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Posted 2021-04-15T16:09:14Z

A Note from Eric

Hello everyone, and thanks for all of the amazing support. J and I are here in salt lake for the first oncology appointment, but moreover we’re here to work with the doctors to pave a more clear path forward. I have been reading the posts here on PostHope and it has been such a great reminder of how lucky we’ve been to be surrounded by such great people. Seeing the posts from my current students reminds me of how much I was truly enjoying this semester: from teaching great math like ANOVA, the heat equation, and linear programming, to the fact that I really seemed to have awesome, motivated, and hard working students in every class. It has also been super humbling to hear so many voices from my my past: great friendships, former students, grad school buddies, old coworkers, and adventure friends.. Hearing from all of you has really buoyed the spirits. I can’t thank all of you enough for having our backs during all of this. [...]

Posted 2021-04-14T14:37:24Z

Back to Salt Lake

Eric and Johnanna headed back to Salt Lake City today after 4 great days at home! They both got in some much-needed puppy snuggles, visits with friends, and time on the (flat) trails. Thank you to everyone who dropped off food, came for a visit, or sent encouraging words during this past week. [...]

Posted 2021-04-12T01:01:24Z

Our Sincerest Appreciation

On behalf of Johnanna and Eric, we wanted to share a quick update and express our sincerest appreciation! 

This has been a challenging and whirlwind week for all of us. With even more to come! Eric and Johnanna returned safely to Helena and are enjoying some quiet time at home. There really is nothing like the love of your puppies and the comfort of your own bed to help your body heal! Thank you to those who jumped in with meals and support for the next few days. [...]

Posted 2021-04-09T18:05:52Z

Trips Home and Sullivan Strong Bands

Eric is doing really well! He's been out walking around Salt Lake City and enjoying some sunshine. He and J are making some plans to head back to Helena this weekend before returning to Salt Lake for some additional doctor visits later next week! Some time in his own bed and back with his puppies will be good. [...]

Posted 2021-04-08T19:54:59Z

Donations

As this new adventure unfolds for Eric, he and Johnanna face a lot of financial uncertainties. In an effort to help ease some of the financial burdens for Eric's life flights, medical care, and housing expenses we have opened the donations link on this page. [...]

Posted 2021-04-07T13:09:30Z

Busting Out of the ICU

Eric busted out...of the neuro ICU!

24 hours post-surgery, I'm happy to share that Eric is doing awesome. He's been up walking and enjoyed some delayed birthday cupcakes. Not quite the birthday anyone imagined, but in true Eric fashion, he is approaching each step with humor. We all enjoyed a good laugh (at his expense) hearing some of the awesome things he said under anesthesia![...]

Posted 2021-04-06T05:46:00Z

Keeping a Community Connected

After the sudden onset of symptoms on 4/4/2021, Eric was admitted to the ER in Helena, MT and a brain mass was discovered. Later that evening he was flown to the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, to meet with his neurosurgical team (which includes one of his past students).[...]