Pray for my family and myself.

kmac32 · #1 08-15-2010, 06:52 PM

Good evening from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. I am an intermittant voyer of net 54 and you may know me for My Elmer Miller cards I have been collecting. A month ago I suffered a spinal cord stroke in Tucson, Arizona. I an now in my fourth hospital and am in rehab at the Mayo Clinic. I have started to walk in parallell bars and a walker but am slow to go. Seem to be improving slowly but have a long road before me. Please pray for my recovery and for my family. Regards

Kmac

Matt · #2 08-15-2010, 06:54 PM

Ken - very sorry to hear that. Sounds like you are progressing which is a good thing. I'll have you in my thoughts.

leftygrove10 · #3 08-15-2010, 06:58 PM

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim VB · #4 08-15-2010, 06:58 PM

Ken,

I'll also keep a good thought in mind for you. Keep up the good fight!

Jay Wolt · #5 08-15-2010, 07:00 PM

Keep the faith, best of luck to you.

kmac32 · #6 08-15-2010, 07:10 PM

scarry part is I will be 50 this month and was healthy. Thought it was a heart attack at first and was misdiagnosed at a local hospital as Gillian Barre syndrome. I am numb from the top of my chest on down, weak in the hands, and left leg is also weak. Making some recovery but slow to go. Life can deal you some pretty rough cards at times. Every day should be counted as a blessing and never take your mobility for granted. I love this forum and am trying to stay positive. My wife knows to contact Leon if we have a worst case senario. Never take anything for granted.

Kmac

slidekellyslide · #7 08-15-2010, 07:13 PM

Good luck in your recovery Ken. They have the best doctors in the world up there.

Leon · #8 08-15-2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmac32

scarry part is I will be 50 this month and was healthy. Thought it was a heart attack at first and was misdiagnosed at a local hospital as Gillian Barre syndrome. I am numb from the top of my chest on down, weak in the hands, and left leg is also weak. Making some recovery but slow to go. Life can deal you some pretty rough cards at times. Every day should be counted as a blessing and never take your mobility for granted. I love this forum and am trying to stay positive. My wife knows to contact Leon if we have a worst case senario. Never take anything for granted.

Kmac

Hi Ken
Here is wishing you a speedy recovery. warm regards

dabigyankeeman · #9 08-15-2010, 07:37 PM

Fight it hard, dont give in, hopefully you can beat this.

I will be thinking of you.

mrvster · #10 08-16-2010, 07:36 AM

Ken-

May the Lord walk by your side...i will pray for you and your family...

PEACE

Johnny

Marckus99 · #11 08-16-2010, 08:40 PM

Best of luck to you and your family.

- Mark Rios

Chesbro41 · #12 08-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Thoughts and prayers out to you and your family Ken. We've done a few deals over the years for those E121's and you're a stand up guy.

Here's to a speedy recovery.

Best,
Dave

autograf · #13 08-15-2010, 07:07 PM

Ken.....just keep your family in your thoughts for all those tough days. They will keep you going and give you strength. We will keep you in our thoughts......

brickyardkennedy · #14 08-15-2010, 07:09 PM

Sending out good thoughts and best wishes for a speedy, complete recovery, Ken.

ethicsprof · #15 08-15-2010, 07:08 PM

Please know, in this moment and forward, that you and your family are in my prayers.

all the best,
barry

kcohen · #16 08-15-2010, 09:22 PM

Ken,

Keep the faith. I had Guillain Barre Syndrome, with near total paralysis, and made full recovery, I think that most people do. It's scary but you should be fine.

Ken

Vintagecatcher · #17 08-15-2010, 09:33 PM

Ken,

You are in my prayers.

Wishing you a quick recovery.

Patrick McMenemy

Browncow75 · #18 08-15-2010, 10:05 PM

I was born with spina bifida, and have spent 28 of my 35 years in a wheelchair, so I know what its like to deal with some of what you are going through. If you need a friend to talk to, PM me and I can send you my #. Take care, and my prayers are with you!

Brandon

sox1903wschamp · #19 08-15-2010, 10:12 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Ken. Hang in there. I have read your posts over time and you seem like a really nice guy. Were the same age and I live less then an hour from Mayo. In fact, I was in Rochester a couple of times this weekend. Your in good hands at the Mayo. Get better soon.

Michael

drc · #20 08-15-2010, 10:23 PM

My thoughts are with you and keep us updated.

Touch'EmAll · #21 08-16-2010, 10:48 AM

Very sorry to hear of your situation. Best of luck on recovery.

Steve

jcmtiger · #22 08-16-2010, 10:56 AM

Good Luck and hope for a quick recovery.

Joe

Robextend · #23 08-16-2010, 11:07 AM

Stay positive Ken, we are all pulling for you.

Rob

teetwoohsix · #24 08-16-2010, 11:11 AM

My best wishes and thoughts go out to you and your family Ken, and hopes for a speedy recovery. Take care and hang in there !!

Sincerely, Clayton

glchen · #25 08-16-2010, 03:22 PM

Best wishes Ken for your improved health. Some of the best doctors in the world are at Mayo Clinic, so hopefully you're getting good treatment.

Rickyy · #26 08-16-2010, 04:35 PM

Best wishes Ken for a speedy recovery. You're at the Mayo Clinic and it can't get much better than that for treatments!

Ricky Y

#27 08-16-2010, 05:03 PM

I will pray for a quick and speedy recovery for you sir. I hope you feel better soon.

TT

HRBAKER · #28 08-16-2010, 05:39 PM

Ken,
My family will keep you and your family in our prayers. Wishing you a full recovery.

Jeff

edhans · #29 08-16-2010, 06:03 PM

Keep fighting, Ken. We'll keep you in our prayers.

kmac32 · #30 08-16-2010, 06:10 PM

Day 3 in rehab, able to walk 200 feet with walker. Progress is slow and scarry wut well wishes and prayers keep me positive. In general a good day after a few shaky days. Thank you to my net 54 community and thanks for the personal note from Mr. Brockman. It means the world to me to have all of your support.

Ken