Larry’s Story

Site created on November 13, 2018

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On Monday, 11/12, my dad was at work at the end of his overnight shift doing his rounds at the water plant in Sand Springs. He slipped and fell on the ice hitting his head and his neck.  He laid there unable to move for about 30-40 minutes outside in 32 degree temps until his boss found him. He hit his neck and his head when he fell.   Since his fall, he has not had any feeling from his neck down. I spoke with the surgeon today and he does not think the spinal damage can ever be repaired and my dad will most likely be in a wheel chair the rest of his life. They did surgery this evening to stabilize his neck so that he could sit up. He did come out of surgery and his vitals were good. I'm awaiting an update. My dad has had a few hard years, with his wife (my mom) dying about 5 years ago (11/14) and my brother/his son in May 2016. 


Scot and I and the kids are heading there the end of the week and have some difficult decisions to be made. Ronda, my sister in law and her kids have been helping . We are blessed beyond measure to have a "faith family" in Tulsa.  Our church family, Destiny, in which we have not been too since we moved in over 10 years visited my dad today before surgery and I know it meant so much to my dad!  I have other friends that I have reached out to in order to help in other ways and they were so quick to respond/help. We are blessed. 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Laura Thrash

My name is Scot Thrash, Laura's Husband and Larry and Pat's son-in-law, but more of a son to them.  With a heavy heart, I share this update with all the family and friends here.  This afternoon around 4 pm, he went home to be with our creator, Abba Father.  I know that Pat, Rick, and Jesus are so excited to see him.  

It has been my utmost pleasure to know and experienced life with Larry, he was a very active man and loved his family and friends very much.  It was amazing to me as we started to take care of his bills I would call these companies and as I told them that we would be taking over the bills, suddenly they would stop me and tell me of how much they knew and loved seeing Larry.  They would tell me they loved having him come in and some places he went to several times a week.  It was so neat to hear people talk about him.  So, I want to encourage you to stop and say "hi" to someone, ask them about their day and lift them up.  We leave little puzzle pieces of ourselves in each other's lives and I am getting to see Larry and Pat's picture in this world and it is so very beautiful.  

Please take advantage of the time you have now and forgive where you should, love deeper in your relationships, and enjoy life to the fullest by helping others. 

We thank you all for all of the prayers, good thoughts, support, money, and wonderful memories you all have given us.  You have become a piece of our puzzle and us a piece of yours.  Thank you.  

-In Peace and Love, 
Scot...aka: Son. 

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