Tym Stark Hospitalized - Day 12
Day 12 - Wednesday 10/03/07
Tym did very well with his speech, occupational and physical therapy today. Tym was very polite in his speech therapy and was using “Thank you” in appropriate contexts. He also told stories about his brother Mitch. Tym did well eating all of his meals, often on his own this time. The occupational therapist got Tym to brush his own teeth today as well, a big improvement over yesterday. Tym does not need much Physical Therapy, and was too agitated and combative today to take any walks. 
To pass the time, Tym watched an Angels baseball game with his family. He sang some more Neil Diamond and WOW songs with his brother Mitch. I think Mitch was showing off a bit because he was the only one singing in tune and carrying notes much longer than the rest of us.
We received a signed poster from his Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC) friends and Tym read it and it made him smile. Thank you on behalf of the family. We know Tym holds a special place in his heart for this camp and the friends who help him enrich the children’s lives.
It is a struggle everyday for Tym to stay in the hospital bed. The family is doing everything we can to move him out of the hospital and into a neurological rehabilitation facility as soon as possible, maybe even tomorrow. 
We know Tym will be much happier there, because it will be more suited to his needs. We whole-heartedly thank the staff of caregivers at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for being so patient and caring. They are truly saints. We don’t know how they remain calm and professional under such difficult circumstances.
October 4th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Good morning Tym and family.
We are so glad to hear of the progress Tym has made. We really are looking forward to his return. Things are not the same without him - he takes care of so many things for all of us. We are mailing some cards and some personal letters which came to the office - directly to his home in Santa Maria. Tell him hi from all of us and we are continuing to hold him in our prayers. Regards,
Joe Wambolt & Staff
October 4th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Mitch was showing off?! No it can’t be. heehee. (Love ya Mitch!)
Glad to hear Tym had a good day & I’m continuing to pray you’ll find a good facility for him soon. Also praying for stamina for all of you!
October 4th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Thank you, for keeping us informed. It is greatly encouraging to hear good news!
October 4th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Hello Stark Family, I can’t even begin to tell you how much you are in our thoughts and prayers. My neighbor Christine and Husband Jesse were both on scene at the incident and have done nothing but hope for your recovery in the last 2 weeks. As race director we are anxiously awaiting when we can help Tym over the finish line, we plan to have a really big party for him. Please let Tym know his Finishers Medal is waiting for him.
Betty