3/5/09
Judy had surgery yesterday and they were going to try to take her off the vent today. They say she is doing well and can follow commands. The family did not know about Judy's speech or how she was affected from the surgery. There is another spot on Judy's brain but the Dr chose not to do anything to it at this time.
Judy Howard Smart had an anerysm last week and is in a hospital in St. Louis. Her family came back home Sunday at the insistence of her doctor who says she needs to be quiet and they can't visit her right now. Apparently she and Ivan were at Wal-Mart where they had picked up her new glasses and she went to the bathroom before they were going to leave for home. Another woman came running out of the bathroom saying Judy was sick. The anerysm caused her to fall. The hospital in Poplar Bluff transferred her by helicopter to St.Louis. The doctor in St.Louis thinks she will be OK but it will take time.Debby Haywood (Judy's cousin) is the one who gave me this information. Linda Ort
I just heard that Judy suffered an anurism at PB walmart and that it will be at least 10 days before they can do surgery. I also heard she was air lifted to Cape.
Sandy Scott
As soon as more information is received it will be posted.
Thanks to the class members who keep us informed about other class members! Mike Howell called to give information as well and he says he is doing fine after his surgery.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Ice Storm '09 in Piggott AR
For our classmates that are out of the area here's a few pics of what it looks like. These were taken after the first night, it got worse after the second. Officials say that it could be 4-6 weeks until outside power will be supplied back to here. We are fortunate that Piggott forefathers had the sight to preserve our local power plant and keep it updated. It is anticipated that almost all residences will have power in the next 2-3 days supplied by our local power plant. If any of you have relatives that needs something that Linda or I can do here are our cell numbers. Fred's 870-598-7845 Linda's 870-598-7846
Message and Pictures provided by Fred Ort.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(I.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other,that is also an indication of a stroke.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(I.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other,that is also an indication of a stroke.
KEEP CALLING
If you have been trying to call Mike and getting a recording that his mailbox is full, please try again. He has been notified and was going to clean it out so he can get more messages. He is doing much better now, so don't be surprised if he answers. The last report that I had from Linda was that he is anxious to get back home, being out and about and gathering with friends again. He will have 12 weeks of physical therapy in Paragould so that will be a comitmment on his part. He has been advised to make sure he completes it because 12 weeks is nothing compared to the misery he could endure for the rest of his life if he doesn't have it.
Mike's heart attack has hit a little close to home. It has been an eye opener for some of us and is a motivation to eat right and get more exercise. Let's make it a resolution for 2009 to be more active and be aware of any "symtoms" that would indicate a problem.
Mike's heart attack has hit a little close to home. It has been an eye opener for some of us and is a motivation to eat right and get more exercise. Let's make it a resolution for 2009 to be more active and be aware of any "symtoms" that would indicate a problem.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Death of a Classmate's Dad
Doise Winfred Lack
PIGGOTT — Doise Winfred Lack, 85, of Corning, formerly of Piggott, passed away at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Piggott Cemetery with interment following.
Survivors include one son, James Lack, and wife Sharlene of Kennett; one daughter, Dian Herren, and husband Douglas of Corning; three grandchildren, Tessa Dees, Melody French and Brian Herren; one great-granddaughter, Nyla Dees; and many other family and friends.
PIGGOTT — Doise Winfred Lack, 85, of Corning, formerly of Piggott, passed away at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Piggott Cemetery with interment following.
Survivors include one son, James Lack, and wife Sharlene of Kennett; one daughter, Dian Herren, and husband Douglas of Corning; three grandchildren, Tessa Dees, Melody French and Brian Herren; one great-granddaughter, Nyla Dees; and many other family and friends.
Monday, January 5, 2009
UPDATE ON MIKE'S SURGERY
January 10, 2009
I have been away from my computer so there has not been an update in a couple of days, but this is what we have now.
Patsy Loveless wries:
I talked with Lora Faye this morning and she has asked that Mike not have guests for a few days, perhaps later in the week. He is weak from the ride home from the hospital and needs a few days to recoop. Lora Faye said that Mike really seems to enjoy listening to messages that we leave on his cell phone and has asked that we continue to do that until he is up to seeing visitors.
Marty writes:
Since I do not live in Piggott and I did not have Lora Faye's number with me while I was in Piggott on Saturday, I went to check on him and to see him if I could. Mike said it was ok, so I was able to slip in for a few minutes. . . .He says he is really sore and that he misses his cigarettes! I thought he looked good considering the ordeal that he had just been through. Lora Faye has him all set up with a nice place to recover and he seems in good spirits - or as good as can be expected.
See below for telephone numbers.
The address for sending cards is 896 South 12 Avenue, Piggott, AR 72454
January 7, 2009
I just talked to Michael's mother. She told me that Michael is feeling better but is still in a lot of pain. She said he is talking much better but is still weak, as we all know he would be and will continue to be for a while. She said he has some "stuff" in his lungs that he has to cough up so it won't cause pneumonia but, of course, it hurts him to cough. If he can get that up and things continue to go well, he could possibly be moved into a room today. Michael has his cell phone but has not felt up to using it. His mother's number is 870-324-0552 if you would like to check in with her from time to time. Linda
January 5, 2009
This is to let all of you know that Mike's mother, Lora Faye, just called and said Mike's surgery was over at 2:30pm and all went well. He had
three bypasses. He is in intensive care at the time being but will be moved into a room as soon as he is able. She has his cell phone. His number is 870-598-4543. Please keep him in your prayers. Linda
I have been away from my computer so there has not been an update in a couple of days, but this is what we have now.
