[AT] Fwd: Mike Sloane

[Charlie V]

This surely is not something anyone wants to hear.  Mike is an A-OK guy.
Best wishes to Mike, and thanks for the post, Spencer.

Charlie V.


On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 11:03 PM, Spencer Yost <yostsw at atis.net> wrote:

> An old list member, Bob Brooks, wanted to let us know that one of our
> current members, Mike Sloan, has had some medical issues.   Here is his
> report.  I don't have an address for Diane and doubt she is checking Mikes
> email.   Bobs email is below and maybe  he can pass any thoughts or words.
>
>  If I get any contact info for her or get any further information, I'll
> let you know.
>
> Spencer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: Bob Brooks <rbrooks at hvc.rr.com>
> > Date: July 19, 2013, 21:03:37 EDT
> > To: at-owner at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > Cc: Bob <rbrooks at hvc.rr.com>, Wayne Smith <smthfrms at comcast.net>
> > Subject: Mike Sloane
> >
> > Spencer
> >
> > I am not on ATIS anymore but I believe Mike Sloane still is, we had not
> heard from him in a couple of weeks and decided we should checked in. The
> following is an update on what happened, and what we currently know.
> >
> > Diane answered tonight, hopefully I got everything straight, Mike had a
> brain tumor, was airlifted to Morristown Hosp., operated on and either
> yesterday or today was transferred to a rehab center. Diane said they went
> into town to do errands and Mike said he felt disoriented, they did what
> they had to do and on the way home Diane said she knew something was wrong.
> When he got home he didn’t know how to use the key to open the front door
> and was acting strange. He went up to go on the computer and she heard a
> noise like he stumbled. she was going to go up but he came down and told
> her he couldn’t write. She asked if she should call 911 and he said yes.
> While waiting for the ambulance he had a seizure and when they arrived they
> called for the Medevac chopper. He was operated on the next day. I ask if
> he will be ok and she said he is determined to get back to being busy. I
> didn’t want to question too much but it sounded like he has to learn to
> walk etc. but she did say he was very determined and wanted to start
> therapy as soon as possible. I ask if he could take calls but it sounds
> like he can’t talk too well so she is going to ask him if he will take a
> call. She knew who I was and recognized all your names, remembered that
> they were supposed to meet us in Florida 15 years ago. I’m trying to
> remember everything she said, as it comes back I’ll let you know. We left
> it that I would call he early in the week for an update and see if we can
> call. Their son flew out from Calif. and is with her, she can’t drive and
> only can only see images. She was upbeat, sounded hopeful and was happy
> that we thought enough to get in touch. She is going to say “hi” from all
> of us. I’m stunned, how about the rest of you?
> >
> > I thought you might be able to pass the info on Mike's condition to the
> list, I'm sure he would appreciate everyones prayers and good wishes.
> >
> > We will figure out a way to pass them along.
> >
> > Thank you for your consideration
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > Bob Brooks
> > rbrooks at hvc.rr.com
> >
> > --
> > Bob Brooks
> > rbrooks at hvc.rr.com
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