Great news. Thanks for the update, Mark. Those bracelets look cool.

thanks for the update, glad to hear he is doing better!

Great to hear. I have experience with TBI (traumatic brain injury) - was in a coma for 2 days, had to re-learn math, how to hold a spoon, and most of my basketball skills switched from my left hand to my right. It also put me in my own world for a bit. If any of Jay's family or friends would like to hear about some of the challenges, overcoming them, and issues they may deal with given their own supporting roles - I am happy to share, PM if need be.

Again, great news and best to Jay.

Hey Glen, This is the climb you are talking about... Heartbreaker [aka Never Cry Wolf]


Jay is improving a lot, but it will be a long time before he is "better".
He is working really hard with the therapists, but he has no short term memory yet. He almost seems like himself, but is still a little confused. Jay can now hold a conversation that almost makes you forget that anything is wrong. But on occasion he will say something outrageous. A painful reminder, but also hilarious... I asked Jay if his mother was coming to visit (I knew she was) and he told me "Nah, she probably went climbing today."


Thanks for all the positive thoughts and well wishes. It will mean a lot to him... He hasn't seen Mountain Project since the accident, but I'm sure he'll be able to soon.

Just saw this thread. Positive thoughts for Jay's progress!

I just read a book, "A Stroke of Insight", that describes the journey of a brain neurologist that suffered a severe stroke and had remarkable recovery that took about 8 years. Here is a Ted talk she gave(www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_ins>>>

I have been visiting with Jay a lot lately. Almost every time he is a little better than the day before. Jay is working hard with all the therapists and is really looking forward to coming home. We have been watching some climbing videos and he is reading some of the climbing mags... Last night Cindy and I both visited and Jay got to look at Mt. Project for the first time since the accident. He seemed pretty excited to see some of the fun climbs that we have done together...


If you read this Jay,
Keep up the hard work! You are doing great. I can't wait till you are all better and we can go climbing.

Keep getting better Jay!

I am doing ok. Thanks everyone.

Glad to hear that Jay!

Im glad to hear your doing better. Stay strong

If you run out of climbing videos you're welcome to borrow mine.

Jay you're back! Congrats on going through the worst and coming out clean on the other side! Hope to finally meet you one of these fine fall evenings somewhere in the front range, and maybe I'll be able to hand you a nice cold one too :) Peace!

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Jay is finally home from the hospital! It's gonna take some time, but I'm excited to get him back on the rock...

Welcome home Jay! Can't wait to get out climbing again.

Really good to hear how well you are progressing, Jay. Be patient, the rock will always be there.

Glad to hear you are home. Get well my friend.

Hi Jay,
Bet you're glad to be back home. We've been thinking of ya at Lafayette last night, good session. I'm going climbing with Rick this saturday in boulder canyon. Take care. glen

hi Jay welcome home! I don't believe we've met but I am so happy to hear you are doing well & making great progress. Best wishes for your continued success & full recovery *~HUGGS~*

I am back. Thanks for the positive words all.

Welcome back! Good to hear your getting better, keep healing up!!