Neil Says "Thanks"

A letter has been posted on Neil Young's website where he thanks everyone for their support during his health recovery from surgery.

The letter reads in part:

"I just want to thank you for all the messages of love, support and faith that you have sent my way in the time after my intervention procedure and recovery. It has meant a lot to me to receive such support, not only from my wife Pegi, family, friends and business acquaintances, fellow musicians, music and filmmakers and artists, but also from the people who have enjoyed my work over the years. Your prayers and support have been a great source of strength to both Pegi and I, and our whole family during this time.

I am happy to tell you that the intervention was a complete success and our deepest gratitude goes out to all the fine doctors and medical professionals at New York Presbyterian Hospital for their efforts."

From Neil's sister Astrid Young's website (via Bad News Beat):

"I know you all know about my brother's mishap, and many have been sending their sincere best wishes, and we all thank you with love. He's feeling good, has everything under control, and is back in the saddle, having returned to Nashville to continue working on his new record. Sounds like it's going to be exciting: Spooner Oldham, Ben Keith, Carl Himmel, kind of reminiscent of Harvest Moon, eh? Neil's message to everyone: watch your blood pressure! (He even sent our brother Bob a blood pressure machine so he could keep on top of it!) Good luck, Neil, it's going to be the best record ever! Of course, i wish I was there, but I am very busy with my own brand of karmic healing right now."

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