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Bob Woodruff releases statement about recovery

by Joel Keller, posted Apr 6th 2006 7:40PM
Bob Woodruff is on the mendTo the right is the first picture America has seen of Bob Woodruff, co-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight since he was severely injured in Iraq back in January. To accompany the picture, ABC released a message he sent to the news division president, David Westin, which was then relayed to his co-workers.

"Though I know there is still a long road ahead, it's nice to be feeling more like myself again laughing with family, reading bedtime stories and reminding my kids to do their homework," Woodruff wrote.

No indication was given as to when he'd return to WNT, who will be losing their other co-anchor, Elizabeth Vargas, when she goes on maternity leave later this year.

[Photo: ABC News/Ida Mae Astute via AP]

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Barb K.

Bob, My brother Tom, stationed at Balad Air Base Hospital in Iraq, was one of your first trauma surgeons. He was so heartened to hear from me that you had been released home to your family. He sends his best wishes.

April 20 2006 at 6:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Scott Graebel

Bob, My Wife and I have you in our prayers. We're not Bible Thumpers but it can't hurt. God Bless you and your family during these times of fear, struggle and hope. We look forward to you joining us for Supper again on the ABC Nightly News.
By the way, if you and your Wife ever want to get away to a small rural Northwest seaport town, our Guesthouse is yours and our Girls (chickens) will work hard to make sure you have very special eggs.
Hang in there Buddy. Scott and Linda Graebel (just south of Port Townsend, Washington)

April 19 2006 at 10:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
brenda sotelo

hello bob and family; i have been wondering how you were doing. i am glad to see you are doing better! i hope you are back on t.v. soon we miss you i felt so bad for you when you nwre hurt and your family ; well i will close here buy know i am praying for you and yours, sincerly brenda

April 11 2006 at 9:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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