Yes, Peter is in the hospital. No, we are not entirely sure why.

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Hi there, remember me? I’m Kathleen, Peter’s wife. You may remember hearing from me almost 4 years ago after Peter had a stroke.

Well this time it is not a stroke or a heart attack. Right now we are eliminating things rather than getting a diagnosis because every time we think we know what is going on, we get another curve that sets us back to figuring out what is going on.

What we do know that Peter is in the hospital with severe leg weakness. He can’t walk and even standing is dicey.

This all started this past Saturday when he had to go to the hospital because he could not stand on his left foot due to ankle pain. It was diagnosed as a sprain. It was wrapped up and he was sent home with crutches.

Sunday he could barely move and standing was agony for him.

Monday he couldn’t even stand and that’s when he went back to the hospital where he has been the past couple of days where the Doctors are doing their best House impressions trying to figure out what is going on.

Currently we do not know when he will be back home.

He did point out that at least this time he had the good grace of collapse at home rather than out on the road like last time. His sense of humor is unaffected.

He said for me to remind you that you can still purchase his books in time for Christmas. There is a new Apropos novel available among other things. Personally I am still a fan of Fearless.

So I will be updating as I know things. I am getting some serious flashbacks to four years ago but this time there is no stroke just a mystery that really needs to be solved.

Caroline is holding up and dealing with what is happening and what will not be happening this Christmas which will be the first one I have not spent with my parents in my lifetime and her first without spending it at her grandparents. We have plans for the day to make it Christmas for us. We are hoping that Peter will be home by that point but it is not looking too likely. (EDIT: Clarification here. Peter is Jewish and I am Catholic. We mutually decided to raise Caroline as a Catholic and she had her confirmation this past October. So we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah and since Caroline’s birthday is in December, she makes out like a bandit this month)

So think good thoughts for Peter. He could really use them as could we.

80 comments on “Yes, Peter is in the hospital. No, we are not entirely sure why.”

  4. So sorry to hear it. Sending you all good thoughts. Peter is fortunate to have two such strong, dedicated women overseeing his recovery.

  10. I just happened to be re-reading Imzadi this week. Best wishes to Peter; I hope there is good news soon.

  11. Good thoughts from Italy… get well soon, Peter.
    You are a rock, and you have married an angel: togheter you’ll sort out of things like you always do.

  13. To Kath, Caroline, Shana, Gwen, and Ariel: hang in there, ladies!! I have informed every fair-minded person I know about Peter’s condition and we are sending colossal tidal waves of positive energy to him and to all of you.

    And to Peter: Through your openness in reaching out to your fans, and that of Kath and the girls, I feel I know you better than most other people that I’ve spent far greater amounts of substantial time with. Basically, I’ve come to regard you as the awesome Jewish uncle I wish I’d had, if only my Jewish Mom had had a baby brother along with my 2 aunties. You are an inspiration and a hero to me, more than any other male creator in the world!! Get better soon, so that I can remind you of our meeting in ’97 in Central Florida.

    Love xoxo,
    RJA

  16. Peter and family, heart felt best wishes and speedy recovery. You’ll be in our hearts and prayers. Best holiday wishes and God bless

  17. So sorry to hear this! Get well soon, Peter!
    .
    Also, have you guys watched “The O.C.”? The Cohens celebrate a combined holiday they dub “Chrismukkah”. Forget the details, but I always liked the concept.

  18. I met Peter years ago at a convention, he was very nice. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes to you all.

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  23. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I know this seems a strange question but are Peter’s blood screenings normal? Something strange started happening with my brother last year and it wasn’t until the doctors began comparing his white cell count, red cell count and plasma readings that they found out what was going on with him. Wishing you all the best.

  24. hey thanks Kathleen,
    Wow..I hope Pete gets better..
    Met him(Big fan of his work on hulk and xfactor,needles to say i was starstruck..lol) finally this past year at the DC AwesomeCon and we had a lil chat about his stint on Hulk etc.
    Then we were interrupted by a guy asking about his scripts lol..
    So here’s hopes that we meet again soon..
    Sounds like a case of the gout..or pre-diabetes..its everywhere now..
    Anyhoo sending prayers and healing wishes,
    Sincerely, Vic(Vk at Nyte)

  25. So sorry to hear this, especially with the holidays coming. All my best wishes for renewed strength and great health!

  27. Hope they find the issue and it isn’t too serious. I know how scary and annoying it can be not to be able to walk; I’m fighting the after-effects of a bout of plantar fasciitus myself right now.

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  30. So very sorry to see this. I hope (since I’m seeing this already in the new year) that they have found what’s wrong and have begun treatment to help him heal. I’m sending best wishes and healing thoughts your way.

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