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 from a LOOONG time fan. Be Well.
Prayers and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Get well soon, we need your voice.
Prayers and best wishes for a fast and complete recovery.
Hi Jerry,
Can’t wait to read about your latest adventure. Have a safe and fast recovery.
Hi Jerry,
I wish you the best towards a stable recovery. Thoughts and prayers.
Get well soon Dr. Pournelle. I have been a fan of yours for almost as long as I could read. I purchased your 6th Grade Reader and both of my children love it! I look forward to many more years of enjoyment from your writings.
best of luck on a speedy recovery
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A speedy recovery, sir!
Cheers…
A follower since the glory days of Byte Magazine. Hope you have a speedy recovery. My and my family’s prayers are with you.
We truly enjoyed the time we spent with you last month. We wish you a speedy and complete recovery! Have a great holiday season anyway, Jerry.
Walt and Joy
Sent a get well ecard. Come back soon!
Wishing you a safe, fast recovery! We need you now more than ever! jc
Love and blessings.
Feel better soon.
Jerry, and family,
Best wishes for full and speedy recovery, and a happy holiday season.
David
Get well soon. Your thoughts and voice are always needed, and I look forward to seeing them again soon.
Started following your work with a collection of your Byte columns. God bless and keep you safe, sir. Get well soon.
I’ve read your work with enjoyment since the columns in the early days of Byte when I was a child. Hope you are back home soon.