[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.
 

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[LadyPilgrim]

Thank you for the update sweet one!

God bless Tonk and may the Lord of mercy pour out healing up on his body!

Every tiny molecule....get into place and behave the way God intended.
Eyes.....see as you were made to see.
Limbs....move the way you were intended to move.
Mind....think like God made you to think.
We are nothing Lord, without You and Your love.
Rain down on Tonk's family assurance of their loved one's health.

Only in Jesus' powerful name can ask these things, Father...Amen

[headsonpikes]

Thanks for the update.

[armymarinemom]

Thanks for the update. Still praying hard for a full recovery.

[PGalt]

Thanks for the update; thanks for the ping;

Great news! Every second, every minute, every day. Tonk recovery bump!

[musicman]

Thanks for keeping us informed about Tonk. It sounds like he is starting on the road to what we hope is a full recovery.

[Judith Anne]

Thanks for the update. Prayers continue.

[M0sby]

Thank you MoJo and all for taking the time to put together such a comprehensive update.
I really appreciate all of the details.

Tonk will continue to be in my prayers...
He is one heck of a guy...
:-)

Sherry

[A.Hun]

Thank you for the update. My prayers are with him.

[GretchenM]

Thank you so much for this update. I like the progress in the progress report. Will keep praying. God bless our Tonk!

[fortunecookie]

Thanks for the update. Prayers on the way for health and recovery.

[reagan_fanatic]

Thanks for the update, MoJo. I pray we'll be seeing him posting here on FR sooner rather than later.

[Mustng959]

Thanks for the update on Tonk. Continued prayers and hopes for a complete recovery. Please keep us posted of other developments.

[Calpernia]

[Jim Robinson]

Thanks for the update. Prayers continuing for Tonk.

[windchime]

Thanks! Prayers continue.

[Ditter]

Glad to hear that he can speak a little, that is good news.

[M1Tanker]

Thank you for the update and all of our prayers and hopes are with Tonk.

[rbosque]

My father-in-law went through the same thing about 3 months ago. He is better. Not 100%, but maybe 90%. Prayer works wonders!

[TheMom]

Thanks for the update.

Continued prayers from Houston.