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Change in status

Tom did well after surgery Monday and Tuesday. Today he had a stroke. Prognosis is unknown. He is in critical condition. Please continue to pray for his recovery, the doctors and nurses, and especially his wife Janice, Son Tom Jr and his wife Gail, daughter Amy and his grandchildren.

One of our church members went to visit him earlier this week and the testimony he brought back hung my head in shame. Despite being paralyzed for the most part, he made it a point to learn each caregivers name. He on his back is ten times the gracious Christian I am, and this is the love of Christ shining through the heart. I remember five years ago with the six way bypass I did not want to be bothered by anybody. Anyway, everyone here knows his kindness and good nature from his posts.

 

From his son Tom Jr.

Update 3-12-15 Tom Butler Senior. Well, today's news is almost as good as yesterday's was bad. Dad had improved some by late last night. But the improvement today is remarkable! He slept much of the day today but around 4pm today a speech pathologist came by to assess his ability to swallow. Being able to eat and drink is an important factor in being able to be transferred to rehab. He passed all of her tests with flying colors. He spoke clearly and was able to answer all of her questions regarding his status. While he still has limited movement most of the signs of the stroke have disappeared! Barring further complications he should be going to rehab in the next day or two. For those of us who believe in the power of prayer, our prayers are being answered and the difference in Dad's condition over the course of 24 hours is nothing short of Miraculous. Thanks to all of you who have and will continue to pray and support Janice Butler, Gail Robinson Butler and me as well as the team of folks who will be helping Dad through the recovery process.

 

Tom is doing fine with therapy. It will take up to 18 months. I am sorry about the gap in time, but had to move my mother in law into our house. She is 91, but that is another thread.