Courtney Update - March 6th, 3:00am
Courtney update as of 3am. you may post this.
Courtney is holding on. She remains on a ventilator and some mild sedation. The sedation has been decreased because they have started the weaning process to get Court off the vent. Sedation needs to be decreased so the patient will be able to breath on her own. They have turned the the breath rate on the vent to 8 and Courtney is breathing on her own over the vent rate. The bolt that measures the intracranial pressure remains in place, along with a ventricular drain. The ventricular drain has been clamped. They have not had to open it to relieve any brain pressure. Concerns are that the sedation has been decreased and there has not been more activity on Courtneys behalf. The brain needs a long time to heal…so keep praying!
RD
Let’s keep adding to the prayers in the post below and see if we can turn 100’s into 1000’s before the end of the weekend! I believe the prayers are working. Not fast enough for ¤e, but I’m not the most patient person, eh? But there are hundreds of thousands of riders and dressage people around the world and the power of all their prayers will surely do it. So PLEASE keep taking one minute to send your prayer for Courtney. Thank you again!!
RD
Dianna Rankin — March 6, 2010 @ 8:49 am
Courtney is in my prayers.
Dianna
Debbie Gillette — March 6, 2010 @ 9:30 am
continuing to pray for Courtney’s full recovry, and for strength and peace for her family and loved ones. This is such a difficult road to walk, but there are so many people all over who have admired Courtney and who are keeping her in prayer…
dee — March 6, 2010 @ 9:58 am
my prayers are with you courtney and your family
lisa — March 6, 2010 @ 10:05 am
Thank you for the updates so often… Please tell her family how much we appreciate them sharing her status. We are thinking of her often and its such a relief to be update so often. Thank you and Thank her family .. I pray for her every time I think of her which is often through the day. She will pull through,,, I just know it.
xo
Lisa
Jamie Saults — March 6, 2010 @ 10:07 am
Courtney and her family are in my prayers.
Beth — March 6, 2010 @ 10:18 am
I agree that Courtney’s strength and determination will aid so much in her amazingly great recovery! And, with all of us holding her in our hearts CONSTANTLY, we can hopfully help her lots! Thanks for the constant updates-we’re all waiting for each one… Sending lots of love from San Diego!!!
Verena Maier — March 6, 2010 @ 10:20 am
More prayers for Courtney minute by minute I know she’ll have the strength and support to make it through this difficult time. Give our love and support to her family. I don’t know Courtney personally but I care soooo much all the way here in California and I know the whole Dressage community on the West Coast is praying and hoping for her. God Bless and thanks for the updates.
Jen — March 6, 2010 @ 10:35 am
I BELIEVE in a miracle for Courtney! Thank you for the updates and we will all keep praying for her!
Vermont Dressage Days — March 6, 2010 @ 10:37 am
We believe in a miracle for Courtney! Thank you, Robert, for the updates. Healing and light to Courtney, her family and her friends…
button — March 6, 2010 @ 10:51 am
I BELIEVE in a MIRACLE for COURTNEY!.Thanks for the updates Robert..
aileen munro — March 6, 2010 @ 10:57 am
She remains in my prayers, Aileen
Jordan — March 6, 2010 @ 10:57 am
I BELIEVE IN A MIRACLE FOR COURTNEY!! I dont know her personally but she is one of the biggest inspirations to my riding and I am praying for her from Colorado. Thank you so much for the updates!!
Lauren — March 6, 2010 @ 10:59 am
In Canada, we also believe in a miracle for Courtney! Get well soon! Having suffered a brain injury myself from riding- the road can be long and slow but you can get back to what you’re passionate about!
Nancy Benton — March 6, 2010 @ 11:01 am
Hope and prayers for a complete recovery for Courtney.
Bambi Prigel — March 6, 2010 @ 11:33 am
My prayers are with Courtney and her family - I believe in a miracle for Courtney! Stay strong!
Philesha — March 6, 2010 @ 11:59 am
My whole family is praying for you Courtney,and we are definitely believers in miracles!!
Jen Vanover - Maplewood Warmbloods — March 6, 2010 @ 12:02 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Courtney for a full recovery and to your family for their continued strength. We believe that you will emerge stronger than ever.
Our sincere love and friendship,
All of us here at MWW
Victoria — March 6, 2010 @ 12:11 pm
We believe in a miracle for Courtney from Ohio! Thank you for keeping us all updated, we appreciate the information.
