In an interview this morning on ABC’ Good Morning America, Bob’s brother, Dave, told Diane Sawyer is walking, talking, and remembers people:
March 7, 2006 — ABC News co-anchor Bob Woodruff has made major progress in the last 48 hours — he is starting to talk, speaking with his family and doctors, and beginning to walk.
“My brother has been an overachiever his entire life, and none of us expect any less in this [healing] process,” David Woodruff, Bob’s brother, told “Good Morning America.”
Cameraman Doug Vogt, who was also injured in the Jan. 29 attack in Iraq, is back with his family in France and recovering well. He will continue to undergo treatment there and come back for occasional checkups.
Although Bob, 44, is still on pain medication, David Woodruff said his brother’s limited speech and mobility represented the second phase of his recovery at Bethesda Medical Center. He has even been able to speak in Chinese and German, another good sign, his brother said.
“He talked to his daughter Cathryn on the phone just yesterday,” David said. “He said, ‘I love you and I’m sure you miss me.'”
At one point Dave told Bob “I hate to tell you this, Bob, but you still have a face for TV”. Get well soon, Bob.
He gets a part of his head blown off and he can still speak Chinese? I have about three words of Mandarin and no hole in the head to put the blame on.
I look forward to the day when you are back with Elizabeth Vargas on your show.
Bob: You are in my prayers. Get well soon, we miss you on the evening news. God Bless you
It is already June (tomorrow) and what’s with an update. The journalists expect to get every last tidbit of info when they are interviewing and covering a story. Yet, everything with them is so secretive even though their faithful followers are just wanting info because they are deeply concerned. What am I missing here/ If there is another website I do not know about to find info, please e-mail it to me. Thanks Admirer of Bob
Bob,
I was so pleased to see you on Letterman last night. You looked and sounded great. Wishing you the best as your recovery continues.