For those here that have followed Nick Tullier’s recovery, did you see the post yesterday?

quote:

---

STATUS UPDATE FROM THE TULLIER FAMILY THIS COMES FROM NICK'S DAD, JAMES TULLIER AND HE ASKED FOR ME TO PLEASE PUT THIS OUT STRESSING NO ONE IS MAD OR UPSET. I guess it’s time to address the elephant in the room. Questions keep being asked. Some might think we should have said this earlier, but we had our reasons for not. Yes, Danielle moved out of the apartment in Nov. She had/has her reasons, nothing of which had/has to do with us. She’s young and is moving on with her life. Before we moved to Houston/TIRR with Nick, Mary and I both had discussions with Danielle and her mom about the downsides of Danielle continuing on with Nick. We explained then that Danielle is young with a long life to look forward to. Nick on the other hand, we said had a very long road ahead of him to whatever recovery he could achieve. We both told them no one would have problems with her just moving on. Move to the near present: Mary and I both saw signs mid last year that made us question of changes possibly on the horizon. Early this past fall, Mary found out Danielle’s intentions first hand when Nick was being interviewed by his psychologist. Nick understood and basically said ok. Disappointing to us? Yes. Mad? No way. Danielle has done way more than we could have expected. She definitely helped/helps motivate Nick to continue to fight, work, struggle. And to make sure it’s understood, this wasn’t about money as all expenses were taken care of. People have offered to sit with Nick. Though we appreciate those that have volunteered their time, it’s a little more difficult than just sitting and giving basic care. Nick has to be watched for lung & trach issues which could cause suctioning of the trach, lots of times including putting a tube down thru the trach into his wind pipe. Needless to say, training required. Other issues include the possibility of seizures and knowing what to do, ostomy bag busting (yes this happens more than you might think in a very short time period), dealing with urine containment, and POSTURING. Trying to determine the possible causes requires knowing Nick’s conditions, reactions and habits. Since moving out, Danielle has visited some and helped us out when we really needed it. Presently, we’re paying her as a part time helper. Someone is going to get paid for assistance, but would need a learning curve to come up to speed with Nick’s problems. Danielle obviously already knows what to do for the various problems that crop up and has our full trust. We don’t want anyone feeling bad about Danielle. She’s been with Nick and us since this terrible event happened. He continues to enjoy her visits. This ongoing story is not and has not been about me, Mary, or Danielle. Are we all affected? No answer necessary. But, Nick and other LEO’s is what this ongoing story is all about. He didn’t ask to be shot in the Line of Duty during the ambush of Law Enforcement Officers in Baton Rouge, July 17th, 2016. He didn’t ask for the political climate that preceded the tragic event. He didn’t ask for politicians and community activists cranking up a situation that caused the loss of life of LEO’s in Dallas, Texas and then Baton Rouge, Louisiana ten days later. Life has forever been changed for families that only wanted to live normally, enjoy togetherness, watch the kids grow up, all while the loved ones Served and Protected. Nick Tullier Strong

---