Asking for your prayers! (The Long Road continues)

igotid_8
igotid_8 Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 510
edited June 2013 in The Porch
I do not need to tell you the power of this community - you all know how special it is. So I'm asking for any and all positive thoughts.

My fiancee and I were all set to make the drive to Toronto for the shows yesterday. To make a long story short, I'm now in a hospital bed. What was feared to be a stroke is now looking, well, bleaker. I'm a few hours away from more and more tests - and yet, all I keep thinking is if I can just get to the ACC, everything is going to be ok. Silly? Short sighted? Ridiculous? Yep. But, well, guess that's how I'm rolling these days.

Thanks for the good vibes! I couldnt sleep and needed to vent a bit. I really hope to see you all very, very soon.

Keep on rockin...
Bill

Update: surgery is coming up Friday. They're going after a tumor on my brain. I forgot to ask the surgeon if he can stream PJ Radio in the OR
UPDATE: surgery now a few hours away and I can't sleep. But the kindness of the PJ community is getting me through - I can't thank all of you enough!

Update: All of your support has been amazing! The PJ Community has really help me out - big time! Obviously missed the Toronoto shows and the movie premeire - doh! Looking toward the blu ray!
I'm headed for radiation and chemo in a week or so, but your support is always appreciated!!

Bill
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  • pinkbutterfly
    pinkbutterfly Posts: 1,391
    I'm so sorry to hear you are in the hospital. Sending you hugs and my prayers that you feel better soon.
    My last message to you ~

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  • Dirty Frankk
    Dirty Frankk Posts: 4,274
    Hey man I wish you all the best, stay strong and keep on rockin :thumbup:
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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    All the best pal
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  • AC41750
    AC41750 Posts: 305
    Best of luck to you! Stay positive, there's always hope!
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  • Kevin Wilson
    Kevin Wilson Posts: 333
    Hope everything turns out okay. I would actually be thinking the same thing you mentioned about getting to the shows. You have other things to worry about and there will be other shows. Get well soon!!
    Makes much more sense.................
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  • igotid_8
    igotid_8 Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 510
    Thanks to you all!

    Just talked to the doctors - my condition still being discussed but the prognosis for Toronto is not good. F. Disappointed beyond words.

    Anyone have any info on seizures and brain masses?
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  • Given to...
    Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    Hang in there.

    Wait for the docs to give you more information. You really dont need to worry yourself any more than the early prognosis allows. You have my thoughts and prayers coming at you.
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  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    So sorry to hear this.

    Sending positive thoughts accross the sea.
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  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,979
    Prayers for you and your fiance, hope you can still get to Toronto :)
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  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Sending good vibes your way. Best of luck and keep us updated.
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  • PilateOfTheStorm
    PilateOfTheStorm Posts: 4,319
    Sending prayers and good vibes to you, for your health and to your fiance.
    I wouldn't worry about the show - as important as the band is, your health is more so. There will be more shows in the future, that's for sure so now just focus on yourself and all the best for these tests. Hoping that everything comes out clear for you.

    Best wishes & postive thoughts
  • joe2317
    joe2317 Posts: 151
    Sending prayers up for you. Hang in there.
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  • cyndarious1
    cyndarious1 Posts: 430
    Everything will be okay! :)
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  • QuarterToTen
    QuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,651
    Best of luck to you. So sorry for your predicament.

    Take care.
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  • appie
    appie Posts: 1,441
    So sorry to hear this...Sending {{{{{{{{ good vibes }}}}}}}} and prayers to you...
    Hang in there Bro..Stay possitive...
    There will be more gigs if you miss this,but i hope you can make it ofcourse..
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  • jodiem
    jodiem Posts: 133
    Thank you for putting things into perspective.. People on this board are bitching and moaning about what song PJ didn't play at Alpine and you come in with your story....

    Best of luck friend.. fingers crossed and thoughts are with you... be strong...
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  • iamica
    iamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    So sorry, hoping for a speedy recovery!
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  • Tboz51
    Tboz51 Posts: 2,808
    I too was in the hospital this week and it sucked! I'm very sorry and know exactly how you are feeling.

    Sorry to you :-(
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  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    Hang in there and stay calm as best you can until you await more information. Sending positive thoughts your way.
  • Rapunzel64
    Rapunzel64 Posts: 129
    My prayers are with you. I know that you must be really disappointed about the shows, but you can read and listen to everything soon. Your health is much more important right now.

    Hoping for really good news!

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