JonDMiller
Publisher/Founder
The following update on Ed Podolak was provided Thursday by Ed’s daughter, Laura:
"I talked to my dad this morning and he wants to again express how thankful and overwhelmed he is by all of the wonderful well wishes sent to him from Hawkeye fans all across the nation.
Because of his condition, he's been in contact with only his immediate family, but he has received notes of encouragement from the Kansas City Chiefs, the University of Iowa and leaders of Hawkeye nation.
Dad is being medicated because of the number of surgeries he's undergone up to this point. He's aware that it's going to be a challenging and lengthy rehabilitation for him to return to his full physical abilities. But, he's confident that overall he will return as a better man. He wants to thank God, his higher power, for protecting him in this unfortunate accident. The injuries could have been much worse.
I have always been in awe of my dad's strength and perseverance, so his positive attitude at this time does not surprise me. It only inspires me to live every day to the fullest and not take any moment for granted.
Thanks to all for your love and support."
Note:
Well-wishers are reminded that the best way to send messages at this time is by the following Facebook link:
Ed Podolak | Facebook
All cards/gifts are currently being returned to sender, as the hospital doesn’t have the means to handle the volume of incoming mail. The public will be notified when an address for Ed is established.
"I talked to my dad this morning and he wants to again express how thankful and overwhelmed he is by all of the wonderful well wishes sent to him from Hawkeye fans all across the nation.
Because of his condition, he's been in contact with only his immediate family, but he has received notes of encouragement from the Kansas City Chiefs, the University of Iowa and leaders of Hawkeye nation.
Dad is being medicated because of the number of surgeries he's undergone up to this point. He's aware that it's going to be a challenging and lengthy rehabilitation for him to return to his full physical abilities. But, he's confident that overall he will return as a better man. He wants to thank God, his higher power, for protecting him in this unfortunate accident. The injuries could have been much worse.
I have always been in awe of my dad's strength and perseverance, so his positive attitude at this time does not surprise me. It only inspires me to live every day to the fullest and not take any moment for granted.
Thanks to all for your love and support."
Note:
Well-wishers are reminded that the best way to send messages at this time is by the following Facebook link:
Ed Podolak | Facebook
All cards/gifts are currently being returned to sender, as the hospital doesn’t have the means to handle the volume of incoming mail. The public will be notified when an address for Ed is established.
