Here’s an update on Kirsten, the cyclist who was injured at Sunday’s Iron Girl race. The family is setting up a Facebook page soon, so I will be sure to direct you to it once I know – so we can follow updates that way. *UPDATE: Here’s the link to the Facebook page:
Kirsten’s vitals remain strong. When friends talk to her, there is an increase in her heart rate. She squeezes her hand when asked a question. Kirsten also underwent an MRI today – the results are not back yet. However, she had a big step, opening both eyes upon command. She has several fractures in her skull, but hopes are that the MRI will show nothing in the neck and she can have the neck brace removed.
A close family friend who is emailing updates shouted out praises to the four ladies on the Iron Girl accident scene who literally saved Kirsten’s life. She said the group was three nurses, one a trauma nurse and the other a massage therapist.
I spoke with Paul Crawley earlier today – he’s a reporter for 11Alive – he was interviewing Kirsten’s husband, Rodney, for a piece that aired on WXIA Atlanta 11Alive at 6:00 tonight. Click here for the link to the article and video.
Her family says endless thanks for the prayers and concern.
Thank you all for your comments and concern that you posted – just so you know, I am going to forward all your wonderful comments to Kirsten’s friend for inclusion in a guest book that is at the hospital for her. If you’d like to comment here or on the SBM Facebook page to this post, I will forward your comments as well.
Let’s keep praying and holding her up.
Continuing to send prayers and thoughts to Kirsten and her family. It is great that she is responding to commands too. And wow, kudos to the women who were in the right place at the right time. Truly the are heroes. Thank you for keeping us updated!
I have been thinking about Kirsten since Sunday and continue to pray for her healing and strength for her family. Every little improvement is wonderful news! Thanks for getting the word out and taking that extra step to get in touch with the family.
RT @SwimBikeMom: Update: Our Fellow Triathlete http://t.co/z0ynIalz
Thank you so much for the update. I am still praying for Kirsten and her family during this ordeal. Praise God that she is responding to some commands. I pray that her providers have the guidance and knowledge needed to get her well soon. Hang in there Kirsten there are lots of people praying for you girl!
Hang in there Kirsten! There are a lot of people in blogger land praying for you and your family.
Update: Our Fellow Triathlete: Here’s an update on Kirsten, the cyclist who was injured at Sunday’s Iron Girl ra… http://t.co/gxeUIji0
Stay strong Kirsten. Although I don’t know you, I’m cheering you on and praying for you and your family.
Prayers and positive energy continuing to flow to you from all across the country and world Kirsten. Be strong.
Kirsten,
We are praying for your total recovery!! Praying for peace, healing and strength for you. Love you!
Sandy
I learned of Kirsten’s accident shortly after finishing the race. I am also a mom and have been praying for her complete recovery. Though I do not know her my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Please send my healing thoughts to Kirsten and her family. I know that the strength and determination it takes to be a triathlete will help get her through this. There but by the grace of God…
Oh no! I had not heard about this until now. You are so right, that this is a dangerous sport. I’m sure that the quick responses from the medically-trained athletes who helped out will be significant in Kirsten’s overall recovery. It’s great to hear that she is responding to commands and that she has family standing by her for her recovery.