On Sunday April 19, 2009 I broke my neck skiing. I went off a jump, got forward, landed and tumbled like I have done a million other times... but this time things went wrong. I will have titanium in my vertebra from here on out. The good news is that things are healing up well. I have no neurological damage and the doctors tell me I will heal up to full strength and full flexibility with no limitations. Breaking your neck isn't as bad as it seems it might be... I am very grateful to be OK and it has given me a new outlook and new appreciation for the people around me. Thanks to all my friends on the day of the crash for your help. Also thanks to Jonah for flying right out to help and to Mom and Dad for putting everything else aside to be with me. Thanks to all my friends a family for all the calls, cards, visits and support. Thanks Beth for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and most of all, thanks Jill for your strength and love.
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Gene - You are a strong and healthy dude, a role model for both the B-Otts. A full recovery is just around the bull wheel with next year's snow! The collage is stunning.
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