Ingrid — March 6, 2010 @ 12:14 pm
I’m in it for the long haul w/ her. Marveled at seeing her ride–one of the best.
Lyn Z — March 6, 2010 @ 12:15 pm
Prayers! Also going to gratefulness.org and clicking on light a candle, click on groups then ckd to light. Not enough candles burning. Please join me!
Jeri — March 6, 2010 @ 12:37 pm
Courtney is definitely in my thoughts and prayers, and I BELIEVE that she will make it through this. Thank you for posting updates; I check in to your website several times a day.
Sue — March 6, 2010 @ 1:37 pm
I’m among the many keeping Courtney in my thoughts and prayers for a swift and full recovery, as well as her family having strength in this difficult time. Thank you and them for updates on her condition!
Amanda — March 6, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney!
LH — March 6, 2010 @ 2:22 pm
God, please help this young and talented woman overcome her current battle and stay close and comfort her, her husband, family and friends in the time of great need. Please know how much she means to so many all over this great world and please, Dear God, use that loving and positive energy to heal her into the beautiful person, inside and out, that she has shown the world she is. She is truly one of earths living angels.
Marthe Reynolds — March 6, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
Marshaling all that is Good in the Universe and sending it Courtney’s way. From The Daily Word: I am blessed by the people in my life. Each piece of a quilt has its own color, pattern, texture and design with unique beauty and charm. But when the individual pieces of a quilt are sewn together, they become one magnificent work of art…Who are those people in the patchwork of my life? They are those I am close to as well as those I meet in passing. I give thanks for all of the people who touch my life in some way. I enfold them in prayer and hold them in a special place in my heart…”All who believed were together and had all things in common.” Acts 2:44
Ellen — March 6, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
I will pray too! Let’s pray that God spreads out His healing hands over Courtney.
Nancy — March 6, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
Every minute of every day, you are in my thoughts and prayers, Courtney. Your passion, drive, determination and commitment that has carried you to the top echelons of this sport will, with God’s help, enable you to heal and return to your family, your horses, and all those who admire you so. I DO believe in a miracle for Courtney!! Thank you, Robert, for the updates.
Katie C — March 6, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
Praying for Courtney….
thank you for sending the updates….she has been such an inspiration to all dressage riders, the horse world is a beter place with her in it!
MH Gurganus — March 6, 2010 @ 3:30 pm
I am praying for Courtney! I BELIEVE in miracles!!!
Ann P. — March 6, 2010 @ 4:21 pm
Courtney I am praying for your full recovery, stay strong. I met you at the Olympic selection trials in San Juan Cap. a couple years back and you were the sweetest and most humble person. <3 <3
Kim — March 6, 2010 @ 4:25 pm
I believe. Center line awaits you, Courtney.
peggy — March 6, 2010 @ 4:31 pm
My family is praying for Courtney and her family.
Stay strong!
COLLEEN — March 6, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR COURTNEY AND ALL HER LOVED ONES,THIS IS IN THE LORDS HANDS NOW. IF BY FAITH WE CAN MOVE A MOUNTAIN, THEN BY FAITH SHE CAN B HEALED! PRAYER IN NUMBERS!!!!
Jen Jarvis — March 6, 2010 @ 5:24 pm
Hi Courtney,
It’s my birthday and a really great present would be for you to continue to improve and get well! All the best prayers are being sent from my ranch in TX. The former owners called it the ranch of the Holy Spirit, so with his help hopefully they reach you and your family soon.
Alida Davis — March 6, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Prayers for a wonderful young woman and rider.
Wishing you strength and courage and a quick recovery.
Thanks to RD for posting updates.
Will keep praying and checking back
Carey — March 6, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
Sending much positive chi. Thanks for the updates. We are passing them along to numerous well wishers.
E Non Imus — March 6, 2010 @ 5:55 pm
You might want to have your nurse source contact Wellington Memorial’s ethics committee, her immediate supervisor, and United Health Services’ corporate office to find out whether they want this information getting out. The hospital has information officers for just this kind of situation and your friend can be in serious trouble. I know that you think she thinks she is covered, but as a former professor of medical law & ethics I can tell you that merely admitting someone is a patient you treated or is at your facility while using two or more patient identifiers is against the law. Courtney’s family can seek restitution from the hospital and causing other people to not get the help they need. Regardless, there are serious legal ramifications (fines, jail time). This website can be used as evidence (although you will probably delete this comment anyway). You won’t be the one getting in trouble, just the ER nurse, the hospital, and the Wellington community. All in the name of driving traffic to your site and feeling important. But this time, you may have gone over the line. And United Health Services ethics line will be getting a call.
