Wednesday Update

Mom continues to make excellent progress. She's on an almost normal diet and has been working a lot with the physical therapists. Her throat is still sore and talking for extended periods is hard. She's able to walk without her walker. She and Dad even took a walk together. As Greg put it, Mom's getting pretty swole.  

She's been temporarily moved from the ICU to the rehabilitation facility, still at Intermountain Health Center in Murray. At least her room has a nice view.  

 We were hoping she would be move up to another rehabilitation facility in Odgen today, but Mom is outpacing the bureaucracy. The plan is that she'll move up to Odgen tomorrow.

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  1. Julie MatthewsOctober 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM

    Laurie always has such a positive attitude. So proud of my cherished friend for working so hard.

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  2. LesliOctober 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM

    Laurie, we love hearing of your progress!!! You go girl!!!💞💞💞

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  3. Marian- Love to you! You, Neil and your family are in my constant Prayer! Way to go! And keep it up!❤️October 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM

    It sounds like you continue to progress fast! So wonderfull! Love to you!💕

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  4. Marva Jensen.October 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM

    Its such. Good news i love how your progressing keep it up

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  5. Wendy JexOctober 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM

    Cheers for healing one step at a time! I hope you're finding rest too. Love you and all of yours! Thank you for the updates.

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  6. ShirleyOctober 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM

    Hello, sister Nelson. I am doing glad of your progress in your health. I am glad you are getting better and better day by day. I would love to thank your family for all the updates. Miss you and love you.

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