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UPDATE ON SPACETRUCKER JOHN
YES, THERE IS A HIGHER POWER! John Called me this morning from the Intensive Care unit at the LA VA, His first words were "I have a ton of bricks sitting on my chest." His speach was quite good. He did have several strokes and heart attacks. He had complained a couple of times lately that he was tired. His heart was slowly giving out. He did have a heart transplant. A young man wat to give it to another man who was just too late and John was a match. Go figure. He has good mobility on his left side but limited arm and leg movement on his right. He is assuming, at this point, that his riding days are thru, but that remains to be seen. He will be moved to the Balboa Naval Hospital in a couple of days for some intensive rehab. No way of knowing how long he will be there. The important thing is that he is alive and mentally sharp. His sense of humor was still there as he made a few wise cracks about the nurses. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. There is no doubt in my mind that they help. I'll keep you all posted here as I talk to John More.
Pray with passion,
John
Seal FloorBoards
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Wow great news. Seems meant to be. I think he can ride again. Hes been through a lot by the sounds of it. Some rehab and a positive attitude can do wonders.
Josh
AKA "Camdenlake"
Soon to be 2012 Red Goldwing
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Thank you for the update...and the good news. Our prayers will continue.
-Scotty
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Wonderful news!!! Hope improvement continues in rehab. They can do some fantastic things. Continued prayers and good thoughts for John and his family.
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Hi all,
Many of you are asking how you can get in touch with John. At this point he is very weak and needs his rest. He calls me when he's up to it, I don't bother him. I'm sure he'll be ready to take on all comers once he is in rehab. Keep the good thoughts and prayers coming his way.
Ride in comfort.
John
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Thanks for the update. Hoping and praying for continued improvement. Tell John a big HI from all his SpyderLovers friends!
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thanks for the update, great news. There is a good chance that he will regain all use of his limbs.
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Great news
I really enjoy these story book outcomes. Prayers and good thoughts will continue.
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Great news. Thanks for the update.
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Not done praying for John. He will be healed, he will be whole, and he will ryde again; So be it.
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I know John mentioned he wanted to sell his Spyder because he'll never ryde again. He's making an unbelievable recovery in a very short time. Months of intensive rehab are ahead of him. I suggested to him today to take one day at a time and possibly wait on selling his Spyder. I've been in healthcare for over 40 years and have seen many miracles involving the human spirit and belief in a higher power. Never say never. I agree, Spacetrucker will ryde again. Are prayers continue Big Guy!
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Thanks for the update. Passed this along to others who are praying for him.
Get well John!
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Ordered floorboards last week from him so I could start back riding after my stroke 1 1/2 years ago
Complete loss right side but going to try riding a spyder, been riding 45 years gotta try
Kept my Ultra for entire time then traded for 2012 Limited when time was right, still can't do 2 wheels
New to forum but have communicated to John via email - Tell him I know he can do this with his bikers willpower
Best Wishes Sam
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Thanks for the Great update sealfoorboards John! I am so happy to hear that he has made such great advances in his recovery this far! I am looking forward to spending time with John and sharing some good stories in the near future.
SPACETRUCKER John I was so happy to have spent time with you riding from south of Portland to Eureka for SITR. Our chats will always make me laugh! I am lookin for you to make it back up this way so we can just sit and have a cup of coffee or coke?
Prayers and thoughts are still coming your way brother?
Keep in touch my friend,
Patrick
Last edited by Tru-Blue; 08-19-2012 at 09:51 AM.
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Never say never! I had cancer in 2002 and thought it was all over started to get better then had two more bouts in 2005 and then really thought it was all over so I sold all of my riding gear, jackets, helmets etc to include my two motorcycles! Well guess what? I'm still here and riding my second Spyder. With the guy upstairs all things are not only possible but for a purpose unknown to us.
John keep up your spirit and have a goal of riding again. It will give you a direction to return 100%
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Glad to hear is ok .
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I agree with Yumajim! Keep the bike......and keep the faith!
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I'm sorry but I am confused as to who had the heart transplant and stroke. Is Spacetrucker John and John SealFloorBoards the same guy? I'm having a real hard time following this. Sorry
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
I'm sorry but I am confused as to who had the heart transplant and stroke. Is Spacetrucker John and John SealFloorBoards the same guy? I'm having a real hard time following this. Sorry
Different folks...they are friends.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
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Yeah two Johns i got lost in the last bit of this thread thanks for clearing it up. Well wishes continue.
Josh
AKA "Camdenlake"
Soon to be 2012 Red Goldwing
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
Different folks...they are friends.
Thanks. Still same concern. Prayers are with you Bro.
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