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PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts) Thu Dec 22, 2011, 03:08 PM Dec 2011

Rep. Grigsby in intensive care; situation described as 'grave'

http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/136079228.html

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Democratic State Assemblywoman Tamara Grigsby has been admitted to intensive care at a hospital, and her situation is described as "grave."

According to a statement from her office, Grigsby was suffering from a "sudden decline in her health," though the statement did not provide specifics as to the cause of her condition.

"Tamara Grigsby has always been a fighter. There is every reason to believe she will overcome this difficulty with the same fire and determination that has served her in the past," said spokesman Kevin Grigsby.

huh, I didn't know she was ill, I wish her the best.

Wispolitics said: "Throughout this legislative session, Rep. Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) has been quietly battling a very serious illness. "

http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=256585

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Rep. Grigsby in intensive care; situation described as 'grave' (Original Post) PeaceNikki Dec 2011 OP

She is such an inspiration.. snacker Dec 2011 #1

GOP can suck it Lefta Dissenter Dec 2011 #2

Yes, I remember seeing her wrapped in the blanket snacker Dec 2011 #3

thinking about her Lefta Dissenter Dec 2011 #4

It was reported this AM that she in in a coma. PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #5

I loved hearing her during the capital mess last spring. AllyCat Dec 2011 #6

Me too... snacker Dec 2011 #7

They said on the news tonight that she has regained consciousness and is doing better. undeterred Dec 2011 #8

I saw that, too. So glad to hear it. PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #9

+1000! Thank you for this update. I've been wondering and not heard news. AllyCat Dec 2011 #10

snacker

(3,659 posts)

1. She is such an inspiration..

Reply to PeaceNikki (Original post)

Thu Dec 22, 2011, 04:57 PM

Dec 2011

compassionate and articulate. I always sit riveted to Wisconsin Eye when she speaks. She has given many impassioned pleas this year. I do remember one time when the Republicans decided at the last minute to change either the day of an important hearing or vote, and she begged them not to change it because she had a doctor's appointment that was very important. I wondered at the time if she was alright. God, I hope this woman survives...we need her here in Wisconsin.

Sending DU vibes her way...

Lefta Dissenter

(6,703 posts)

2. GOP can suck it

Reply to snacker (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 12:08 AM

Dec 2011

they knew she had a treatment that day. Fuckers.

The last time the Assembly was in session, it went late into the night. Tamara was there with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders. It was clear that she was not doing well, but I was hoping against hope that it was just the flu or something.

snacker

(3,659 posts)

3. Yes, I remember seeing her wrapped in the blanket

Reply to Lefta Dissenter (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 12:40 AM

Dec 2011

and wondering about he health. Well, we know she's a fighter. Let's hope and pray she can battle this.

Lefta Dissenter

(6,703 posts)

4. thinking about her

Reply to PeaceNikki (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 10:49 AM

Dec 2011

I haven't read any updates this morning, but just wanted to kick this thread because I was thinking about Tamara and her family.

Please send your most healing thoughts, wishes, prayers, hopes... whatever positive thing you do...