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Ray B · 05-12-2008, 11:02 PM

Jim:
Your friend Tom, has our prayers and best wishes.
I know what he is going through because I had a heart valve replaced last September. After the surgeon got in there and replaced the valve, he said that I was a walking dead man because the valve was so bad,he didn't know how it was pumping any blood at all. Thankfully all went well and I am OK now.
Ray B.

**mjustmike** · 05-13-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Stry

There are no words for a time like this -- he is in my prayers.

Ditto here......please keep us posted Jimbo.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery......

Juan Gonzalez · 05-13-2008, 10:58 AM

Tom,

Best wishes, our prayers are with you.

Juan

Malcolm · 05-13-2008, 10:24 PM

I just got back from visiting Tom in the hospital (9pm Tues). He was awake and alert and looked pretty good all things considered. He is still in ICU at University Medical Center (Tucson, Az) and I would expect he will be there for a bit. He does not have access to a computer there so I'll try and stop by tomorrow and pass on everyone's comments. His son from California and daughter are here close by his side. Post some notes for Tom and I'll pass them along to him.

Malcolm

AZZ061 · 05-13-2008, 11:24 PM

get well buddy! it was great meeting you at winterfest at speedworld! Get well so we can go racing again!

Mike

dwjZ06 · 05-14-2008, 06:35 AM

Man I just ran accross this. OMG Jimbo thanks for the heads up. Tell Tom we are all pulling for him, and prayers are on the way! Please keep us updated. Don

**DennyM** · 05-14-2008, 08:07 AM

Malcom ... thanks!
Please tell Tom and his family that the Z06Forum Nation is with him every moment in thoughts and prayers

... and when we see him again he's buying the beer!

chiurw · 05-14-2008, 09:04 AM

Thanks for posting this Jimbo.

Tom, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Malcolm · 05-14-2008, 12:08 PM

I visited Tom again this morning and read to him all the well wishes from his friends and extended family in the Z06 Forum and ACE (Arizona Corvette Enthusiasts). Tom wanted to let folks know he had his chest tube removed (drainage) and that he really appreciates all the notes from you. You can keep them coming and I'll get them to him every day or two. I expect he will be in ICU for several more days then move to a regular room for at least 4 more days. Best case would probably be release mid next week at the earliest.

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. He still has a long road to recovery.

Sincerely,
Malcolm

**mjustmike** · 05-14-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Malcolm

I visited Tom again this morning and read to him all the well wishes from his friends and extended family in the Z06 Forum and ACE (Arizona Corvette Enthusiasts). Tom wanted to let folks know he had his chest tube removed (drainage) and that he really appreciates all the notes from you. You can keep them coming and I'll get them to him every day or two. I expect he will be in ICU for several more days then move to a regular room for at least 4 more days. Best case would probably be release mid next week at the earliest.

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. He still has a long road to recovery.

Sincerely,
Malcolm

That's awesome Malcolm!! Thanks for all you're doing!
Next visit, tell Tom that Sept should be just enough time to prepare for a nice MM and diet. I sure hope he puts down the stogies though!!
Hide them if you can!!

J/K

**jub jub** · 05-14-2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks Malcom for keeping us posted! Glad to hear Tom is doing well and we'll continue to keep him in our thoughts in prayers!

Tom, I guess I owe God a favor now!

Get well my friend!

UVETTYA · 05-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Thanks Malcom, for keeping an eye on Tom.

Hey Tom, glad you're doing a little better. Just a word of warning, Mary Lou and I are driving down to visit you on Monday. Hang in there buddy and no "nurse patting" until your heart's a little stronger.

**Speedratchet** · 05-14-2008, 07:21 PM

Gwen and I just got back from the hospital, but we weren't able to see see Tom. We did talk to his son and it sounds like Tom had a hard go of it today. Please keep the prayers going for Tom.

**Kens06** · 05-14-2008, 07:22 PM

Holy Crap!!
I go underground for a few weeks on both forums and my buddy gets sick and ends up in ICU!!

Tom, good buddy and great friend, all my best wishes and prayers are with you!!

Thanks for the updates Malcolm

Get well quickly Tom!!
Ken

ZO6 AL-X · 05-14-2008, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the update.