Quick Update!

2/29/20

Louis is making modest improvement each day. His ability to rest at night is also getting better. The left lung continues to be a point of focus as fluid is a persistent problem. Our plan is still to move to the University of Utah Spinal Rehab on Monday as long as everything continues on its current path.
This is when the real work starts!

In the coming days we will start working on the ramp and the bathroom remodel. For all those who made offers of labor, materials etc please comment and we hope to create a master schedule.

Please know how much we appreciate all of your efforts, thoughts, prayers and donations. Even though it feels like we are approaching the edge of the woods, this adventure is just beginning.

XO

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  1. KarenFebruary 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    Karen and Rod - Bathroom Shower & Tile - material and labor - kteelslc@gmail.com
    801-558-3873

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  2. Jill BurkeFebruary 29, 2020 at 3:16 PM

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  3. jasonMarch 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    I can handle at least one of the ramps, please get in touch. Call or text me: eight zero one -999-eight four two five. Thanks, Jason

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