Monday Update

Once you get Mom moving it turns out she doesn't slow down. Today she's been on a walk around the ICU, eaten some crackers, and generally been up and working. The plan is to move her from the ICU in Murray straight to an in-patient rehabilitation facility in Odgen as soon as this afternoon. In Cassidy's words, she is progressing so fast that she's beating the bureaucracy, so she may have to be temporarily moved to either the general hospital population in Murray or a rehab facility in Murray while they wait for the paperwork to catch up. 

While Mom is progressing very quickly, she still needs a lot of rest, so we would request that those of you who would like to visit wait to do so until Mom is a little further along. We have been sharing comments made here on the blog with Mom, which she loves. For now that's the best way (other than prayers) to send her your love and concern.  

We also want to express our gratitude for all of the prayers and fasting on Mom's behalf. We feel that Mom's recovery has been greatly blessed by your faith. 

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  1. Lucy UlrichSeptember 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM

    Laurie “beating the bureaucracy” comes as no surprise to me. She is excellent in everything she does! I am so happy for her and her determination in very impressive. She has always been a great example to me. Please give her my love🩷

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  2. Marva Jensen.September 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM

    Just so happy to hear your doing so well. Keep this up i hope i miss seeing you

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  3. KimberSeptember 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM

    Thank you so much for all these updates! We continue to pray, for her continued recovery and in deep gratitude for all these miracles.

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  4. Julie MatthewsSeptember 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM

    So happy you are doing so well! I look forward to seeing you again. Sending much love your way. I now know all your children's names and was able to put them on the prayer roll! I might even know them in order.

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  5. Sherie OlsonSeptember 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM

    We're happy to hear you are crushing it! Thinking of you and yours and sending prayers.

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  6. FaySeptember 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM

    I love that you’re doing so well and possibly getting released! Wow, that’s such great news. You’re amazing. It would be so wonderful to be here close to home in rehab. There are several good rehab centers up north. And it would be so good for Neil to be able to stay at your home. He’ll need much rest after this whirlwind week! It’s good that you are in such good physical shape. Your recovery has reflected it. Keep up the good work 💪

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