Sunday Evening

Consistent with earlier trends, Terre's condition continues to move toward the better side of stable. Hopefully Doctor's earliest assessment's will continue to follow the original forecast and this will be the first big hump we are over.

As long as no substantial changes happen either way, I will report with less frequency.

From my personal perspective, having last seen Terre early Wednesday evening, he looks substantially better today. Swelling seems to be consistently receding, his color is returning and just overall being in his presence for a short time today made me so so much more hopeful.

I want to thank out loud my future sister-in-law, Jenn Wynn, for her lightning quick helpfulness and patience in setting up this blog, my lovely fiance' Kim Wynn for all of her support and help augmenting the site as well as all the folks out there spreading the word about the many fundraisers in the works for the benefit of Terre and Jill Brooks. "Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold"

Sunday Morning

Movin' right along.................considering the critical nature of this latest period of time we are all really happy to report that Terre's condition has been stable. His diagnostics have experienced small ups and downs but for the most part, a graph could be made charting his progress as moving in a good direction over the last 24-36hrs. Oxygen levels again are acceptable but not ideal, pressure is still moderating but generally okay and other measures that are shared with us seem to be in the ball park of okay.

Jill continues to hang in there and is thankful for the support of family and friends who came from near and far with only short notice. She seems to prefer text messages to voicemails as they are less taxing to receive. Terre and Jill both have an army of friends and fans which is profoundly appreciated even though Jill, like we all know her to be, feels badly for being unable to thank everyone with return calls.

Sorry there's not more to report but for now we'll take it as we move gingerly past this very stressful stage.

Please please please JH loke's get out the word that Tuesday evening from around 7-9 pm we'll be gathering at Cutty's to "pass the plate" and show our support for the "Benefit for Terre Brooks Account" at First Interstate Bank in Jackson.

So far so good...............from the beginning we were told that 3-5 days after his fall would be the toughest on Terre. The nature of this type of injury, according to the staff, is that recuperation and swelling are at their worst during this time. But Big T, being who we all know he is, seems a little ahead of the game. Doctor's are implying that because his swelling started sooner, perhaps he's further along than most at this stage. Thus this being day 4.........could be what they expected for day 5 for normal people, not our TERR-Bear.

We are not saying we are out-of-the-woods or over the hump, but so far things seem stable. Terre's diagnostics seem to be holding steady and although still not yet ideal, occasionally are improving. Pressure in the injured areas also seems to have moderated. The forecast has changed somewhat however as they no longer are planning to wake him up Sunday but now are hoping he'll stay still and peaceful until Tuesday. This enabling more oppurtunities for healing and recovery.

So hold tight and let's stay with it. For those listening in the Jackson area looks like Cutty's Bar at the "Y" is going to allow us to have a fundraising get together Tuesday night from around 7-9pm. My old bluegrass band is hopefully gonna play and if y'all will help me spread the word, we'll have a good turnout despite the short notice. Hopefull this will help alleviate some anticipated financial stress on Jill and Terre.

We also hope that all the kinks are now worked out with the donations, if anyone has any problems, please email me asap at pootmcfly@hotmail.com. Thanks

Friday Night Update

The roller-coaster ride continues...... after early yesterday's good news, last night and this morning were a real downer. Terre's excellent fighting skills and reflex exhibitions of Thursday were today over-shadowed by bad numbers on some of his diagnostics last night and this morning. Oxygen levels in the blood were lower and pressure in the injured areas higher than Doctors would like to see at this point. This was not good news and in the words of those in charge of his care, this was not a good day for Terre.

Things did make a bit of a turn for the better around mid-day, as Jill reported that Terre's readings were improving to 'sustainable' numbers although not ideal. Brother Brent, "Filo" as many know him, reported that although Doc's and nurses would prefer to sedate Terre to a level where the machine's would breathe for him, Big T just wont give in. Although they've administered enough drugs to tranquilize an elephant, our Terr-Bear doesn't want to give up breathing on his own and I think that's a pretty good sign.

We are all doing our best to stay focused on the good assessments that come down the pike but everyone should know that tomorrow, Saturday, may be THE biggest test yet. The out-pouring and support of friends and family is just amazing to all who've met Terre, but not that surprising to many who've been fortunate enough to call him a friend for a while.

Keep on praying, hoping and sending positive vibes his way and please don't be bashful about sharing photos that you want on the website by sending them to me at pootmcfly@hotmail.com

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• THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 6:17 PM, MDT

  Just got this baby up-and-running so here goes.
  
  On Tuesday afternoon May 26th Terre was painting and fell off a 10-12' roof. Good friend and co-worker CJ Austin called 911 and after ER Doctor's assessment in Jackson, WY, Terre was flown to Eastern Idaho Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
  
  Immediately Doctor's operated and began implementing a multitude of evaluative techniques and gadgetry. The level of attention being paid to Terre's condition was immediately impressive and comforting to Jill, family and friends.
  
  We've also been encouraged by how closely Terre's condition has followed the original Doctors assessment. Every few hours are touch-and-go though and Doctors are hesitant to make optimistic forcasts.
  
  Wednesday was up and down but by wednesday afternoon Terre's condition seemed stable for what he had gone through. 
  
  Thursday Doctor's informed us that the next few days would be the scarriest as additional swelling from surgery and the injury presents dangers yet to be seen. Terre IS a fighter as we all know and today he not only wiggled his fingers, a good sign according to one of the staff, but he also tried to remove his breathing tube and tried to get out of bed at one point.
  
  This was very encouraging news! So now he not only has moved arms, legs and fingers but also, for brief times, has possessed the cognizance to fight what makes him uncomfortable. 
  
  Thursday night the Doctors informed the family that, although those are good signs, the swelling continues to be a cause of great concern and is expected to worsen before it gets better. We are all still hopeful, prayerful and trying to stay focused on the positive energy that Terre has shared with all of us and send a whole lot back.
  
  Doctor's hope to keep Terre asleep/sedated through Sunday when more of his condition can be evaluated. This will also allow time for Terre's strength to aid in healing.