Ron Paul's wife in serious condition at hospital

[RonPaulwillWin]

Ron Paul's wife in serious condition at hospital
© 2008 The Associated Press
Aug. 11, 2008, 7:22PM


HOUSTON — The wife of Republican Rep. Ron Paul was in serious but stable condition Monday at a Houston hospital, a spokesman for the congressman said.

Carol Paul was in the critical care unit at an unidentified hospital, spokesman Jesse Benton said in a statement.

Benton would not disclose why Carol Paul was admitted to the hospital Monday, only saying "she has had several abdominal surgeries."

Paul "appreciates the outpouring of concern and good wishes during this difficult time," Benton said.

A Texas congressman from Lake Jackson, Ron Paul was the Libertarian Party nominee for president in 1988 and ran unsuccessfully for the 2008 GOP presidential nomination. His campaign, which was a sensation on the Internet, drew support from Republicans, independents and Democrats.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/5937418.html

Lets hope for the best.

[nate895]

She'll be in my prayers.

[UtahApocalypse]

Oh man, I hope that all is well.

[austin4paul]

Please Pray for Carol...

...even those of you who do not believe in prayer - just try a quick one. If there was ever a person deserving of your prayers, it would be Carol Paul.

[DAFTEK]

I hope she will be ok and will pray for her and the Paul family....

[Kludge]

Ack! I really hope she fares well! I couldn't bear to know of Ron suffering such a loss...

Good luck.

[Jeremy]

We should make a virtual get well card for Carol.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Where can we send cards and flowers?

[RonPaulCentral]

Where can we send cards and flowers?

I agree. We don't need to send a "virtual card" but we all need to send real cards and flowers. Someone please find the address.....

[ClayTrainor]

I will chipin for whatever way we're going to support Mrs. Paul.

I really hope shes okay :(

[TER]

May the Lord grant her strength!

[bucfish]

Pray for Paul

[pacelli]

I hope it wasn't an abdominal aneurysm :(

[MRoCkEd]

:(

[Dorfsmith]

Prayers :(

[drew1503]

I hope she is well, this will kill Dr. Paul, he loves that woman. They seem like each others rock.

[Jeremy]

And who will take care of Fluffy the cat? :(

[Melissa]

I send all my thoughts to thier family right now

[rancher89]

I suggest that instead of flowers and cards we have a money bomb --for her speedy recovery. She can use it however she wants to......

[klamath]

I am hoping for the best.

[RonPaulFanInGA]

We should make a virtual get well card for Carol.

A virtual card shows only virtual support.

We need an address to mail her real get-well cards. But Ron Paul may well wish to keep that private and I can respect that.

[RockEnds]

This is very sad news.

[MRoCkEd]

Hope for the best.

[Ninja Homer]

Many prayers.

I suggest somebody reputable (maybe Bryan?) set up a chip-in to send a big bouquet from RPF, with the remainder going to CFL.

[kaleidoscope eyes]

Many prayers.

I suggest somebody reputable (maybe Bryan?) set up a chip-in to send a big bouquet from RPF, with the remainder going to CFL.

Yes, ditto that.
My family's thoughts and prayers for Ron and his entire family :(
I hope she'll be ok!

[lucius]

I am going to send a card here:

Carol Paul
c/o Representative Dr. Paul
1501 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 229
Victoria, TX 77904

[Jamsie 567]

She is a very kind lady and is in my prayers. I would like to share my encounter with her which is very special to me.

My story won't make sense if I don't explan who I am. I am the brain child of November 5th that proposed the online donation with the V video.

I was at the Simi Valley debate after rally holding a copy of the New York Times article that mentioned me as the orginator of the idea. (The Web Finds it's Candidate)

It said this...

As for the record one-day fund-raising, he said, “I had nothing to do with it,” adding that he had so far neglected to thank the people responsible. (James Sugra, 28, of Huntington Beach, Calif., acting on his own, posted an online video proposing one big day of fund-raising; Trevor Lyman, 37, of Miami Beach, then independently created a site, www.thisnovember5th.com, that featured the video.)

