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Old 04-26-2012, 10:48 PM   #1
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Willie T's Donation Fund - Help A Fellow Contractor Out!

As a lot of you know, one of our longtime, well respected members Willie T, had a stroke and will be recovering in the hospital for at least month and doing rehabilitation for even longer. So, as requested by many, we are going to set up a couple of way's for anyone that want's to donate, can. Donate whatever you can afford ,whether it's $10 or $500 it doesn't matter. Every little bit can help relieve any financial pressure that bills can cause.
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re: Bill's progress. The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy with juggling hospital, job, confused pooch, etc.

Finally got a diagnosis...sub arachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) on the right side of the cerebellum. Cause is unknown at this point. In a couple of months, Bill will have an MRI. By that time, the pooled blood from the bleed in his brain will have been absorbed by the body and they can take a look to see how things are in his punkin' head. The dizziness and extreme headaches are subsiding as that pooled blood gradually dissipates.

Over the weekend he was transferred from the neuro ICU to rehab, so that is very encouraging. The cerebellum's function is balance, so that will be a major factor of his physical therapy. He will also have speech therapy and occupational therapy. I can understand him fine...just sounds like he has had few belts! They are working with him several hours daily. The Dr. said they approve the therapy on a weekly basis and decide about extending the time. Usually patients are there around 4 weeks, then continue therapy at home or out patient.

There probably won't be much to report for a while. I haven't been on the forum since my first post, and will save all of your encouraging replies for him to read personally when he comes home. Again, many, many thanks from both of us for all of your prayers and well wishes.
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If you wish to donate by check, Private message me Sir Mixalot and I will Pm you the address that you can send your donation check to.

Note: If you have more then 250 post's, you can go to the P&R section and see all of the donation info there.
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Old 04-26-2012, 10:52 PM   #2
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Thanks for the update too the fund . Will pm you when im ready to donate .

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Thanks for the update too the fund . Will pm you when im ready to donate .
Sounds good Skilman.
Since you have more then 250 post's you can go to the P&R section and see all of the info there as well.
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Some people value price over quality, it's their money, if they want to spend it on crap work, they've got a right.

The problem is people feeling sorry for these cheap customers. They got what they paid for, what they deserved. Those who value a quality job will put in both the money and the effort to hire a quality contractor.
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Thanks for the info.
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Old 04-28-2012, 12:00 PM   #5
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I just added the PayPal link for Willie T.
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i will donate some
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As promised in a previous thread, I made my donation via the PayPal option today. Thank you Sir Mixalot for setting this up.

My best wishes to Willie T for a speedy recovery.
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Today, I notified Paul with my donation and also posted this matter on our company FaceBook page so maybe some others will feel the need to help out.
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Old 05-04-2012, 09:29 AM   #9
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This just in from Willie :


They gave me another hour on the computer this morning; I'll bet you I'll be able to get in a full 17 words today!

Of course the first thing is is to send you all a huge "Thank You!". I don't think you'll ever know what a blessing you all have been to me during this time. And, I don't think it will come as any surprise that Robie is right up at the top of the list.

And I also want to thank all the guys who offered their support of time and money in getting my house all set up to come home to. The chair seems PERFECT, Robie! Thanks a million. No side arms are necessary... they got that crossed-up when they talked to my wife.

And to you guys who offered to buy and install the grab bars... another million thanks! I elected to go with a local contractor I've worked with in the past. You know, keeping it all in one basket, so-to-speak, in case there were complications or changes to be made in the future.

So everything is all done and complete now.

Sue invited some neighbors over to see the installation, and they were blown-away by the magnitude of it. Sounds like half my bathroom is bars now.

On the medical part......

My memory seems to be highly taxed now. It is very difficut to organize thoughts anymore.

Speech sucks, of course, but it is coming back. Poor Sue has to look directly at my mouth to follow what I'm saying.

Reading and concentration are still problematic.

Balance - my biggest problem - is returning little by little. But I would still fall flat on my face if it were not for "spotters" on both sides of me.

The food here is great. It really is. Only problem is that they keep on screwing-up the menu orders. Oh well. I've been introduced to a lot of new foods I might never have tried otherwise.

Every single one of the staff is top-shelf. I couldn't ask for better or friendlier care.

Time is getting short on this compter session, so I guess I'd best close. Should be home around the middle of next week... about the 9th or 10th. That will make nearly a full month I've been here. It drained a substantial portion of our financial reserves, but thank God we had the money to spend. We could be looking at tons of bills, but we aren't.

Later, Brothers and Sisters. Please share this at "CT".

Bill

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Sorry if im late back to the topic since i first wrote on thread had some things come up and been off site . I just did paypal donation for willie .
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Where is Willie?.
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Hopefully he is in good shape .

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