Update 09/09/2009
Colton and I are doing well. We are hoping to be moving by the end of the month. Colton found out this week that he is going into the next "phase" of healing. He will be given new shrinker socks to help form his legs. These particular socks are the last step before being fitted for prosthetics. Hopefully by the end of November Colton will be walking on what they call stubbies. It will be sort of as if he is walking on his knees, although he does not have a knee joint. Then after successfully completing that phase is when he will start walking on a form of prosthetics that does not have a knee joint. Again, after that he will graduate to knee joints and be almost completed with the entire therapy process. He has started swimming and is very much enjoying that. We have enjoyed staying at the Fisher House on Fort Sam and are thankful for all the help and support we get here. We have been continusouly blessed with donations from wonderful people. We are so appreciative of all the support. The Acadia has been outfitted with hand controls and will be ready for Colton when he is able to drive, which we hope will be before the end of the month. Also, by the end of September we are hoping to hear about the investigation at Travis Air Force Base. Thank you for all the continued support and prayers that go out for Colton and our family. God bless. Colton now has a personal email connected directly to this website! Feel free to email him with your positive comments! We will be posting a mailing address soon! Colton.Read@yahoo.com CommentsFred 09/09/2009 14:54:43 That's wonderful news. You and Colton are an inspirations to us all. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Mary, NYC 09/09/2009 18:39:39 Thank you for the update. I just realized I had not checked this in a few days and was pleasantly surprised for the good news. It is not easy to keep moving in the face of adversity, but you and your family are amazing. Remember, a body in motion stays in motion and you are staying in motion. All the best, I continue to keep you in my thoughts and very best wishes. Lisa 09/10/2009 08:40:39 Colton - Liz in PA 09/10/2009 10:17:39 Hello Colton and family - Lt. Buettner 09/10/2009 21:56:00 That is wonderful news to hear. Glad to know that Colton is doing so well. Keep up the good work Colton. Jessica keep being strong for Colton. Barbara Chavez 09/10/2009 22:48:51 This is such great news guys! : ) So looking forward to hear that Colton is running and jumping up a storm in the facility!!!! : ) we had no doubts in your prompt recovery.......u two are warriors and there is so much more good to come!!! we miss u guys! keep on updating us, we are so grateful for the good news! Our love and prayers are always with you two and the family!! Give them all our best!!! 09/11/2009 05:29:09 Colton you are a pilar of strength, faith and motivation to all of us. I am so happy and proud of you. Jessica you are an amazing woman and Colton's rock. Thank you for keeping us updated. You both continue in our daily prayers. Angel Hinkle & family 09/11/2009 10:25:02 So happy to hear about the wonderful progress Colton is making in healing! May God continue to give him the daily strength and determination he needs. He has proven to be such an inspiration!! And to Jessica...you are truly an amazing wife & partner to Colton. This has changed not only his life, but yours as well and your dedication to your husband is admirable and commendable. God must be so proud of both of you! Sending our love & prayers from Crooksville, Ohio. 09/12/2009 14:24:38 Colton and Jessica, barbaralee and jerzy 09/12/2009 17:55:38 hello, jessica and colton....so glad for the update...your love and support for each other is wonderful...we continue to follow your progress and be with you sending out our positive energy and prayers....serenity Estes and Linda Bazor 09/12/2009 18:08:04 Colton...your strength and perseverance will be an inspiration to many for a very...very long time. Linda and I have kept up with your story since we first heard about it here at Beale AFB. You have many…many of us putting in prayers for your continued recovery and the strength that is required of you and your entire family and close friends. God gave you a huge family made up of your loved ones, the entire USAF (active and retired), the FTVA Association and so many more that I would fill up this page and many more if I tried to list all who are thinking warm wishes for you and your sweet wife. May God bless you and your family in both needed and unexpected ways. Carrie Turner 09/14/2009 17:02:48 Thanks again for the great update! I'm so happy things are going so well. It will be interesting to see what Travis says... Keep the smiles, it is all getting better. =) TC 09/16/2009 11:44:39 Colton YOU are incredible and I am proud that YOU are doing so well. Keep up the good work! Kim 09/17/2009 07:32:55 Colton, just wanted you to know that you are still in my thoughts. Your determination is astounding to me! I am happy to read of your continued progress and just wanted you to know that I will continue to pray for you and your family. Shane Oberle 09/19/2009 20:12:16 You are AMAZING! I love your spirt, and am so excited that you are having FUN again! Thanks so much for updating us. Hugs and prayers from Austin, Texas! Leave a Reply |  Airman Colton Read COLTON'S COURAGE
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