From Alex Pournelle, Dr. Pournelle’s son:
“Jerry had a small stroke. He is recovering well at a local hospital. Prognosis is good, though they’re running more tests and he’s expected to stay at least another day or two.
“He felt well enough to call Mom [Mrs. Pournelle] from the hospital.
“Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. More updates when we have them.”
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UPDATE – 19 December 2014
“Update: Jerry continues to make much progress. Even in the last day the differences are marked. He has moved yet again to a long-term acute rehab assignment for speech/throat and physical therapy, where he will stay at least through the holidays.
“In a twist of fate far too strange to put into fiction, Jerry ended up in the exact same room as did Harlan Ellison a month earlier, after his own stroke. Harlan related this in a call today to get an update on Jerry. Harlan, by the way, sounds completely recovered on the phone—another good sign.
“We expect Jerry to start updates on the website presently, but they will be short at first. He’s re-learning to type, now just with one finger ‘and a claw’, so patience is appreciated.
“He called after the transfer, to say it was 17 minutes by car from the one facility to the next. Not the sign of someone out of touch with his surroundings or the passage of time.
“His cognition appears little affected. He keeps answering the many ‘do you know where you are?’ questions straight, but he’s sorely tempted to start embroidering the truth…”
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I an a year older than you and also suffered a minor stroke 15 years ago so I know what you are going through.
Get well, you Bohemian Tory, you. Ye gods, we’ve got articles to write.
My thoughts and prayers to you, for a speedy recovery.
Dr. Pournelle,
You’ve entertained, educated, and inspired me for as long as I can remember. Here’s hoping for your speedy recovery.
Listen to the doctors and get well soon! Sending prayers!
Best wishes from a former moderator on the GEnie Pournelle RT and longtime website subscriber.
Looking forward to seeing you back online.
Bill Dooley
God bless and recover fully and soon, sir.
All my prayer sir, to you and yours.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jerry. And with your family.
You have been a beacon of reason, illuminating well much of our confusing world, for so long — for me. I’m sure, for a great many others as well.
If I were granted three wishes, you might get one…
Praying for a full recovery, sir!
Best wishes and our prayers for you to have a speedy recovery, and Ms. Pournelle. Paul & Karen R.
Thoughts going your way, Dr. Pournelle, for a minimal impact and a speedy full recovery.
Prayers for Jerry. I read Chaos Manor stories from BYTE magazine for many many years. Brilliant man and wonderful family.
Dr. Pournelle,
My prayers for you and all your family for a full and speedy recovery.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Get well soon!
Dr. Pournelle,
I’m not a rocket scientist nor an author, just an ordinary guy that likes science fiction and tries to keep up with real science. I have enjoyed your blog for several years and look forward to reading you for years to come. Please get well soon and know you are missed.
Dr Pournelle, best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!
Praying for your full recovery.
With lots of (the most respectful) love,
Sarah
Dear Dr. Pournelle –
Get well speedily. I hope to see you at LASFS in the near future. Good to see you at Loscon.
regards,
Peter Grace