Tom has excellent real estate at our new outpost at NY Presbyterian. He made progress today with the help of dialysis, which reduced the swelling and eased his breathing. However, test results from his wound show that he has a bacteria that proves resistant to antibiotics. Extra precautions will be taken to prevent the bacteria from spreading. This means he will be in the ICU for the next week. Your comments and wishes are a tonic to him. Thank you all for your concern and prayers.
best of luck Tom. You are in all our thoughts
ReplyDeleteTom
ReplyDeleteHang in - Jack and I are thinking of you
Posted on behalf of the Snyder family:
ReplyDelete“Tom - we're thinking of you here in Beijing. Lot of global good wishes and positive energy, as well as thoughts and prayers, for a swift recovery. Nick and Carla Snyder”
Tom,
ReplyDeleteWe all know you are tougher than any bus.. Am communicating with the Big Man to get you out of that "room with a view" v soon.
Not missing much on the outside. O is still pres.
Gen
We just heard about your accident and wish you a speedy recovery! We'll be checking the blog frequently to see your progress. We are so relieved you are going to be all right.
ReplyDeleteKaren and the rest of the staff at The Library of America
Dear Tom and Sue,
ReplyDeleteJim and I send all our love!!
Keep up the great work on your recovery.
Lots of love to you both, Laurie and Jim
Dear Mr. Engel,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your accident but I know that you will make a speedy recovery.
Knowing you, NY Presbyterian must be the happening place now...best wishes to you and the family and sending positive thoughts your way.
Best, Seoun
Dear Tom: who knew that following your speedy recuperation would afford Susan and me the opportunity to encounter a "blogspot" for the first time--and to post a comment, no less! We are heartened by Sue's tale of your valor, both in the ICU and behind the handlebars. You and your family remain much in our thoughts--I hope that we will have the chance to share a bottle of Chateau Clarke at your corner table very soon and that you can then regale me with tales of the mangled bus you left behind. Un fuerte abrazo! Kevin
ReplyDeleteDear Tom,
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry you are having to go through this ordeal, but please know that in addition to a crack medical team and an amazing family, you have friends in poetry who are thinking of you and wishing you the speediest possible recovery.
Love,
Nicie