Just a quick update on Tom. His night was rough, but not because of pain. He has a lot of anxiety. The Chaplin came and sat with him. I talked with nurse this morning and he slept from 4 to 8. He’s better today. I’m planning on taking the boys up there this morning as it’s his best time of the day. He is currently in a semi sitting up position. We will bring him movies to watch. Boredom is setting in.

Tom is making progress, but it is very slow. Dr. Thorell said yesterday that it could be another 10 days in ICU. Baby steps. They will begin to slowly decrease the Blood pressure medicine, and see how well Tom responds. The oxygen mask was taken off yesterday and back of bed brought up higher. Tom did a stupid thing and scratched his left eye. The doctors did look it over very well, and put a gel type medicine in the lower lid with an eye patch. It itches, and that’s why it got scratched.

Tom is asking that visitors come in the morning or early afternoon when he is best. His speech isn’t as good later in day, and he gets tired. He enjoys the visit, but would like people to stay only 5 to 10 minutes. You can always call me to see if a visit will work later in day.

Speech and PT therapy began yesterday. Tom likes that.

I am working on getting a website up as a center location for updates and what needs the kids and I will need going forward. That is to reduce the number of phone calls and such. I get tired of repeating myself.

Tom and I are so blessed by the many family and friends with your outpouring love and support. I KNOW we can’t do this alone. God has been present all along, and working his magic. We thank you all so much. I am getting my thoughts of needs together a bit better.

Lisa could you please forward this to the Cramer’s. I know I have their email somewhere.

Thank you, thank you to each of you, and please keep praying.

I love you all, Karen