Reborn:
"Meningitis
is inflammation of the meninges, the tissue that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by an infection but may be caused by cancer, medication, or another inflammatory condition. When meningitis is caused by infection, it is usually bacterial or viral. The infectious causes of meningitis are contagious and spread by fluids that contain the infectious organisms. Sneezing, coughing, kissing, or even touching contaminated objects can spread the infection."**************
For those with mental disorders in my family (Liberals) if my illness was caused by COVID the Navy Medical Center would have mentioned this in their report. Double pneumonia was obviously caused by being on the floor 36/74 hours.
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Double pneumonia, *meningitis, stroke = legs with swelling/damage balance portion of brain: On floor 36/74 hours, inhaling blood, vomit with OXY @ 40% . Doctors were concerned that it might be a new version of COVID at first.*Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
*UPDATE: One day I awoke and thought I wasn't thinking properly and that I had a doctor appointment coming in three days. I realized I had to change but wasn't sure there was enough time. Each day I felt better and on the way to the doctor Emily told me that I wouldn't have been able to attend the appointment three days ago. I had full confidence when I entered the doctor's office and he looked surprised and said I looked amazingly well. He asked Emily twice when I had changed and she said each time two to three days.
The Naval Center will use this case as a teaching aid for their students , probably titled "The Man Who Should Have Died." :)
The Naval Center assumed I was being cared for and were surprised that I was not, I guess because of my facial distortions.
*After two weeks in the Naval Hospital, the doctors told my five daughters that there was nothing else they could do and it could be any minute, any day. Took 1 1/2 years to almost fully recover.
Damn, Dude - welcome back, and very glad to see you made it through a VERY rough time. Looks like a close thing for sure! Keep up the recovery, good to see you looking so much better.
ReplyDeleteThanks man and hope all is well.
DeleteGlad to see you survived. Most people with a history like that don't. Apparently you still have a task of some kind to complete.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and hopefully.
DeleteCouldn't be more happy in seeing this post, Brock.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you.
Can't keep a good man down.
Peter
WRSA
Thank you, Sir! Hope all is well.
DeleteSo good to see that you are back.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteVery glad to see this post. You and your family (and friends) had quite an experience. I hope you continue to progress and get back to your life.
ReplyDeleteThank you and my legs are coming along with exercise. My balance may or may not fully recover but it's not bad and I have more/new exercises to do.
DeleteHi Brock!!!!,
ReplyDeleteMost Happy to see you are recovering!!!!
BLUE SKYZ!!!!,
skybill
Thanks, and make one more jump for me. :)
DeleteBrock, Glad that you made it through. Continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSo happy to see you are back alive and well. We truly missed you buddy. Our prayers have been answered! GOD IS GOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, He is and thanks.
DeleteWelcome back. I missed you and was concerned.
ReplyDeleteWish you a speedy recovery, enjoy your family.
You are too kind and thank you.
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsgw0W1RE5A
ReplyDeleteYES! Good for you Brock!
I enjoyed it and thanks. (Back when the world was sane)
DeleteAnswered prayers! God's blessings are exceeding.
ReplyDeleteThank you greatly for this update.
& thank you for caring.
DeleteTo God be the glory Brock. Great to have you back
ReplyDeleteThank you and reminds me of my childhood prayer: "God is great, God is good, now we thank Him for our food."
Deletewas very concerned. praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteChecked your site every day. Then said a prayer. Prayers answered. God is good.
ReplyDeleteThank you and yes, He is.
DeleteBrock I am a fan of the site and checked every morning for news. I had found out on a few other sites minimal information. I have been praying for your speedy recovery and glad to see you are on the road to recovery.
ReplyDeleteOdin
So pleased to hear from you Mr Brock!
ReplyDeletePrayers for your quick and complete recovery.
Praise the Lord! I am so happy to hear of your recovery. I too checked in daily with a prayer. May God continue to watch over you.
ReplyDeleteThank you and may He ever.
DeleteSeeing your post this morning has made my day. Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletelookin' forward to many more columns
ReplyDeleteyur in my daily prayers
Thanks again.
DeleteGood to know you are still with us, don't try to push the recovery. A special thank you for Lorena.
ReplyDeleteA special thank you for Lorena.
DeleteThanks, and truly so.
Brock,
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God and continued prayers for a full recovery. Thank you also to Lorena, and to Cousin John, who kept us apprised of your condition.
Thank you and haven't heard from you in a while. Hope all is well.
DeleteGood Gods Man! Welcome back! America need as many folk of faith and reason as she can get!
ReplyDeleteAmerica need as many folk of faith and reason as she can get!
DeleteHear!Hear!
Amen, Amen. Praise God and all those who pulled you through this mess! Happy for you and glad you're up and about. Don't overdo, it! We are not kids any more.
ReplyDeleteWe are not kids any more.
DeleteThanks, and damn if that ain't the truth. :) I skipped the walker, used a cane briefly and can now with some difficulty walk up a steep hill though I can never be sure because of the dizziness.
