Dear Family, Friends and Fans:

We would like to express our deep appreciation for the love and support you have extended to us during this difficult time.  We appreciate all of you but we would like to mention a few folks who held our hand along the way: 

John Force, who never left our side; Evan Knoll who sent his jet twice;
Joan Rice for correlating the travel arrangements; Larry and Linda Smiley for holding our hands, giving us hugs and making phone calls;
Jonny Roscher for picking up the moms at the airports; Guido and Kelly Antonelli, you did it all; Ashley Force and Robert Hight, there are no better teammates; Brent Travers, thanks for the BBQ take-out and just being there; Morgan Lucas, JR Todd, Brandon Bernstein and Honda, you waited patiently on the first floor every day all day-Eric could not have asked for more loyal friends; Pastor Bill Wilson who took time out of his busy schedule to come pray with us – Bill, you will never know what your friendship means to us.

Also, a special thanks to Shands Hospital and the doctors and nurses for the wonderful care you showed Eric and our family.  And to Michael Johnson for providing us a room every day for our crew, keeping us posted on what was going on and for your love and prayers.

And lastly, to the church lady that sat downstairs for three days praying all day.  We didn’t get to meet you, but know how much we were touched by your faithfulness.

Sincerely,
The Medlen Family