Posted on 06/03/2004 4:15:05 PM PDT by shaggy eel
Hello,
Thought you'd want to know about Blackie since he hasn't been on line lately.
He had a bronchial infection & went the usual 7 days w/the anti-biotic. Early Saturday AM he had severe back pain, chills & was sweating profusely. He could barely walk but got into bed after taking a pain pill.
He was no better by 6AM so got him to emergency where he was given morphine & was running a fever. They took ex-rays but could find nothing wrong just the usual
bulging disks & arthritis damage he had over the years. Because of the lower back pain they thought it might be prostate but ruled that out too. He was admitted to the hospital & yesterday given an MRI. Turns out he has a bacterial infection in the spinal fluid.
A doctor came to see him about the options he had - like, a spinal biopsy to find out the type of germ it is, or, open his back up & drain the fluid (or whatever they do) fix the damaged discs. It was up to him. He chose the first one. As it turned out they found the type of germ it is & didn't have to do a biopsy & started treating him w/penicillin.
I talked to him this AM & he didn't know what time it was & didn't know if he'd had eaten yet or not he's so full of pain medicine. Early today the doc was in said this has to be monitored & may have to stay in the hosp. several weeks. I'll talk to his doc shortly & find out for sure what's going on.
This infection was probably caused by the infection he had in this lungs.
Here is a little prayer in the night; a prayer that in those quiet moments you would know that God is with you. He loves you. We do too...
From blackie's wife
Sat, June 5, 2004 9:46 am PST
Hello Everyone,
Blackie is in his new "digs."
He's only about a half a mile from the house
so yesterday I was over there 4 times.
He said he slept the best last night than since he left home.
The care center finally got things straightened out w/his I.V. after his doctor brought one
from the hospital - long story, won't go there.
He loves his plant & balloons from you "Freepers"
& here is the phone number to his bed. .
Blackie Owens
1-541- 242 - 5654 Room is 22 S
The name of the place is:
Valley West Health Care Center
2300 Warren St.
Eugene, OR 97405
Thanks again for all your prayers & best wishes,
we really appreciate all the "good vibes!"
Love, Barb
Get well soon, blackie!
Great news !! Thanks .....
Prayers continue for your comfort and healing.Good news!
Cool...I love good news!!
God bless and get well soon Blackie
More get-better-quick prayers for our blackie! (Thanks for sharing the news.)
Thanks for the info !.........Stay safe !
BTTT!!!!!!!
Just called Blackie....
He sounds like he's in very good spirits!
Our prayers are helping!
He NEEDS MORE of our prayers! C'mon, Canteen Crew! Let's help this man ALL we can!
Tom
Has anyone heard about possible base closings in Germany?
"I told him that he's not sick enough to be a Democrat and he seemed very pleased with my diagnosis."
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Roflol!!!......
Tell Blackie to get well soon..!!
FRegards,
If he's only half a mile from the house, he could come home and eat dinner and go back!
Some of your vittles would put him back in shape in no time!
Tell him we're still pullin' and prayin' for him!
We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democrats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!
Get well soon!
Thank you so much for the update. When you talk to Blackie again and report back, please ping me. I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
You bet!
BTW How have YOU been?
Been ages since we spoke.
Prayers going up for Blackie. Get well soon!
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