Blair Holliday on the road to recovery

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 7th, 2012, 2:48 pm

Tweeted by Coach Cut on Facebook

Please continue to pray for Blair. He's stable but still critical. I'm with him now and letting him know of ur prayers. 2:15 is the target

DevilWearsPrada2.0 · Post by **DevilWearsPrada2.0** » July 9th, 2012, 6:44 am

Any updates on Blair?

Continued Prayers for the young man and a speedy recovery.

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » July 9th, 2012, 9:17 am

I tune in every morning waiting to hear that he has opened his eyes and knows everybody and that all his parts are working. The longer the wait, the more worrisome this gets.
Love, Ima

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 9th, 2012, 10:08 am

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:I tune in every morning waiting to hear that he has opened his eyes and knows everybody and that all his parts are working. The longer the wait, the more worrisome this gets.
Love, Ima

If you read the eye witness report, It's going to be a long while before that happens. If it happens. He's very lucky one of his friends was a nursing student and performed CPR 3 times before the paramedics arrived. And from the descriptions given...

Very Duke Blue · Post by **Very Duke Blue** » July 9th, 2012, 1:48 pm

I do wish we could get a new up date on Blair.

DevilWearsPrada2.0 · Post by **DevilWearsPrada2.0** » July 10th, 2012, 12:05 pm

Very Duke Blue wrote:I do wish we could get a new up date on Blair.

I do also. And then Usher's stepson is Brain Dead from a jet ski accident.

http://www.examiner.com/article/usher-s ... brain-dead

Jet skis are dangerous!!!! I understand the new jet skis can go 70mph, and of course do not have brakes.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 10th, 2012, 1:13 pm

Watzone has published this updated statement from Blair's family

The link worked when I read it, but seems to be broken or taken down now. I'll put it back up when it reappears.

While it is a statement of thanks, it does not address his medical or physical condition. We can only hope that he is making slow, steady progress that is to be measured in days or weeks.
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CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » July 10th, 2012, 1:24 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:Watzone has published this updated statement from Blair's family

The link worked when I read it, but seems to be broken or taken down now. I'll put it back up when it reappears.

While it is a statement of thanks, it does not address his medical or physical condition. We can only hope that he is making slow, steady progress that is to be measured in days or weeks.
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The N&O has an article that addresses a little of both.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/10/ ... jured.html

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 10th, 2012, 2:09 pm

Here's the statement from Blair's parents.

"Our family would like to extend its sincere gratitude to everyone who has provided thoughts and prayers on Blair’s behalf over the last week. We have been overcome with the extended love and support.

“We cannot express our heartfelt appreciation enough for Duke University and the Duke Football family during this time of uncertainty. Coach David Cutcliffe, coach Matt Lubick, coach Kurt Roper, Stan Wilcox, Hap Zarzour and so many others have been with us every step of the way, often times going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure our comfort and well-being. We are so proud to be a part of this team that also includes Blair’s teammates and their parents, who have been so generous with their care and support.

"We would like to thank our extended family who have loved, mentored, and supported Blair both through the years and especially now when he needs them the most: The Buckley School, Oaks Christian School and AIM High Basketball. We also wish to thank Blair's personal physician -- Dr. Janesri DeSilva -- who has provided valuable guidance and tremendous comfort to our family.

“The doctors, nurses and support staff here at UNC Hospitals have been nothing short of wonderful. We are so thankful for their commitment, dedication and professionalism.

“We firmly believe in the power of prayer, and are confident that everyone’s efforts have made a positive impact on Blair. As we continue focusing our energy towards Blair and our family, we also would like to thank everyone for respecting our privacy as it pertains to his condition.”

Very Duke Blue · Post by **Very Duke Blue** » July 10th, 2012, 4:02 pm

Thanks Ozzie. I I know we'll all keep Blair in our prays and keep CTN vibes going.

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » July 10th, 2012, 5:51 pm

Thanks, Oz.
Love, Ima

Devil in the Blue Dress · Post by **Devil in the Blue Dress** » July 10th, 2012, 6:12 pm

My former brother-in-law suffered a brain injury while an undergraduate at Duke... passenger on a motorcycle and not wearing a helmet (before the aw required them). The coma was not medically induced, however. Recovery was very slow. It appeared that each case of brain injury had its own path to healing and recovery. Small steps seemed to take time to build up a trend of any sort. As long as Blair is in a medically induced coma, the news announcements are likely to be few and far between.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 11th, 2012, 8:48 am

In one article on the N&O this morning (in section B, page 1) it said that Blair opened his eyes on Monday! I have not seen that anywhere else, and surely that would have been reported and touted as great progress.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/10/ ... risks.html

Holliday sustained severe head injuries and remains in critical condition at the UNC Hospitals Trauma Center, though he opened his eyes Monday.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 11th, 2012, 9:13 am

This was linked by the DBR and tweeted by Nolan, and is even more positive!
http://www.news-record.com/blog/56101/entry/147751

"Blair has opened his eyes and given a thumbs up!!," former Duke basketball player Nolan Smith tweeted Monday night. "Keep fighting bro!"

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » July 11th, 2012, 9:27 am

Great news!

IowaDevil · Post by **IowaDevil** » July 11th, 2012, 10:04 am

Great news and Nolan must have the inside track I would imagine!

DevilWearsPrada2.0 · Post by **DevilWearsPrada2.0** » July 11th, 2012, 10:26 am

I read the update on Blair this morning!!! Great news!!! In our thoughts and prayers, and continued recovery!!!

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » July 11th, 2012, 11:19 am

I wake up every morning, pour a cup of coffee, and check for any news with my fingers crossed. This is the morning I've been waiting for. My thanks to Nolan and this watchful chain of communication.

DukeRah's most recent surgery experience was at UNC. We were grateful for their caring, first class care. No doubt Holliday and his family are getting the same good attention. Bless their hearts and I ain't kiddin'.

Love, Ima

Post by **YmoBeThere** » July 12th, 2012, 9:00 am

Great news about Blair!

DevilWearsPrada2.0 · Post by **DevilWearsPrada2.0** » July 12th, 2012, 9:42 am

Continued prayers for Blair and the Holliday family. I know he is getting good medical treatment at Unc hospital.

Please the nursing student, that was there at the lake that gave CPR 3 times to Blair, and saved him.

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