Cheryl — March 6, 2010 @ 6:03 pm
Huge prayers and good thoughts for Courtney!
Thank you so much for the updates Robert!
Rachelle — March 6, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
I believe in miracles for Courtney! She’s in my prayers along with her family.
Paula Meckley — March 6, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney, praying for her and her family
ilse — March 6, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
i believe in a miracle for Courtney. I know she will get well, I absolutely believe miracles happen. Prayers also to her family and friends to help them through this impossible time
karin — March 6, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
I BELIEVE IN A MIRACLE FOR COURTNEY!
Nane Doll-Peyron — March 6, 2010 @ 6:51 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney. She is young, strong and positive.
All this is on her side with the miracle coming….
Suzanne Smith — March 6, 2010 @ 6:53 pm
Thinking and praying for Courtney everyday stay strong your a fighter!!! You will come back:) For her parents and husband hang in there It will be ok!!!!!
Mauriel Joslyn — March 6, 2010 @ 7:12 pm
Courtney has been in my prayers daily since the accident. She has many people pulling for her. God’s blessings on her family, and I pray He will give us all the patience we need.
Ginny — March 6, 2010 @ 7:13 pm
I am praying for Courtney and her family and friends.
lisa — March 6, 2010 @ 7:37 pm
E Non Imus…. The family is aware of this information being put out here.. Why can’t you just mellow out and not assume she is breaking HIPPA Laws. She is a Registered Nurse and would be completely aware of the confidentiality she would be breaking. She would have to be in a coma herself not to know that is breaking the law.! Im sure!!
Ashley — March 6, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Keeping Courtney in my prayers.
Emily — March 6, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Sending prayers and love and hope to Courtney and her loved ones. BELIEVE.
Jean Dover — March 6, 2010 @ 7:59 pm
Here is my daily prayer for you Courtney. Your family, and Friends need you so never stop trying.
Much healing love,
Robert’s Mom
Ashley — March 6, 2010 @ 8:11 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney–Epona’s with her!
Stephanie — March 6, 2010 @ 8:16 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney. She has to get better and she will.
Susanna — March 6, 2010 @ 8:24 pm
Sending healing wishes to Courtney.
deborah — March 6, 2010 @ 8:25 pm
i believe in miracles, i know courtney believes in miracles, she is one! i have you in my prayers and hope the miracles heal you fast! viva misses you.
Joan — March 6, 2010 @ 8:25 pm
Courtney is in our thoughts constantly. Our prayer is for her return to health. Our thoughts are also with her family and friends who must be so worried. Time must seem to be going at a snails pace. Life is so precious! We’re sending your angel our prayers.
Mic — March 6, 2010 @ 8:31 pm
I BELIEVE IN A MIRACLE FOR COURTNEY!!! God bless you in your recovery. Canada is pulling for you.
Barbara — March 6, 2010 @ 8:34 pm
I BELIEVE in a miracle for Courtney. She deserves a full and speedy recovery. My prayers are for Courtney and her husband and family.
Sharon — March 6, 2010 @ 8:37 pm
I am praying my guardian angels look after Courtney. They are the best.
Helen Fendell Gallaway — March 6, 2010 @ 8:51 pm
I am praying for a full recovery for Courtney. My heart and soul are hoping she comes through completely and can dazzle the world with her talent. I have told all my friends to keep up the prayers and I will direct them here as well. Godspeed Courtney. Much Love! Helen
Helen Fendell Gallaway — March 6, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
I BELIEVE IN A MIRACLE FOR COURTNEY!
Deb — March 6, 2010 @ 9:17 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney!
melissa — March 6, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
courtney is in my prays and long view farm will keep her in our prays
i will hope for her speedy recovery and wish that she can get off the vent
prayers and love
melissa and long view farm
Robyn ayers — March 6, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
I don’t know Courtney but some one who has acomplished so much in such a short time must be extraordinary.
Your in my thoughts, Courtney. You can do this.