Welcome back, we have been praying for you. Harry has checked your blog regularly for news. Praise God for your recovery. Lovely family you have, enjoy them. We will pray for your continued healing. Prayers and blessings, Barbara
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara, Harry says (Emails) y'all will come visit at the beach in the near future. Mabe after you receive your masters in May which will be a nice/warm time.
DeletePraise God that you're alive! When I heard about what happened, I feared the worst! Glad to see you're on the mend and welcome back, but then again, you never left!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I remember nothing in Mexico and little here for a month and a half. I imagined much which I thought real, though.
DeleteSome folks will do anything to be the center attention!
ReplyDeleteYou're a tough old fart. I am happy you are still with us.
Bless you and your wonderful family.
Thank you and all this was a sham just to get you out of the woodwork......:)
DeleteGlad to see you back with the family.
ReplyDeleteHave been flying the Nc flag since you went quiet.
Your Northern Copperhead Friend
Greg
Thank you and thanks for your email/picture also.
DeleteGood to see that you are doing better.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI guess God decided He didn't need an ornery Southerner after all...
ReplyDeleteWelcome back.
Charlie
Yup, He had enough of us wiseasses already...........:)
DeleteOur favorite Rebel returns, kudos
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteGlad to see you back Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThank God! I know it's selfish, but I truly believe that we're going to need you around for a while longer in these "interesting times". Take care, and know that you have many friends you've never met yet.
ReplyDelete"interesting times".
DeleteI guess you could call them that. :)
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Take care, and know that you have many friends you've never met
yet.
I had never though of this. Thanks.
Glad to see you back, brother! Been worried about you, so been praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, still have snow?
DeleteNaw,spring is springing.
DeleteHallelujah! Welcome back, we missed you! Sometimes the good guys win...
ReplyDeleteTrue or not, I appreciate the 'good' :)
DeleteSO GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, you must be one tough old geezer Brock!
I would imagine that you are taking it easy these days, that was quite the major knock down.
Good onya for fighting your way back!
Many thanks to all that helped you out too!
Thanks Phil and it seems yours was one of the first blogs I followed when I started FNC. I had NamSouth in 2004 as I believe.
DeleteWelcome back! It's so great to know that you're doing better. Missed you! You and your family are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that. Thanks.
DeleteWelcome back. Continuing prayers for your speedy recovery.
ReplyDelete- Russell Johns
I need them! :)
DeleteCuz glad to have you back, many were praying and continue to pray
ReplyDeleteThank you, cuz
DeleteThank the Lord above, Keep getting better
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Welcome back home, Brock!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder that prayers work, Lord!
Yes indeed. Thanks.
DeleteWelcome back and hang in there! I checked your site every day to find out, hopefully, that you made it through your ordeal.
ReplyDeleteHell Brock, was wondering why you were so quiet -aint like you!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you on the mend after such a painful experience - you have been missed. Bernhard
Thanks, Berhard!
DeleteSo glad you are home and on the mend, Mr. Townsend! Our prayers have been answered!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phyliss.
DeleteYou are a VERY special person, Mr. Townsend. Bless you!
DeleteAs are you, sweetie.
DeleteLong time reader and lurker here wishing you a heartfelt welcome back1
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteLong time reader and lurker here wishing you a heartfelt welcome back1
ReplyDeleteX2!
DeleteWhat a breath of fresh air when I opened up my email this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteJust like Spring, you popped up. If you had stayed at some big
establishment, you would not have been missed. Thank you Lorena
for your personableness and keen awareness.
So thankful you beat the odds, Brock.
Thank you very much and I'm sure Lorena would too.
DeleteGlad you're still around, recovering and posting. -Rumson
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI checked for news of you every day. Today...here you are!! Welcome back and cyber hugs for you. So glad to see you doing well.
ReplyDeleteThank you and more hugs to you!
DeleteWelcome back.
ReplyDeleteHave read and enjoyed your blog for many years. Glad to see you are home safe. Mike Willis from KY (Vietnam 1970)
ReplyDeleteThank you and where were you in Vietnam?
DeleteFeb 70 - Feb 71, 173rd ABN BDE, Infantry, Out of LZ North English, AN DO and AN LAO Valleys. Spent month in hospital in Qui Nhon for wounds received in action.
DeleteYou were missed, sir...
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind.
DeleteBROCK!!! Welcome back! So glad to see you up and at 'em! Very best wishes to you and your recovery!
ReplyDeleteThanks and go get 'em!
DeletePraise the Lord! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are well on the mend and posting.
We missed you and your dear presence on the internet, and continue to pray for God to give you perfect health and every blessing.
It is splendid that your are posting.
God bless you.
Miss Emma
Thank you, Ma'am.
DeleteThank God you did! Sure missed you and I prayed everyday for your recovery! You are a blessed man and have blessed others in your life.
ReplyDeleteI humbly thank you
DeleteHallelujah!!!!
ReplyDelete!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteWow Brock, quite the journey. Glad to see you're doing well given all you have been through. Must be some strong genes for sure!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!
A miracle and thanks.
DeleteGood God and glory be. You are truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back good Sir.
Thank you.
