Blu - this is Debbie.  I was scanning Tom's email to keep him up to date on his mail and realized that I had not let anyone know what is going on.  He is in HealthSouth Rehap Hospital of Tyler (3131 Troup Hwy., Room 130A).  He is doing remarkable.  He is, of course, learning to do things with limited use of his left side, but he is now able to dress himself, and pretty much get around with the use of a w/chair.  He is learning to walk with the aid of a small right-sided walker and indications are that within the next two weeks he may be graduating to a four-footed cane.  He was able to walk 55 ft. yesterday, totally independent of help!!  His spirits are still good and he is really looking forward to getting back home and get back to his computer.  Of course, knowing Tom you know he has quite a sense of humor and has been making friends and popping jokes with other "inmates" as they call themselves.  Just so you know he is not the youngest person there.  There are at least five or so patients who are his age or younger that have had various accidents, strokes, etc., but they keep the older patients laughing and upbeat.  That has been extremely good for him as well as the others in his situation.  All in all, things are looking upbeat.  At this time, he is scheduled for discharge to home on Dec. 13.  He has had pad and paper and has been making notes so he should be able to get back to writing his book, but is really looking forward to reaching back out to everyone via email.  We are very grateful for everyone's prays and thankful for this miracle that has given him back to us.  Hopefully, the next message you get will be from him.  

 

Debbie 


-----Original Message-----
From: Blu Monday
Sent: Nov 30, 2005 2:26 PM
To: TylerBaseball@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [TylerBaseball] Any news?

Brad,
Have not heard any news about Tom, and I'm sorry to say that I have not made
the time to get by and see him.  I haven't heard from Deb to find out what
rehab he is in.
No word on baseball here, they are being very secretive if it is being
worked.  I talked to one of my biggest fans who does have the ear, and all
he will say is that there are several, and one is more than willing to build
a new ballpark.  I'm waiting like everyone else, but I don't get the paper
any more so rely on this discussion group to keep me posted.
It was great to see you too, and I promise I will be at the UT baseball
games this year.

Blu


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To: <TylerBaseball@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 9:33 PM
Subject: [TylerBaseball] Any news?


> Former Roughneck checking on things.
> Any news on how Tom is doing?  I hate to hear news like that.  Blu
> told me about Tom a few days ago.  Will someone post something when
> they find out how his progress is?  Everyone was so supportive of us
> and we hate to hear about any bad news. Get well Tom.
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> Blu, it was good to see you again.  Sorry, I haven't made it by to
> give you my contact information yet.  I would like to help bring
> baseball back in any way, so contact me when you hear something. You
> can reach me at the UT Tyler athletic department.
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> Brent, I saw you at a couple of UT Tyler games this past season.
> Can I expect to see you at more this season?  The new stadium is
> nice and they are adding a parking lot and clubhouse with public
> restrooms and food.  It is beginning to feel like you're watching a
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> I also heard something about the TCL adding a new division in East
> Texas.  Anyone heard anything on that.  I heard Texarkana, Kilgore,
> Lufkin, and Terrel.  How far off am I?
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