Last night, America got more tragic news as former President George H.W. Bush was admitted to the hospital. The medical scare was especially acute given that his wife Barbara passed away just days ago.
According to the former President’s office, “President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood.”
A spokesperson for the Bush family just released a statement, confirming that the former President is responding well to treatment:
Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said.
Jim McGrath said Monday on Twitter that the 93-year-old Bush is “responding to treatments and appears to be recovering.” He was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist Hospital after an infection spread to his blood, McGrath said.
McGrath wouldn’t elaborate Monday night on the specifics of Bush’s condition, saying additional updates would be issued “as events warrant.” But he said the 41st president was eager to get well so he can get to his summer home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
“He’s the most goal-oriented person on this planet,” McGrath said.
Spokesman: George H.W. Bush is eager to get well, go to Maine https://t.co/MObhbpF6pK pic.twitter.com/3wSGkRJfL3
— WMUR TV (@WMUR9) April 24, 2018
That’s a great sign, but we shouldn’t assume President Bush is out of the woods yet. The elderly are very susceptible to disease.
We should keep hoping that Bush recovers soon so he can enjoy his summer vacation, especially after the loss of his beloved wife.
Well-wishers sent their prayers for Bush out over Twitters:
Sending healing thoughts of strength, along with prayers, for President George HW Bush tonight.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) April 24, 2018
Prayers for President GHW Bush. I am sure the stress of the past week has been terrible and I hope the rest in the hospital will help him rebound quickly. https://t.co/rBtQOR9QJq
— Nina Tomasieski (@MAGANinaJo) April 23, 2018
Prayers for former President Bush. Just admitted into hospital with infection.
— Texas Tornado (@sdp4314) April 23, 2018
Continued prayers sent to the Bush Family after the news that George H. Bush has been hospitalized one day after his wife’s funeral.
— Nick Russo (@Kingnickrusso) April 23, 2018
The Bush family could definitely use our prayers at this difficult time.
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