Hosakawa Tito hospitalized

[Gregoshi]

Some of you may have noticed that Tavern moderator Hosakawa Tito, known in real life as Tim, has been uncharacteristically absent from the Tavern forums for nearly a month. Sadly, we received an email from Tim's wife last week informing us that he was stricken with a brain aneurysm. I'll let his wife's words speak for Tim. From her email last week:


Quote[/b] ]He asked me to email someone at the org to inform you all about his disappearance over the last couple of months. Tim was stricken with a brain aneurysm , and has just been moved out of intensive care a few days ago. He has a long recovery ahead of him yet, must learn to walk again, and has suffered some memory loss, but typically insists on coming home right now. Hopefully after another month or so he will be able to do so.

We received the following, more encouraging message on Monday:


Quote[/b] ]We are in the process of getting him transfered to a hospital closer to home. Currently, Tim is in a hospital that is about 2 - 2 1/2 hours drive from our home. Hopefully, he gets transfered closer to home this week, we have a choice of three hospitals, one of which is half a block from our home. Tim is determined to come home in 2-3 weeks. He's already able to stand on his own and take a few steps, though he tires easily. There is some nerve damage in his right leg that interferes with his coordination and foot control, but his recuperative powers are amazing. His memory loss is a bit troubling, but to be expected I guess. We had a nice Fathers' Day celebration for him yesterday, and one of the most gratifying things for him was being able to take a shower for the first time since he was stricken. His biggest complaint is the boredom. He's not one to watch much tv, and though he likes to read that is not enough. He spends a lot of time harping on the nurses to allow him to sit outside in the court yard or go to physical therapy. I imagine that if he is transfered to the hospital near our home he'll try to sneak out and walk or crawl home.
Once he is transfered a family friend has offered to loan him a laptop with a wireless internet hookup to help relieve his boredom.
Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers.


We asked for a mailing address for those who might want to send a card to Tim, but he preferred we not do that, so no address was given. Out of concern for Tim's privacy, we also asked for and received permission from him to share his situation with the Org patrons. We thought that the Tavern regulars who know Tim would appreciate knowing about his situation. We will keep you all informed of his status as soon as we get any updates.

You may use this thread as an electronic get well card for Tim to express any wishes, prayers, words of encouragement, etc. you feel the need to express. He just won't get this card until he transfers hospitals and gets that laptop.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I hope he gets well and will include him in my prayers. Hope to see him back soon

[the Count of Flanders]

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I hope you recover soon. You have my prayers.

[Tachikaze]

I am very, very sorry to hear about this. I am shocked. Please let him know that I care for him as if I have known him in person for years. He is one of the people I feel closest to in the Tavern.

I am very appreciative of this information.

Best wishes for a speedy, thorough recovery.

Tachikaze (Brian)

[Michiel de Ruyter]

Holy **** I so hope he gets well soon, and recovers fully...

I hope he is a bit more lucky then the daughter of my next door neighbour, and recovers even better then she has. So good luck, and get well soon Tim

[thrashaholic]

Get well soon Tim, best of luck for swifty recovery.

[JAG]

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My best wishes, and I hope he continues the progress he is already showing, he seems like a real fighter so I am sure he will be back with us soon.

[Magraev]

Get well and come back soon.

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[Ser Clegane]

That is sad news, indeed.


I hope you will recover soon, Tim

The Tavern folks will miss you dearly in the meantime (we will try not to ravage the place too much until you're back).

Best wishes to you and your family

Ser Clegane

[hrvojej]

Best wishes and my sincere hopes for a fast and full recovery. It is very reassuring that the recovery up to now is going so well.

Best of luck to you and your family,

hrvojej

[ElmarkOFear]

Good luck Tim. We all hope for a speedy recovery.

[dessa14]

good luck and get well soon
if its any support my dad had the same.
and he's fine now
with a constant headache.
thanks, dessa

[Cazbol]

I had recently been wondering about the cause of the blatant lack of discipline in this place. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Best wishes of recovery. You'll win this fight on valour.

[Ja'chyra]

My wife's brother-in-law is going through the same thing right now.

It's amazing what doctors can do now.

Best of luck.

[Beirut]

All the best to our Moderator.

Life is hard enough without the extras being thrown at you.

Get well soon

[Idaho]

Whoa

This was a real jolt.

Take it easy Tito - come back to us fit and strong. All the best to you and you family.

[Dîn-Heru]

Best wishes, get well soon.

From the sound of it you appear to be a true fighter, so I am positive that you will recover from this.

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[Ronin]

Hope he recovers soon....best wishes

[Basileus]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery, stay strong man

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I have pinned this.

This was a real shock to the system for me when I first heard about it, and it's still kind of hard to comprehend. Get better soon, man.

[The_Emperor]

A real shock this.

Wish you a speedy recovery Tito.

