Thursday, November 5, 2009

Thursday Morning Update

We're really trying not to get too excited - these are tiny baby steps - but this morning Bill reacted to discomfort by moving his arms. That's a change from yesterday and the doctors are very happy to see it (as are we). We're talking to him and touching him and encouraging him to wake up.

A request: does anyone have an mp3 player with some of Bill's favorite music on it that they could drop off at the hospital? We've been playing what we have, but it would be great to be playing him what he likes.

20 comments:

  1. Thank you for the update. We are very happy to see the positive development. Hang in there, Bill! Our strong thoughts and prayers are heading your way.

    -- Ethan

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  2. That's the best news I have heard in a long time!!!!!!!! Every little tidbit of progress is a blessing. Mikey said to whisper in his ear, "get up, we have band practice tomorrow!" ;-)

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  3. Let's go Billy kick it into gear. Jim will bring in his 4gig Zune tomorrow and were going to load it up with music he has here on his desk and I'll bring it over.

    Berto

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  4. I know what will get him up...

    HEY BILL! I'M CLEANING YOUR DESK!

    Love you, hurry back.

    Nellie

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  5. Someone download this and play it for him... EMG live at Hangar9, 1985. That might stir him up a bit! http://bit.ly/1CBuDe

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  6. I'm loading an IPOD now. Can I drop it by later today? Maybe some Radiohead will do the trick (one of Bill's guilty pleasures)!

    Frank

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  7. Your wish is my command Sluggo!

    Frank

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  8. i am going to come to the hospital & pop rubberbands @ you...get better...i miss u:)-Tina

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  9. Hey Guys -- Bill's favorite music would be great!! I know Bill feels your energy -- keep the faith -- I am.

    Love you Bill.

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  10. Hey, Mr. Bill!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see you, . . ., got lots of candy for you!! - Linda A.

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  11. Wake up Billy! Come on wake up!

    Chris L

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  12. Hey Bill...
    The CLE is out, there is food in the kitchen..hurry up and come get a plate..miss your smile and strange humor...

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  13. Bill, you are in the prayers of our church family and in those of our small community group. Know that there is power in those prayers.

    Herb

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  14. Sending good karma and healing thoughts Bill's way...

    Natalie

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  15. Awesome!! If discomfort will make him move I'll come plant little kisses on his cheek.

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  16. WE ALL LOVE YOU bILL - DON'T LET THAT INTERFERE WITH YOUR RECOVERY

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  17. We really need some more positive action from you! C'mon, dear Bill.....you CAN get around this.

    Ericka

    oh, i hope he gets some bad seeds and grinderman!!

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  18. Fantastic news!!! Wake up Billy Baloney.

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  19. Actually, Bill's desk has been tidied up a little bit. It's amazing how thay got that front-loader into the office...

    Keep up the good work, Bill. We continue to pray for you.

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  20. Bill,
    You continue to be in my prayers, as well as my family's and some of my good friends at our church. Praying also for your family; keep the faith, there is power in prayer!
    Deb

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