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Van
06-17-2011, 08:54 PM
I talked with Juls for a while this evening as she spent a good part of the day with Bill in the hospital. She was too spent to get on the board herself so she asked me to update all her friends here on SB.

I wish this message was bringing good news but unfortunaltely that's not the case. Bill had another set back today. They removed his breathing tube to try to get him breathing on his own but shortly after they thought he was having another heart attack as his heart rate and blood pressure went south. As Juls put it "we nearly lost him". She was by his side when this happened so I can only imagine how scared she must have been.

They managed to get him stabilized but its is very touch and go right now. His body has taken such a beating over the past few weeks he is in a very weakened condition. He is still fighting infection, pneumonia, and he has dialysis everyday as his kidneys are not functioning. It seems everything they try and do to get him moving forward ends up setting him back.

Juls is extremely sad and exhausted but still wanted me to update all of you on Bill's condition. She is very appreciative of your friendship and all the T and Ps you have sent and keep on sending.

A day does not go by that I don't think of my friend Bill (and Juls of course) and the predicament they are in. I'm sure you will all join me in sending more and more thoughts and prayers.

Van

BigFish
06-17-2011, 09:05 PM
That is sad....Bill is a great guy and I hope he has some fight left. He sure is swinging. I continue to send prayers for his recovery.

BigBo
06-17-2011, 09:23 PM
Same here. I continue to pray for Bill to get stronger every day.

blue oyster
06-18-2011, 08:06 AM
thoughts and prayers for both of them , they are good people

ProfessorM
06-18-2011, 08:28 AM
sorry to hear this. Must be so overwhelming. T&P's

Gremlin
06-18-2011, 01:18 PM
Sorry to hear of the setback. I keep praying that there will be a "getting better" thread.

Thoughts and Prayers.

Finaddict
06-18-2011, 09:00 PM
Not the news I was hoping to hear ... Thoughts and Prayers with both of them ... Bill, we're all pulling for you.

ridler72
06-19-2011, 10:42 AM
More prayers sent out.

BasicPatrick
06-19-2011, 09:35 PM
I am praying daily for both for you and your families!!!!

LT. DAN 2
06-20-2011, 05:47 AM
Prayers for you all at Mass yesterday..

xyzs
06-21-2011, 09:58 AM
t&p for you bill and jules. I wish for you to get well bill and too see you on the water and at the club house again Jimmy R.

Necker1
06-21-2011, 03:09 PM
T&Ps every morning for both of you.

Swimmer
06-21-2011, 03:28 PM
Billy needs a walk-off home run about now! Pretty tough s.o.b., lots of heart.

Notaro
06-21-2011, 03:49 PM
t&p for u Jules!

piemma
06-22-2011, 01:17 AM
Also offered up prayers at Mass over the weekend.

Anyone know how old Bill is? Just curious.

BEETLE
06-22-2011, 05:33 AM
62 or 3

BigFish
06-22-2011, 07:37 AM
I don't think 60 yet???

piemma
06-22-2011, 10:23 AM
My God! He is right around my age. Hope he turns the corner. I have really been offering up prayers as I became a strong believer after I got cancer. I feel everyday is a gift from God.