[SwordsMaster]

I´m glad you are recovering, stay strong.
My best wishes.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Get well Hosakawa san. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/ht_bow.gif
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[Obex]

I pray that you well, and that you have a quick return to your family. Your presence is missed around here. Keep fighting the good fight.

Matt

[Teutonic Knight]

I'll keep you in my prayers. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

-TK (John)

[Lord Ovaat]

Most unpleasant new. Please send our best wishes, GREGOSHI.

[TonkaToys]

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

Charlie

[rasoforos]

Get well soon my friend. We will all be waiting for you here in the tavern. My thoughts are with you.

[Spino]

Yes, get well soon Hosakawa Tito. Stay strong

[Ironside]

Best wishes for a quick and full recovery Hosakawa.

I hope you can join us soon in our http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-gossip.gif or http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-argue.gif here in the Tavern.

[Gregoshi]

The word shock used by many well-wishers describes my reaction too when I heard the news. When a forum regular disappears for a while, I always figure it is due to computer problems or real life getting too busy. In the back of my mind there is always the thought I hope they are okay but usually dismiss it as an unreasonable concern. Therefore it was quite a slap in the face to learn that those unreasonable concerns were, in fact, legitimate.

I got to know Tim pretty well when he filled in as a temporary mod in the Entrance Hall for several months a year or so ago. His confidence, support and good humour were a tremendous help in dealing with a few difficult situations we had in the Entrance Hall during his tour of duty. I sit here wishing I could return the favour to Tim now that he is facing much more serious difficulties. In reading his wife's descriptions of Tim during this initial stage of recovery, I doubt he needs a boost of confidence and support from me, but it sure would make me feel better - and not quite so helpless.

I think what I am most looking forward to hear in these coming weeks and months is a message from his wife: Tim tried to crawl home yesterday. He would have made it too but didn't have his house key. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Tim, you and your family have my prayers and wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

[el_slapper]

My english is not good enough to properly wish Hosakawa Tito a quick & total recovery, but my spirit is with him.

[jayrock]

for tim and family, i hope a speedy recovery..

wow, really a shocker for me...

jay

[Kaiser of Arabia]

Get well soon,
We all miss you.
-Scott (Capo)

[Quid]

Mate, now that we don't have to worry about you to keep fighting http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif I will just wish you a swift and speedy recovery. All the best to you and your family.

Tom

[Sjakihata]

Tito, I hope you get well soon and I hope the damages will be minimum. Good luck and have a speedy recovery

[DemonArchangel]

Damn man, my condolences.

[Redleg]

I will add Tito (Tim) to my prayer list for a speedy and full recovery from this condition.

[Kurando]

First and foremost I want to say respect to all the forum members here + I realize that Das Org has changed a lot and I haven't been here to see it, but it looks like there are a lot of good folks hereabouts, and I am really touched by all the love that y'all are showing Herr Tito.

I gotta say that I myself had my personal trial a few years back I received a lot of support from my pals here at Das Org, but as is often the case in tragic times one is prone to block out a lot of what happens, and actually of all the people who looked in on me during that time the only one I really remember was Tito...

....I hope this isn't revealing anything too personal, but given the circumstances I'm sure Tim would understand; when he looked in on me he told me this story about a similar time in his life where he got really really down.

The story goes that he got ragingly drunk and climbed a tree during a lightning storm and sat up there cursing out God and anyone who came to try and help him.

He told me that afterwards it really struck him profoundly that he'd survived and he wanted to live his life with a purpose. Apparently the incident really change him and it's one of the few things I remember from well wishes I received during my time of need.

The point is Tim is a guy who learned to love and appreciate the gift of life; moreover he's a true friend and a gentleman.

Surely he'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

[octavian]

best of luck m8 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-balloon.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

[_Martyr_]

Damn That was a kick in the gut http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

Puts things in perspective. I suppose all I'll say is that I wish him the same stength, fortitude and resolve in fighting his illness that he always has had in moderating the political viper pit that is the Tavern. Best of luck Tito

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[Papewaio]

Just saw the link and my heart lept into my mouth.

Make a full recovery Hosakawa-sama You truly deserve the honourific of sama

One of the most balanced and thoughtful patrons here. I would like to say that his attitude is one that I hope to emulate.

Best of luck Tito

[KukriKhan]

Semper Fi, jarhead.

:)

Who luvs ya?

[Sigurd]

I am glad to hear that Tito is on the path of recovery. I wish for a speedy one and a full one at that.
Take care http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-balloon3.gif

[Rath]

When i came back for a look this was horrible news to receive http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

All the best Tim, i'll keep you in my thoughts.

[Major Robert Dump]

I haven't trolled much here in a bit and I come back to see this...most upsetting. I wish Tito the best, and ask that everyone recall how he helped a stranded trucker to prove how great of a person he is.

[The Scourge]

All the best to you Tito.And your family ,as this must be a really hard time for them also.
What a blow for us all.

