To aid in his recovery, Willie’s wife, Annie, shared the measures they took. “I had a nebulizer on the bus. I started everything I could at that point, including Paxlovid. He had the monoclonal antibodies. He had steroids,” she told Country Music Television. They transformed their home in Spicewood, Texas into a makeshift hospital, enlisting an entire medical unit to monitor his recovery.
The road to recovery was challenging, but after six days, Nelson found the strength to return to the stage. Just two weeks later, he resumed his touring schedule with shows in New Braunfels, Texas. His resilience and determination were awe-inspiring.
Throughout this ordeal, Annie admitted that there were moments when she was unsure if he would make it. Recalling those uncertain times, she said, “There were a couple of times when I wasn’t sure he was going to make it.”
However, true to his nature, Nelson maintained his trademark wit, stating, “C ain’t nothing to laugh at, that’s for sure.” His ability to find humor even in the face of adversity is a testament to his strength of character.
