THE BROWNIE TIMES FRIDAY, JULY 10th

UPDATE

We have gotten good news this week.  It looks like dad and mom will be home by next Wednesday July 15th.  The rehab is releasing dad on Saturday but they will have to wait until the 15th for a doctors appointment with the U of U Neruo Dr.

Dad is doing great and I actually got to talk with him this past week.  They took the trac tube out and dad can talk without any assistance.  His voice sound good and strong.  He is very excited to come home too.

We will keep updating dad's progress every Friday morning from this point forward.  We also ask that everyone please wait to see dad once he is home.  The doctors have put the fear of God into mom and told her, because of is age he is at high risk of getting COVID virus.  The only ones that will be allowed in the house to visit is his immediate family (ie his kids) and grandkids that haven't been exposed to the public. 

We can setup a Zoom, FaceTime or Skype call with those of you who are interested in talking with him.  If you would like to do this please email Carrie at carrie.tomlinson.ms@gmail.com.  I will be creating a call list.  In your email please provide the following information:

Type of contact Zoom, FaceTime or Skype
Phone number, email address, or Skype username
Day to call time, but he will only be calling out for 1 hour each dad.  From 4 PM to 5 PM starting Monday, 20th.

****All FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype calls are subject to change depending on dad's health, tiredness or ability to talk!*****

THE BROWNIE TIMES FRIDAY, JULY 3RD

UPDATE

 
It's been a long few days for everyone!  Dad has been working hard at both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.  One of the biggest thing from this week is getting reading and getting dressed.

He is also working on talking more.  The respiratory therapist gave dad a plug to put in the int the trac tube which allows him to talk better.  I think one of the biggest frustrations for dad is to not be able to express himself without words.

Mom even texted on July 1st to tell us that dad was able to kneel down for evening prayers.  She said: "He was able to basically get himself back up.  It was a humbling moment for me to see the deep humility and testimony of his inner faith being used to thank our Father in Heaven for all his help, tender mercies and miracles."

Dad still keeps moving forward in all areas.  Doctors are very impressed with dad's recovery.  He will meet with the Neuro team this month around the 14th, I think. 

Here in Vernal we have seen our own miracles.  We had the young men from the ward visit on Wednesday even.  They came to  help get Brother Brownie be ready for the winter.  They cut, split and stacked wood for the winter.  It's was a wonderful site to see all those men and young men doing something for the man who has taught them by example and lessons.  This will allow us to keep focused on dad's recovery through the summer.