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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bill Shipman