From Uncle John

As the year draws to a close, we send out special thanks from our family to everyone on Sarah’s Team. We have seen so much kindness since Sarah’s accident and with the passing of our dear mother, Nana, that it is difficult to put everything into words.

From the onset of this ordeal, there has been a constant flow of good will that has been extended to the Casey and Godfrey families. We have felt everyone’s shared concern and heard your reassurances, we have received both simple acts of kindness and unbelievable generosity and through it all – we have had your constant friendship, reminding us of the goodness of humanity.

The list of people to whom we owe our gratitude is long. To our wonderful neighbors, who attended to Sarah right away and stayed with our mother – thank you!

To the first responders, friends, and everyone on the scene – thank you! Thanks to the “life-flighters,” to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Geisinger, and now CHOP. To our family members everywhere, to distant friends and associates who have stayed in constant touch, to the local community, and businesses that has been so incredibly supportive - thank you!

We have had people around the world rallying behind Sarah with good deed, thought, and prayer. This has helped Sarah, and all of us, get through a very difficult time.

And Sarah is doing well! Her transition to CHOP has been successful and her therapy is underway. Last night, looking into Sarah’s eyes, Brigid sensed a level of warmth and awareness from Sarah unseen since before the accident. The doctors and therapists are pleased with both her progress and her effort, she is emerging toward consciousness, and the outlook is improving. Sarah’s long climb up her own Mt. Everest is well underway!

In closing, thank you again everyone, and best wishes to each of you for a Healthy and Happy New Year! UJ.