Tom is home, and ready for a shower. After doing many tests, which all came back normal, the doctors concluded he had a TIA (Transient Ischemic attack) -mini stroke. It definitely scared us, while symptoms were happening last night. Not sure why it happened, but it did. He’s to continue taking Simvastatin (been taking for about three months) once a day for his high cholesterol numbers along with a low dose of baby aspirin daily, and fish oil. He’s been advised to eat more fruits/vegetables and get more exercise.

We requested copies all results and photos of tests. They will be mailed to us.

Tom goes back on Monday morning for a follow up check up.

Thank you for the many prayers, phone calls, and responses. The kids were shaken-ed too, as I wasn’t home when it began, and they handled it well and got their dad help. Joshua knew to call 911, as instinct was telling him to do just that, but Tom (as we all do) thought it would pass. Joshua called me after doing what his dad asked him to do, but later was worried he’d made the wrong choice when Tom had to spend the night. Basically, blaming himself that he didn’t get his dad help faster. He did great. The kids were very please to have me home to wake them up, and knew since I was home that Dad was going to be okay.

Tom is all set to watch North in the 2nd round of state football playoffs tonight, and listen to Ben’s concert at Doane College on Saturday. It’s been recommended he doesn’t drive until after Monday’s follow up appointment, we’ll see how well he listens?

Thanks for being such a caring family, we love you all very much
Karen