Patsy Loveless wries:
I talked with Lora Faye this morning and she has asked that Mike not have guests for a few days, perhaps later in the week. He is weak from the ride home from the hospital and needs a few days to recoop. Lora Faye said that Mike really seems to enjoy listening to messages that we leave on his cell phone and has asked that we continue to do that until he is up to seeing visitors.
Marty writes:
Since I do not live in Piggott and I did not have Lora Faye's number with me while I was in Piggott on Saturday, I went to check on him and to see him if I could. Mike said it was ok, so I was able to slip in for a few minutes. . . .He says he is really sore and that he misses his cigarettes! I thought he looked good considering the ordeal that he had just been through. Lora Faye has him all set up with a nice place to recover and he seems in good spirits - or as good as can be expected.
See below for telephone numbers.
The address for sending cards is 896 South 12 Avenue, Piggott, AR 72454
January 7, 2009
I just talked to Michael's mother. She told me that Michael is feeling better but is still in a lot of pain. She said he is talking much better but is still weak, as we all know he would be and will continue to be for a while. She said he has some "stuff" in his lungs that he has to cough up so it won't cause pneumonia but, of course, it hurts him to cough. If he can get that up and things continue to go well, he could possibly be moved into a room today. Michael has his cell phone but has not felt up to using it. His mother's number is 870-324-0552 if you would like to check in with her from time to time. Linda
January 5, 2009
This is to let all of you know that Mike's mother, Lora Faye, just called and said Mike's surgery was over at 2:30pm and all went well. He had
three bypasses. He is in intensive care at the time being but will be moved into a room as soon as he is able. She has his cell phone. His number is 870-598-4543. Please keep him in your prayers. Linda
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Classmate's by-pass surgery
On Tuesday evening, December 30, Mike Howell was air evac from Piggott to St. Bernards. According to his mother, he had 3 heart attacks and is scheduled for triple(at least)by-pass sugery on Monday, January 5.
This is the message received this morning:
I called the hospital this morning to talk to whoever was there with him but none of the family was there at that time. The lady at hospital did tell me he was still in intensive care. The # there is 870-972-4232. If someone from his family is there and they will talk to you, you can call there.
As some of you know and I am sure some of you don't know, Mike Howell had a serious heart attach last Tuesday night. He has been in
intensive care at St. Bernard's hospital in Jonesboro since that time. Some of you have called and emailed asking about Mike. I just got off the phone with his mother, Laura Faye and she told me that he was moved into a room today (room 2000). She said considering what has happened, he is doing really good. He is feeling much better and wanted to come home but they told him "NO". He will be in room 2000 until 7am Monday morning at which time they will take him for a 3 possibly 4 bypass surgery. If all goes well, he will be in intensive care for so many hours and then will be transferred into another room. He should be released next Saturday (if all is going as expected) and will be going to his mother's home on 12th street. Mike has his cell phone with him and his number is 870-598-4543 or you can call 870-972-4100 and ask for room 2000.
e-mail received from Donna Parks after a Saturday visit with Mike:
Mike is looking really good and says that he feels good too. He seems to be ready to get the surgery over with and get on with his life. They will be doing the surgery around 7 AM on Monday, January 5, and I think they said it could last up to six hours. You can go to www.sbrmc.com and click on the Ewell link and send him email.
This is the message received this morning:
I called the hospital this morning to talk to whoever was there with him but none of the family was there at that time. The lady at hospital did tell me he was still in intensive care. The # there is 870-972-4232. If someone from his family is there and they will talk to you, you can call there.
As some of you know and I am sure some of you don't know, Mike Howell had a serious heart attach last Tuesday night. He has been in
intensive care at St. Bernard's hospital in Jonesboro since that time. Some of you have called and emailed asking about Mike. I just got off the phone with his mother, Laura Faye and she told me that he was moved into a room today (room 2000). She said considering what has happened, he is doing really good. He is feeling much better and wanted to come home but they told him "NO". He will be in room 2000 until 7am Monday morning at which time they will take him for a 3 possibly 4 bypass surgery. If all goes well, he will be in intensive care for so many hours and then will be transferred into another room. He should be released next Saturday (if all is going as expected) and will be going to his mother's home on 12th street. Mike has his cell phone with him and his number is 870-598-4543 or you can call 870-972-4100 and ask for room 2000.
e-mail received from Donna Parks after a Saturday visit with Mike:
Mike is looking really good and says that he feels good too. He seems to be ready to get the surgery over with and get on with his life. They will be doing the surgery around 7 AM on Monday, January 5, and I think they said it could last up to six hours. You can go to www.sbrmc.com and click on the Ewell link and send him email.
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