Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny is in the hospital; went to the hospital two days ago with difficulties breathing. Johnny is being kept at least another day as the pneumonia aggravated his COPD which has made him a little weaker than expected. The extra day or two should allow him to return to his residence at Sycamore Manor verses a rehab center.

Bill Shipman

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Give my best to Johnny. He waved the fllags for our Quarter Midget group many moons ago and made all us kids feel like pros! His professionalism did not go to waste on us!! Mark Bush

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Hope he gets well soon and returns home. He'll be in our prayers.Bobby Breneman and family.

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny we will be keeping you in our prayers. Keep us posted!

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

is this the bobby breneman ...that use to live on north 13th in terre haute...drove a blue and yellow 69 at putnamville

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny's pneumonia has come back and really aggravated the COPD. He's in the hospital until at least Monday. Also found out that his sodium level dropped and they are trying to get it back up. He's in good spirits, but still shaky when he gets up to walk. He has managed to get several steps on his own, but still has a way to go on strength issue.

Bill Shipman

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny: Get well quick, we need you down in Newport next year.

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Give Johnny my best. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

get well soon,johnny...my thoughts will be with you. there are not many of the old racers that were around my dad that are left here anymore. we all neede you to get well enough to tell all these racing kids all those wonderful racing stories to help them understand what their rich roots are. such brave men of old

pappy's boy, curt

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Ok, so this update is two days old, but I couldn't manage to get on here the other day.

Johnny has merca in his sputum (what he's coughing up). He's physically doing okay, but is mentally down because of the thought that he could get out of the hospital.

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny has MRSA (bacterial) in his lungs which has slowed his recovery along with his COPD and asthma. He has been evaluated for PT. He's scheduled to head to Southwood Rehab Center in TH. His spirits have taken a hit by not being able to go straight home but he is trying to understand how sick he's been the past going on 5 weeks. As soon as we get a definite room number at Southwood, we'll get it out to everybody as he will be there most likely 2-3 weeks.

Bill Shipman

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny is at Southwood (room 100), he's there for at least a week. Cards of encouragement would be helpful/appreciated to get him going again.

The address is:
Johnny Shipman Room 100
c/o Southwood Rehabilitation Center
2222 Margaret Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47803

Bill Shipman

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

If the sputum sample comes back negative and the physical therpist ok's him, then he should be going home on Monday or Tuesday.

Thank you very much to all that send cards.

Bill Shipman

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Hay Ol man you get WELL cause I will BLACK FLAG you if you dont. Your in my PRAYERS & I will bring you inyto are PRAYER list at church today, GOOD LUCK PAL& GOD BLESS YOU> Your pal, Butch Wilkerson #1:22::22::42:::42:::22::22:

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Johnny is finally home, so he'll be home for Christmas. He is doing outpaient rehab. He will regain his strength more at home. He has a clean bill of health. Thanks to all who sent him cards and called. His phone number is 812-236-6989 if anyone wants to call and if you want to e-mail him then send me an e-mail and I'll make sure he gets it.

Bill Shipman

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

Billy,
Please adise your e-mail address...........Bill

Re: Johnny Shipman
 

racerbill50@yahoo.com is my e-mail address.

Bill Shipman