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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All the best from my corner(s) of the world. Speed recovery and return to action!
Hopefully, your recovery will be a piece of cake.
Hope to hear that you are well again soon. We miss you.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers; hoping you have a speedy recovery. Todd, Sue, and Anna
Just wanted to wish you well and hope your recovery is speedy and complete. You contribute positively to my day often. I would just like to return the favor in a small way.
Godspeed in your healing, Jerry.
Dr. Pournelle,
You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that you recovery is both speedy and complete.
I wish the best to you and for your family.
Dear Dr. Pournelle
Get well soon, will you.
You have given me much since the early “Byte” days and through your novels.
Greetings from Norway
From a reader and occasional correspondent, prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
Dear Dr. Pournelle,
I began reading your fiction forty years ago, and as much as I enjoy it, I treasure your commentary on the world we’re living in now even more. I’ll be praying and hoping for your complete recovery. May God bless you and your family.
Dr. Pournelle, your writting has been a joy over the years since I was lucky enough to have a friend point out your books in High School. Now 20 years later you are still enlightening my days.
My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and all your family.
Thanks for the joy you have brought.
Respectfully,
MrEd
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
To the Pournelle family, you too are special to us, and are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for sharing; one wondered.
Dave Curry
Inyokern
Jerry, you were as sharp as ever at Loscon, and no doubt will be back in ferocious business soon!
Best wishes and prayers to you and yours for a speedy, full recovery.
Best wishes for a speedy & full recovery, Dr. Pournelle. May your stroke be as mild & have as few lasting effects as mine did.
Jerry,
We are praying for a speedy and full recovery. God bless you and your family.
All best wishes from Anne and myself for a speedy recovery.
Get better soon!
You are an inspiration to everyone. I love reading your books. I love your insights on topics. I love when you are on Twit.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Best wishes and hope for a complete recovery. You’re an important voice out there, and not just in science fiction.