Hi! Just saw your Ping I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner.
Swampsiniper had a problem with breathing on May 6th. We have been praying by various ways on FReeRepublic since then by various means ( Trussell, Salvation,Brad’sGramma, pings) when the daughter advised FReeRepublic that her father was in the hospital on May 6.
Since then his daughter has logged on by FReeper name Silver Otter. She last posted May 7 and said he was ornery and called him on his cell phone from hospital after taking off oxygen. I plan on posting tonight to ask Silver Otter how dad is doing.
We all miss him and loved his photos so very much. Prayers continue.