Tom & I have not stopped thinking about you each minute of the day since we found out about the accident.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, if wishes could make you all well you would we walking out of there right now!

You are a fighter, and if fighting help you will win.

When you are ready for visitor we will be ready to see you.

Lots of Love, Hug, Prayers sent your way.

We love you – Tom & Bobbi

Mel – Fight like a girl. *Hugs* -Chey, Rod & Allie

Love you Mel! Hope your feeling ok. Let me know if you need anything! Thinking bout you and hope you get better soon.

Hey Melanie- I heard about your accident from Kassaundra. Hang in there! We are all thinking of you here in Nebraska! Please know that if you ever want to talk to someone who has been down the spinal cord injury road, my phone is always on. I am 5 years post-injury and living proof that tough horse chicks can kick spinal cord rear! LOL

Just keep taking things one day at a time, stay strong, and keep that beautiful smile! We will keep you in our thoughts.

Briana Beckworth

Mel,
Just a note from a couple of gals who have been in your shoes, er, or hospital bed as it is. I was on the wrong side of a horse in 2001, and crushed my pelvis. My daughter was in a roll-over on ice in her truck coming home from work in 2007. She broke her neck at C-6/C-6 and spent many months in a halo, then finally surgery. We both spent our time in Harborview. I went on to work there later as a nurse. My daughter has healed and is now a horse trainer!

We have been through the long process of healing, learning to do some things again, or at the least re-gaining the confidence to do some of the things we had done before. You will have good days and bad – emotionally and physically. Hang in there – think of your job right now as just healing.

As a nurse, I tell my patients, you only have so much energy for the day. You can use it to heal, or to visit or to move around. Some days, it is perfectly alright to just lay there, and sleep and let your body get on with it’s work. Be cautious – even visiting with friends will tax your strength. It is okay to say you need rest. Ask your nurse and your family to be your safeguards of your time and energy.

Before long you will be ‘free to move about the country’, and this will all be but a memory. A memory that will change your life, re-arrange your friends, bring you renewed hope and faith in your community, and strengthen you in ways you never dreamed.

Take care, you are a strong woman – God bless you for a speedy and thorough recovery. Mickey and Jess / achorvly@gmail.com

Hi Mel,
I am truely sorry my 1st little note to you in years is under these circumstances. I know you will pull through with flying colors and show everyone the true grit cowgirl you are. I have all my friends here in Texas praying.
Paula Cooper Agrava

Hi Cuz!! I Love you!!!

We are praying for you all the way from Wisconsin der eh!!

Stay Strong!! You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you!!

Linda xo

Melanie…. How have you been doing I got an email from my mom saying that you are in deep pain and i sort of feel that pain I hope you get better soon and I am sure you will be back up in running again soon I can't promise that but all I can tell you is that part of the WSHGD is telling you Get better soon and I love you with all my Heart and I hope you get better soon!

Love,
Emma McLaughlin! (Facebook Buddy)!

Mel~ just wanted to let u know were thinking of you and your in our prayers!!!! Your strong and i know you'll come through this!
John & Marci Lemke

Hi Melanie!
Thinking about you, my thoughts & prayers are with you. ~ I hope you still remember me from Mutual. We are all thinking about you. Stay positive.

Jenny

Mel I am so proud of you to get rid of that stupid tube. Now you are on a roll. Keep it up. Give them hell and take names on the cute male nurses. I am sure one of them needs a fiesty girl in thier life. I have all the stuff for your BBQ benefit this weekend. I will be riding for you in the sunshine. I miss you. Keep on being strong!!!
Jill

Melanie-
I work with your mom at Meadow Ridge. Stay strong, keep that postive outlook. You are in best care around. Thinking of you and your family.

You can do it!!!

Leilani

Hi Melanie…missing you at work and praying daily for your full recovery. I know you will work hard in rehab and continue to fight like a girl!

Mel! Its only been one week since your accident and look how far you've come already! You are one tough chick! Keep up that positive attitude and keep on fighting! We are still praying and know you will get through this!! Go get em girl! Love ya!! xoxo Kristen, Brandon, Brooklyn & Hannah

Melanie, I know you will come out a winner on all of this. You are in my prayers. Hugs,Pam

Hey there Mel, hope things are going better for you! So, sorry for what has happened! I know you are strong and a fighter!!!!! We have you in our thoughts and prayers! Hope to be able to come see you soon! Take care, Kammi

Just stoppin back by, Hear you got a real “lovely” nurse named Bob-hehehe. I will send a big club for therapy & hitting. If you want a whistle or horn to get their attention, let me know I will bring it to you.
Love,
Dawn Rene'e & Chaos

I am just stopping in to say, ” HI THERE ” I hope today is going well for you with all our long therapy appointments. You keep getting stronger and we will see you soon at a show. Or maybe even state finals. Love ya girl.

