News from Pat Coulter

fcs. Devon K. Tindle of Milford, Neb. and Issac Ibarra of Naples, Fla. were among the warriors who signed a custom get well card for Marine Public Affairs legend at DINFOS earlier this month. Both Marines are enrolled as Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course students. (Photos by Staff Sgt Justin J. Shemanski and Brian Tuthill)

Major Patrick “Graham” Coulter USMC (ret.). He has suffered a Hemorrhagic Stroke while working an awards ceremony in Washington DC. He was taken to Medstar Washington Hospital and is being treated. The event happened on Sept. 18, 2013.

The Coulter family has kindly kept us all informed via the website: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/patrickcoulter/journal

Their latest entry on Dec. 18, 2013:

Dear Family and Friends,
It is 3 months ago today that Graham had his stroke. Looking back it is hard to believe so much time has passed. He says he slept through most if it and doesn’t remember. We have witnessed daily miracles and prayers being answered. To look at Graham tonight you would not even know he has been recovering from a brain bleed. He looks normal, except for the hair cut!

His doctor pulled his feeding peg out this morning. He finally was able to find out the brand name of the tube that was used. This was important because the tubes have different kind of anchors that go into his stomach. Some have a balloon at the end and can just be twisted and pulled out others have stitches and a surgical procedure is required. Fortunately for Graham, he had the balloon. So now he is free of all the tubes that he once needed to help save his life. Tomorrow he goes home.

We are thankful to our Lord and Savior, all the skilled medical personnel and you, our family and friends who have kept us in your prayers. There are no words to say that can tell you how much we care and love you for loving us. We never felt alone in this journey. Thank you, thank you. Graham looks great, and is healthy, but is still weak in his walking, writing and his speaking. He just needs time to heal now. He will continue his physical, occupational and speech therapy as an out patient beginning on Monday.
Good night and God Bless, Love, from Jerie and Graham