Doctor: Kennedy resting comfortably

Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:31 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Congress

From NBC's Mark Murray
Dr. Larry Ronan, Sen. Kennedy's primary care physician, released this statement: "Sen. Kennedy was admitted to Massachusetts General today after experiencing a seizure at his home. Preliminary tests have determined that he has not suffered a stroke and is not in any immediate danger. He's resting comfortably, and watching the Red Sox game with his family. Over the next couple of days, Sen. Kennedy will undergo further evaluation to determine the cause of the seizure, and a course of treatment will be determined at that time."

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Sen. Kennedy we wish you a speedy get well and send all the love that God provides to your and your family. We thank you for caring so much for this country that we all so love. Thank you and your family for putting your lives on the line to make this country we love a better country. Words cannot express how much our hearts reach out to your and the family and the love we have for the family.

May God grant healing and place you back in that Senate seat that you love so much and where you have championed our country for so many years.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Our prayers are with you and the family

GG, FL (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:37 PM)

Good News...glad you are doing fine!

Leslie Brian, Aliso Viejo, Ca. (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:38 PM)

That's great news. Thanks for the update.

Marihelen (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:43 PM)

Our prayers and thoughts are with Senator Kennedy and his family, a true American hero.

fred dozier (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:01 PM)

Whenever the lion speaks; the earth roars too. All chants from us, your wishers, chant in unison for you a speedy recovery. Continue to rest comfortably Senator Kennedy!

Beverly, Chicago (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:03 PM)

It is good to have some positive news about Senator Kennedy. He has our prayers.

Most Americans felt they were cheated by the November, 1963, assasination of President John Kennedy. I know I did, and I still do.

Were the Kennedy years really Camelot? Could he really have accomplished what we thought he could? Not without us, at least.

That is what I remember best about the Kennedy years. That is when we Americans really believed in the future we could build.

Barack Obama does not pretend he can do it by himself. His campaign, his candidacy, is about us, for us, by us. He asks us to participate with him. Our response to him, including over 1 1/2 million contributors, shows that we can and we will.

With Barack Obama, we can believe in our future again.

Senator Kennedy endorsed Senator Obama because of what he has in common with President Kennedy. Senator Obama is fully counting on the presence, participation and, of course, the health of Senator Kennedy. We all are. May God be ever present.

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:14 PM)

I wish Sen. kennedy a swift recovery. I've gotta say, this doesn't help McCain. Kennedy is 76, McCain 71. McCain's health is certainly an issue. Those voting for McCain had better look closely at his VP. When (and if) McCain releases (and he should) any medical information, I'd be more interested in his mental condition - short term memory loss?? Alzhimer's???.
How about this? Can we have the candidates' I.Q.s released? Please? And just for a hoot, let's find out what Bush's I.Q. is. Pretty low, I'd guess.

gv, Kailua, HI (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:17 PM)

Slow down, Ted - smell the roses... You've served this country well... It's your turn to just be the sailor/hubby/dad/best uncle ever... God Bless You for your service to this country...

Lyn, KCMO (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:20 PM)

I send my best wishes to Ted Kennedy for a swift and complete recovery. I hope we see the Great Liberal Lion of the Senate is back continuing his excellent work.

For those clueless, classless jerks who wrote disparaging remarks about him I hope all of you suffer fatal heart attacks so the gene pool gets cleaned up.

Go Obama 08/12!

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:31 PM)

I'm praying for you Ted. I love your family. You are America's Family! I Thank God For You, and I'm glad that you're resting comfortably!

TheMightyC (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:33 PM)

Good--I'm glad he's resting comfortably. We will continue to pray for you Senator.

Mary in AL (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:53 PM)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

OBwan, IN (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:06 PM)

He is one of the ebullient and very courageous senator. I wish him welll. Elias

Elias, BK, NY (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:08 PM)

When a nation Loves/Praye it can change thing!
The Lion Roars ON!
Rest now...We'll See Ya Soon!

Still much love and prayers to you and yours.

ret vet,ga (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:08 PM)

Read that Sen. Kennedy has been talking and joking with family. My first political history memory is the Kennedy/Nixon race. We were for Kennedy and my best friends parents were for Nixon but that never got in the way of the usual friendly backyard BBQs in those days. People my age feel as though we grew up with the Kennedy's. All the best to our lion in the Senate and the whole Kennedy family.

Felice, Littleton CO (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:32 PM)

With all the well wishes to Mr. Kennedy and his family.

He (Kennedy) is 76 ... John McCain will be 70+ in age; do you really believe McCain will be able to stand the stresses of the presidency? You really have to ask the question. Just a thought!

Knarf, Wichta KS (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:38 PM)

We are praying for Senator Kennedy. We love him and admire his work. We like the fact that he is fair and has learned from the mistakes he's made and has been humble enough to acknowledge his humanity. Unlike many politicians currently in office, he has worked with his colleagues and accomplished many great things. The Republicans as exemplified by the last 8 years notwithstanding having done such dis-service to our country and the constitution. Mr. Bush and his ilk could take a course out of the Kennedy book on how to govern and lead the nation.

May God speed Senator Kennedy's recovery. Tell him he is greatly loved.

Ava Turner, Westport, CT (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:39 PM)

We are pulling for you Teddy. Your family and this country need you! All the best to you!

MG, St. Louis, MO. (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:30 PM)

Our prayers are with you sir for a fast return. I think the Senate will probably not know how to operate with out you.

A New America (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:04 PM)

thanks for the news

nuanced (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:08 PM)

Pray and Hope; sometimes that's all we have..AMEN

Truth for Our Times (Sent Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:40 PM)

well i hope sen kennedy will be ok my prayers are with him and his family i just read this in a article wrote on msnbc [Obama advisers said they believe that most of Clinton's female supporters will come their way eventually and won't throw their backing to Republican John McCain.] well i think his advisers better think again we Hlliary supporter have a mind of our own and will vote the way we want some may vote obama but a lot of us will vote mccaine and alot will just stay at home thats our choice to make not obama advisers and to me this year has been like the rest in the past peoples votes dont count just a few electeds do not the majoritys and in my 60 yr i have yet to see a honest election for any office weather it be for mayor are president or senator or gov all the same and like alot of the women in that articl i would love to see a women president in my life time but until the way we elect a president nomanee changes and all votes be counted and all states be counted and do away with these delagates and supper delegates and have the winner take all in each state like the rep do that will never happen

debra1953 ga (Sent Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:08 AM)

I AM SO GLAD THAT TEDDY IS DOING WELL .GOD BLESS HIM AND KEEP HIM WELL

SANDRA (Sent Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:51 AM)

God bless you. Speedy recovery, Senator

Marie B, Santa Barbara (Sent Sunday, May 18, 2008 2:01 AM)

Best wishes to Sen. Kennedy for a full recovery.
I must add that it was shameless for the news media to use this event to call on Bill Schneider to air what amounted to a free ad for Obama.

Jane (Sent Sunday, May 18, 2008 2:46 AM)

Our continued prayers are with the Kennedy Family. Please, Senator Ted, get well soon!
We Love You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just Us in CA (Sent Sunday, May 18, 2008 2:48 AM)

GOD SPEED TO TEDDY KENNEDY! HE IS AN ICON, AND HAS DONE SO MUCH ON FOR THE POOR, AND THE UNDER - DOG! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GOOD WORKS.
JACKIEBLU

JACKIE MORRIS (Sent Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:16 AM)

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