I walked up to Carol and said you know their going to have to write this article again.

Carol said; why is that?

I told her in the article I am holding it says Ron Paul neglected to thank the people responsible. I just had an opportunity to meet Ron Paul for the first time and he thanked me.

Carol laughed and said it was a pleasure to meet me.

The body guard overheard my connversation he took off his VIP pass. He handed it to Carol and she autographed it and handed it to me. Then she signed the Newspaper article and wrote many thanks. The thing about the day that really stuck out was my encounter with Ron Paul he said something to me I will never forget.

He said there will always be to many people to thank and it's ideas like these that make it all worth while. It was a very humbling experiance to meet them both. For the record the idea found me it had a life of it's own from the conception, as you all know. Out of honor of the 38,000 people who donated and particpated I never did any media interviews.

Thank you Carol you are a true inspiration.
http://a608.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_ccf3009bab62bf6f8b04faa1db51591f.jpg

[PlzPeopleWakeUp]

nt

[MRoCkEd]

She is a very kind lady she is in my prayers. I would like to share my encounter with her which was very special to me.

My story won't make sense if I don't explan who I am. I am the brain child of November 5th that proposed the online donation with the V video.

I was at the Simi Valley debate after rally holding a copy of the New York Times article that mentioned me as the orginator of the idea. (The Web Finds it's Candidate)

It said this...

As for the record one-day fund-raising, he said, “I had nothing to do with it,” adding that he had so far neglected to thank the people responsible. (James Sugra, 28, of Huntington Beach, Calif., acting on his own, posted an online video proposing one big day of fund-raising; Trevor Lyman, 37, of Miami Beach, then independently created a site, www.thisnovember5th.com, that featured the video.)

I walked up to Carol and said you know their going to have to write this article again.

Carol said; why is that?

I told her in the article I am holding it says Ron Paul neglected to thank the people responsible. I just had an opportunity to meet Ron Paul for the first time and he thanked me.

Carol laughed and said it was a pleasure to meet me.

The body guard overheard my connversation he took off his VIP pass. He handed it to Carol and she autographed it and handed it to me. Then she signed the Newspaper article and wrote many thanks. The thing about the day that really stuck out was my encounter with Ron Paul he said something to me I will never forget.

He said there will always be to many people to thank and it's ideas like these that make it all worth while. It was a very humbling experiance to meet them both. For the record the idea found me it had a life of it's own from the conception, as you all know. Out of honor of the 38,000 people who donated and particpated I never did any media interviews.

Thank you Carol you are a true inspiration.
http://a608.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_ccf3009bab62bf6f8b04faa1db51591f.jpg
great story

[tonesforjonesbones]

Prayers are on the way. This is a chip in I could go for. Tones

[FindLiberty]

I hope it wasn't an abdominal aneurysm :(

A triple "A" isn't so bad if it gets diagnosed and operated on before you bleed to death (internally)... It's tragic when it's missed or ignored.

Let's hope our good Doctor has good professional (highly skilled) friends to give Carol the kind of top notch care one would expect to see in a free market.

A silent prayer has been sent.

[Anti Federalist]

No words.

Prayers.

Recover well, dear lady.

[TXcarlosTX]

i hope she gets well.

[Knightskye]

Good to hear she's in stable condition.


Where can we send cards and flowers?

Washington, D.C. Congressional Office:
203 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Lake Jackson Congressional Office:
Lake Jackson, Texas
122 West Way, Suite 301
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Campaign for Liberty HQ:
Campaign for Liberty
6186 Old Franconia Rd., Suite B
Alexandria, VA 22310

[ronpaulblogsdotcom]

Going to the store to get a good card as soon as they open.

Get Well Carol.

[pacelli]

A triple "A" isn't so bad if it gets diagnosed and operated on before you bleed to death (internally)... It's tragic when it's missed or ignored.

