Tom the Sawyer needing prayers.

Sedgehammer · December 16, 2021, 09:24:50 PM

You're the best doc !

SwampDonkey · December 17, 2021, 04:41:21 PM

Many thanks Doc, from way over here.

Hilltop366 · December 17, 2021, 05:05:26 PM

Hoping for a great recovery for Tom.

Thanks Doc Henderson for your time and thoughtfulness.

gspren · December 17, 2021, 05:10:09 PM

Prayers from PA, I just read through this and it's hard to hear about a good person suffering. Thanks doc for keeping the FF family in the loop.

Stephen1 · December 17, 2021, 08:21:44 PM

My prayers go out to Tom. Thanks Doc for bringing this

rjwoelk · December 18, 2021, 03:02:32 PM

Wishing all the best, 2 years ago I got to meet Tom and got a tour of his place,.
Great person, had a great time visiting.

Andries · December 18, 2021, 05:03:20 PM

Another voice from Canada; Tom was at one of Jakes 'Projects' when we first met.
A man of strength and quiet confidence, he shared freely of his knowledge. I hope that we can all muster the same grace and clear thinking in our waning years. God speed Tom!
Thanks Doc, you are an example to us all.

Patrick NC · December 18, 2021, 08:54:19 PM

Never met Tom ,but we are praying for him. Thanks Doc for the updates.

cutterboy · December 19, 2021, 07:11:24 PM

Just seeing this now. Hoping for the best. Wishing Tom and his family can find strength and comfort.

Thanks Doc for all you've done.

doc henderson · December 19, 2021, 07:17:59 PM

I did text this afternoon. The family is hanging in there, he is still hold on. they are looking for a rehab center for him to go too. hard to know for sure what the future holds. thanks everyone. the family's hearts are warmed reading the comments, and it means a lot now.

Old Greenhorn · December 19, 2021, 07:22:40 PM

Well this sounds like an important incremental step in the right direction. If anybody can make the best of this, I'll bet Tom can. Thinking warm thoughts for continued progress.

Peter Drouin · December 19, 2021, 08:37:51 PM

Thanks for the info- Doc pc_smiley

doc henderson · December 20, 2021, 07:06:55 AM

A great other doc (vet) on the forum, suggested they could help if he wound up at Madona in @Nebraska . I passed this on to the family, and later received a text that Tom's wife and children discussed it and they hope to stay closer to home in KC, but they thanked us for the offer of support.

hedgerow · December 20, 2021, 10:37:26 AM

Madonna rehabilitation hospital is a great place. I understand the family wanting him to stay closer to home. If he does happen to end up at Madonna and the family needs anything please reach out to me as I live in the area. Prayers continuing for Tom and his family. Thanks Doc for the updates.

doc henderson · December 20, 2021, 12:15:39 PM

they are looking for a next place, but for now they remain in the hospital. Sounds like a long recovery but I guess that is something. @Jim_Rogers had requested an address for cards and such so they can be in the room physically. nice idea, and the family agrees.

Tom Hogard
Olathe Medical Center
room 330
20333 W 151rst st.
Olathe, Ks 66061

Jeff · December 20, 2021, 01:04:51 PM

So is the hospital okay with relaying all the mail that might appear if Tom is moved?

Jim_Rogers · December 20, 2021, 01:05:14 PM

Quote from: doc henderson on December 20, 2021, 12:15:39 PM
they are looking for a next place, but for now they remain in the hospital. Sounds like a long recovery but I guess that is something. @Jim_Rogers had requested an address for cards and such so they can be in the room physically. nice idea, and the family agrees.

Tom Hogard
Olathe Medical Center
room 330
20333 W 151rst st.
Olathe, Ks 66061

Thanks Doc.
Jim Rogers

Jim_Rogers · December 20, 2021, 05:55:54 PM

My "Tom the Sawyer" story is that back years ago, he did a job for the University of Kansas Professor Matt Burke.
He milled some urban trees into timbers for the professor's class to use to do some timber framing.
During their conversations, the professor asked if he knew anyone who could help him teach his students "timber framing".
Tom told him of me, from my posting here on this forum. Having never met me.
The professor hired me to come to KU and teach.
During my first of two visits there, Tom came by the college.
And we made an arrangement for him to pick me up and take me to his house/sawmill site to visit and see his operation.
I went there with Tom and viewed his set up. As well as having dinner with him and his wife.
Afterwards, he drove me back to my guest quarters at KU.
I had a very nice visit with him and his wife.
Jim Rogers

doc henderson · December 20, 2021, 07:37:34 PM

It may be a while, and his wife will let me know if he is planning to go to a rehab facility. I think they will do that (forward the mail) . I know they have a patient satisfaction public relations department. If it is about to change I will let you all know. good point Jeff.

dougtrr2 · December 21, 2021, 08:43:10 AM

I can't speak for all hospitals, but the hospital I worked at would forward mail to the discharged patient's home address. That was one of my duties as a greeter, look up the address and write them on the envelopes.

Doug in SW IA

Clark · December 21, 2021, 06:05:00 PM

I'm just catching up on this thread. Thanks Doc for all you have done. You are as thoughtful as I one day hope to be.

Whenever Tom the Sawyer posted something it was time to read and read it carefully. He knew his stuff and had a good handle on the business side of things. Very smart and clear in his writing here. Praying for Tom that he has a full recovery.

Clark

doc henderson · December 31, 2021, 04:42:59 PM

I heard from Jillane today. Tom made it to a rehab skilled nursing center for one day but had an unresponsive episode and is back in the hospital. God Speed.