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]

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]

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.

[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.

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.

[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.
_

[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 or here in the Tavern.