Doc Watson in hospital

[MarkF]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/05/24/3265178/doc-watson-in-the-hospital.html

The legendary guitarist, who turned 89 years old in March, took a fall at his home in Deep Gap on Monday and was airlifted to Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Reports indicate he is being treated for pneumonia and possibly kidney failure.



http://www.goblueridge.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15998&catid=1

BluegrassToday.com is reporting that legendary guitarist and folk singer Doc Watson is hospitalized in Winston-Salem, NC. He is 89 years old. According to two close friends of Watson’s, Doc fell on Monday and was taken to a regional hospital near his home. After taking a turn for the worse, he was airlifted to Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem where he is being treated for what may be a case of pneumonia. Though unconfirmed at this point, there is the possibility that Doc is also suffering from kidney failure.

[BluegrassDustin]

Doc

[TellurideTom]

Praying for a speedy recovery.

[Ellen]

Word is now that he is in critical condition.  Everybody, send good thoughts his way.  It's not time to lose another one of our heros.

Ellen, with a heavy heart.

[Pirate Looks at --]

Amen Ellen, it has been a heavy year!

[LuAnna]

most recent thing I see is about surgery: http://bluegrasstoday.com/42290/doc-watson-to-undergo-surgery-tonight/

I saw Doc at Merlefest and he was seeming quite frail then.

LuAnna

[bluegrasslurker]

Doc

lets hope for a speedy recovery

[wbcohen]

Doc

Sounds ominous. Good thoughts now.

 Listening to: Doc

[retsin2000]

Looks like he made it through surgery and is recovering. Sure hope he makes a speedy and full recovery.

http://folkloreproductions.com/wp/doc-watson-health-update/

[Rapids Rock]

We all wish him well, and it hurts my soul to hear this news.

At the risk of being seen as cold hearted I'll say that if it's his time, I also wish him peace and the knowing that he has affected so many people in so many wonderful ways.  What a joy it's been to have him among us and I send my joy in return as he hopefully heals while also acknowledging that it may be time for him to move into a realm, whatever that may be, where many of our ancestors have been waiting to sing with him.

RR

PS, there are also a few documentaries - dvd - with Doc and others in very old footage.  Black and white, poor production and crappy sound, etc (as you might imagine from that era), but soul stirring and it'll bring a smile to your face.  I found a couple of these on instant netflix


 Listening to: the towhees, humming birds and chickadees outside my window

[Auntie Hope]

Your mature look at the situation speaks volumes.

We all wish Doc well, no matter the outcome. 

Auntie Hope 

[zack_adcock]

Agreed -- the many thoughts and prayers we have for a suffering 89-year-old are inherently complicated, and I (for one) don't see any inherent pessimism here -- just a realistic vision of the way things work.

Z

Your mature look at the situation speaks volumes.

We all wish Doc well, no matter the outcome. 

Auntie Hope 

[retsin2000]

While I don't share Doc's belief system I am certain that he is getting a great deal of comfort and peace from his faith right now and that is a very good thing.

[Auntie Hope]

Had a little insight from a friend, if it's any comfort. Doc is NOT expected on the Oncology Unit at Wake Forest Baptist. We'll take what we can get at this point. 

Auntie Hope 

[Cindy Lou]

God Bless You Doc.  Thank you for everything. Peace be with you now and when your time comes; Merle will be there to greet you.  You will never be forgotten dear man.