Meg Hilly — March 6, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
we are praying for courtney and her family and friends, that she makes a full recovery, and that she will be back on a horse as soon as possible. i believe in a miracle for courtney!
Tami Crawford — March 6, 2010 @ 10:23 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney!
Teresa — March 6, 2010 @ 10:23 pm
My prayers are with Courtney.
Becky — March 6, 2010 @ 10:37 pm
Praying for healing for Courtney, strength and comfort for her friends and family.
Noreen Wahl — March 6, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
Miracles happen!! I pray for Courtney that she has her own miracle. Brain injuries take days, weeks, months to heal. I work as an ICU nurse and see it every day. It is encouraging to hear that her drain is clamped…..but this will be a loooong road for her. Keep those prayers coming! And yes, let’s put those helmets on. In this day and age of knowing better, it’s just plain stupid not to.
Christine — March 6, 2010 @ 10:48 pm
I BELIEVE in a MIRACLE for COURTNEY!
Jo Moran — March 6, 2010 @ 10:55 pm
Thinking and praying for you daily Courtney !!!!
Sue Robinson — March 6, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney.
Kristin — March 6, 2010 @ 11:15 pm
I BELIEVE.
Courtney sparked my love for dressage a few years ago at the Ohio Equine Affair. After the clinic I walked right up to her and asked a question and she must have spent an hour explaining things to me. It was only after this I learned who she was. She has litterally changed my life and she does not know it.
I pray for her and her faimly in this tough time. God please give her the strength to pull through this. She is extremly telented and brave.
marie meyers — March 7, 2010 @ 12:10 am
We will keep believing and praying
Carol — March 7, 2010 @ 1:51 am
Where two or three are gathered together in His name amazing things happen! I’ve seen miracles, I’ve lived one, I’m praying for Courtney’s health and the peace and patience for her family to get through this difficult time.
Kelly — March 7, 2010 @ 2:01 am
Miracles are everywhere… I believe in a miracle for Courtney!
Donna M. Carlson — March 7, 2010 @ 6:32 am
Well wishes and prayers for Courtney and family!
Leslie E Andriola — March 7, 2010 @ 8:33 am
You are young you are healthy and all of us are praying for you
Eva-Maria Vint-Warmington — March 7, 2010 @ 8:38 am
The miracle will happen and she will be all right. It cannot be any other way!
Elizabeth — March 7, 2010 @ 9:56 am
My thoughts are with everyone involved in this situation. It has been seen in history that a force of collective energy can influence life, lets hope we can help here!
barb putnam — March 7, 2010 @ 10:52 am
Wishing you well, Courtney.
Pat Artimovich — March 7, 2010 @ 11:01 am
I am praying for Courtney every day, at the time of the prayer service today at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby and when I attend Mass at my church today. She is such a wonderful, giving person! I hope she recovers completely and send my best wishes to her, her family and those who love her.
Liz Lyall — March 7, 2010 @ 11:36 am
My Prayers and thoughts are with Courtney, for a full recovery.
patrice — March 7, 2010 @ 11:41 am
In the face of adversity, Courtney shines. She has gotten through so many challenges, and she will get through this better than ever. Courtney, I am praying for you along with so many others that are too!
Frances — March 7, 2010 @ 12:08 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney! Sending her positive energy and unconditional love for her recovery.
Simon and Wendy Bateson — March 7, 2010 @ 12:19 pm
Believing in a miracle for Courtney, from the Batesons in New Jersey.
Janelle — March 7, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
My prayers for Courtney and a full recovery.
Kathy — March 7, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Praying hard for Courtney, as I am for another young equestrian, Allison Angove, who sustained a traumatic brain injury when her horse fell almost a year ago. She was wearing her helmet. Hope that both recover and return to the equestrian world.
Meredith — March 7, 2010 @ 1:27 pm
I am praying for Courtney every day, it could happen to any of us on any day, thank you for the updates, God Bless Courtney and her family.
Jackie Harris — March 7, 2010 @ 1:50 pm
Dear Courtney,
I believe you can do this! If shear grit and determination can pull this off then I know you will heal! I’m sending my prayers,hopes and best wishes to speed you on that path.
Jackie
Pam Rowland — March 7, 2010 @ 1:58 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Courtney and her family.
Pam and Robin Rowland
rmk — March 7, 2010 @ 2:11 pm
My prayers for courtney for a complete and total recovery. Your in my prayers every day!
