RSL in hospital

[Acleron]

Very poor news.

Please accept my best wishes for yourself and a speedy recovery for Robert.

 

[TruthSeeker]

Larry and I are so sorry to hear this news. Please know that you are both in our thoughts and that we are wishing Robert a speedy and full recovery.

Susan, please try to take care of yourself too during this. Make sure you get enough sleep and are eating well. You and Robert have so many friends here. Lean on us. Get the emotional and practical support you need.

So many, many hugs,

TS

 

[TruthBeTold]

Susan! This is so sad! I can hardly believe it!!
My heart and thoughts are with you all!!!

My family knows what you're going through as I was once in Robert's place (except it was the heart) and you and Robert are household names here and this news hits like a brick! You and Robert are such special people that your vibe comes through the computer and people just know that you're good people. Now it's time for our vibes to come your way!

Don't let 'em tell you how he's going to be...you tell them how he's gonna be.
You knew that but that's what people say at a time like this!
They gave me 3 years of quality life 10 years ago.

Donna

 

[KarlG]

Sorry to hear that, best wishes to you both.

 

[AliasN]

I have not been on this forum long, but I've been very impressed with Robert and his work. He's a great role model for skeptics everywhere.

It's a scary situation, but there are lots of examples of positive outcomes. Stay strong and please take care of yourself.

 

[Ed Baehr]

Susan,
Robert is one of my heroes and an inspiration to all of us.
Please give him my best.
There is an army of help here on the forum and if you need anything, just post a request and watch the troops rally.
Ed

 

[arthwollipot]

*hcmom hugs Susan

Heck, Arthwollipot hugs Susan And RSL both!

Terrible news. I hope I can still give him that hug at TAM7.

 

[ottle]

Susan, just got back from a work trip so I didnt have a chance to post yesterday. Please send him our best - you guys are both in our thoughts. I know it's been said already but if there is ANYTHING we can do to help, just say the word.

This sucks.

 

[Humanists Harbor]

You know, every time I read an article on SSB I think that I really ought to drop Mr. Lancaster a note to tell him how much I respect him and appreciate his work. I don't know why I haven't done that yet. I'm doing it now. RSL, thank you for everything. Get well soon!

Best wishes,
HH

 

[Aepervius]

I always read what he wrote on SSB with eager. Good wish of recovery to RSL.

 

[Rasmus]

Will get-well-soon cards reach him if we use the address from stopsylviabrowne.com? (It looks like a private address, but what would a silly European know about this?)

Besides cards, is there anything we can send along to cheer him up?

 

[Diamond]

I'm sorry to hear this. Bob is one of the good guys and I wish him a full and speedy recovery.

 

[headscratcher4]

My thoughts are with you both. They are doing great things in rehabiliation these days and I've every confidence that we will see RLS up and about and pounding away at the evil doers in short order. Keep your strength up. Please give RLS my very best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[Ryan O'Dine]

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery, but take all the time you need.

And don't get hooked on that green hospital jello!

 

[Hellbound]

It couldn't have happened to a better person.

And by that, I mean that I know of no better person than Robert. He's an inspiration to other skeptics, and a lighthouse to many who seek rational shores. His ability to combine rationality with sympathy, and to deliver a harsh verdict with a civil tongue, is something I can only aspire to.

My thoughts are with you, and I hope the recovery is both quick and complete. If there's anything I can do, please let me know. I can't offer much, but if there's anything you need that I can provide, I'll do my best.

Where do we send the get well cards and gifts?

 

[Hawthorne]

Susan, I'm very saddened by this news. I pray (to a god, to the ether, to whatever) that Robert makes a quick recovery. Robert absolutely is a hero of mine - the kind of person who actually stands up and does something about the wrongs he says, rather than just sitting around talking about it.
Stay strong!

 

[Furi]

I hope for a speedy recovery, and all works out for you all,
(you're not allowed to send kittens through the post anymore are you? kittens always help)

 

[Seismosaurus]

Terrible news, best wishes for a speedy recovery

 

[RSL's better half]

I should've known what was going to happen with this thread, but I had no idea! Thank you, thank you, thank you - Everyone! I can't tell you what this all has done for me this morning!!!! Robert is sleeping through all this, but I'm hoping he will get to hear all this soon.

Two questions keep popping up:
1. Where can we send cards?
Please send all correspondence through SSB for now. Robert has a post office box for both websites. I will pick up the mail and take it with me to the hospital and show them to him, taking them home when I leave. There just is no room in his room for anything but hospital stuff.
2. What can we do?
Rest assured, as soon as I know what is needed I will ask for help. I am not too proud to ask for help when I need it. Robert and I have already experienced the kinds of help available from Forumites, so I know I can lean on you all.

Again, thank you so very much for the out-pouring of love for my wonderful man. Right now, as I said, he's sleeping a lot. The second cat scan has been done, but I have not yet spoken to the neurologist (sp?). The nurse said something about Robert's brain "shifting to the left." He was too busy cleaning Robert up (he had thrown up on himself) to explain any more to me. I'm trying to stay positive, though this did not sound like a positive thing.

Hopefully, Robert will wake up soon and start the long road to recovery. I know, I'm impatient. It's hard to believe that this happened a day and a half ago.

BTW: Robert's brother, Jim, has a theory for how this happened. He says that all the adoration from all of you have given Robert caused his head to swell and that caused the stroke! Yeah - same sense of humor runs through the entire family.

Gotta go. Will let you know when there is something to report.

Much love,
Susan

 

[wahrheit]

Thank you very much for taking the time to post an update, Susan! I'm happy to see some humor in your post, that lightened me up a bit.