[Jacque Schtrapp]

Best wishes Tito for a speedy recovery. From all of us here at the Org and the gopher in your backyard

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[tootee]

this is so sudden :(

wish tito the man speedy recovery

[RisingSun]

I wish you a very speedy recovery.

I'm with Redleg in adding you to the prayer list.

[pyhhricvictory]

may the gods be with you. our thoughts and prayers will be.

[ah_dut]

truly, i pray for you

[Divine Wind]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, get well soon Tim.

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

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My wishes for a fast and trouble-free recovery, Hosakawa-sama http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/ht_bow.gif I hope you'll get completelly well after such an horrible health problem...

[Lechev]

Wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you soon Tim.

[Nelson]

I've been out of town and have just gotten around to catching up with things.

Best of luck, Tito-sama. We're pulling for ya.

[Coach]

Tito has always seemed to be fair-minded and of strong character. This was a surprise to see and I hope that he has the very best of recoveries. I think his personality comes out fairly straight-forward in his wife's comments on how he is coming home right now. That, to me, shows he will recover fully. Best wishes.

[Devastatin Dave]

Tim, I was TDY to Keesler the past two weeks, and am in shock in this news of your health. I hope and pray that you are doing better and I pray that your family holds up during these troubled times. I'm sure you will have a speedy recovery and this will come to pass. From the many warnings and other conversations we've had over the years, you are truly a great person, kind at heart, and a real blessing to everyone here at the Org. You make this place a great place and we will all be anxiously waiting for your return. God bless you and your family.

get well soon

David Cheney.

[gaelic cowboy]

Just saw this thread very saddened to read what has happened get well soon man

[Red Peasant]

Having lost my mother when I was 17 to a brain aneurism the affliction holds a particularly painful poignancy for me.

Get well as soon as possible Hosakawa-san. I'm sure your family will be your rock of support.

Good luck.

[King Edward]

Hosakawa Tito, My thoughts are with you and your family and i wish you a most speedy recovery

[Negative]

Best wishes toward a full recovery Tim.

As one CO to another, When life hands you lemons make brew, and don't forget to burp the bag.
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[Leet Eriksson]

Did'nt notice the thread till now,i'm so sorry about that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif,i'm sorry to hear about what happened to him, and may he recover soon and get well.

[The Wizard]

Same as faisal above.

I really hope for you, and your family, that you will recover as quickly as possible and will return in good health.



~Wiz http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shogunshame.gif

[Orda Khan]

I was so shocked and saddened when I read this. My thoughts are with you and your family. Get well very soon

.......Orda

[Shahed]

Get well soon Jim

If you need me to do anything for you, you can find me here:

katsujin_ken@hotmail.com

[Catiline]

Get well soon Tim

[LittleGrizzly]

been away for a few months and come back to read this :(

get well really soon tim :)

[CBR]

Get well soon http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif


CBR

[scooter_the_shooter]

get well soon i have a family member with one on there heart she should be fine though. good luck to ya Tim

[shakespeare_101]

Tim,

Get well buddy...a little more everyday. Small steps.
Keeping you in our prayers.

Peace,
Matt
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[spmetla]

Don't really have anything to say except get well soon. Hope you recover as close as you were to before it happened.

[Kaiser of Arabia]

Any news yet?
Again, hope you get better soon, and if you can, get your family to bring you food from outside the hospital, hospital food sucks http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif .
Your still in my prayres.
-Capo

[Gregoshi]

No updates yet that I'm aware of.

[Hetman_Koronny]

Get well... Hope thing will turn out best for you and your family.

[Shiro]

Tito has always been one of the good guys around here. Get better, bud.

[Rosacrux]

I am extremely sorry to hear about this... Get well quick Tim, and come back to the .org, it's definitely a better place with you around.

Life is awaiting you https://forums.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-2thumbsup.gif

[Gaius Julius]

Get well soon, I hope you, and your family stay strong through this difficult time.

I've been absent from these boards for awhile, and its never nice to hear someone isn't well.

[Dhepee]

Tim is one of the best members of this forum and one of the best mods out there. I was trying for a long time to think of how to say that I missed him but I finally thought if it.

Today I was building some built in bookshelves and was wondering how to measure the distance from the leading edge of a router bit to the outside edge of the router base. The router base is resting on the jig that I am using to make sure that my routes are straight. It would make it much easier to route if I knew how far away the jig should be from my marked line where I was making the cut because I could just measure the distance perpindicular to marked line and voila place my jig. Well obviously the person to ask is Tim, because Tim knows all about this sort of thing and he's always glad to help out. He gave me some great advice on crown molding that I have used already. He's one of those guys who knows a whole lot and is always willing to share it.

I'm still waiting to have a few beers on his boat. ~:cheers:

[Hirosito]

truely hope you get better which it seems you are
(see what happens if i leave u guys for 2 years ~;) )

[Gregoshi]

Well, the good news Hirosito, is that he is back and well...except for an uncooperative foot. Read all about it here: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=35342