Let's hope our good Doctor has good professional (highly skilled) friends to give Carol the kind of top notch care one would expect to see in a free market.

A silent prayer has been sent.

Indeed, and ditto on the prayer.

[kigol]

ohh no

[Sandra]

Prayers for a speedy recovery!

[pinkmandy]

Many prayers and positive thoughts for Mrs. Paul.

[Conza88]

Not cool at all.

[ClockwiseSpark]

:(

[AJ Antimony]

I hope she gets better

[ARealConservative]

wow, this happened nearly a year to the day ago (Carol hospitalized on Aug 10th 2007)

[WarDog]

HOUSTON — The wife of Republican Rep. Ron Paul was in serious but stable condition Monday at a Houston hospital, a spokesman for the congressman said.
Carol Paul was in the critical care unit at an unidentified hospital, spokesman Jesse Benton said in a statement.
Benton would not disclose why Carol Paul was admitted to the hospital Monday, only saying "she has had several abdominal surgeries."
Paul "appreciates the outpouring of concern and good wishes during this difficult time," Benton said.
A Texas congressman from Lake Jackson, Ron Paul was the Libertarian Party nominee for president in 1988 and ran unsuccessfully for the 2008 GOP presidential nomination. His campaign, which was a sensation on the Internet, drew support from Republicans, independents and Democrats.

[Fox McCloud]

Link link link link!

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

My thoughts and prayers are with the Paul family. I know everyone is sending cards and flowers but I think I am going to take some time tomorrow to walk a few blocks and talk about the CFL with people. The best way I know to show my support is to help pick up the slack for all she has done and continues to do.

[yaz]

wow, this happened nearly a year to the day ago (Carol hospitalized on Aug 10th 2007)

maybe it has to do with her pace maker again

[TruthisTreason]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/5937496.html

Rep. Paul's wife in critical care unit at Houston hospital.

((((((vibes))))))))

[TruthisTreason]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/5937496.html

[NH4RonPaul]

I hope it wasn't an abdominal aneurysm :(

Oh my I had never thought of that... :-(

[The Good Doctor]

Love, Prayers, and Positive Vibes to you Carol! :)

[amy31416]

Get well soon Carol.

[ronpaulhawaii]

:( w/prayers

[RonPaulFanInGA]

http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/793/story/295634.html

[tpreitzel]

maybe it has to do with her pace maker again

It's somewhat ironic, but I was just informed that my own Mom landed in the hospital yesterday. My Mom's ok. She's over 80 and the pause between her heartbeats was too long so they installed a pacemaker. Evidently a slow pace of the heartbeat causes one to feel dizzy or faint. Unless Carol injured herself from fainting, I can't see how abdominal surgeries would be related to her pacemaker. We'll know eventually and the outpouring of support for Carol not only encourages Ron but our cause as well. God Bless Carol!

[jcarcinogen]

http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/793/story/295634.html

Much better article than the AP blurb.

:( Hope all turns out ok.

[richardfortherepublic]

My thoughts are with the Paul family tonight, I hope you get better Carol..

[raiha]

Feels like one of the family!

Bearing people in mind with kindness and well-wishing when they are in crisis works!..the more who do it the more effective.

A story Elizabeth Kubla Ross told once paraphrased:
Guy nearly dies and its at a football match. As it is slowing up the football proceedings, the almost dead person becomes acutely aware of unpleasant toxic feelings and thoughts coming his way, given he has left his body. (By this time they are trying to bring him back from the Vortex with CPR) There is a traffic jam and he senses anger and irritation everywhere. Then he hones in on one car of one woman who is praying for him. He took her number plate.
He is brought round and later when he is well, he tracks her down, goes and visits her (much to her surprise) and lets her know how much it meant that she was bearing him in mind.

So my many 'get well soon Carol' wishes are winging across the Pacific for you.

[roshie]

Get well soon Carol!

[Nirvikalpa]

In my prayers, mind, and heart. :)

Get well soon!

[libertarian4321]

Hopefully, everything will turn out fine.

