Prayers for the injured football player

<p>There were a number of press accounts yesterday regarding Devon coming back to Louisiana in time for the holidays. Here are a few of them. The first one has a picture of him with some of the Saints personnel who visited him recently in Tulsa. I know we all continue to pray for his recovery and return to school life to finish his degree and a promising career in medicine.</p>

<p>[Devon</a> Walker to spend holidays at home, according to Tulane | NOLA.com](<a href=“http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2012/12/devon_walker_to_spend_holidays.html]Devon”>Devon Walker to spend holidays at home, according to Tulane)</p>

<p>[Tulane’s</a> Devon Walker going home for the holidays - USA Today](<a href=“http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/12/17/tulane-devon-walker-recovery-statement/1776117/]Tulane’s”>Tulane's Devon Walker going home for the holidays)</p>

<p>[Tulane’s</a> Devon Walker going home for the holidays - Yahoo Sports](<a href=“http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/12/17/tulane-devon-walker-recovery-statement/1776117/]Tulane’s”>Tulane's Devon Walker going home for the holidays)</p>

<p>Continued prayers and good wishes</p>

<p>Another update:
[Tulane’s</a> Devon Walker is home for Christmas | NOLA.com](<a href=“http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2012/12/tulanes_devon_walker_is_home_f.html]Tulane’s”>Tulane's Devon Walker is home for Christmas)</p>

<p>Tulane tweeted this link: [With</a> life changed forever, Devon Walker talks about his future | wwltv.com New Orleans](<a href=“http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/With-life-changed-forever-Davon-Walker-talks-about-his-future-189447731.html]With”>http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/With-life-changed-forever-Davon-Walker-talks-about-his-future-189447731.html)</p>

<p>Resurrecting this thread with the latest update from Tulane</p>

<p>[Tulane</a> University - Lending a helping hand for Devon’s Den](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/040413_devonsden.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/040413_devonsden.cfm)</p>

<p>And another update:</p>

<p>[Injured</a> Tulane football player Devon Walker makes first public appearance | wwltv.com New Orleans](<a href=“http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Injured-Tulane-football-player-Devon-Walker-makes-first-public-appearance-202803431.html]Injured”>http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Injured-Tulane-football-player-Devon-Walker-makes-first-public-appearance-202803431.html)</p>

<p>Thank you so very much for the update.</p>

<p>A great article. Tough stuff to read, but honest and ultimately hopeful. I have to say, I am not at all sure I could have stayed as positive as this amazing young man.</p>

<p><a href=“Devon Walker shows strength in face of paralysis”>Devon Walker shows strength in face of paralysis;

<p>I hope he really is getting the most of his education…</p>

<p>Another article, with video of him speaking. Hard to hear him over the noise in the ballroom or whatever it is. Definite progress though. I saw a couple other articles about the Saints doing a fund raiser in conjunction with a women football fans group.</p>

<p>[Devon</a> Walker staying upbeat through arduous rehabilitation, armed with love and support | NOLA.com](<a href=“http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/06/devon_walker_in_good_spirits_t.html]Devon”>http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/06/devon_walker_in_good_spirits_t.html)</p>

<p>[Tulane</a> University - All smiles](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/061213_first_down_divas.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/061213_first_down_divas.cfm) Another update</p>

<p>Continued updates: [Former</a> Tulane safety Devon Walker still rehabilitating, but expected to be a part of the program this fall | NOLA.com](<a href=“http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2013/07/former_tulane_safety_devon_wal_1.html]Former”>http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2013/07/former_tulane_safety_devon_wal_1.html)</p>

<p>ESPN did a nice piece on Devon’s recovery: [Injured</a> Tulane S Devon Walker personality helps him through rehab - ESPN](<a href=“http://espn.go.com/college-football/preview13/story/_/id/9582523/injured-tulane-s-devon-walker-personality-helps-rehab]Injured”>Injured Tulane S Devon Walker personality helps him through rehab - ESPN)</p>

<p>Some nice pics in this one: [Tulane’s</a> Devon Walker conquering life’s challenges](<a href=“http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/collegefootball/conference-usa/story/Tulanes-Devon-Walker-conquering-lifes-ch?blockID=933481&feedID=3742]Tulane’s”>http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/collegefootball/conference-usa/story/Tulanes-Devon-Walker-conquering-lifes-ch?blockID=933481&feedID=3742)</p>

<p>National coverage of Devon’s odyssey: <a href=“http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/090513_gameday.cfm[/url]”>http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/090513_gameday.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>A little piece on the Tulane news network today: [Tulane</a> University - Devon’s Den is formally dedicated for Devon Walker](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/103113_devons_den.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/103113_devons_den.cfm)</p>

<p>My D says she sees him around campus from time to time, and it seems he addresses the team before or during each game. Must be helping, can’t argue with the success the team has had this year! I know the most recent game where we beat Tulsa had to be tough for both sides. Tulsa is the team Tulane was playing when the injury occurred. I read an interview with the Tulsa coach, and you could tell he was genuinely moved by what happened, always thinking things like “what if I hadn’t called that timeout and just let the clock run until halftime?”. It has to be a difficult thing to wrestle with.</p>

<p>Here is an in-depth article by the T-P online: [Devon</a> Walker is recovering from a broken neck, but still driving a young Tulane secondary to perfection | NOLA.com](<a href=“http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2013/10/devon_walker_is_recovering_fro.html]Devon”>Devon Walker is recovering from a broken neck, but still driving a young Tulane secondary to perfection)</p>

<p>Wonderful national recognition for Devon! [Tulane’s</a> Devon Walker to Accept 2013 Disney Spirit Award - Tulane Green Wave Official Athletic Site](<a href=“http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112213aab.html]Tulane’s”>http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112213aab.html)</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing that, FC. I became even more interested when I read that the award presenter (Faron Kelly) is someone I graduated High School with.</p>

<p>Oh, that’s cool! I will definitely try to watch.</p>