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 for your health from John and me!
Wish you well and hope for a speedy recovery. I’ve enjoyed your posts for years. You’ve brought no small measure of enlightenment into my life.
Good luck!
My heart jumped into my throat when I read stroke. Get well quickly. Get back to writing again. Live Long and Prosper to quote from another’s universe!
Pete
Get well soon, Jerry. Holding you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
So distressed to hear this news. Best Wishes for a quick and complete recovery, Dr. P.
Hi Jerry, get well soon! God bless you and yours!
Dr. Pournelle, you are in my prayers; I hope you recovery completely and quickly.
Dr. Pournelle
I wish you all the best on your road to recovery. While I will miss your very intelligent commentary every day take all the time you need to get well. You have a lot to be thankful for this Christmas season; have a truly joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dear Jerry — I wish you and your family the very best for the holidays and the new year, and I wish you a complete and speedy recovery !!!!!!!! — the best to you and your family Jerry — Tom Lesser
Dear Jerry — I wish you and your family the very best for the holidays and the new year, and I wish you a very complete and speedy recovery !!!!!!!!!! — the best to and your family Jerry — Tom Lesser
Best wishes for a full recovery.
Dr. Pournelle, prayers for your restored health are arising from this long-time fan and patron. May the Lord guide the hands and minds of those caring for you, and his Spirit accompany you, Mrs. Pournelle, and your family through your anxious moments to your being well again. Pax et bonum.
God watch over you, Dr Pournelle. I hope you heal well and hale.
Get well soon.
Your on my Prayer list; Get well! we need you!
Hope you’re well soon, Jerry! We’ve been missing you in the Lounge!
Get well soon Jerry! Best episode of Triangulation ever!
God Speed Jerry.
Get well soon Dr. Pournelle
Prayers for a speedy and fully recovery from a long-time fan in the great state of Georgia, Dr. Pournelle.