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(45,790 posts) Tue Dec 31, 2013, 09:36 PM Dec 2013

Former First Lady Barbara Bush Hospitalized in Houston [View all]

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Source: Associated Press / Guardian

@BreakingNews: Former first lady Barbara Bush is hospitalized in Houston - @KPRCLocal2

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HOUSTON (AP) — Former first lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with a respiratory-related issue, her husband's office said Tuesday night.

The statement from the office of former President George H.W. Bush said Mrs. Bush was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital on Monday.

"She is in great spirits, has already received visits from her husband and family, and is receiving fantastic care," the brief statement said.

Just last week, Mrs. Bush, 88, and her husband, the 41st president, honored a Houston businessman and philanthropist with a Points of Light Award, a volunteer service award started by the former president.

Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/texas/article/Barbara-Bush-hospitalized-in-Houston-5105764.php

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Former First Lady Barbara Bush Hospitalized in Houston [View all] Hissyspit Dec 2013 OP

Good wishes yeoman6987 Dec 2013 #1

+1 WhoWoodaKnew Jan 2014 #35

I'll take the opposite position, thanks! snooper2 Jan 2014 #37

I'm no fan of the Bushs' politics, but I wish no ill on this woman chungking34 Jan 2014 #52

+1 struggle4progress Jan 2014 #49

i hope she is ok and it's nothing serious JI7 Dec 2013 #2

Same here customerserviceguy Jan 2014 #21

It's pneumonia: jsr Dec 2013 #3

Pneumonia is dangerous at any age, but especially so in the elderly. tblue37 Dec 2013 #11

The elder Mrs. Bush did a lot of work for literacy in America but had some colorful moments. alp227 Dec 2013 #4

Best wishes. Kaleva Dec 2013 #5

My beautiful mind wishes her the best. nt onehandle Dec 2013 #6

+1. jsr Dec 2013 #8

OMG How did I manage to forget that gem? nt silvershadow Dec 2013 #13

I second this sensitive sentiment. NT Mira Jan 2014 #26

I can't read it Politicalboi Dec 2013 #7

Wow, That Is Sad erpowers Jan 2014 #46

Hmmmm, interesting. notadmblnd Dec 2013 #9

I hope it's not to have another baby like "W" TheCowsCameHome Dec 2013 #10

I hope things are working out for her. n/t tabasco Dec 2013 #12

I hope it works out rather well for her. kestrel91316 Dec 2013 #14

I don't give a rat's ass about her tavernier Dec 2013 #15

That pretty much sums up how I feel, too. AngryOldDem Jan 2014 #33

I like Margret Thatcher's deathcake. That my attitude about Bush and Republicans. Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #47

I wish her a speedy recovery. 840high Dec 2013 #16

Then things are working very well for her. nt longship Dec 2013 #17

Just heard from a husband of a special friend that she slipped away last night elfin Dec 2013 #18

Indeed. DocMac Jan 2014 #22

If that is the case the press hasn't picked it up yet davidpdx Jan 2014 #23

I think you misunderstood that post n/t Duer 157099 Jan 2014 #29

I just hope maindawg Dec 2013 #19

Heard on sports radio during the GHWB presidency Doctor_J Jan 2014 #20

I agree about the family, and they should take her picture off the dollar bill immediately. olddad56 Jan 2014 #27

"They were watching the election results on TV like a pack of Hyenas" -- Hunter Thompson King_Klonopin Jan 2014 #28

i'll reserve my grave dancing.. frylock Jan 2014 #24

Whenever I think of that cold-hearted bitch, I think of the Lil Bush episode where valerief Jan 2014 #25

What did she say about Katrina victims? n/t YarnAddict Jan 2014 #41

Posts 12, 14, and 17 reference it. Look it up. nt valerief Jan 2014 #42

If you mean the "beautiful mind" comment YarnAddict Jan 2014 #43

Why would you state that when I clearly said to look up posts 12, 14, and 17? valerief Jan 2014 #44

I just did. Yowza! Ugly & insensitive YarnAddict Jan 2014 #45

Here are links to the Snopes items which confirmed spiderpig Jan 2014 #48

No comment. blkmusclmachine Jan 2014 #30

Well, that's unfortunate MrScorpio Jan 2014 #31

Yeah? Solly Mack Jan 2014 #32

I'd love to find that room full of Dorian Gray paintings that family possesses!!! Theyletmeeatcake2 Jan 2014 #34

so, I don't care heaven05 Jan 2014 #36

Best wishes! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #38

the mother of satan, hospitalized? FatBuddy Jan 2014 #39

She has spawned some real doozies. tblue Jan 2014 #40

"So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?" lonestarnot Jan 2014 #50

I hope she gets well soon. darkangel218 Jan 2014 #51