The Day Life Changed

On March 29 2010 Evan was driving to work when his tire blew which pulled him to the right and caused his Explorer to roll. He was badly injured. He broke C-5 C-6 in his neck and is now parlayed from the neck down. If the UPS drive had not been behind Evan he would of not been found until morning because he rolled off the road far enough no one would of seen his Explorer. Our life for the Evan Sleight family has been changed forever and we are now learning how to take care of Evan. This blog is to show our ups and downs on our new journey.

And the journey also contiues with our family now that it has been two years almost three. We still have our ups and downs just like all families do.


Evan's Explorer

Evan's Explorer
The day life changed.

3-29-2010

3-29-2010
Evan in ICU in Utah

Student Driver

Student Driver
Evan on the bridge at Craig Hospital

Wednesday, April 28, 2010


Well Evan is starting to get up and movin. He is doing well. Today he got to go outside in the sun which is nice. He is learning how to use the voice activated software which he think is very cool. They are keeping him busy with things to learn and do which makes most of the day go by. He is only allowed a hour of up in his wheelchair twice a day right now with the sore on his back. They are focusing on getting that healed and then he will be able to get up for the whole day which will be great.

Thursday, April 22, 2010


Well here is the Pic I promised Lois. He is up in his chair. Things are going well and he is starting to be able to get up twice a day after the bed sore is gone he will be up a day. He is able to leave his room for awhile which is nice change for him. He is also getting the cuff on his trake (its the balloon holding air away from his vocal cores) down to where he is able to talk for short times. He is working on getting a talking trake and this is the step toward that. Thongs are going well. Thank you agin for all you are doing for us. Love Evan and Robyn

Monday, April 19, 2010


Well today has been a busy day. He had his swallow test done and he passed. He now can eat real food again and the tube feedings will stop. He also got up in his new wheelchair and was fitted to make sure things are good. Evan is now allowed to sit up for a hour at a time. Things are moving along. Baby Steps is how we're going right now.

Friday, April 16, 2010


This is what Evan gets to look at as he goes to testing.

Thursday, April 15, 2010


Well today has been a busy day. He had Tests done to make sure things are going the right direction which is forward. He is very happy. This place is amazing and I am so glad we picked it. Evan send he regards and I am also grateful for our freinds and family.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Craig Hospital


Well we are finally at the rehab and things are going well. Evan has a very good doctor and a team of people to help with his recovery. We are both excited and nervous of all the hard work ahead.