Thoughts and prayers from London
Get better soon

you're an inspiration and you make this world a better place. I'm sending all my love and energy to you and trying not to cry while I do it. Looking forward to seeing you again very soon.

LEX

I heard from Basil earlier tonight. He asked that everyone "keep the mojo coming" as there was a slight improvement today and Bobby seemed to definately know that Basil was there.

get better bobby - you are very special to me - think HOT positive thoughts in there - Im surrounding you with warmth and good health - may your body find the strength to battle on!!

I look forward to more hairdressing, more Bobby - ok?

Bobby,

Hang in there and get well. We're not done with you.

xoxoxo

DD

Hi All,
Jamie here with some updated news about my momma, Bobby.
First I would like to give my appreciation and thanks to all who post here with good thoughts and prayers for Bobby, who is very much in need of them at this time.
As of this afternoon, t he breathing apparatus has been partially removed and Bobby is breathing more on his own. He is more conscious today than the previous few days. Friends who are with him told me he is a bit fiesty and aware enough to tell his friends who are near him that he loves them.
As for his condition, the next few days should bring some clear information about what is happening internally for him. I know my momma isn't fond of all those pesky tests, however I haven't heard her complain once - not thru any of this. Sure the usual bitching, but she is resolute about not letting discomfort and fear take over.

When I was at the hospital last month we sat together and talked about everything that is happening. Bobby is suffering but he is holding on to his faith and hope, and I know he is fighting.
He looked me in the eyes and said "I am in Gods hands, and I trust God completely."
So, as he has taught me, I am doing my best to trust and be strong for him. While I was with him I asked if he had a message for everyon e back here in New York, he gave a thoughtful look and said "Be thankful for all you have." So with that in mind, I just want to say how incredibly thankful I am to have a friend like Bobby. He is a man who shows me more love than I could ever hope for and challenges me in more ways than I could ever expect. I love you Bobby, now and forever...

Got the Mojo working 24/7 for you Mrs. Miller!

bobby you have been a big inspiration as the first gay poet i ever saw read live. Blessings and all good thoughts at this critical time.

Bobby,

So sorry I haven't posted earlier. I knew you weren't well, but hadn't seen this string of well wishers.

To say we miss you would be putting it mildly. Your spirit, vibe and creativity have influenced many.

So just beat this thing already, so we can make your 51st b-day bigger than the 50th!

Love
Colleen

Thanks for the update Jamie/Ginger. I have every confidence Bobby will pull through this. And we should all be grateful for what we have and strive to live our lives on our own terms, the way Bobby does.

Colleen -- Lately I too have been thinking about Bobby's great 50th birthday party and how close I came to not going that night. SOOOO glad I did. It was an incredible night with great people. Can't wait for the next one.

LEX

basil here
i just got back from hyannis
thank you chi chi for helping send so much love
i know it is helping.
bobby is much better today
he had an MRI and it seemed to rule out some worst case scenarios we were afraid of.
bobby is much more conscious but not totally
there is alot that is still a mystery to the doctors
keep the mojo love coming
i know he will connect to these boards somehow soon
love
love
love
love

basil

have not been going out much without me best mate, been thinking about our lives together over the last 25+ years, and have gone thru every emotion possible since halloween..........

went up to ptown for thanksgiving -- when bobby found this thread, after not having signed in for some time, it made his day, the mojo works........ saw the effect first hand. the motherboards are the best place to communicate with bobby at the moment. he will check in when he can.

our thoughts and loving prayers are like food for bobby and a chance for all of us to feel connected and loved and know that we are family during this holiday season.

am sure we all got bobby miller stories to tell.

Bobby

Get well sweety my prayers and best wishes are with you. Hope to see you soon...Kisses

For all your giving and sharing of yourself. Even in that last post, you wrote "Stay in love with life;" that line has been my personal mantra these past few weeks. I'm thinking of you, dear: of your comfort, your bravada, your example. You are the light, baby.

james and i have been telling 3-month-old veronica so much about you, bobby. she has told us in no uncertain terms that she expects a full bobby miller education on how to lead a charmed life in the 21st century.

we miss you and need you terribly. get well soon.

xoxoxo

I spoke to both Basil and John tonight - who very much sent their thanks and love to everyone here on the Boards and asked me to post this report.

Bobby is now conscious, though he slips in and out of being lucid and is having trouble speaking. He had an MRI which showed that when he had the crisis last week and weekend he seems to have suffered a small stroke. This could account for the confusion, or there could be some other cause.

He is not able to swallow food and is unfortunately on a feeding tube. It is hoped that if his condition improves that he may be released to a non-hospital facility (like a halfway house) by next week. Basil will be returning with his laptop in a few days to read the messages here with Bobby, which he seemed eager to do when they spoke last.

I asked John whether visitors would be welcome at this time and he said it was too soon, that the chances of Bobby being able to enjoy the visit were too slight. He asked that would-be visitors hold off for now, but thanked everyone for wanting to make the trip.

He suggested that people forward cards or notes to Bobby to his PO box in Ptown and he will take them to Bobby - email me if you would like this address.

I continue to pray for you, and send tidal waves of energy to stregnthen you, and to lift you up, and to envelop you in total goodness and light. Your spirit is soooo strong Barbara J, I pray for the healing of your body and to get you up and inspiring the masses like you do best!!!!! So much love to you sister.
SWEETIE

All my love going out to you, Bobby -- sunshine and laughter and beauty and peace, like you so have so often given me. Here's a prayer:

I am better
I am better
I am better b/c
I know you
I am better
I am better
I am better b/c
you live.

I love you. Be well, be well, see you soon, many hugs -- emily xyz

If you could Chi Chi.

Our thought(s) are with Bobby, John, and Basil.

How are John and Basil doing?

Lv,

TnD

[This message was edited by Ted & Di on 12-12-02 at 11:14 PM.]

I can't wait to talk to Bobby when he's more lucid. I just KNOW he's been on one hell of a trip. God only knows who Bobby has been talking to while he was unconscious (Hilda?). Just like Lestat I'm sure he will have lots to tell us.
Merlin, what do you think?