-----Original Message----- From: Bluegrass music discussion. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mary Yeomans Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 5:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: It's Official -- George Jones Off Respirator!! [I've been employed here at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for about 12 years now, and have worked in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, which oversees the entire medical center, including the Office of News and Public Affairs, which is responsible for dispensing information to the media and responding to any questions about the condition of patients. I've just visited my friend, Director Bill Hance, and here's the official update on George Jones current condition (as of about 3:00 p.m. today)]: "About half an hour ago, George Jones was taken off the ventilator. He remains in critical condition; his injuries are very serious and life threatening, but his physician, Dr. Virginia Eddy, is encouraged about how well he has done thus far. Jones remains heavily sedated as part of his treatment, but has been able to squeeze his wife Nancy's hand and appears to realize that loved ones are around him. He has had many visitors and Nancy tells him daily of all the cards, letters and calls he's received. (In fact, Vanderbilt has been covered up with mail for Jones). Dr. Eddy said, "He is made of some pretty tough stuff," and feels that he is doing as well as can be expected, given his age and the nature of his injuries, though he is still not out of the woods. Jones has a number of serious injuries, including bruising of the liver, a bruised lung, a punctured lung (which has sealed itself), and internal bleeding. Jones remains in intensive care in the Trauma Unit, where he's been since his arrival by LifeFlight on Saturday afternoon." For those wishing to send cards and get well messages, here's the address: George Jones 118 16th Avenue South, Suite 201 Nashville, TN 37203 U.S.A. In lieu of flowers, the Jones family has requested that donations be made in the name of George Jones to the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital: Vanderbilt Children's Hospital 2424 Garland Avenue Nashville, TN 37212 U.S.A. Hope this information will offer you some encouragement; people here are guardedly optimistic, and there are many, many prayers being offered up on behalf of one of the greatest singers of our time! [EMAIL PROTECTED]
