Daria Baldovin-Jahrling

Creative Writing and English Teacher

240-236-7470

daria.jahrling@fcps.org

   I want to thank those of you who expressed concern for my daughter after her devastating accident on January 29th.  We almost lost her when she was struck by a car as she was walking in a crosswalk on her college campus, but we were very lucky.  Bria is doing well, considering the extent of her injuries.  She has almost recovered physically from her trauma, but she has some damage to her legs, some hearing loss in her left ear, and her eyes do not fully converge.  The traumatic brain injury has come a very long way.  She has really made remarkable progress from day one when they told me she probably wouldn't survive the night.  She did have to withdraw from JMU for the spring semester, which saddened her deeply.  But she will be returning for the fall semester.  

   Thank you for the cards, e-mails, phone messages, prayers, flowers, gifts, and kind thoughts.  We were all deeply touched by the outpouring of love and concern for Bria.  It was truly a humbling experience.  I cannot thank you enough for caring about my child.