My friend Mandy Nagy aka Liberty Chick had a stroke yesterday. I got a call from a mutual friend a few minutes ago. William Jacobson posts that Mandy had brain surgery today to relieve pressure and pulled through OK. Please keep Mandy in your thoughts and prayers.
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Mandy is not just my co-defendant in a frivolous lawsuit. She is a rock in a turbulent sea; someone you can call for a level-headed point of view when things get crazy. This is horrible; I hope she is OK.
Patterico (9c670f) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:09 pmPrayers and good thoughts.
Simon Jester (c8876d) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:09 pmhopefully they got to her early, with all the right meds…
nothing but best wishes for her & hers.
redc1c4 (abd49e) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:10 pmOh my goodness, how awful, especially for such a young woman. I will certainly be praying for her.
Dana (4dbf62) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:16 pmBig prayers her way
JD (548f4a) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:16 pmI had a mild stroke almost two years ago, and I can tell you that it is truly terrifying. I lost most control over the left side of my body and it was a nighmare. FOrtunately for me, therapy gave me back my left hand. But I still walk slowly, and painfully, with a cane and that’s getting worse with time because I’m losing control over my left leg. I’m planning to buy a wheelchair soon.
Steven Den Beste (99cfa1) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:24 pmprayers for you, Mandy
narciso (ee1f88) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:31 pmBig prayers from me, too. Patterico, you are a good friend to Mandy.
felipe (40f0f0) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:32 pmAdding prayers to the large pile. She’s all you say as well as kings.
SarahW (267b14) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:58 pmTerrible news.
kind
SarahW (267b14) — 9/7/2014 @ 5:59 pmGet well soon Mandy.
Craig Mc (299f38) — 9/7/2014 @ 6:06 pmYou need a stroke like you need a hole in the head. On the bright side, a pair of shoes lasts longer than it used to. She looks young in her pictures. That bodes well for her recovery. The body and the brain do recover; faster on the uphill side than on the downhill side of senescence. If she needs advice about orthotics, extra-depth shoes, and ambulatory aids, I’m there for her.
nk (dbc370) — 9/7/2014 @ 7:18 pmHow awful. I hope her fearlessness helps her now. God bless her.
MayBee (3e5aa3) — 9/7/2014 @ 7:35 pmthoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Colonel Haiku (2601c0) — 9/7/2014 @ 7:37 pmGod bless you Mandy, prayers
EPWJ (9dacda) — 9/7/2014 @ 7:39 pmMandy stands out as a genuine person in a field full of weirdos and hacks. She’s a brave journalist, and I’m sorry she and her family are going through this.
Steven, I am sorry to hear about your difficulties.
Dustin (7f67e8) — 9/7/2014 @ 8:24 pmIt is nice to see you, MayBee! You too, Dustin — although MayBee is even more of a stranger than you. I’m sure Mandy will appreciate everyone’s support.
Patterico (9c670f) — 9/7/2014 @ 8:42 pmJust seems too young for that type of thing. Best wishes.
Gazzer (26a83c) — 9/7/2014 @ 8:52 pmO God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity: Be present in your goodness with your servant Mandy, that her weakness may be banished and her strength restored; and that, her health being renewed, she may bless your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
DRJ (a83b8b) — 9/7/2014 @ 8:55 pmPraying,
MD in Philly (f9371b) — 9/7/2014 @ 8:58 pmand hello, DRJ.
DRJ,
Thank you. I have silently repeated your words.
Patterico (9c670f) — 9/7/2014 @ 9:16 pmLet’s all say them aloud.
Simon Jester (63cc8b) — 9/7/2014 @ 9:21 pmAnd DRJ walks the walk. Miss you, ma’am.
Simon Jester (63cc8b) — 9/7/2014 @ 9:22 pmPrayers and healing wishes for Mandy, and all those who care for her.
htom (412a17) — 9/7/2014 @ 9:26 pmPrayers and goulash.
daleyrocks (bf33e9) — 9/7/2014 @ 9:58 pmGood to see you, Patterico! I know you have been a good friend to Mandy and she to you.
MayBee (3e5aa3) — 9/8/2014 @ 5:14 amI pity the stroke that thinks it is tough enough to take out Mandy. She’ll be back giving ’em hell before we know it.
JVW (18e4e0) — 9/8/2014 @ 9:53 am