Mel,

I'm praying for your full recovery. I was shocked to hear about your accident from your co-worker in Alaska. We had just talked a week earlier about you considering a job in Fort Worth. That will need to be put on hold until you get back on your feet. Look forward to seeing you next year at CMEL and we'll still go do the things we talked about in May. Take care and God bless.

Gaspare

Girlfriend – you are one tough cookie. I was just reading about your therapy. You must get so pi$$ed and sad and frustrated at times and want everything just back to normal!! I know how that feels. It seems like you are surrounded by a wonderful family and support team and have a great attitude. Sounds like you're fightin through it and keeping your head up – literally! A lot of strength and positive thoughts are headed your way. Arizona is cheering for you!

Melanie,
I just heard about your accident. Stay tough and strong! I'm planning on going riding with you and your mom in the future! My prayers are with you and your family for your complete recovery.
Libby Cruikshank

Mel …Hey girl…you have a full vacation place to go to when you and your family are ready! We have a ton of peace and quiet and so many trails it will make your head spin! The door is open when you are ready! Hurry up and get back in that saddle…cant keep a good cowgirl down…not long anyways!!

Hey Mel Mel … Linds & I are going to come for a visit soon, I wish I could have gone yesterday but Mia was sick so I had to leave work. Thinking of you everytime we go by your desk … it's so lonley. Keep up the hard work in PT. Your looking good babe! Hugs- Karen

Hey there Mel … we've been thinking about you and sending positive healing vibes since we heard about your accident! Tried to post here before, but it didn't work … hope it goes through this time. Happy to hear of your positive attitude and good progress — keep it up! Hugs to you and your family from us. Jackie & Kurt

Hi Mel, I saw the ad someone posted on Craigslist about you and all the wonderful things your friends are doing to help you through! You must be an amazing person! My youngest son had cancer at age 9, and with many , many prayers, he beat it and is now a healthy 19 year old. I will ad my prayers to the many who are praying for you and for the strength your family needs to continue on your journey!

Melanie, It just isn't the same here at work without you. I misss my cubie neighbor. Glad to hear your doing so well. Hang in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs,Pam B.

Hi Melanie,
I work with your Mom at Meadow Ridge in the office. Have heard so many great stories about you. We are praying for you and your family. You are such a fighter it is so plain to see. Your Mom has told us what a strong great woman you are. Stay up and stay strong. We will conitinue to pray for you and your family especially your Mom.

Marcia

Hi Mel Kristy and Sam are thinking of you daily as well as so many of your other friends. With all the support, you will come out on top . Good luck with rehab and what is ahead. We read of your progress and well wishes every day. KEEP THE FAITH. IT WILL BRING YOU THRU.

Melanie,
I'm not sure if you'll remember me, but I'm Don Plumbs other half Linda Smart.I also worked in the office & some times in the kitchen at GRSC.I broke my neck 35 yrs ago this past April.I was in a car accident & went out the back window.Back then they weren't sure what to do so my folks were told that if I lived thru the nite I'd never walk again…they never told me until yrs later so being 20 yrs old I figured I had no choice but to fight.I pulverized C4 & my spinal cord was being pinched between C3 & C5.I was unable to move on my right side from the neck down.They drilled a hole on each side of my head (after shaving off alot of my long hair) & put a contraption that reminded me of the old fashion ice tongs in to the holes & then rigged up a rope with 25 pounds hanging on it.It was to pull C3 & C5 apart so I was flat on my back for 6 weeks until surgery where they put a piece of hip in my neck.I was given massive steriods to reduce swelling & that came back to bite me in the butt when I developed a bone disease 5 years later. I've had 5 hip replacements & 2 & 1/2 shoulder replacements all due to the steriods.I have a wonderful full life taking care of 3 horses, 2 kitties, a home & Don.I might walk a little different then others, but I get from point A to point B. I know alot of what you are facing & you will have your good days & bad days & thats all part of this.You have a wonderful family & so many friends praying for you.Keep up the fight & lean on them when you need to.You are in Don & my thoughts & prayers.
Linda Smart

Hi Melanie, I just read your progress and it sounds great. I miss you at work seeing your smiling face. I made some things for you and Jayne will be bringing them up to you on Friday when she visits you. Hang in there girl. My prayers are with you. Pam B.

Hey there, Just checking in on you. Sounds like great things are happening. Keep up the great work. Glad you can eat what you want. GO MEL GO. Everyone on the hot side of the state are cheering you on. We sure miss you girl. Work hard and we will see you up soon. Love you lots.

Mel,
Our family would like to send our Best Wishes to you, for a speedy recovery. We have watched you and your sorrel mare every year at Interstate. We have always admired you both. Let us know if there is anything, we can do for you and your family. Keep up the GREAT work!!! Ralph and Pam Fletcher and Matt and Tanya Nielsen Western Horsemen of Oregon

Hey Mel, reading up on your progress..you are amazing! Keep up the good work. Was happy to hear that your horses came to visit! Praying for you and miss you here at work.