Thank you for the get well cards

Jim;
Could you print a thank you to the members for the cards they sent me?  I would like to express a sincere and appreciative thank you to one and all who sent cards during my recent surgery and recuperation. The cards meant a lot to me and family.  

Again. Thanks so much, 

Joe Wyandt
NIBGA Director


(Joe had a cancerous growth removed in February and is cancer free.)

TJ Collins, updates via comments

Dad was able to walk many time's to the restroom yesterday (Wednesday Aug 12) with holding onto the IV stand (only thing on there is food for feeding tube) and a small amount of support from someone else.

He's bugging mom to take him home and said she could give him his medicine's. Wish this was possible but, not yet.

Today (Thursday Aug 13) Mom said Dad ate 2 cracker's, some applesauce and some water. He passed the swallow test so he may be getting some lunch today, it will probably be light stuff I'm sure.

He had a little bit of a rough night last night he told mom, said his head hurt ( not surprising with all he's been through). They gave him some vicodin and he's feeling better.

Each day is something new he's doing and it's so exciting to see the progress everyday.

daughter Barb Ortiz

TJ Collins Tues 10:15a

Linda & I spoke with son Rick. TJ came through the Sunday evening operation just fine. He was alert yesterday until late evening when he became very confused. He knows who Barb is but does not recognize anyone else.

They did CT scans around midnight and again this AM. They are awaiting the doctor to read the scans. Rick said he was told TJ's behavoir is abnormal.

Between nurses, doctors, family, friends, etc. there were 40 people in and out of his room. Rick has ask that folks reduce the amount of stimulation he is receiving per doctors orders. He needs his rest to recover.

We will be glad to be a conduit to the family & TJ. At this time no flowers as he is in ICU.