbara Heidenreich 08/06/2009 15:58:02 Happy, Happy Birthday Colton! I am so very excited to hear you are doing so much better. And I am thrilled we get to have you back in Texas soon. I check in on your website daily and am grateful for all the updates. Can you believe the incredible outpouring of support??! You have a ton of people who care about you like nobody's business. I think it is a reflection of how you have lived your life. You have made a great impression on this world. TSgt Kolodziejski 08/06/2009 16:35:17 Colton, you might not remember me. I was one of your instructors at Goodfellow. I just wanted you to know that your story has touched my heart. I will continue to pray for your recovery. I am very proud to serve with you. TSgt Susn Cordova 08/06/2009 18:48:47 Colton, I hope you had a wonderful 21st birthday. Just to let you know...there are Chic-Fil-A's in San Antonio, along with some really excellent Mexican restaurants. Take care and keep those spirits up. Kristen Jones 08/06/2009 21:37:38 Colton, norica espinoza 08/06/2009 22:51:45 young warrior God is really not ready for you yet. you have been so strong and full of courage that really makes you a very awesome person. I learned in life that for everything we go through there is a lesson to be learned. I put you in Gods healing hands for he's the only one that can make miracles happen. I almost lost my life on Feb the 8th of this year because I got involved with the wrong person I know that this does'nt compare to what you are going through, but my point is that God does'nt give us more than we cant handle or overcome. I will keep You and your wife and family in my prayers every day that God heals you inside out and give your wife and family the strenght and patience to give you the encouragement to keep that beautiful smile on your face. Goodluck and happy birthday! always in my thoughts and prayers Norica M Espinoza. Brian Young 08/07/2009 00:49:12 May God Bless you and your family, I'll be in Texas next year and I sure hope I could meet you with words of encouragement. SSgt Lisa M. Walton 08/07/2009 03:29:47 Colton Diedra Hader 08/07/2009 04:52:10 Colton, Charlene 08/07/2009 12:35:05 Colton...I missed your birthday! Sounds like you celebrated just right with that Chik-fil-a...sure do miss that in HI. Bob Pogue 08/07/2009 17:55:46
08/07/2009 20:56:51 Hoping and praying that the transfer went well. Hugs and prayers from Austin, TX! SSgt Cara VandeZandschulp 08/07/2009 23:23:59 Happy 21st Birthday Colton. I'm sure this isn't how you imagined spending it. I'm so sorry for what happened to you. I do not know you, but we serve together in the Air Force. I wish you the best and will pray for you. Your story made me tear up. Your wife is clearly a strong woman to be dealing with all of this and you are lucky to have someone like her by your side. I wish you the best, I hope your recovery goes well and you will be in my prayers. Jan "Momma Jan" 08/08/2009 07:23:09 Happy belated birthday! Morris Matson 08/08/2009 07:53:13 Our hearts go out to you and your family and we pray that our government will provide for you to the maximum extent that duty and integrity demand. I served proudly in SAC during the Cold War and I can't believe that the U.S. Air Force will not go all the way with you. There should not even be a discussion of a legal limit on what is provided. You and your family deserve far more than any victim of 9-11 received so let there be special legislation if necessary to see that money is not a limiting factor in any service that you need. Our sincere thanks to you for your service and earnest prayers for your future. A USAF TSgt 08/08/2009 13:47:22 Hey Colton, barbaralee & jerzy g. sass 08/08/2009 15:25:49 jessica and colton, our good wishes and prayers continue to go with you....we promise to write to congressmen on your behalf....our son, spencer, age 26, is currently with the army serving in iraq....colton, i(his mom) am his personal cheerleader and i always tell him to remain positive, believe in himself and know of all the love he has from his family and friends.....serenity, barbaralee and jerzy Michelle Sanchez 08/09/2009 21:52:51 My son is a student at Wheatland Elementary.He was on the wrestling team.I remember seeing Colton help out during practices,always smiling.My son and I read your story.Our prayers are with you.We wish you the best. Michelle and Ben Sanchez SrA Danielle George 08/12/2009 11:00:28 Stay Strong, Colton! You, your wife and your family's bravery is to be admired by all! You are always in my prayers!! SrA Danielle George 08/12/2009 11:00:35 Stay Strong, Colton! You, your wife and your family's bravery is to be admired by all! You are always in my prayers!! 08/12/2009 13:37:49 Jessica & Colton - I am just now learning of your situation and am deeply moved. It looks like you've got a lot of great support and with my help, I hope that support grows. 08/12/2009 13:50:03 Jessica & Colton - I am just now learning of your situation and am deeply moved. It looks like you've got a lot of great support and with my help, I hope that support grows. Leave a Reply |  Airman Colton Read COLTON'S COURAGE
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