Kay Sommerkamp — March 7, 2010 @ 6:06 pm
I am looking forward to hearing the miraculous good news.
Judi Whipple` — March 7, 2010 @ 6:15 pm
The Whipple family is sending many prayers for Courtney’s full recovery!
Erica Wilhelm — March 7, 2010 @ 6:23 pm
Keeping Courtney in my thoughts and payers!!!
Christine Shea — March 7, 2010 @ 6:31 pm
Courtney is in my prayers for a full recovery. God Bless Her and all who are closest to her.
Jeanie Battle — March 7, 2010 @ 8:23 pm
Courtney you are in my prayers, stay strong and never give up. You have many people around you that love and support you, you have touched many lives and will continue to touch more. Prayers for your full recovery.
Stacey MacLeod — March 7, 2010 @ 8:24 pm
This I know for sure, the power of prayer and love is healing! I Do know that miracle happen every day. I know that at the show this weekend I could feel the love for Courtney and her family. I saw riders wearing ribbons and helmets in acknowledgment of this tragic accident. A prayer service that was really moving and now this beautiful ” prayer board ” !! I believe in a miracle for Courtney!!!
Ashley V. — March 7, 2010 @ 8:32 pm
Lexy and I are praying for your speedy recovery Court! We miss you and can’t wait to see you again soon. I am praying for you and your family and I think of you every moment of the day.
Gilda Amster — March 7, 2010 @ 8:46 pm
I am wishing Courtney a full and speedy recovery. The prayers of many are with you!
Jen — March 7, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tuny — March 7, 2010 @ 10:04 pm
Courtney…You have thousands upon thousands imagining you healthy and happier than ever. God has blessed you richly may he now bless you further with healing and wholeness.
sue m — March 8, 2010 @ 7:29 am
All of us in Putnam/Dutchess county NY are sending you good thoughts and prayers. We believe in miracles and a miracle is set aside waiting for you. You are an inspiration to us all. We love you
Many blessings,
Sue and the riders in NY
Jacqueline — March 8, 2010 @ 7:49 am
Courtney,
You are my daughter’s idol (okay, mine as well). It is you we refer to when we talk about perfect position and equitation. It is often said in lessons around here, “ride like Courtney”. It’s you that these young riders aspire to be. Until you are fully recovered, we will be sending positive healing energy your way, Courtney. And love and light to you and your loved ones.
Cheryl — March 8, 2010 @ 1:22 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney! Our prayers are for you to recover!
Melissa — March 8, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney…. I believe that the human body has powers beyond medicine and can heal…I believe in the strength of ones spirit.
kate — March 8, 2010 @ 6:16 pm
I believe in a miracle for Courtney’s full recovery.
Betsy — March 8, 2010 @ 6:46 pm
Thank you for the updates. At least once a day, I watch Courtney on YouTube and visualize her back in the saddle, riding with that beautiful smile and send a prayer that we’ll see her there soon.
Polly — March 8, 2010 @ 11:48 pm
Wow,
six months ago, my brother had a brain injury, at first the induced the como, we had no idea about brain injurys at the time, we quickly learned that as soon as he was able we needed to get him into to best rehab we could, i picked Spalding in Boston Ma. it was a very good deceision, as i witer this my hands shake and tears come to my eyes, i feal for all you family friends, but my brother had a very stong drive and will, which i know Courtny MUST have to make it to where she is today.
Brother Chris came home from the hospital and has has been getting better evry day, he has been back on his horse and skiing with in 6 month. he is a miracle, they do happen!
Camille Newton — March 9, 2010 @ 9:23 am
Lots of prayers for Courtney. I had a similar accident when I was 13, even with my crash helmet on I was unconscious for a week but came out of it. I went back to riding and ended up riding my borrowed pony in front of Robert Dover for Pony Club Dressage Nationals YEARS ago. So I know Courtney too will overcome this.
sandra breakstone — March 9, 2010 @ 5:25 pm
i believe in a miracle for courtney — my prayers are with you and hope for a very successful recovery.
Nan Meek — March 11, 2010 @ 12:32 pm
Dear Courtney, you have more friends and fans than you can begin to imagine, and we are praying for your recovery every day. Your spirit, heart, and determination are truly gifts and we pray that they and God’s help bring you safely through this crisis. Across the country from California, prayers from Nan and friends.
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