welcome home Marc

Yay! Marc's back home! Almost one month to the day, Marc has made it back to his familiar surroundings in Aptos. After under going rehabilitation for 16 days in Oakland, Marc has successfully recovered to the point where he's able to function almost completely on his own. He continues to be diligent about his daily rituals surrounding his skin care and his range of motion exercises. We continue to be impressed with Marc's ability to heal himself and his ability to manage the uncomfortable nature of his wounds, all without the benefit of medication. As I write this, Marc is planning the next work to be produced with his son/partner in art crime Noah, who together form the dynamic duo known to the greater community as ArtEnemies. It is very inspiring that Marc has returned to form, never deterred nor discouraged, ever eager to produce and continue doing what he does best, create art.

Marc and Betty Back in Aptosia

Hey All,

Marc and Betty arrived back last night to much fan fair, and full musical reception by The Aptosians

They are off now to San Jose to file paperwork for the afternoon.

Thank you all for the continued support.

Noah

Burn Recovery Benefit For Marc Gould

Burn Recovery Benefit For Marc Gould

Friday Aug. 6th

6-10

The Mill Gallery

131 Front St.

Santa Cruz, CA

Marc at home soon!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with Marc and Glen as they need us in this time of healing.

Marc at home on thursday!!!

Thanks to Jeff and Zeva!!! and all who are out there sending love.

I hope you all can make it to the benefit on Aug 6th at the Mill Gallery

131 Front St. Santa Cruz

All the best to you...

Textural Feelings

I visited Marc yesterday at J & Z's and was surprised to see no bandages on his hands and arms. The major extent of injuries are now under what looks like lizard skin. He's down to one pain med every 6 hours. His left arm and hand that received most of the grafts have a patterned, pinkish texture, not unlike a newborn's skin. With Zeva's help, he's able to keep it clean and function almost normally. Fresh air, rest, ambient light, good nutrition, positive vibes and all the support of friends and family has helped make his recovery swift and steady.

Marc said that anything coming close or in soft contact is highly intensified. A washcloth feels like stucco, a corduroy covered couch like a rasp, and air and temperature are experienced, not just felt. Marc always had extra sensory perception, so it will be interesting if these textural feelings will be expressed through his art.

Marc is released into the wild

Here's the latest update on Marc: He has been released from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and is continuing to recover at the home of Jeff And Zeva Williams. It's a testament to Marc's recuperative powers ( and possibly from all the love and affection being focused his way) that he's doing as well as he is. It's unbelievable that in the 2 days since I visited him at the hospital to when I saw him yesterday how much his burns have healed. He's 70% less bandaged and you would never know it to look at him that his face was burned at all. He continues to do more and more on his own and his spirit is undiminished and undeterred. Marc is only slightly disappointed over the lack of visitations from the Morphine Angels and the cute nurses from the burn unit. Zeva is doing a fabulous job in their place so there is little to no slack in the quality of care. Marc's appetite is strong and he's doing his hand exercises regularly. He is also enjoying being outside for the first time in over 2 weeks, breathing fresh air and relaxing in the warm shade. Everyday he progresses and it's encouraging to him and to all his caretakers to witness his remarkable recovery.

Update

Is Marc really out of the hospital as of today, or did he elope with Betty Boop?