Tom’s Story

Site created on November 13, 2018

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Nov 1, 2018 Tom was driving on Interstate 494 to meet his Dad at 6:00 A.M.  His car crashed at where
 Interstates 494 and 35E connect.  He was taken to Regions Trauma Center.  He was very unstable for several days.  Regions hospital medical team was a group of Miracle workers.  9 Fractured ribs and bruised Lungs are continuing to slowly heal.  Hopefully ,in the near future, he will be taken off the life support system. He is conscious, he is able to communicate via writing,  has no brain damage, as well as no paralysis. Keeping his sense of humor.

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Last update!

Journal entry by Tom Wicks —

First, I apologize for my lack of updates on Caring Bridge!!  Tom is now home as of today.  Pain is still an issue but get better every day.
Thank you for your concern and heartfelt comments!
The Wicks’s
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