News about Jim Meeker
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:27 pm
I heard from one of his friends today and then had a telephone conversation with Jim Meeker, and with his permission I share news about Jim with our community here:
Jim experienced two strokes this past week and is now back at home following a few days in the hospital. Jim indicated the doctors performed tests and they assured him that the cause of the strokes has been identified and there is likely no further afflictions to occur.
Jim shared with me that his right arm and his right leg feel numb to him. He is walking around but with some lack of stability, and he said he can type but his right hand/fingers don't always hit the keys he wants them to. The doctors shared with Jim that the blood vessels sometimes find new paths and might rejuvenate those areas of the brain that were damaged due to the lack of blood supply following the strokes, and in turn may reverse the effects Jim is feeling in his leg and arm.
Jim expressed solid confidence that the MGT 2010 - March Get Together 2010 will definitely go on as planned. You are likely to see some publicity about this next year's exciting event in the weeks following Thanksgiving. Save the dates now -- Monday, March 8th through Thursday March 11, 2010.
You can always visit the official MGT website for updates and info as we move closer to the event: http://marchgettogether.com/Clarion-Next-MGT.html
For those wishing to send Jim your thoughts and well wishes - you may send him an email to jimmeekersr@myway.com
For those wishing to send a card or note via US Mail, please send to:
Jim Meeker
1329 Hilltop Drive
Milan, Illinois
61264
please do not expect a reply email at this time... that's a blunt comment from me (Chet) not from Jim
Jim experienced two strokes this past week and is now back at home following a few days in the hospital. Jim indicated the doctors performed tests and they assured him that the cause of the strokes has been identified and there is likely no further afflictions to occur.
Jim shared with me that his right arm and his right leg feel numb to him. He is walking around but with some lack of stability, and he said he can type but his right hand/fingers don't always hit the keys he wants them to. The doctors shared with Jim that the blood vessels sometimes find new paths and might rejuvenate those areas of the brain that were damaged due to the lack of blood supply following the strokes, and in turn may reverse the effects Jim is feeling in his leg and arm.
Jim expressed solid confidence that the MGT 2010 - March Get Together 2010 will definitely go on as planned. You are likely to see some publicity about this next year's exciting event in the weeks following Thanksgiving. Save the dates now -- Monday, March 8th through Thursday March 11, 2010.
You can always visit the official MGT website for updates and info as we move closer to the event: http://marchgettogether.com/Clarion-Next-MGT.html
For those wishing to send Jim your thoughts and well wishes - you may send him an email to jimmeekersr@myway.com
For those wishing to send a card or note via US Mail, please send to:
Jim Meeker
1329 Hilltop Drive
Milan, Illinois
61264
please do not expect a reply email at this time... that's a blunt comment from me (Chet) not from Jim
