Update on Barbara Bachman and an Open Letter from the McCutcheons

USOC August 11, 2008

Courtesy of the USOC

BEIJING (Aug. 11, 2008) – The United States Olympic Committee is extremely pleased to announce that the condition of Mrs. Barbara Bachman has been upgraded from critical to serious but stable.

OPEN LETTER FROM HUGH & ELISABETH McCUTCHEON

During this tremendously difficult time, we have been blessed to be surrounded by a tremendous support system of caring individuals and organizations. We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of assistance and generosity that we have received and hope to convey our appreciation to everyone who has supported us and kept us in their thoughts and prayers.

The long list of people who have offered their assistance, kind words and prayers to us has been incredible. This letter cannot do justice in acknowledging the love and support we’ve felt. However, to begin with, we’d like to express our deep gratitude to the following:

First, we’d like to thank our family and friends, who have been ceaseless in sending their prayers and love to our families.

We’d like to thank the talented and caring staff and physicians at the local hospital that is working around the clock to attend to the recovery of our Mom. We’d also like to express our gratitude to the officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mayor of Beijing, and their staff members who have been with us here at the hospital.

We’d like to thank President Bush and Ambassador Randt for their kind words and strength. We also thank the U.S. Embassy and its staff for everything they’ve done.

We’d like to thank the USA Volleyball family for their never-ending support. It is a close-knit family that is close to our hearts and close to the hearts of our parents, Todd and Barbara.

We’d like to thank the United States Olympic Committee for their immediate assistance and willingness to attend to all of our needs, and for being with us here at the hospital throughout.

We’d like to thank the generous sponsors who have made their resources available to us without question, specifically Johnson & Johnson.

We’d like to thank the FIVB for its flexibility and support of our coaches and athletes.

We’d like to thank the International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Organizing Committee for their support throughout this tragedy.

And finally, we’d like to thank everyone who has kept our families in their thoughts and prayers throughout our difficult time. We send a special thank you to the people of Beijing, the people of New Zealand, and of course, the people of America. We have been lifted up by the outpouring of support and love we’ve received from around the world.

Hugh and Elisabeth McCutcheon

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On August 11, 2008 Barbara May wrote

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and Elisabeth during this difficult time!
On August 11, 2008 Heidi Parson wrote

I have been, and I will continue to pray for you and your family during this time. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
On August 11, 2008 Kristy Sullivan wrote

My deepest condolences go out to Wiz and her family. May you continue to find strength in this tragedy. My prayers will continue in hopes of recovery as well for Barbara. Kristy Kreher Sullivan
On August 11, 2008 Chuck Kaulupali wrote

Wiz my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. Malama Pono Chuck
On August 11, 2008 Alicia Jacquez (Perry) wrote

My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult and trying time Wiz. I am praying for your mother Barbara's recovery.
On August 12, 2008 Paul Soriano wrote

My heartfelt condolences go to Barbara, Wiz, Hugh and entire Bachman family. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers as Barbara continues to recover from her injuries and as you try to make sense of this senseless tragedy. May God Bless You All! --Paul Soriano
On August 13, 2008 Denise Boylan Egner wrote

Wiz, We just want to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that the entire Minneapolis community is praying for your mother's recovery. Love, Josh and Denise Boylan Egner
On August 18, 2008 Zack Bishara wrote

Te Aroha Te Whakapono Te Rangimarie Tatou tatou e Let there be love unconditional Let there be faith and healing let there be peace for all for all arohanui