[Dieseler]

God bless Mrs. Paul and Dr. Paul.

[kathy88]

I can't believe I missed this thread last night. Here's prayer for a speedy recovery.

[gilliganscorner]

God speed, Mrs. Paul. Lord knows the sacrifices you made to have your husband unite us. I am thinking of you.

[sunny]

Carol W Paul
101 Blossom Street
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

God Bless her

[acptulsa]

Best wishes for the best first lady we ever could have had.

[freelance]

Best wishes and prayers to Carol...

[Sarge]

My best wishes for a speedy recovery to Carol. Such a beautiful lady.

[LittleLightShining]

God bless Mrs. Paul and Dr. Paul.Hold her and heal her. Amen.

[CasualApathy]

Oh no :(

For the first time in my life I will get down on my knees and pray for her recovery.

I also like the idea of sending letters of support if we can get an "OK" from the people around her. Is anyone working on this?

[armstrong]

best wishes and a prayer.

[ShowMeLiberty]

:(

Love and best wishes to the Paul family.

[ItsTime]

this really sucks

[dawnbt]

Hugs and prayers coming her way!

[CurtisLow]

I send my best intentions for a fast recovery. God bless..

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[Kade]

They seem to make a public call in the local newspaper "Victoria Advocate" for privacy. I think we should respect that and not publish their address online...

I wish them the best.

[John E]

I respect their privacy and wish Mrs. Paul a speedy and full recovery.

[dw1345]

May God guide you back to health, Mrs. Paul.

[MRoCkEd]

Update on Carol Paul from the C4L Blog (http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=324)


I am sure many Campaign for Liberty members saw this AP story overnight.

Carol, or Luvie as she is known to her family and most of Brazoria County, Texas, is fighting hard, and remains in serious but stable condition. She has excellent doctors who are optimistic that another surgery later today (her third in five days) will be successful and start her on the road to recovery. Dr. Paul and a steady rotation of children and grandchildren remain steadfastly by her side.

Please remember Luvie tonight in your prayers.

[Aratus]

Update on Carol Paul from the C4L Blog


"Please remember Luvie tonight in your prayers."
(http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=324)

we will! she will be in our prayers!
we will be praying for a speedy recovery!

[Mopsus]

I respect the Paul family's request for privacy. Is there a favorite charity that we may donate to?

How about a "Luvie" cookbook to create, and donate "patriot" recipes to support?

Just a thought.

[MAGICKAL]

Behind every great man there is a great woman, here is that woman.

May God hear our prayers and bless you with health and happiness.

In Deo speramus.

[maggiebott]

Very special and delightful woman. She will be in my thoughts today in wishes for a speedy recovery.

[DadaOrwell]

Video about this is now up on RidleyReport.com and mentions you guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YSROrB-0z4

[LittleLightShining]

Any updates on her condition?

[revolutionary8]

Luvie,
we are praying for your speedy recovery
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[RonPaulCult]

Just wanted to send my deepest hopes that she will get better. Such a simple and kind woman from what I could tell from a brief encounter with her last summer.

[Bossobass]

Luv to Luvie.

I met her many times on the campaign trail and she always had a smile and kind words.

Fervent prayers.

Dave

[Gin]

Praying for a speedy recovery and the return of good health to you Ms. Paul....


http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/unicornfan6/Comments/BLESSED.jpg


My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Paul Family

[ShowMeLiberty]

Update: Carol’s surgery was successful. We are not out of the woods yet, but signs look very positive. If progress continues, doctors may remove her breathing tube tomorrow. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

http://www.campaignforliberty.com/

Just saw this update on the C4L web site. Keep those prayers and positive thoughts going. :)

[CasualApathy]

This is great news. Hopefully the worst is now over. Send a thought to the doctors as well.

It will probably take some time to recover from 3 operations, but as long as she recovers that is all that matters.

