Derek Update 9/2
Derek is really starting to trend upward.
Late last night the Bruce and Tyler Woodruff from the Goddard Wrestling Club came up to visit. Derek was still about the same. After they left Derek really started showing improvement. They are starting to turn down his sedation and he is actually breathing on his own. He is still on the vent but only as a safety precaution. This is a HUGE improvement!

There are some people in the wrestling community we really want to thank:
Team Haysville Wrestling! You have been like a 2nd family to us!
We love all of you guys so very much!
Goddard Wrestling Club! Wes and Tanner Gardner, your support has been awesome! Bruce and Tyler Woodruff, last night was very special. The gift you left was just way too much! We want to thank all of you for the support and helping Derek last year become a better wrestler.
Wolfpack Wrestling Club! Thank you for your support and your visits. You guys have been very supportive of him and were a big part of his success last year.
Clearwater Wrestling Club! Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I really enjoyed our visit last night. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

I also want to throw out a very special thank you to PBB. Even though we have never met, he is a fellow wrestling dad on this sight that offered up the kindness of his home when he heard that we might have to go Childrens Mercy Hospital in KC! That was a very kind offer. I am very glad we didnt need to take you up on your offer but it was soooo very moving.

I also want to throw out a special thank you to the sport of wrestling. Dr. Dimitrios Stephanopoulos (the head of PICU at St. Franscis Hospital in Wichita) told us that he totally believes that he fact that Derek is involved is sports (especially wrestling and football) is what gave him the "fight and will" to pull through this. Some kids, with less conditioning and will power, would not have been able to pull through this.

Wrestling is a Great Sport and the feeling of community and family is amazing! The Tracy Family would like to thank all of you for you prayers and suuport. We still have a long road of recovery but we are over the hill.

Thank you all so much and God Bless You All!
The Tracy Family