Tom's Miraculous Recovery

As all who follow me on Facebook know, my father-in-law Tom, has been in MICU fighting for his life. This last week his kidneys began to fail as he fought pneumonia and MRSR (medically resistant staff infection). I was told by Dr. Doom (my nickname for him) that Tom's prognosis was "grim" and that I should call the family if they wanted to say good bye.

Needless to say, I was quite devastated by this turn of events. Being who I am, I immediately contacted everyone I knew requesting prayers. I have been saying rosaries daily (more than I have said in the last 40 years).

I let everyone at the hospital know that Tom is a fighter. It seems that many of the so-called professionals are too quick to give up on 86 year olds, but I do not ascribe to that view. Up until January Tom was working at the Hombre Golf Course and playing regular golf with his buddies. This is not a man who has given up....

Now for the good news. Tom is improving every day. Today, he was able to speak a full sentence without losing his breath! He conned the nurse out of two breakfasts which he gobbled down. When Paul and I were visiting this afternoon, the nurse/social worker came by to tell Tom he would be transferred to Select Care for extended rehab this evening. I think he has walked away from Death's Door for now. I can't thank everyone enough for the love and prayers that have been sent our way. Continue to keep Tom in your prayers and God Bless....