Johnson's son says senator is recovering

[Judi Lynn]

Johnson's son says senator is recovering

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Writer
41 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson (news, bio, voting record) has been exceeding expectations in his recovery from emergency brain surgery last week, his son Brendan said Tuesday.

"It's fair to say he's been exceeding expectations up to this point," Brendan Johnson said. "All the tests and the indications now are positive."

Johnson offered few details about his father's condition and said he doesn't know what kind of tests he will undergo this week. He said he is not sure if the senator will need additional surgery.

He said he left Washington this weekend for a brief trip back to Sioux Falls but he will be back to celebrate his father's birthday next week. The senator turns 60 on Dec. 28, and he is expected to still be in the hospital.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061219/ap_on_el_se/johnson

[lyonn]

1. Sounds good! Thanks

[goforit]

2. My prayers are w/him and his family.

[mikelgb]

3. Good News

[az chela]

4. best news i have heard in a month.I hope he is completely re-

covered by january

[madrchsod]

5. looks like he`s doing ok

the next few weeks will tell the tale but it for now it is looking good.

[efhmc]

6. I hope that he is around to celebrate many more birthdays.

[Roland99]

7. To the Greatest Page with this news!

[Radio_Lady]

8. Thanks for posting this, Judi Lynn -- the news dropped from my view

like a (political) hot potato!

[GoneOffShore]

9. Excellent news!

So glad to hear that he's recovering.

And on a sidenote - Yahoo discussions have been temporarily suspended. Which I kind of see as a good thing.

[Robbien]

11. Yep, looks like the GOP vultures have quit circling

It is always a good sign when the RNC calls their vultures off and things go quiet.

[Eurobabe]

10. He will recover, this operation is not nearly as scary as it used to be.

I know someone who had it, and she is fully recovered and leading a normal life.

Sending good vibes to the Senator and his family. Get better soon!!