[1969] Mark Ellis update

[Bill H.]

                                                    B"H

Thanks Dave for the update.  I'm sure our prayers are with Mark for a speedy recovery...Bill Hershkowitz Monza Coupe #5056

--- On Sun, 10/26/08, david robertson <corvairdave at msn.com> wrote:

> From: david robertson <corvairdave at msn.com>
> Subject: [1969] Mark Ellis update
> To: 1969 at corvair.org
> Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 4:50 PM
> Sorry, I have taken this long to post an update.  I have
> been hoping that there would be good news to share with you,
> unfortunately, that is not the case.  I've been visiting
> Mark every day, hoping to find him back with us, but every
> day is a disappointment.  Yesterday, his eyes were more open
> than they have been, but today he looked like he did Friday.
>  Not being family, the privacy rules limit how much info I
> can get from the hospital. I do know that despite all the
> testing and all the doctors who have examined him, they
> still do not know what is causing his condition and they
> don't know why he isn't improving.  It is very
> frustating. 
> I last talked to him on Tuesday the 14th and he sounded
> fine.  Apparently, he came down with what he thought was
> 'stomach flu' on Wednesday the 15th, but he never
> called to ask for help. I guess we all like to assume
> nothing serious could happen to us.  As late as last Sunday,
> he was able to drive to the grocery store, buy what he
> wanted, and make it home.  Monday, he somehow drove to the
> local doctor's office (in a 4 speed El Camino with a
> very touchy clutch, no less) and they called the rescue
> squad to take him to the emergency room.  Now, all they can
> say is that he is stable.  
> Please continue to remember our friend in your thoughts and
> prayers.  
> David Robertson            
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