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February 12th, 2010 - 21:56
Travis, Karla and boys–I teach at LSE and just wanted you to know my prayers are with you. From what your mom has emailed it sounds like you are one “tough cookie” and doing everything possible. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for all the strength you need to beat this.
February 11th, 2010 - 09:03
Hey Travis!!! We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!!! We know you are one tough guy and will get through all this!!! Matt told me about your website…AMAZING!!! Stay tough and hang in there!!! Every day is progress!!! Remember Bill Murray in “What About Bob”…baby steps!!! Big hugs to you and your family!!!
Steve, Teri, Shane & Sami Stock (Matt’s Aunt in Omaha)
February 10th, 2010 - 15:59
You don’t know me but I heard of your illness from our daughter, Suzanne DeRiese who works at Kenexa. Travis, It appears that you have a strong strength of character and a wonderful support system going for you. Sounds like a pretty good combo to me. Count us in. We’re praying for you.
February 10th, 2010 - 15:13
Travis and Karla,
We are so happy to hear that things have gone well for you. Keep up the positive thoughts and attitude, trust me it works. Take care and let us know if you need anything. (even a Coors)
Nandi and Chad
February 10th, 2010 - 10:52
Hello, Travis! I’m glad to hear you’re going home Thursday! You are highly valued and missed. We wish you and your family strength and good humor. Cheers! Paul and Sarah Lee
February 9th, 2010 - 10:14
Hello, The Florida Smith’s would like to wish your family a speedy recovery.Brian Lisa Travis and Nathan Smith
February 9th, 2010 - 08:45
Sounds like you are doing great, Travis. The kids both check on you daily as do Kathy and I. Can’t believe you and your family have to go through this, but know you will come through with flying colors. Chin up.
February 8th, 2010 - 08:37
Hi Travis and Family. I work for Kenexa and saw an update on your progress. I am so in awe of the strength that you and your family have in this difficult time. I will pray for your speedy recovery and to give you and your family the strength to keep moving forward.
God Bless You
Deena Cannistraci
February 8th, 2010 - 03:24
Hey Travis
Just keep going mate. One day at a time. Still thinking of you.
Craig
February 7th, 2010 - 22:08
HI,
I wish you a speedy recovery . All out Prayers are with you.
–Santosh.
February 6th, 2010 - 23:13
Dear Travis & Family,
My Dad (Steve Kontos) played softball with your Dad … I was told of your situation and have thought of all of you every day since then. I am so thankful to know that you have such an amazing wife, baby boys, and mom & dad to help you through all of this. There are so many of us thinking of you and praying for you that you don’t even know of. I believe in the power of prayer and will always keep you in mine. Thank you, Karla, for keeping all of us in the “loop” as all of you are thought of often and it is comforting to have some answers.
Oh yeah, I live in Austin, Texas now with my Husband so next time you come down for a UT game I’d love to take you guys around!! Huskers first, Longhorns second!
February 6th, 2010 - 15:58
Travis…
It’s been such a long time since we’ve seen you, and we certainly never wanted to reconnect like this. Zach hooked us up to your blog, which we check daily. As we would have expected, it seems you’ve grown in to such a fine young man…with a lovely (and AMAZING!) wife and darling little boys. The way that you have handled yourself thru all this is so inspirational…and your positive attitude will help you to a speedy recovery. You seem to be surrounded by so many people who love you…so hang on to that, and just think of all the prayers that are coming your way. Our prayers are among them today and always. The entire “White” family sends their love.
XO Tom and Karen White
February 6th, 2010 - 07:34
Travis and Karla,
I figured I’d sign your guest book as well as your last post.
Eric and I (and our girls) were in Nebraska for Christmas when we heard of your seizure and tumor. I know that your mother was keeping the Birthday group informed of any new developments.
I am pleased to hear that your surgery went well and that everything seems to be moving in the right direction. I am also pleased that my un-tech Savvy Mother in Law, Janet Marion finally gave me another way to get information, because I am pretty sure I was driving her nuts as if you had a blog or something.
We will continue to keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Your strength is inspiring to anyone you knows you story and we pray that soon you are home wrestling around and playing with your adorable boys.
Lots of love and prayerful thoughts,
MIchelle, Eric, Lindsay and Lydia Marion
February 5th, 2010 - 19:39
Travis and Karla,
We have been in touch with your grandmother quite a bit and she has kept us informed of what has been going on with your surgery. Then she told us about the website. We have read it and feel we are closer to you and the situation, and we find this comforting. Your Okie relatives are wishing you both the best and full and complete recovery, faster than you can imagine.
Rhonda and Steve
February 5th, 2010 - 18:57
Hello Travis and Karla, So nice of Aaron to share your blog site with us….Good to hear all the positive news. I write to let you know that two of our family members went to Madonna and I spent weeks there with my nephew from Wyo. after a tramatic brain injury and my grandmother after suffering a stroke. Our whole family can’t say enough good things about the rehab programs they have. Great, great place to get better. Our love support to you and your families.
