Keep Brent Goodnight aka Tony Funk in you thoughts
 

Just got a call from Asha; Tony had a TIA Stroke last night. Doctors are still running tests so he'll be in the hospital through Monday. Please keep him in your
thoughts.

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WOW, I hope everything goes well. I always' look forward to seeing Funk-N-Asha when we come to Indiana. Get well soon Funk:crying:. Hope to see ya's at Midget Week.

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Hope the tests come out fine buddy and NO you can't go to Kokomo tonight:angry-smiley-007:

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We are thinking of him up here, hope he gets well soon!

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Get well soon Funk! Aero will take over singing duties for the interim.

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Hope all goes well for the Funkster. I always look forward to chatting with Brent & Asha anywhere I go.

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Hello everyone and thank you for your thoughts and prayers. As I write this Brent is getting an MRI done. They are still pretty sure it was a TIA stroke but his quick recovery over the last few hours have them wondering. When I got him to the hospital he was totally paralized on the left side and coudn't speak well. Today he is talking fine and using his left side close to normal. His doctors are in amazement. He is a strong man. He is a little upset that they won't let him go to Kokomo tonight. (smile) Once again, thank you for your prayers and thoughts. We love you all.

asha

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get well soon buddy! keep us posted

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Wow- I was a little scared to open this post, but extremely happy to hear that Brent is doing much better this morning. Hang in there buddy, get well soon and i'll see ya week after this one. Thanks for the update Asha- thoughts and prayers coming your way from MD. Jamie

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Damn Brent. First, I get the message you were playing saturday night then wake this morning to find this.

We are pulling for you, so you keep pulling too. From the sounds of it, you are doing just that.

Those darn doctors are always spoiling the fun it seems. I guess they only have our best interests in mind, just remember that.

CYA soon!

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Sounds like things are already improving so that's a good sign. :thumb Here's to a speedy recovery and we are thinking of you here in cheeseland. "Play that Funky music white boy". :wink

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Get well soon Brent! You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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If Brent is upset because he can't go to a race tonight, that is a good sign.

Get well soon, big guy.:thumb

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I just spoke with Brent a few minutes ago. He's feeling much better, but tired and feeling a little beat-up. His speech still has a little room for improvement, but apparently a lot better than early this morning. His spirits are very good, all things considered, and he is pissed the neurologist won't let him out for Kokomo tonight:eek:
Thanks to Bob for bringing this news to everyones attention:respect:

I'd echo the wish that everyone who knows Brent and Asha to keep them in your thoughts today and the next few. God knows the race tracks throughout the country would never be the same without our friend, a super fan, Tony Funk!

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Hey Brent, this is Jason. I hope you get to feeling better very soon. Asha you hang in there too. Looking forward to seeing you guys very soon for midget week.

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Brent, You are in my families prayers. Hoping you get well soon, and I will see youat the track. Whichever track it is!! Don

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Get well Funk!

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Just went in to St. Joe to check on him and he was sound asleep. SNORING! No real update, but he looked to be resting well. Get well buddy!

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Get well my friend. The Hoosier Sprint Nationals wouldn't be the same without you.

Jerry

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Starla said to get well soon and she wanted to come to see you but mom took off with the truck.

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Once again, thank you to everyone. The MRI results came back and he did indeed have a mini stroke. The are keeping him overnight and running a couple more tests to make sure all is well. His prognosis is good for complete strength again on his left side. Thank you for all of your kind words. I have been keeping Brent posted. We love you guys. Sorry to have missed you Ty.

asha

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Thanks for the update Asha. Sounds like Funks a lucky man, in more ways than one:thumb.

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I sure will!
Please keep us posted! Thank you!:(

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Visited Funk and Asha before Kokomo this afternoon. When we asked him if he had his memory he said yes. I asked if he remembers sprint week and his response was, "Yeah, I can't wait for it!" :rolling:rolling After thinking for a moment, we all started cracking up!! He still has his great wit, that we all love, even going through a sucky situation! Hang in there Funk & Asha! See ya back at track soon!:checkered:

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Originally Posted by racinstacie:
Visited Funk and Asha before Kokomo this afternoon. When we asked him if he had his memory he said yes. I asked if he remembers sprint week and his response was, "Yeah, I can't wait for it!" :rolling:rolling After thinking for a moment, we all started cracking up!! He still has his great wit, that we all love, even going through a sucky situation! Hang in there Funk & Asha! See ya back at track soon!:checkered:

:rolling He must be doing OK! Glad to hear good news!

