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The family and friends of Cpl. Daniel C. W. Riley, USMC, welcome you to join in as we celebrate and support the life of an incredible young man, friend, son, and brother. It is with great love and with many prayers we know that Daniel will move on to great and wonderful things. God has big plans for him! Daniel was born in Victoria, BC, Canada. In 1999 his family (Dad, Mum, brothers Tristan and Aaron, & sister Elizabeth, & cat) moved to Denver, Colorado, where his dad began working for the Episcopal Church in Colorado overseeing work with children, youth, and young adults. Daniel started high school in 1999 at Columbine High School. After three years at CHS he finished his high school at Brentwood College in Canada in 2004. After which he did some college and worked in the US and Canada. Daniel enlisted (still a Canadian citizen) in US Marine Corps in 2008 to serve his new country and to help pay for a future college education. On July 4, 2009 Daniel swore in as a US citizen before the Vice-President in Sadam Hussein's old palace in Bagdad, Iraq. In September 2010 he was sent as a combat replacement for the 2/6 Marines in Marjah, Afghanistan. On December 16, 2010, Daniel was severely wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He primarily suffered severe wounds to his legs, left arm, and left lung. There were many times he was close to not making it. He has since had both legs amputated above the knee and three fingers amputated on his left hand. His lung and other injuries are healing well. Before this event and for many years to come, we know Daniel to be a loving, caring, intellegent, humourous, giving, adventurous, and deep thinking person. Keep praying! And use this blog to share your thoughts and encouragement.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Little steps forward

A few little steps forward that clear the way to the next phase ....

- pain management doing well. Still some constant pain and tough to handle spikes in pain. But generally more manageable.
- off the Ketamine.
- off IV Dilaudid.
- off all continuous IV's
- all "wound vacs" gone
- central line removed
- fractures on left arm healing, but still not able to bear weight.

Decision on next location should be done on Monday. Enjoyed lots of mail, Colorado Avalanche "swag", visitors, a couple massages, and watching last season's Amazing Race with dad.

Dad

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4 comments:

  1. Cara VenableJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Hallelujah for small victories!!!!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Great news! Can't wait to hear about the decision on Monday (or whenever)!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    It sounds like everything is progressing well. This is great news. Baby steps now will lead to GIANT leaps in the future... :-)
    Stay well

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  4. ColinJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Daniel, I am praying for God's direction and guidance regarding where to do your rehab. There is a sense I have that the decision will be relational and not logistical, if that makes any sense. There is some person or person's you will connect with during rehab that is more important than geography. Check that out in your prayer closet. Your brother in Christ, Colin

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