[Wadabo_updates] More progress with Abdoulaye Diakite

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Hello WADABO Community,

Just as I felt obliged to share the news about Abdoulaye's accident with
you, I feel equally compelled to share this update with you.  Please see the
message below as Abdoulaye Diakite continues to show improvement in his
health.  I want to thank WADABO for posting these messages, and thank the
community for your support and positive energy.

***Jennyjunjun***
Jennifer L. Thermenos

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*To: drumndancegrl-list at yahoo.com
From: leah151 at sbcglobal.net
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:28:21 -0800
Subject: [dununvillage] More progress for Abdoulaye!

**Hello Drum/Dance friends,*
* *
*Just one week later and Abdoulaye is showing some marked improvements and
recovery!  He has undergone a bit of physical therapy while sitting up in
bed as they moved his limbs around and asked him questions to get his
cognitive functions churning.  He is responding and speaking a word or two
or sometimes short sentences and beginning to recognize certain people and
their names.  I'm told some of his 'sass' is already returning!  *
* *
*He is undergoing a battery of tests to assess his current state and
determine how much trauma his system has undergone but so far, things are
looking pretty good.  There have been some very positive developments and it
just shows us what we already knew...that Abdoulaye is a fighter (when it
comes to what matters anyway)!  Between his fortitude and all of you across
the world with your prayers, thoughts and good wishes, he is making a swift
comeback! *
**
*For those of you who have some history with Abdoulaye, if you have any
pictures of say Tambacounda and/or his family, audio with him telling
history, or any video, it would be great if you could bring it to share with
him as it may assist him with regaining familiarity and memory. *
* *
*One final note I'd like to share is concerning a way to help out in this
situation.  Drumskull Drums is volunteering to organize and receive
donations on Abdoulaye's behalf.  Please read here for complete info: **
http://www.drumskulldrums.com/en2/5/news,_events_&_links.php*<http://www.drumskulldrums.com/en2/5/news,_events_&_links.php>
*  "One major concern given this situation is the financial state that this
leaves Abdoulaye's family in. Many people in Senegal rely on him daily. At
this time DrumSkull Drums is accepting donations to help support Abdoulaye,
his family in Senegal and his family here who have literally stopped working
to be there for him at all times. Please offer up anything that you can
afford."*
* *
*Thank you all for your concern, caring and all of your positive energy
during this last hectic week.  It's inspiring to be reminded of what a great
community we have here.*
* *
*Warm regards,*
*Leah*
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