BUFFALO RIVER - Tick update - Friday - May 29

[Richard]

FRIDAY - MAY 29
I experienced my first half way decent day. At UAMS I was diagnosed with a tick infection that had turned into meningitis and pneumonia. It is now under control. Still no energy. Still experiencing loss of short term memory. Recovery may take months.

Thank you so much for all the kind wishes. The visits to the hospital are treasured. Sadly, I don't remember much of what went on at the hospital. It is my understanding that I was not a good patient.

THANK YOU - - THANK YOU - - THANK YOU

[Scoupe]

Richard,

So sorry to hear you're under the weather. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery and that you can get back on the river soon.

Doug(KC)

[MikeBeebe]

Richard, hope you get well soon.

[GutIt]

Hey Richard!

Sorry to hear you aren't cranking on all cylinders, Brother.

So knock it off and start getting better soon, man.

I'll email you some chicken soup!

Take care of yourself.

[Clif]

bein sick is bad for your health. Get over it brother.

[Shark Attack]

I think he's probably got a bad case of the "short timers" sickness.

Use up the last of your sick days & get well soon Richard.

Wes

[denergyo6]

Another get-well card Richard! :)

[lbaker]

Hey Richard,
Very sorry to hear. I've yet to make it to one of your famous paddles.
I'm sending good kharma your way, in hopes of seeing you on the river soon.
Leigh

[painterbob]

.. man... sorry to hear your under the weather!..... anything we can do?... do i need to send you a little water from PRUITT.? or, put a little sand in your socks!! maybe sprinkle you with cold water as your sleeping?.... NO WAIT! I could drive down and park out in the street and play my jam box until the wee morning hours?..... IT WOULD MAKE YOU FEEL RIGHT AT HOME HERE ON THE RIVER!!.....THE SEASON IS ON!!! GET WELL SOON YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ANY OF THIS!

[c8mb]

i could get you some of the local home-made rocket fuel/paint stripper if think it'd help.

[Richard]

Hi everyone. I'm Stephanie Moix, Richard McFadden's daughter. I'm letting everyone know that he will be out of commission this weekend because he has been admitted to UAMS. If you have any questions, you can call or txt me at 501-470-5968.

[Eric Esche]

I just talked to Stephanie Moix, one of Richard's daughters. They admitted him for a variety of complaints which seemed to indicate pneumonia, but his blood work, x-rays, and vitals seem to contradict each other so they are keeping him for observation, probably over the weekend at UAMS in the sub critical unit. Could be a reaction to some of his meds.

Stephanie was working on the ambulance crew that brought him in earlier in the week for breathing, vision problems, and head aches. Deborah drove him in today. She said that phone reception in the hospital is hit or miss, so if you know how to text, you might do that to her number instead of calling.

She will let Richard know we are all thinking of him, but I don't think she needs 100 calls asking on his status. I'll post it if she calls me back with anything. I let her know how much we think of her dad and that if she puts out a call for help, she will have it coming.

Eric Esche

[Susan Tinker]

Stephanie: My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your father. Get him well, we are ready to get on the water again and he's the only one that knows what to do on the river banks at night!

Susan Tinker

[scoutdad]

Thanks for keeping us updated Eric

[Gail]

Just waiting for good news that you are recovering quickly, Richard