OK ya'll this was posted in one of the Scarborough groups this evening:
Asking for prayers and good thoughts for Hilton Jackson, aka Sholo the Nubian, who is in intensive care at Methodist Hospital in Houston after a severe asthma attack. His lungs are not working on their own. As we all know he's a strong man and a fighter , but he needs our help right now. Send prayers and good thoughts or whatever else you do. Thank you.
I'm sure that Mercy, his partner & fiancee is worried as well, so thoughts, prayers of comfort for her as well.
This is sad news. I will be praying for Hilton's recovery.
I heard that there has been a lot of stuffs in the air in Houston lately.
Prayers and healing energies being broadcast... He's a warrior and i have no doubt that he'll shake it off. ;)
Saw the news this morning on FB. Prayers have been sent.
Sending energies...
Thanks ya'll. This morning his partner/fiancee Ellen posted the following:
Hilton is in the Hospital . He is on a respirator and not conscious . Please keep him in your prayers.
sending positive energies
Oh no! We love Sholo! Sending out healing energy!
Ellen's latest update on her page: Kidneys are having trouble.,nothing else has changed
Heavy prayers and energy going out to Sholo.
Lord Clisto
Lots of prayers headed his way!
Hilton's fiancée, Ellen, is reporting on Facebook that kidneys are responding again, there are small sounds coming from his lungs, and the major threat of a heart attack has passed. This is good news, but Sholo still needs our magic.
Still praying.
All the best to Hilton's family for strength
He is also AWAKE now! If he'll just put his stubbornness aside and allow himself to heal properly...
That is very good news (o:
This is great news! I kept thinking about how he pulled me on stage with him at Scarby this year and how much fun I had poking at him for his barbs. I will admit I got pretty teary-eyed about it all. He has always been so nice to me and my family and I enjoy his show.
I've spoken with Ellen this afternoon, Hilton will be on the respirator at least another 24 hours, and in ICU for another 24 after that, before going to a regular room. They've been told that it will be at least 5 days before he's released.
Ellen has been unable to work recently due to her own health issues, and their savings is being quickly depleted. She has been sent the RESCU forms for assistance, but that won't take care of daily living expenses.
Donations may be made via paypal to gypsymercy@yahoo.com Please be sure to mark it as a gift, to avoid fees coming out of the other end. Any little bit will be most appreciated, I know.
Also, if you're on Facebook, there's now a Friends of Sholo the Nubian group where updates will be posted. Please, if you're on FB already, join the group and spread the word.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/458690180818689/
No FB here, so thank you for keeping us updated via the forum
KP, good news... Sholo is off the respirator and is (obviously) breathing on his own, munching ice chips at last report.
Merlin, that is most definitely very good news. Huzzah for the power of prayer.
It wouldn't be the same without him scowling at everyone as we come through the gates!
Huzzah!!
So glad to hear he's doing better!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 12, 2012, 06:21:28 PM
KP, good news... Sholo is off the respirator and is (obviously) breathing on his own, munching ice chips at last report.
Great news!!
Ellen's son Sebastion just posted to the Friends of Sholo group that there have been some complications and Hilton is facing surgery. Please continue to pray, send good vibes, energies, etc.
Positive energies sent.
Ellen's latest post to the FB group:
"We are on a holding pattern,,crisis has not passed, other areas need to stabilize before we can go forward. Please continue to say prayers and light candles. Thank you again..with deep appreciation , Ellen"
She is not yet able to share more specific information about what the crisis is, or what needs to be stabilized prior to whatever comes next because the doctors are not yet sure what the problem is. When I spoke with her by phone on Sunday she was already on overload, and by that time he was awake and off the respirator, I can only imagine her emotional state right now.
This morning's news:
"Okay..here we go..he is leaving ICU today and going down to a regular room. He is really on the mend. The doctors are surprised and pleased. However any of us who really know him are not. He likes to keep everyone guess. My phone blew up..so i cannot call or text..sorry. I think it just got tired. I will make update again this evening...hugs to all."
Still sending lots of prayers their way! :)
Still praying for a speedy recovery also.
His wife has posted today (on Facebook) that he is home and resting. She expresses thanks to all for the continued support!
Marga
Outstanding. Hope Hilton is able to get plenty of rest and mend up. It just wouldn't be the same without his presence at the gate in the morning.
Fabulous news!! Faire would not be the same without him there!!
This was posted on The Friends of Sholo page yesterday. Keep those prayers coming!
Ellen Jackson
Update..still dealing with the complications, from the asthma attack.even the baby steps are steps ahead! Back to the emergency room again today. He is Hm ! Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you
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Continuing to pray!
Ellen Jackson
Follow up,,Doctors apointment .. Hilton is doing well!! Doctors are pleased!!!!!
Quote from: Yrose on August 24, 2012, 02:42:20 PM
Ellen Jackson
Follow up,,Doctors apointment .. Hilton is doing well!! Doctors are pleased!!!!!
Excellent news . . . thanks for the update!
I'm glad to hear - via the FB "Friends of Sholo the Nubian" page - that he's doing so much better. I had no idea how much this icon of TRF meant to me until I heard that he was hospitalized, and I felt a shadow pass my heart. I'm absolutely relieved that he's doing so much better.
Excellent news for sure.