Friends of my dad may have been wondering why he hasn't been online lately.
First let me start off by saying he's ok now and doing very well...
About two weeks ago (Dec. 17) he called me for help. That morning in the RV he had fallen down and lost the ability to speak...
I finally made out over the phone that he was in trouble and where he was and was able to dial 911 and get the paramedics there asap...
They rushed him to the hospital and discovered a large tumor on the right side of his brain that had stroked out on itself... (so his brain itself did not stroke) There was a lot of swelling...
They immediately rushed him into surgery and removed the tumor...
He was in icu for about a week, then a normal room... and last week monday he was well enough to be moved into the Neuro Rehab wing of the hospital.
He is doing EXTREMELY well!!
His surgeon said that my dad was his "Christmas Gift" with how well he's doing!
He wanted me to update and say "hi" to all his friends on RV Dreams!
He says he misses all you guys!
His left side has needed Physical Therapy but it's doing so much better!
He's doing very well and walking on his own now!
He's scheduled to have his stitches out tomorrow...
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers!
My grandpa Tom is planning on driving him with the fifth wheel to the "circle the wagon" in Quartside, AZ to meet all of you when he's discharged... :)
At least that's the plan :) It may or may not happen this year. :)
Also, they sold both their business and their house! Yay! Just before all of this happened...
We are very thankful that not a day or two before this happened they got approved for insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and that this happened while they were home with family and not while out on the road!
Thank you very much and Happy New Year!
-Michael
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bjoyce said
06:04 PM Jan 1, 2015
Thanks for thinking of us and Lonney, get well.
The Restless Youngs said
06:09 PM Jan 1, 2015
Thanks for the update!! Continued wishes for a quick recovery and the ability to hit the road soon!!
Jo And Craig said
07:07 PM Jan 1, 2015
Thank you for updating us, Michael. So thankful Lonny could reach you and he is improving. What a miracle... and a great campfire story! God bless you all. (Actually, I think He already has!) 😀
Diana and Jim said
07:17 PM Jan 1, 2015
Glad to hear you are doing well, Lonney! We are so glad you are with family. West Michigan has excellent medical facilities, so we are sure you are in good hands! We wish you well!
Diana and Jim
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Bill and Jodee said
08:11 PM Jan 1, 2015
Thanks for letting us know - glad the prognosis is good and that the healing has been so fast!
Jodee
TRAILERKING said
10:54 PM Jan 1, 2015
That's good news for Christmas time. Get well.,
Terry and Jo said
11:12 PM Jan 1, 2015
Michael and Lonney,
Thanks for the good news. Prayers are being sent your way for a full recovery.
Terry
el Rojo and Pam said
09:27 AM Jan 2, 2015
Great news Lonnie.......We have a spot for you in Quartzsite, come on down!!!!! Thanks for the update Micheal. Prayers added for the whole family.
Red and Pam.
DebbieM said
09:49 AM Jan 2, 2015
So glad to hear he's doing well. Thanks for letting us all here know. Hoping for a speedy recovery and that they are able to continue with their travels.
rocknb said
11:07 AM Jan 2, 2015
Howdy Howdy Lonnie,
Hope you get well soon. Sounds like your doing Great with a speedy recovery. May your therapy go well also. Looks like you are well cared for, with all the family around you.
Best Wishes for You & Angel and Family,
Larry & Brenda
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PIEERE said
02:27 PM Jan 2, 2015
Michael thanks for the update! Happy to hear he is on his way to recovery! Stay positive Lonney! What a Christmas miracle!
Hello, this is Michael Wade (Lonney Wade's son)
Friends of my dad may have been wondering why he hasn't been online lately.
First let me start off by saying he's ok now and doing very well...
About two weeks ago (Dec. 17) he called me for help. That morning in the RV he had fallen down and lost the ability to speak...
I finally made out over the phone that he was in trouble and where he was and was able to dial 911 and get the paramedics there asap...
They rushed him to the hospital and discovered a large tumor on the right side of his brain that had stroked out on itself... (so his brain itself did not stroke) There was a lot of swelling...
They immediately rushed him into surgery and removed the tumor...
He was in icu for about a week, then a normal room... and last week monday he was well enough to be moved into the Neuro Rehab wing of the hospital.
He is doing EXTREMELY well!!
His surgeon said that my dad was his "Christmas Gift" with how well he's doing!
He wanted me to update and say "hi" to all his friends on RV Dreams!
He says he misses all you guys!
His left side has needed Physical Therapy but it's doing so much better!
He's doing very well and walking on his own now!
He's scheduled to have his stitches out tomorrow...
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers!
My grandpa Tom is planning on driving him with the fifth wheel to the "circle the wagon" in Quartside, AZ to meet all of you when he's discharged... :)
At least that's the plan :) It may or may not happen this year. :)
Also, they sold both their business and their house! Yay! Just before all of this happened...
We are very thankful that not a day or two before this happened they got approved for insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and that this happened while they were home with family and not while out on the road!
Thank you very much and Happy New Year!
-Michael
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Thank you for updating us, Michael. So thankful Lonny could reach you and he is improving. What a miracle... and a great campfire story! God bless you all. (Actually, I think He already has!) 😀
Glad to hear you are doing well, Lonney! We are so glad you are with family. West Michigan has excellent medical facilities, so we are sure you are in good hands! We wish you well!
Diana and Jim
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Jodee
Michael and Lonney,
Thanks for the good news. Prayers are being sent your way for a full recovery.
Terry
Red and Pam.
So glad to hear he's doing well. Thanks for letting us all here know. Hoping for a speedy recovery and that they are able to continue with their travels.
Howdy Howdy Lonnie,
Hope you get well soon. Sounds like your doing Great with a speedy recovery. May your therapy go well also. Looks like you are well cared for, with all the family around you.
Best Wishes for You & Angel and Family,
Larry & Brenda
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