DeleteSo good to see you back Mr. Brock. I really missed you and have been praying for you every day. I can't express how happy it makes me to see you back.
ReplyDeleteThank you and you're too kind.
DeleteVERY happy to see you back! We were praying for you. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteBless you, You're a fighter.
ReplyDeleteGuess I am but didn't think so before!
DeleteBrock -
ReplyDeleteBeen wondering how you've been. Tried to call a time or two... glad to see you still on this side of the ground!
Nitzakhon
Amen and thanks
DeleteMeh, you never left, God isn't done with you just yet. Glad your on the road to recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteAbsolutely incredible recovery. Your will to live is humbling and inspiring. I'm almost positive that non-physical or ethereal entities were involved in this.
ReplyDeleteOhio Guy
Thank you and I had some astounding 'dreams' while I was in my bad state. Mind boggling.
DeleteTo God be the glory, great things He has done.
ReplyDelete(song in there somewhere)!!!
:) Thanks.
DeleteWelcome back! Am glad you are ok. Prayers for you and family on your road to recovery!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that and thanks.
DeletePraise the Lord! So gladd you are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHello Brock!! I wasn't on my computer over the weekend and was greeted by your wonderful post this morning. We were all praying for you and our prayers were answered. Yes, there is a God and He is GOOD. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteOne of your Unknown Friends, John in NC
Thank you!
DeleteGlad your back, hoping for a full recovery for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and hope also.
DeleteWhat a harrowing and painful experience. So glad you made it. I hope this was the worst you had left to endure, and that your remaining years are healthy and happy. Good work.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate this and thanks.
DeleteI'll be praying for your continued recovery. Good to have you back,
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBrock, It's great seeing your recovery. We all miss you and wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteThank you and the same to you.
DeleteGosh, gee whillikers, but I'm sure glad to have clicked on your web site and learned you are still alive!
ReplyDeleteBoth of us!
DeleteOK Brock, I speak for all of us when I say, Never Do That Again !!!!
ReplyDeleteDo what, go to Mexico?
DeleteOMG! I am so happy to see you back!! I checked your webpage every few days to hear of any info. Been praying and thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that Sir and thank you.
DeleteOutstanding! Thanks for the update & really glad to see you up and in good spirits! (I know you don't know me from sam hill, but I've appreciated your blog for years and sincerely wish you the best).
ReplyDeleteI've appreciated your blog for years and sincerely wish you the best).
DeleteThanks, and good luck to you.
Oh Brock, that first picture breaks my heart. We missed you. Welcome back my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you and I guess the blood came from me vomiting.
DeleteBrock, do you have any suspicion of where you might have contracted
ReplyDeletethe meningitis? A woman who lived next door to my sister had not
been seen in a few days so a welfare check was made and she was found
dead from bacterial meningitis. My sister could not find out where
she contracted the meningitis. The woman was twenty-seven.
I guess in Mexico but have nothing else to offer. I hadn't thought of this, but I'll do some research. Thanks.
DeleteSo glad to see you back in the vertical! A lot of prayers have been coming your way! And they work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sir!
DeleteThanks. From what I have read, mosquitoes do not transmit
ReplyDeletemeningitis though they do numerous diseases. "Meningitis
is inflammation of the meninges, the tissue that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by an infection but may be caused by cancer, medication, or another inflammatory condition. When meningitis is caused by infection, it is usually bacterial or viral. The infectious causes of meningitis are contagious and spread by fluids that contain the infectious organisms. Sneezing, coughing, kissing, or even touching contaminated objects can spread the infection."
I believe you have a somewhat compromised immune system
d/t past illnesses though not of your making. And the trach.
Well said and thanks for the info.
DeleteWe and our all mighty Lord are apparently are not done with you yet Dear Sir. You still have a job to do here. Thank you for having enough fight to live. Your absence was felt around the world. Please go forth and enjoy your gift of life and please do not forget about us here that depend on you for real news and real stories of real humans. A resounding sigh of relief and thanks for your return, SW Beam
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the kind words, though not deserved.
DeleteBrock, is your recovery coming along okay to date? Any unforeseen
ReplyDeleteconsequences? Are you out of the skilled nursing facility?
Just wondering how you are doing.
Thanks and I'm in NC just back from a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band show, good but not like
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxIWDmmqZzY
Unbelievable how the world has changed since 1977.I've about recovered from the stroke pain and only have some dizziness and lack of endurance now, but seeing I should be dead, I am thankful. Thanks again and hope you are well.
Wonderful to hear. Thanks for the update. Nothing is like it use
ReplyDeleteto be.
Good Lord in heaven!!!! Talk about understatement!! “Bad one” indeed! But thank God it has a happy (and incredible) outcome. You are the recipient of miracles! I’m astounded and as a (retired) RN stunned after reading your multiple diagnoses. Truly, you are a living breathing miracle.
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing your beautiful family! And you had so many good souls praying for you. Had I known, I too would have been praying.
Please keep in taking good care!
I will send in any interesting news that I might glean from Missy (she now uses Mary - her real name-
But she’s always Missy to me!).
With love, rice