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[Cato]

About 15 minutes ago Karl's wife sent this:

Here is an update. Karl is still fighting for his life. Doctor just told me that tomorrow is a critical day, it will be more clear how he really is. That's the day when people who had a stroke might get worse.... extra dose of prayers and good energy is needed to help Karl

[bhodges]

Thank you, Cato, for the updates. Much appreciated and again, hoping for good news.

--Bruce

[GioCar]

Terribly sorry to read all that. All my prayers are with him.

[vandermolen]

Thank you, Cato, for the updates. Much appreciated and again, hoping for good news.

--Bruce

+1

[Harry]

This day will be critical for him, so my prayers are send up, and in our church will be prayers too for Karl and his family. Hopefully he pulls through. I wish that with all my heart, and many with me!

[Cato]

Greetings on the American Celebration of Thanksgiving!

No news overnight, so we will go with the old and optimistic "no news is good news."

I offer this for your contemplation:

https://www.youtube.com/v/xcGj8e6yw44

[TheGSMoeller]

Greetings on the American Celebration of Thanksgiving!

No news overnight, so we will go with the old and optimistic "no news is good news."

I offer this for your contemplation:

https://www.youtube.com/v/xcGj8e6yw44

Thank you as always, Leo. Listening to Karl's beautiful Agnus Dei, thankful for such wonderful music.

[Traverso]

This is terrible, sad news.  It's good to read that Karl is conscious.  I wish him a speedy and full recovery.

+1

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

It has been on my mind almost continuously since hearing the the dreadful report. I hope we will hear good news soon.

[Cato]

It has been on my mind almost continuously since hearing the the dreadful report. I hope we will hear good news soon.

Amen!  0:)

However...so far...nothing except speculation.  I have sent messages to both Karl's wife and mother-in-law, but have received nothing.  I have also sent a message to his brother, and am hoping for a response from him.

I have been checking hourly and even more than that.

[Cato]

From Karl's wife Maria:

An update. Today went without much of development either way. Some things are slightly worse but I was told that it's within normal after such a serious stroke Karl had. There is still danger 5-7 days after the stroke so the worst part is not over yet.... not much can be done by doctors now besides monitoring closely and sustaining his life.

I told Karl about tremendous support everyone is showing, told him what you write. He remembered all names and was touched.

He is still very very weak. Falls asleep every few minutes. Can't eat or drink yet.

Once again, many many thanks!

My emphasis above: that would be a good sign, I would think.

So, let us continue to hope and pray for the best!

Such a terrible thing: Karl had just experienced one of the best concert successes with his Triad Choir!

[JBS]

No obvious memory problems is a good sign.
Please let Maria and Karl that we all remain, at least in spirit, with them.

[Gurn Blanston]

From Karl's wife Maria:

My emphasis above: that would be a good sign, I would think.

So, let us continue to hope and pray for the best!

Such a terrible thing: Karl had just experienced one of the best concert successes with his Triad Choir!

I am delighted you have written with good news, Leo. It has all been quite depressing till now. I took the most positive step I could and wrote him a DM on Facebook. I am wholly confident he will read it one day. Meantime, we watch and wait. 

[Ken B]

No obvious memory problems is a good sign.
Please let Maria and Karl that we all remain, at least in spirit, with them.

So is being able to speak. I guess I am only inferring he did.

[(poco) Sforzando]

Very sorry to hear this. I learned the news only a few minutes ago (11pm Thanksgiving) from Facebook. Please add my name to the list of well-wishers. I've known Karl from the forum for many years, though we've met in person only a couple of times.

[steve ridgway]

It's great to hear Karl is remembering names Cato. Thanks for getting in touch through his wife, it must be a comfort for him to hear there are people out there who are concerned.

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

Thank you for the update, Cato. The situation sounds grave, but leaves room for hope.

[vandermolen]

Thank you for the update, Cato. The situation sounds grave, but leaves room for hope.

Thanks from me too Leo.

There does seem to be a glimmer of hope which is encouraging.

[Florestan]

My emphasis above: that would be a good sign, I would think.

The situation sounds grave, but leaves room for hope.

+ 1.

And many thanks, Leo.

[Cato]

Some generally good news from one of Karl's brothers:

Yesterday he had physical therapy and they got him to stand by his bed: considering that the day before he couldn't move his arm, the progress is huge.

As of yesterday he hadn't eaten because he cannot swallow yet. His speech is slurred and hard to understand. He is in ICU and being watched carefully: many CAT  scans to watch for brain swelling and bleeding.

I will talk to his nurse again tomorrow, I'll forward any word to you.

My emphasis above: as always, I try to be optimistic!