[Cowlesy]

Update: Carol’s surgery was successful. We are not out of the woods yet, but signs look very positive. If progress continues, doctors may remove her breathing tube tomorrow. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

http://www.campaignforliberty.com/

Just saw this update on the C4L web site. Keep those prayers and positive thoughts going. :)

thanks goodness...fight through this Carol.

[Anti Federalist]

thanks goodness...fight through this Carol.

Hear hear!!

[MRoCkEd]

This is great news. Hopefully the worst is now over. Send a thought to the doctors as well.

It will probably take some time to recover from 3 operations, but as long as she recovers that is all that matters.
Indeed. Glad to hear about a successful surgery.

[The_Orlonater]

Oh wow. :(

Get well.

[LittleLightShining]

Thank God. So good to hear!

[oilboiler]

Great news, prayers sent for a speedy and full recovery.

[qh4dotcom]

My best wishes to Carol for a quick and full recovery.

[pacelli]

It will probably take some time to recover from 3 operations, but as long as she recovers that is all that matters.

Yes depending on exactly what was done it could take a few weeks to a few months, and you know if that is the case, I think Ron should stay by her side even it it means missing the rally, if she needs him. I mean, this is his wife, the light of his life here. Hopefully she won't need any further surgeries. Thank goodness the operation was a success!

[ronpaulhawaii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UZhdoCQT5g

[westmich4paul]

To The Paul Family, Here in West Michigan my family wishes Carol a very speedy recovery and all of our prayers wil be with you and your family. Mrs. Paul we love you so much and your tireless efforts and sacrifices you have given to us as American's to share your great husband Ron is very much appreciated. Words alone cannot express our thanks to you and your family for all you have done and will continue to do for us. You are an inspiration to many of us and we all hope the very best for you and your family. Sincerely, John Mitchell and Family ( A Proud Ron Paul Republican Family)

[Badger Paul]

As someone who met Carol Paul in Ames last year at this time, I wish nothing but the best and a speedy recovery. God Bless Carol Paul and the whole Paul family.

[SnappleLlama]

I've been insanely busy lately, and haven't had much time to spend on the forums, but I had to stop by for this. I wish Carol Paul a full, speedy recovery...we're all pulling for you here!! Take care!!

[MRoCkEd]

Update on Carol Paul #2
(http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=340)
Carol remains in the CCU in serious but stable condition. She has given us some big scares over the past 48 hours, but things appear to be improving and there is room for cautious optimism.

Dr. Paul remains constantly by her side. Sons Rand and Robert have flown in from out of town to give her extra support, and her other children and grandchildren are camped out at the hosptial to lend whatever help they can.

Carol is a wonderful woman, and the love she inspires in her family and friends is testament to the generosity of her spirit. We are all pulling so hard for her.

[The_Orlonater]

What's exactly wrong with here? Some kind of disease?

I hope it ain't too bad.:(

[ingrid]

Update on Carol Paul #2
(http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=340)
Carol remains in the CCU in serious but stable condition. She has given us some big scares over the past 48 hours, but things appear to be improving and there is room for cautious optimism.

Dr. Paul remains constantly by her side. Sons Rand and Robert have flown in from out of town to give her extra support, and her other children and grandchildren are camped out at the hosptial to lend whatever help they can.

Carol is a wonderful woman, and the love she inspires in her family and friends is testament to the generosity of her spirit. We are all pulling so hard for her.

That's good to hear.

Get Well Soon Mrs. Paul!

[RickyJ]

^^
Great News!

I hope she will heal fast and be able to see her husband deliver the speech of his life at the Rally for the Republic.

[Kludge]

She has given us some big scares over the past 48 hours

The inclusion of this is frightening to me, at least.

[MRoCkEd]

The inclusion of this is frightening to me, at least.
Yeah, but at least "things appear to be improving and there is room for cautious optimism."

[FindLiberty]

CCU? ...by this time, it's probably too many heart meds all interacting up the ying yang.

Hope she can pull through, recover and get in some more quality time with her one-of-a-kind husband and her entire extended family.

We are all praying and/or pulling for her!