[MoJo2001]

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.
 

[Echo Talon]

Stay strong Tonk! We are all pullin' for ya!

[B4Ranch]

Thanks for the update. Tonk is a fine man.

[nopardons]

Thanks for the updates.

Prayers offered up for Tonk and his family.

[Chgogal]

Many prayers for Mr. Tonkin, his family, friends and business partners. The challenges facing Mr. Tonkin are great. May he find strength and will to endure the months to come. Mr. Tonkin will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[visualops]

Thank you so much for the update!
Prayers for healing!

[Dolphy]

Continued prayers.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks for the update, Mojo. I'm praying hard for his recovery.

[BIGLOOK]

Thank you for the update, Little Sister. And thanks to the chiropractor who had the sense to get Tonk to the Emergency Room quickly.

[TruthNtegrity]

I just learned of Tonk's stroke and heart attack.

Thanks so much for keeping us updated.

Like the rest of the Freepers who have already posted here, I'm praying for Tonk, for a full and complete recovery.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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A Prayer of Healing for Mr. Tonkin:


"Almighty GOD,

...if it be Your will...

...please heal him with Your LOVE.

...If it not be Your will then...

...please heal his Fear"


AMEN

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[MSSC6644]

Prayers continuing. Thanks for the update. Keep 'em comin' if you can.

[dandelion]

Tonk, we are praying so hard for you. God is with you - do not doubt it. You are so important to Him, and to us. You are truly a treasure, and you will overcome...

after all, you are The Mighty Tonk. FIGHT!

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the up-date. Tonk's in my prayers...

[Valin]

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Will do.
And thanks.

If you (or anyone else) gets a chance to talk to him tell him he is missed.

[Spunky]

My continued prayers for Tonkin. He got hit with a double whammy.

My husband had a stroke in 2001, caused from a bleed through in the brain. He was paralyzed on the left side and had problems finding the right words to say. He was in rehab at the hospital for a month. With determination he has overcome it and was able to drive again, although it has slowed him down a lot. He was fortunate in that his heart problems were caught early. 3 bypasses and an artificial Aortic valve done in 1993. He has had to be on Coumadin since the artificial valve and that was a factor in his bleed through in the brain.

[Stayingawayfromthedarkside]

Thanks for the update. May God be with Tonk and his family during this trying time.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the update! I continue to Praise God and lift Tonk up for His healing, peace and blessing.

[DLfromthedesert]

Thank you for the update. There's good news in there that he is able to communicate. Prayers continue for his full recovery.

[PhilDragoo]

Thanks for update. Local radio just interviewed woman who was unhappy with unsuccessful recovery from stroke and went to China; apparently there is an effective stroke recovery program there.

Her name is Ruth Lycke and her story is told at the link. She was a convincing interviewee and the interviewer is a shrewd and unconnable cookie.

[EDINVA]

Our prayers will be with Mr. Tonkin through his long journey.

Thank you for getting the information together and for the update.