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Ernie · Jul-28-09 3:17PM

Ellen had been in Afghanistan and was on her way home when she suffered a stroke.

According to Curly, "the doctors think they got to her quickly enough. She is in Dubai, UAE in the ICU at an American hospital. The DEA family and resources are doing everything possible to get her home safely, once she is stable enough. Her symptoms are a splitting headache and difficulty expressing herself.............no paralysis."

Luckily, she is not alone as she has several DEA team members and the Country Attache' with her at the hospital.

I have talked to Curly and he is holding up well.....he may go over the big pond to see her once he gets more news.

If you are so inclined, please pray for the Casale family. His two daughters (Sarah and Mary Alice) are having a hard time as you can imagine.

I will keep everyone posted on the Forum.

Bass Hunter · Jul-28-09 5:49PM

Curly,

Our hopes and prayers go out to you and your family and we wish Ellen a speedy recovery....

redskinsfan360 · Jul-28-09 6:09PM

Prayers that everything goes well...

Paul Naj · Jul-28-09 6:51PM

Curly, you and Ellen will be in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.

Paul & Jen

Dominion Dan · Jul-28-09 7:00PM

I'll keep the whole family in my prayers.

gatorchomp93 · Jul-28-09 8:41PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Bob B · Jul-29-09 8:25AM

Hoping for a quick and complete recovery.

AndrewDo124 · Jul-29-09 8:45AM

Curly, I hope Ellen has a complete and speedy recovery.

bassman · Aug-02-09 11:16AM

Any update on Curly's wife?

Ernie · Aug-02-09 11:45AM

I have not heard from Curly, he is over in UAE and is with her.

Ernie · Aug-03-09 12:07PM

Just got this from Curly!

"I'm back. I spent 2 1/2 days with Ellen and she is improving with each day. There will be a DEA person that she knows with her at all times until she is well enough to travel home. I will go back with another team member to bring her home (hopefully in the next 10-14 days) when the Drs feel if is safe to do so. The prognosis is good, but it will take some time for her speech to fully recover. DEA is all over this and focusing its international and domestic resources towards her care, safe return, and recovery. We are so fortunate to work for such a supportive and caring agency."

AndrewDo124 · Aug-04-09 5:33AM

Was just thinking about this this morning and glad to hear she's in good hands and making progress on her recovery! It takes a tough woman to marry a guy who fishes/hunts in the nastiest weather like Curly does.

CozUF2001 · Aug-04-09 11:36AM

Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to you Curly and Ellen. Focus on the positive, travel safely, and we look forward to hearing of a near term return to Ashburn.

jumping jasper · Aug-05-09 4:47AM

Glad to hear of the improvements. Ellen, you, and your family are in my thoughts everyday.

Bob B · Aug-07-09 8:06PM

Glad to hear that she is improving each day. Hope she recovers completely as soon as possible.

Ernie · Aug-12-09 7:52AM

Just got word from Curly and it looks like they are going to be in Dubai for at least 2 more weeks.

"Ellen is still improving......the doctors do not want to take any chances with changes in airplane cabin pressure over 14+ hrs in the air that could cause more bleeding in the brain due to those pressure changes. Looks like we will be here a while."

May God continue to bless the family and keep His hand on Ellen.

jumping jasper · Aug-13-09 12:01PM

Sorry to hear that. I thought they were coming home Tomorrow, but glad she is continuing to improve.

Ernie · Aug-22-09 5:07AM

Latest update: I looks like Curly and Ellen will be making the long trek home early next week. They arrive on Tuesday morning!

Ernie · Aug-25-09 2:53PM

She's home!!!!!

CozUF2001 · Aug-25-09 4:56PM

Great news!

Curly · Jul-26-10 3:48AM

It's now been one year since Ellen's stroke. I know I had originally posted some thank you's and updates in this thread, but they were nuked back in March. A year later, we still have meds to take, MRIs, and Dr appts.......but the good news is that Ellen is 99+% back to her old self. Thanks for the prayers and thoughts fellas.............they worked .

Ernie · Jul-26-10 4:13AM

Awesome....and she still keeps you in check!!

CozUF2001 · Jul-26-10 8:52AM

Great update Curly.

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