Home Again!

[Rob MacKillop]

Today's FaceBook post: Home again! After one week in Intensive Care and one week in a recovery ward, I have made it home. Recovered? No. There will be ongoing treatment for myasthenia gravis for probably the rest of my life. My autoimmune system is trying to stop me eating and speaking, but we have reached a manageable compromise that will help me function in those areas. But for the moment I am delighted to have made it home, and able to play music again! My playing is completely shot, though, and I'm not sure there will be more videos, but I remain hopeful. A little progress each day. I actually have a new album coming out soon, recorded six months ago, of baroque-guitar music 'in the lute style' by Foscarini. I will doubtless bring that to your attention in due course. But today's message is that I am home with my wonderful wife, and enjoying life again!

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Rob, I'm unfamiliar with the long-term impact of myasthenia gravis but I'm hoping that your finger muscle-memory returns and that your exquisite playing ability returns.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Gary. We shall see.

 

[Pete Askew]

Welcome home, Rob. Looking pretty fresh there to me!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Sadly, I had another attack, and am now in the critical ward again. This looks like it will be a long haul.

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

This looks like it will be a long haul.

I'm so sorry Rob - I was delighted to see you were back at home, then scrolled a bit further... oh! All the very best wishes from me.

 

[Pete Askew]

Same here, Rob. Stay positive.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Sadly, I had another attack, and am now in the critical ward again. This looks like it will be a long haul.

So sorry to hear this, Rob...

 

[Gord Tomlin]

Sorry to hear about the setback...hang in there, and good luck!

 

[Brian Moore]

What a disappointment! At least your recent experience proves that you're in good hands, Rob. Sending positive vibes from afar. Hang in there!

 

[Beth Anthony]

sorry to hear about your setback rob. sending prayers your way, if you don't want them then you'll just have to get better and get back home before they cross the atlantic.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Sadly, I had another attack, and am now in the critical ward again

Oh man, that sucks Rob. Hopefully the hospital folks will be able to help.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Ah, hell, sorry to hear the bumpy ride continues, Rob. All fingers 'n' toes crossed this is the last of the bumps and you can soon make a permanent escape from the critical ward..

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Still there, but told I will probably go to recovery in about three days’ time.

 

[Wes Hall]

Wishing you all the best Rob, hope we hear more correspondence from you and the recovery ward in a few more days. Keep the fighting spirit!

 

[Christopher Dubea]

Best of luck to you.

Stay positive, you will overcome.

cheers