February 5th, 2010 - 09:04
Travis and Karla – keep up the great work (speech, physical, and blog therapy)! I’ve been getting lots of updates from Norman and have been sending all my best prayers for you all. Here’s to many more words in the near future!
February 4th, 2010 - 23:22
Kasey’s sister here ….. I just wanted to let you know that I check this sight frequently. I pray for you .. each of you … and am reassured by the power of love, courage, and strength that I read with each blog. Karla, I don’t know you very well, and Travis, I don’t believe that we have met, but I am very amazed by each of you. Blessing to you and here’s to a speedy & successful recovery!!
February 4th, 2010 - 14:39
Travis and Karla,
I have no idea who you are and you have no idea who I am. A few days ago I was looking at my boyfriend’s Facebook and saw that someone posted ‘travistuesday.com’. My curiosity was peaked so I decided to take a look. I don’t know, and that’s okay. I am following your story and check your site several times a day for new posts. Know this, even strangers are thinking about you. Your family is in my thoughts even though you have no idea who I am!
All the best to Travis. And Travis…you are one lucky man to have such a beautiful and caring wife. But I’m sure you already know this:) Here is to a speedy recover with good news trailing behind you every step of the way.
Catherine Mikhlin
February 4th, 2010 - 14:34
Thanks for all of the updates. We are thinking of you Travis! You are in our prayers … can’t wait to see you on the softball field again!
Heather and Louie Lantz
February 4th, 2010 - 11:59
Thinking of you!!!! Hoping each day brings more positive outcomes!!!! This blog is awesome!!!
February 4th, 2010 - 10:55
Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. Please let us know if there is anything we can do! Your daycare family is thinking of you guys and rooting for a speedy recovery!
February 3rd, 2010 - 20:01
Travis, just found out about this and wanted to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you’ll kick the crap out of this. Glad to hear the surgery went so well.
February 3rd, 2010 - 18:59
Karla & Travis – You are on many prayers lists at McFarlin UMC in Norman. Your grandmother, Jan is a close friend and we have been in choir together for 20 years. She and I volunteer in the choir room on Tuesday mornings. I am glad to read this website to keep informed of Travis’s progress. God bless you and your family.
Chris Bishop
February 3rd, 2010 - 13:20
Travis and Karla –
Our family is with you every step of the way. Anything you need – we are here. Thank you for keeping up with the posts so we all know what is happening. Sending love and support your way.
Amanda and Jeff Thonen
February 3rd, 2010 - 12:20
Stay strong Travis….Your friends at Kenexa are thinking about you and praying for you!
February 3rd, 2010 - 11:49
Travis, keep fighting and i wish you the best recovery from this difficult surgery. Thoughts and prayers coming your way from the Kenexa office.
February 3rd, 2010 - 11:19
Hi Travis,
I sent a message via facebook yesterday, but this will likely reach you sooner. Ali Brackett let me know yesterday what has been going on with you and I have been obsessively refreshing this blog ever since. First, what a beautiful family and life you have built for yourself!! I can only imagine the trouble you can get into with your boys
How lucky they are to have you for a father.
I am so sorry you and your family are having this experience–I can’t imagine how difficult things are right now for all of you, but I am struck by the optimism and overall phenomenal attitude you, Karla, and your loved ones have! That will be what catapults you onto the road to recovery. That, and your refusal to let anything beat you. There’s an inordinate number of people, including myself, praying and pulling for you and your family. There will be what seem like setbacks ahead, but know that those are all part of the recovery process. I can’t wait to read about you actually reaching for that first Coors!
Karla, thank you so much for the frequent updates. Just reading what you have written, you are an amazing, strong wife and mother and Travis and your boys are lucky to have you!
Much love to you and your family, take care,
Megan McDowell
February 3rd, 2010 - 10:53
I’m almost ashamed to say that this is the first day I heard that you were ill, Travis (being in a different work building definitely hampers communication!). I’m so glad to hear that the surgery went well, and I will be praying for you and your family. What a blessing it will be when you can return home to your lovely wife and kids!
Looking forward to seeing your post-surgery posts as you work through your recovery. Draw strength from your loved ones – they will be there for you every step of the way.
February 3rd, 2010 - 09:59
Lots of prayers, thoughts and hugs to you all!!!
February 3rd, 2010 - 09:32
Hey Travis and Karla,
Kathy’s friend “Lula” checking in the day after surgery – I followed all posts yesterday. This is not my area of expertise, but I am a retired speech/language pathologist who spent much of my career working with stroke patients. In reviewing this update the day after surgery, what you re seeing may be the result of brain swelling in the area of the surgery itself, and the symptoms you are describing, Karla, may resolve themselves when the swelling abates and there is decreased pressure in the brain. You are likely to see a lot of spontaneous recovery of function in these early days.
My best to you both and your terrific family as well,
Lula
February 3rd, 2010 - 08:21
Travis and Karla: Thanks for the great news. It sounds like the first step – an incredibly difficult operation – has been completed with very, very good outcomes. Now for the recovery period. Hang tough for another day and things will be a lot brighter. I’ll have Travis share watching Manchester United play some great soccer when he can spare a minute during his recovery!! And well done Karla – the rock of the family – we know how difficult this has been for you. Keep up the good work and stay confident and positive. You have already assured a way forward in these difficult moments,
Slan agus beannacht,
Donal Burns
February 3rd, 2010 - 07:59
Hang in there! Your spirit and strength are amazing! We are all praying for everyday to be better and for healing! Godbless you !!!!
February 2nd, 2010 - 23:27
Wow! I’ve seen the posts on FB but had no clue what was really going on.. I clicked the link and have tears. Karla my thoughts and prayers are with you, Travis, your twin boys, and family members.. I’m proud of you, read what Travis said about you!!! Travis, keep the drive!! Thoughts and prayers with you all!!!
February 2nd, 2010 - 23:00
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family….praying for your speedy recovery. You will be home with your boys and wife before you know it.
February 2nd, 2010 - 18:39
Travis, I don’t know if you remember me (My name is Kimm Buettner Lucas), but we met at coed camp at Camp Lincoln in 1997. Megan McDowell, Jen Crum and I hung out with you and others quite a lot. I think we all had many an entertaining evening at the Stube in town during coed camp and then foraging through the camp kitchen for late night snacks. I’m sure my photos from then could be pulled out to remind us all. My husband Tim Lucas remembers you from camp as well. Perhaps his name rings a bell.
Megan told me briefly about what’s happening in your life these days and I just wanted to say that you are in our prayers. After reading the blog on Travis Tuesday, know that we are sending strong thoughts your way in hopes you will soon be on the road to recovery. Tim and I have our own young children and we can’t imagine what life is like for you, Karla, and your boys now.
Hold onto your faith and know that your loved ones and friends from afar are praying hard for you. We know there is good life on the other side of all this for you and your family.
Warmly,
Kimm Buettner Lucas
February 2nd, 2010 - 18:04
I didn’t know anything about this till my son Nick told me. I have been praying since he called me. I have some very special friends I call in times like this, we have our own prayer chain and I believe strongly in it. God bless you, it sounds like things went well today. We’ll be praying for you all.
February 2nd, 2010 - 17:51
Hey, this is a REALLY cool web site and idea. It has really helped me to get the full picture of what is going on, without having to bug everyone for details on the phone. I am really proud of how both of you are handling this. We love you very very much! We are praying.
February 2nd, 2010 - 16:51
Travis,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I heard your story. Your strengh and positive spirits are an inspiration. Good luck with everything. Stay strong.
Continuing to pray for your full recovery.
February 2nd, 2010 - 16:31
Travis you are an inspiration to others! I read you blog and it touched my heart. I wish there were more people like you in today’s world. I admire you strength and spirit, you too Karla for being so strong. May God Bless you guys now and always! All the best and a speedy recovery. Take Care!
February 2nd, 2010 - 15:32
We are friends with Mike and Abby. I heard the great news, that is awesome! We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Take care!!
February 2nd, 2010 - 14:38
Travis
Seriously, you are a rock and an inspiration.
I just read the good news from Karla. You are one tough son of a bitch!!
Hang in there. Thinking about and sending love to all the Burkman family from the Mullender family.
Popping a cold one for you
Craig
February 2nd, 2010 - 14:28
Hello dear ones. David and I are sending our love and prayers. We love you all very much.
February 2nd, 2010 - 12:26
Travis thinking only the best of outcomes here for you and your beautiful family! Neil Powell
February 2nd, 2010 - 11:29
Travis and Karla…You and your adorable boys are in our thoughts and prayers. It sounds like you are in good hands and in positive spirits, which will be a great combo in beating this. We will be checking in with the site for updates and sending every positive thought your way
February 2nd, 2010 - 10:33
TB and Family,
Keeping a good thought for you and can’t wait to celebrate your return.
Best,
TJ
February 2nd, 2010 - 09:37
Good Luck today Travis and Karla. Kelly and I will keep you in our prayers today and know that we are here for you if you need anything at any time.
February 2nd, 2010 - 09:35
Travis,
You do not know me but I am Derrick Hermanson’s wife and I just want you to know we are praying for you and wishing for a nice speedy recovery! It is just amazing what your colleagues are doing. I watched Derrick fold some of those cranes. Kenexans sure are some of the most amazing people I know!!Good Luck
February 2nd, 2010 - 09:30
I have read your story through a friend here on facebook and it really touched my heart! I know you have no clue who I am.. But, best of luck to u and your family your in my thoughts and prayers … Just a nurse
February 2nd, 2010 - 09:10
9:10am Tuesday – you are both on my mind, I have my whole family praying for you. I imagine right now you’re telling the nurses stories about those 2 precious boys of yours! Hugs to you!
February 2nd, 2010 - 08:51
Travis and Karla – I said a lot of prayers for you two and the boys today, I know you are already in surgery and are in the best of hands. I just know you can beat this, and with Karla by your side Travis she will take the best care of you. Stay positive and know we are are pulling for you. I know those cranes are flying over you bringing you the strength to get through this and your medical team.
Sheri and Doug Koozer