Robyn sent the following update on Tommy's surgery. Tommy is in the recovery room. They were able to find a spot to stimulate the diaphragm. His diaphragm is very weak from atrophy, but over time the pacer will exercise the muscle and he will be able to wean from the ventilator for longer and longer periods of time. There is a patient here that had a similar situation and is now weaning 8-9 hours a day on his pacer. This patient had added anxiety issues that I am not expecting Tommy to have so who knows how long it will take.
Praise God for the success of the surgery! Please pray for Tommy's continued recovery and for extraordinary success with the pacer. -- "...and you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you..." Joel 2:26
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The entire VanZandt family is very thankful for all of the prayers and thoughtful gestures that have been offered up the last few weeks. They really do feel blessed by these actions. Many of you have asked me what more can be done. Tommy faces a long rehabilitation period and the expenses the family will incur will be substantial. In addition to the uninsured portion of his medical expenses, he will need to maintain duel households in Fayetteville and Denver for some period of time and continue to provide for the current and future needs of this family. And, all of this will be during a time when he will be unable work any significant amount. To assist the family during this difficult time, a group of friends have come together to form The VanZandt Family Trust and will be contributing funds to the Trust to be held and expended for the benefit of the family! I have agreed to serve as a trustee of the trust and I have asked Robyn to serve with me as a co-trustee.
If anyone would like to contribute funds to this trust you may do so by sending your check made payable to The VanZandt Family Trust to the following address:
The VanZandt Family Trust
c/o Mark Saviers
Sage Partners
3425 N. Futrall Drive, Suite 101
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers.
Mark Saviers (Tommy's Brother In-Law)
June 2012
Robyn and Ross in Bandera
Tommy and Jack at Wentworth Parent's Weekend
Jack and Tommy at the Little Red
Tommy kicking back at the office!
This blog was created to keep friends of Tommy current on his road to recovery. ---- "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
VanZandt Family Trust established by friends
The entire VanZandt family is very thankful for all of the prayers and thoughtful gestures that have been offered up the last few weeks. They really do feel blessed by these actions. Many of you have asked me what more can be done. Tommy faces a long rehabilitation period and the expenses the family will incur will be substantial. In addition to the uninsured portion of his medical expenses, he will need to maintain duel households in Fayetteville and Denver for some period of time and continue to provide for the current and future needs of this family. And, all of this will be during a time when he will be unable work any significant amount. To assist the family during this difficult time, a group of friends have come together to form The VanZandt Family Trust and will be contributing funds to the Trust to be held and expended for the benefit of the family! I have agreed to serve as a trustee of the trust and I have asked Robyn to serve with me as a co-trustee.
If anyone would like to contribute funds to this trust you may do so by sending your check made payable to The VanZandt Family Trust to the following address:
The VanZandt Family Trust
c/o Mark Saviers
Sage Partners
3425 N. Futrall Drive, Suite 101
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers.
Mark Saviers (Tommy's Brother In-Law)
June 2012
Robyn and Ross in Bandera
Tommy and Jack at Wentworth Parent's Weekend
Jack and Tommy at the Little Red
Tommy kicking back at the office!
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