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Oh boy, I can see it now: Cottage cheese, reduced fat milk and fruit juices at the race track. Cardio-crunches and fast-walking around the parking lot with little weights in hand. Wearing a kerchief in front of your mouth and nose for A-mains. And 12-ounce curls of O'Doul's....
Richard Simmons, your new competition has arrived.::D
Luv Ya Buddy...
_______________
Steve and Sully

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We'll keep Tony in our prayers. Get well soon!:thumb

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Hello again everyone and thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Brent is still in the hospital waiting for test results. They are pretty sure that his untreated sleep apnea was a cause also. We will be changing some eating and exercise habits for sure. What a wake-up call! Hopefully I will be able to take him home tonight or in the morning. Thanks again to everyone.

luv
asha

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Originally Posted by racingwwindom:
Hello again everyone and thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Brent is still in the hospital waiting for test results. They are pretty sure that his untreated sleep apnea was a cause also. We will be changing some eating and exercise habits for sure. What a wake-up call! Hopefully I will be able to take him home tonight or in the morning. Thanks again to everyone.

luv
asha

thanks for the updates....amanda said to tell brent to get well soon....we are thinking of you guys!

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Originally Posted by racingwwindom:
Hello again everyone and thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Brent is still in the hospital waiting for test results. They are pretty sure that his untreated sleep apnea was a cause also. We will be changing some eating and exercise habits for sure. What a wake-up call! Hopefully I will be able to take him home tonight or in the morning. Thanks again to everyone.

luv
asha

Asha, next time you meet with my wife, ask her about sleep apnea. It's nothing to mess with.

Brent, hang in there, buddy.

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Originally Posted by Danny Burton:
Asha, next time you meet with my wife, ask her about sleep apnea. It's nothing to mess with.

Brent, hang in there, buddy.

Danny,

As a sleep apnea sufferer, I can attest to that. I also hope that Brent is on the rapid road to recovery. Hope to see Brent and Asha at midget week.

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Hello everyone,
I brought Brent home about an hour ago and he is sleeping. Thank you to all for your prayers and thoughts. We plan on hitting midget week but not too hard. (smile)

Sincerely,
asha

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Tell Brent I wont talk supplemental insurance with him anymore....

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Originally Posted by Onlydirt:
Tell Brent I wont talk supplemental insurance with him anymore....

Ok, so there has to be a funny story behind that. Supplemental Insurance...wish I would have had that. Hindsight is 20/20 they say.

I am happy old boy is home resting and on the road to recovery. If you guys need anything let me know. I am not far away and I should be driving soon, so I could run down to the veggie and fruit stand for ya. Easy with the butter on the corn on the cob though.

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Ty we said that same thing on our visit Sunday! I think there should have been a 'knock on wood' somewhere in there. :)

Glad to hear Brent is back and home and rest up for Midget week!! Get some rest too Asha!! Take care guys! Glad to hear you are getting around better too Dave!

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Thank you to everyone for youre kind words and thoughts. The staff at St Joe Hospital was great. The sleep apnea seems to have played a large part in my having this stroke. The ER peoople told me they almost lost me a couple of times. Thankfully Asha got me to the hospital with in 10 minutes of when I began having symptoms, that and a great staff probably saved my life. I am home now and very sore and tired,but very happy to be home, since they told me Saturday night I could be looking at a 3 month stay to re learn to walk. obviously I am a very lucky person. Thanks again to everyone. My first race back should be Sunday at Kokomo. Thanks again, seee everyone soon.

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Thank you to everyone for youre kind words and thoughts. The staff at St Joe Hospital was great. The sleep apnea seems to have played a large part in my having this stroke. The ER peoople told me they almost lost me a couple of times. Thankfully Asha got me to the hospital with in 10 minutes of when I began having symptoms, that and a great staff probably saved my life. I am home now and very sore and tired,but very happy to be home, since they told me Saturday night I could be looking at a 3 month stay to re learn to walk. obviously I am a very lucky person. Thanks again to everyone. My first race back should be Sunday at Kokomo. Thanks again, seee everyone soon. Sorry I missed you TY, and we will see how that supllemental stuff works. Thanks again.

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Thank you to everyone for your kind words and thoughts. The staff at St Joe Hospital was great. The sleep apnea seems to have played a large part in my having this stroke. The ER peoople told me they almost lost me a couple of times. Thankfully Asha got me to the hospital with in 10 minutes of when I began having symptoms, that and a great staff probably saved my life. I am home now and very sore and tired,but very happy to be home, since they told me Saturday night I could be looking at a 3 month stay to re learn to walk. obviously I am a very lucky person. Thanks again to everyone. My first race back should be Sunday at Kokomo. Thanks again, seee everyone soon. Sorry I missed you TY, and we will see how that supllemental stuff works. Thanks again.

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Take it slow and just call if ya need anything.

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We are so glad to hear you are home; so you can get some real rest. Asha you had better get some rest too. You guys are always in out thoughts. See you soon.
Bob and Monica