Vicki Blackburn had a stroke.

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Hi guys I thought I'd pop in over here and update you on a long time DSer Vicki

Blackburn. About a week and 1/2 ago Vicki suffered a brain bleed at the brain

stem area. If you personally know Vicki then you know prior to DS surgery she

had a spinal tumor that was removed. That surgery left her with some handycap

issues. There is a tumor at her brain stem that caused the brain bleed

(stroke). I don't know if this tumor is a leftover from her original tumor or

something new.

At this time Vicki is being moved from ICU to a regular room. She is thankfully

breathing on her own, but she can't swallow. (brain stem controls the basic

functions like breathing and swallowing). She is on a feeding tube. She has

been able to wiggle toes and fingers but not " move " her limbs. She is " aware "

and responsive. I'm praying for some recovery too!

I think the time has come to start letting her know how much she means to us and

send a little card or letter to her. The address I'm providing is off the

internet. I'm not sure what room number she will be moved to.

I plan to visit this week. Hopefully Tuesday.

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

1010 Murray Avenue

San Obispo, CA 93405

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Thank you Jo!

To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:23 PMSubject: Vicki Blackburn had a stroke.

Hi guys I thought I'd pop in over here and update you on a long time DSer Vicki Blackburn. About a week and 1/2 ago Vicki suffered a brain bleed at the brain stem area. If you personally know Vicki then you know prior to DS surgery she had a spinal tumor that was removed. That surgery left her with some handycap issues. There is a tumor at her brain stem that caused the brain bleed (stroke). I don't know if this tumor is a leftover from her original tumor or something new.At this time Vicki is being moved from ICU to a regular room. She is thankfully breathing on her own, but she can't swallow. (brain stem controls the basic functions like breathing and swallowing). She is on a feeding tube. She has been able to wiggle toes and fingers but not "move" her limbs. She is "aware" and responsive. I'm praying for some recovery too!I think the time has come to start letting her know how much she means to us and send a little card or letter

to her. The address I'm providing is off the internet. I'm not sure what room number she will be moved to.I plan to visit this week. Hopefully Tuesday.Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center1010 Murray AvenueSan Obispo, CA 93405Ph: