Tuesday, June 30th

Talked with Mom and Dad and couple of times today. He starts his therapy tomorrow. They are both doing well, though both still sound pretty tired. Tammy is heading down there this weekend to spend some time and help them both. Not much else to report.

Sunday, June 28

Sorry I missed a day or two. We drove Dad down to Sun River yesterday (Saturday). Though it took a while we made it just fine and in fact it was one of his best days. He still gets very tired very quickly but he is healing and recovering well. In the next day or two he will start his rehab and treatments. I know he is very excited to get out on the course if nothing else just to ride around on the cart and maybe putt a ball or two! I'll try to keep updating this every few days rather than daily. Once again, thanks to everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers for Dad!

Thursday, June 25

Look out Sun River! Guess who's coming home Saturday? Dad get's to head south Saturday morning back home! We're all pretty excited but none more than him I'm sure. His therapy has been going great and the doctors say he's fine to go home to begin his treatments and continue his recovery. He's hoping to ride around the course (not play) with his buddies on Monday! Great news!

Wednesday, June 24

Kind of a long day today. Dad was extremely tired all day, I think leaving the rehab hospital yesterday to visit the Neuro-Oncologist took a lot out of him, which is to be expected. We are gearing him up for golfing however. He's now equiped with Rubber Golf Ball Pickup device for his putter so when he is able to get out on the course he'll be ready to go......

Tuesday, June 23

Good day! Dad continues his rehab several times a day. They as are we very pleased with his progress. I do think he is really wanting to get back home to Sun River. The physical therapist let him swing a golf club today and let me tell you he can't wait to get on the course. Our entire families are very thankful for all of your thoughts and prayers. We love you all!

Monday, June 22

My wife pointed out that many of you may not be aware of some of the details that transpired - she's brillant isn't she! Anyway, Monday of last week Dad was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I flew down to St. George that day and drove Mom & Dad back to Salt Lake where on Tuesday, he underwent over 5 hours of surgery to remove the tumor. The surgery went well and he spent a few days in ICU, then transfered to a regular hospital room. On Saturday he was transferred again to a rehab hospital in Sandy where Tammy and I both live nearby.

Not much news today, though Dad did start most of his therapy today and I'm sure will be very tired this evening. We had a good Father's Day yesterday, my girls (Becca) baked him his favorite cookies (Peanut Butter) though he didn't get to eat many he was excited. I'm able to bring him a Starbucks coffee each morning which is also one of his favorite things.

Father's Day - Sunday June 21

Happy Father's Day to all! Dad is continuing to rest and recover nicely. So far we all really like the rehab facility. He will start all of his therapy rehab tomorrow. They brought in a nice bed for Mom to use. He is enjoying watching the U.S. Open yesterday and today and can't wait to get back to Sun River with his buddies and knock the ball around on the course. We are still requested no visitors or calls for the next few days so I will try to keep this updated as best I can. It may be easiest to reach Tammy and I via email right now:

Tom Jr. - tspangler@ezparties.com
Tammy - iriondo@comcast.net

Saturday June 20, 2009

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers regarding my father Tom Sr.! What a week!

We were able to move him today to a rehab facility in Sandy. He is doing much better but is requiring some much needed rest and recovery time so we are still requesting no visitors or calls for the time being.

I will update this blog from time to time in an effort to keep everyone informed. I am also updating my mothers voice mail with daily updates if you wish to call that. Dad is resting and recovering at Healthsouth 8074 South 1300 East, Sandy UT 84094. Please keep in mind our request for no visitors or calls. I will do my best to update this blog and my mothers voicemail.