Bob and Troy

Subject:  Troy update

May 14,2012 Monday
I went out to Troys at 8:30 AM and spent the day, here is a new Picture.
May 13,2012 Sunday Happy Mother's Day
I am so blessed this mother's day to have my son's, Thank you God of them.
Scott called and Shane came by for a visit, and Troy called. I am a happy Mother,
I love you all.
May 12,2012 Saturday
Troy called he is doing Good and he had a good night.
May 11,2012 Friday
Troy called he is doing Good.
May 10, 2012 Thursday
Troy had 3 Doctors Appointment's today, his face surgeon said he may take the wires off in two weeks, not three as planed ( on May 30)  He is doing well.  

May9, 2012 Wednesday
Karrie's Friend stayed with Troy today, I went out to see him.
May 8, 2012 Tuesday I stayed with Troy today and it was nice to see him getting up and moving around. Here is a new picture


May 7,2012 Monday Tom spent the day with Troy. This is the first day that just a family member can stay with Troy and not a nurse. Thing are looking up!

May 6, 2012 Sunday Didn't hear from Troy today.


May 5, 2012 Saturday Troy called and he is doing good.

May 4,2012 Friday Troy called us to day,He said he sleep well last night.  he has such a great outlook, we are so proud of him. Thank for all your Prayers !!

May 3, 2012 Thursday


I went to Troy's to see him here is a picture of Troy

May 2,2012 Wednesday
Sid and I went out to see Troy, Shane is staying with Troy today. He looks better every day.

May 1, 2012 Tuesday
Visited with Troy at his home

April 30, 2012 Monday

Went to Troys to see him, he is doing better each day!

April 29, 2012
It is 6PM and I have not Talked to him yet. Troy called and he sounded good, but tired.

April 28, 201Troy called me on the phone and he sounded good.
I'm going to see him on Monday the 30th.
April 27, 2012
Troy called me on the phone and he sounded good.
April 26, 2012
I went on a field trip with Riley, and when I got back I went to Troys to see him.  He said he sleep all night. It is Payton 13th. Birthday today.

April 25,2012
Troy came home from the hospital. He still has a trek in his neck. He seems to do a little bet better each day,  He can talk a little, just can't move his mouth.
So please keep praying for him.

Friday, April 20, 2012
Shane’s called to give us an update on Troy’s condition at 9:00am this morning.

Shane spent last night with Troy after his surgery so Kerrie could go home and get some sleep.

Troy had a good night over all. He would wake up every couple of hours.  He was having some hallucinations from the drugs they have given him.  I told him I used to have to pay for that service.

About 4:00am Shane turned on sports center and that seemed to calm him down and he slept until 7:00am.

During the surgery they wired his jaws shut, so they are reluctant to take off the ventilator tube for fear of having him through up with his mouth wired shut. This could cause choking and death. They keep wire cutters around as an emergency tool to cut the wires to his mouth.  Troy will have to carry them around with him during his recovery in case of emergency.

They did not insert a feeding tube into his stomach.  They are going to test his ability to swallow today to see if he can be feed with a tube in his mouth.  They will run test every two hours.

Shane was very complimentary about the way Kerrie has been supporting Troy.  She has been very patient and was able to calm Troy when he became anxious.

Troy in ICU with Shane

We are grateful for this,

last night the Captain made it back to the states and got to see his brother in the ICU for the first time the Fighter is doing well

especially considering all that he has been through

he broke all the bones in his face and has his second surgery sometime next week he cannot yet speak

but has been writing messages on a board

some make me cry others make me laugh

the Fighter has not lost his sense of humor

we are overwhelmed with gratitude

love you Troy!

Fern's Birthday 2012

My Birthday cake is called a Spring Checker Cake and this is what it looks like inside! I had a great day, my best friend who is also my husband, took me out for breakfast and then to the new City Creek Center Mall in downtown Salt Lake City Utah. We ended the day at the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. I would like to thank everyone for everything and most of all just remembering me!

Fern's 70th. Birthday

My Birthday Cake

Fern's 70 th. Birthday 2012

I got this Birthday Cake from my friend Gale Roberts, we have been friends for about 43 years. She sent this cake from Brooklyn New York, it is a Black Hound New York Cake. this is my 70th. Birthday Cake , Thank you Gale! I love it!

Devin tested for Blending Specialist.

This is our son Devin and mate Louise. They live in Austin, TX. He has worked at Hospira Medical Manufacturing for a number of years. They are only one of two companies that manufacture IV's in the US. About six months ago he was chosen to train in a new position called Blending Specialist. This position mixes the powder drugs used in IV bag solutions. They are also responsible for the mixing of the powder and liquid chemicals, used to make plastic for the IV bag and also hazardous waste disposal. Certifying in this position normally takes over a year. Devin was able to train and certify in six month. To certify required a six hour test with over 410 questions. Devin only missed one question on the entire test. He was also chosen as one of three top performers out of 300 employees in the plant to receive a higher than normal raise. Congratulations Devin, we are proud of you.

Jeni, Shane, Kobe & Jonny in Hawaii

Shane & Jeni, Kobe and Jonny on there visit to Hawaii. It looks like every one had a great time.