I have only been on one blog in my life, my daughter in law and son set one up for their family to be able to share info and pictures quickly. I have NEVER posted on a blog so this is going to be very interesting. Marti and the kids suggested I try this. As you might guess my first reaction was that was stupid. Who would want to follow a topic like this? And more importantly who in their right mind would try and write about it while going through it. Well given the "right mind" comment we may be close to the reason I am here.
It is 11:00 am 5/26. I have had an MRI and they have marked me for incisions. Marti came back and took a picture. I am starting to think it is contagious. Who does that?
Surgery still looks like it will start in the 2:30 to 3 pm time frame. There maybe several people that provide updates. Mine will be the humorous ones, Sam's will no doubt be an attempt at humor. John's will be just the facts. Marti and Sarah will edit and try and keep us on track.
Why am I doing this?
2 reasons. I have a very specific goal. I am going to run a mini-marathon in Louisville on 11/12/11. (hence the blogspot name-11/12 run 13.1) Anybody that wants in, start training.
The second reason is that I have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and concern. For theses reasons we will do our best to keep you informed.
Thank you so much for caring. Bill
Bill: Happy to hear the humor in your post. Shea and I and the kids are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Good luck with the surgery today. We will be thinking about you. I won't be able to join you for the half marathon on November 12 as I am running the San Antonio Rock & Roll marathon on November 13. I finished my first half marathon last November, so i am trying the marathon this year. I truly believe your love of running and exercixe will help pull you through this life hurdle. I will be thinking about you as i train though out the year.
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Robert A. Pollom
Pollom Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are all sending powerful and prayful thoughts your way. Your Dad is one in a million. Guess I had better start training. Cindi
Uncle Bill,
ReplyDeleteThe boys, Chris, and I are thinking about you. I can't even run one mile, so I'll start training yesterday. I'll be in Louisville for the 13.1 miles on 11/12/11. You're the expert. Can you give us training recommendations?
We love you!
Your favorite niece in Dallas and her family,
Gretchen
Hey Uncle Bill. I hope your doctors and nurses keep you very comfortable. Really glad to hear from you today. The Louisville half marathon sounds like quite a challenge - for me ;-) Bobby and Madison want to meet you and Aunt Marti in Chicago later this summer for a Cubs game and a trip to the American Girl store. You are in our prayers. Chris
ReplyDeleteYou want my knees to run...maybe the chickens will run. You, your fam, and your medical team are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jenn
Pollom family,
ReplyDeleteKnow that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bill, you are an amazing man,a wonderful community leader,and a have a brave and noble spirit.
Praying God's peace and comfort sustain you and yours during the days and months ahead and provide each of you assurance of His unwavering presence.
God bless.
Good Luck with your surgery - your FNB family is cheering you on. We think you will run that marathon in Novembeer.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers and thoughts. Miss you here at work. God speed recovery.
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Colleen Pitney
Love the blog...and I think it's a great idea! Good thing you have a smart family :-) I actually did a blog for a class last fall and found it to be kind of fun...ok, maybe it is contagious! Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers....Christa
ReplyDeletep.s. I'll send you some blogs to read while you are recovering...some are even interesting!
So happy to hear from you in some way today! Praying for you every day. Work is just not the same without you, so please hurry back! By the way, I forwarded the email to Dr. Hempel so he should be able to follow your journey as well! We all love you!
ReplyDeleteCassie
This is a great idea! A great excuse to continue not to use your phone (as you seldom ever call) ha. If you need help with the training, I can drive along beside you and cheer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteBy the way Steve in not in right now and is not coming in on Friday.
Bill and family,
ReplyDeleteBill-If there ever were a person with such a great spirit it would be you. I am thanking God for allowing me to be able to work with you. You have been such a joy to know and a great leader! I am truly blessed to know you. You have been and will be in my prayers.
All- I am praying for God to place a hedge of protection over Bill, and to give each of you strength. God is The Great Physician. There are no better hands to be in!
Phillipians 4:6 says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God." I am thanking and praying!!
Lorie
We know you think a lot of us here in Stanford, but we just want to let you know that training for a marathon is not one of our strong suits, especially Mike!! We are behind you 100% and we'll be cheering you on all the way to the finish line!! You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family. We miss you at work. God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get better. I hope you have fun at your race. I want to go to the American Girl store too. Uncle Bob and Uncle Bill are my favorites. They are so funny. And I'm going to send you some pretty flowers. They are going to be blue. They are going to be blue and orange.
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Bill-Cheers to your mini-marathon goal. I'd love to join you but I will need to be at the marathon in San Antonio that weekend to transport Robert to the hospital after he crosses the finish line. Just kidding, Robert!
ReplyDeleteSending our love and prayers,
Shea
Bill,
ReplyDeleteYour Ephraim McDowell family of friends has you in our thoughts and prayers. An we will refrain from being offended by Sam's comments about hospital waiting rooms!
Vicki
Pollom Family, The Strauses have you in our thoughts and well wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Keep up your positive attitude!
ReplyDeleteBill, hang in there. Great doctors, especially Tom Baeker, will get you thru this. Keep up the good thoughts. My prayers are with you & your family. Sounds like you have a great support system.
ReplyDeleteDeb Lowe
The 3d Floor Lambda Chi clique is counting on you to win that marathon, kinda like you beat the Phi Delts with that last minute catch somewhere around 1975. Flea
ReplyDeleteMade it home with no problems although it seems there was a Delta plane that had a landing problem while I was in Atlanta. I didn't see it. I hope you slept well last night. What did John cook? So how does one train for a 13.1 mile race? I'm starting now! O.K., here's a funny story (like you need another one about me): I thought I was calling Marti last night and I had really dialed "Marci". Left the whole message, hung up, thought something was strange, put on my glasses (duh!), checked recently dialed, then had to call her back w/explanation and then call Marti!
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a restful day.
Your Favorite Sister