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Outline of Mr.Tonkin's health issues.
Please keep in mind that we're not medical experts and if we get something wrong, we're learning as we go.
Apologies in advance.

Last Friday, Mr. Tonkin was at the Chiropractor for a sore shoulder issue. While there, he had a heart attack and subsequent
stroke. Thank you God that he was at the Chiropractor for an ongoing shoulder issue and not at home.
If you know Mr.Tonkin, he would have just ignored it and slept on it until the morning.

We found out yesterday the extent of what had happened to his body.

Here's the rundown:
(Again, please keep in mind our medical expert ineptness.)

--massive heart attack
--Ischemic Stroke

*We believe this is the type of stroke he had because of other items we are about to detail.

--Artery to the brain was blocked/clogged.

--Clots in his neck.

--He was in CCU and they were hoping to move him to NCU soon.

--Bleeding ulcers

--Blood pressure is high.
*As we were told elsewhere, they cannot give him blood thinners right now.

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Update from his business partner:

He spoke to Mr.Tonkin on the phone earlier this morning.
He says Mr.Tonkin's speech is slow, but clear.
He now has some movement.
Please pray for his eye sight that it is fully restored.

If we've been told correctly, this will be a long journey ahead for him.
Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
We all greatly appreciate all the prayers, thoughts, sentiments, and concern from all those online.

We'll try to update everyone when we get more information and permission to do so.

Also, thank you to a very special FReeper who has seen Mr.Tonkin personally and has reported back that he's starting to get better.

Apologies for anyone we've missed! Thank you to StarCMC and Brad's Gramma for trying to get everyone's name from the thread.

902 posted on 10/12/2006 12:11:34 PM PDT by MoJo2001

Thank You, MOJO for the update. Good news.

1,070 posted on 10/12/2006 3:31:40 PM PDT by Soaring Feather

Thank you so much for the update. Glad to hear that he is getting better. Continuing prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.

1,073 posted on 10/12/2006 3:36:45 PM PDT by octobersky

Thanks for giving update. Good thing he was at chiroprator. Will keep praying.

1,074 posted on 10/12/2006 3:41:43 PM PDT by queenkathy (The shampoo promised me extra body and I gained 3 pounds)

Prayers for a quick and full recovery for Tonk.

I appreciate your efforts to balance our concern for Tonk's well being and a respect for his privacy. I hope you are able to share even more encouraging news soon.

1,076 posted on 10/12/2006 3:46:36 PM PDT by proud2beconservativeinNJ

"Last Friday, Mr. Tonkin was at the Chiropractor for a sore shoulder issue. While there, he had a heart attack and subsequent stroke. Thank you God that he was at the Chiropractor for an ongoing shoulder issue and not at home. If you know Mr.Tonkin, he would have just ignored it and slept on it until the morning".

Our friend had a stroke a few weeks ago. She was paralyzed on one side and couldn't speak. GOOD NEWS..Her sister was with her when she stroked, and they treated her swiftly...and it all came back!

She is now home, and can walk and talk, albeit just a tiny bit slower.

Tonk's gonna make it!

1,079 posted on 10/12/2006 3:53:34 PM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife)

Wow! This certainly should demonstrate the power of prayer!

1,083 posted on 10/12/2006 4:02:33 PM PDT by realpatriot (Some spelling errers entionally included!)

Thanks for the update.

Prayers are on going.

1,087 posted on 10/12/2006 4:13:02 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman (Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)

To: MoJo2001; potlatch; ntnychik; Smartass; Boazo; Alamo-Girl; PhilDragoo; The Spirit Of Allegiance; ...

update for Tonk #902

pinging everyone I have on lists...if mulitples, then it just gives you more time to think about Tonk! Forgive me, but better pinged than not.........

1,088 posted on 10/12/2006 4:15:13 PM PDT by bitt ("And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.")

Prayers continue, especially for the full return of his eye sight.

1,090 posted on 10/12/2006 4:19:12 PM PDT by jtill (Lord, please keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth!)

To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Continued prayers for a good man...

1,091 posted on 10/12/2006 4:20:48 PM PDT by NewLand (Always Remember September 11, 2001)

God bless him. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

1,093 posted on 10/12/2006 4:24:11 PM PDT by ContraryMary (New Jersey -- Superfund cleanup capital of the U.S.A.)

Thank you for the update. Prayers continue for this good man.

1,097 posted on 10/12/2006 4:32:46 PM PDT by Right_in_Virginia

Thanks for the update.

1,098 posted on 10/12/2006 4:34:59 PM PDT by sweetliberty (Stupidity should make you sterile!)

To: MoJo2001; StarCMC; Brad's Gramma

Oh man, I was afraid to check this ping out...

Lots of prayers for Tonk's full recovery!

1,099 posted on 10/12/2006 4:39:24 PM PDT by Ladysmith

He spoke to Mr.Tonkin on the phone earlier this morning. He says Mr.Tonkin's speech is slow, but clear. He now has some movement. Please pray for his eye sight that it is fully restored.

Stroke wise this early that's very good news. It sounds like the frontal lobe was spared as well which controls behavior IIRC. That can be the hardest part to deal with in stroke patients if that part is effected. This early in the stroke recovery and with what you have said it sounds real promising. You're right he does have a big hill to climb.

1,101 posted on 10/12/2006 4:49:51 PM PDT by cva66snipe (If it was wrong for Clinton why do some support it for Bush? Party over nation destroys the nation.)

Excellent news, MoJo.

And PLEASE, keep posting updates in blue... They're so easy to spot in a busy thread!

1,103 posted on 10/12/2006 4:51:56 PM PDT by Humidston (Houston - Don't feed jihad...DON'T SHOP ON HARWIN.)

1,105 posted on 10/12/2006 4:53:45 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55

To: MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska

Thank God Tonk was at the chiropracter when this happened.
Lets pray that the permanent damage has been limited.

1,106 posted on 10/12/2006 4:54:26 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

Our prayers go along with everyone's. We also pray for as full of a recovery that is possible with such a stroke.

The Trooprallys

1,108 posted on 10/12/2006 4:58:31 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)

Thank you so much for the update... thoughts and prayers stay with you Mr. Tonkin.

1,109 posted on 10/12/2006 4:59:32 PM PDT by Just mythoughts

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