Bill,
Prayers for you and your family’s speedy recovery.
R,
Bill
Bill & Nat, I totally understand. Sympathize & Empathize.
I don’t say too much but I watch & listen to you as much as I can.
Thank you for the explanation. It takes a big man to post a video like this one.
You both are in my thoughts & prayers.
Gus
Bill, my brother, when you get to the end of your rope, just tie it off and hang on. Rescue will come. Generally form the most unlikely place, yourself. We are all pulling for you and you have but to ask and we will all be there. God bless you and keep you and those dear to you.
Prayers for you and your family.
BTW Bill, I’ve been a reader, viewer, and fan since your Eject, Eject, Eject days. I have enjoyed and shared your views with many, some who are now departed.
God bless you Bill in your current difficult period and may the “Great Physician” apply healing to all who need it.
God go with you Bill. Although we have never met you are like a favorite uncle to me. In fact, I feel closer to you then I do to most of my actual uncles.
Catastrophe is always around the corner for all of us. It is the human condition. The measure of a man is standing tall and upright in those moments so that others have somone to lean on and brace themselves through the storm.
God bless you and your family Bill, and all those involved with the Bill Whittle team.
thanks to you all.
You take care of yourself, and your family. Do whatever it is you need to do, and we’ll be here when you get back.
So sorry to hear what you have been going through, Bill but grateful for the time you took to bring us up to date and to show vulnerability. You are such a good capable man and it must be very hard to not be able to fix everything. I am asking God to give you wisdom, discernment, strength, perseverance, hope and peace. Your family and cherished pet must come first. We love you and will be anxiously waiting to hear updates and to see you restored.
Love you brother! Take some time to “sharpen the saw”. We’ll be here when you return.
Thinking of you, Bill. Thanks for letting us know what’s happening.
Take the time you need. We’ll wait for you.
See you soon.
Jill
The time you have to spend with your family and your cat is irreplaceable, both for you and them. I have never regretting taking unpaid leave to spend time with my father for the 12 weeks from his diagnosis of lung cancer to his death. The day after the phone call I was on a plane home. It meant he could stay home where he wanted to be. Having lived abroad for 2 decades we got to spend the time we needed and say the things that needed to be said before it was too late. I also took my two dogs (Dangerous Beans and Ben the Westie Brothers) through kidney failure: they were brothers and it was especially cruel to have to watch them both go down. They were my worId. I fought for 2 and a half years giving them a great quality of life, and the end was mercifully short. The decision to let them go was clear. But I also know that my constant presence made their lives as happy and stress free as it was possible for it to be, and bought them precious, good time. Right up to the end they were happy dogs. Give that to your cat. These animals give us their full trust and devotion and we owe them the same in return. The fight is exhausting. You see the end, you know it’s coming at you like a freight train but you can’t, you mustn’t give up. Fight with everything you’ve got. Then fight some more. When it is time, let go, and grieve. Know that you are returning the love, and you are a good man. You know that saying about if you have to walk through hell, walk like you own the place? That. And do it like a boss. We’ve got your six.
Family trumps all. Take good care of those who take good care of you.
The amount of output you’ve been churning in spite of these troubles is excellent on its own! Of course we always look forward to your Firewalls and MB2As, but don’t take yourself out doing it. God knows you’ve given us plenty of ammunition to fight this 1st Amendment war with, but make sure you’re around to give us more. Take care of yourself!
When it purrs, it reigns.
Behind every great man is a great cat. It’s true. Look it up.
So sorry this is happening, Bill. When it rains it pours sometimes. That is good advice, though: focusing on the essentials.
No problem Bill, take care of your family and we’ll be praying for you all
Been there, and done that. I was caregiver for my parents for ten years (I have no experience with cats, but can I sort of understand that, too). Responsibilities can wear you down, but you used the three words that always got me through: IT WILL PASS. Take care!
Take care of you and yours. Just be safe.
Hang in there, tough guy….
Bill, you have 100% support from this corner of Tennessee. Take care of yourself.
Rosemary
Dear Mr. Whittle,
I was very touched by your discussion of grief, on The Virtue Signal, with Mr. Alanzo Rachel. Being a cat person myself, my heart goes out to you as I think of you giving your ailing cat medication and comfort, and helping him purr.
I appreciate your sharing with us “The Rest of the Story,” so we can pray for you and your family members as you support them through their serious illnesses.
My life is much better because of you and your team. From your What We Saw series to your Two Americas video, you have a way of explaining complex and troubling trends, and then bringing our attention to the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you.
May you and your family and loved ones be blessed in every way, and may you go from strength to strength. Please call on me whenever there is anything I can do for you.
Very Respectfully,
Neil
Tehillim – Psalms – Chapter 20
1For the conductor, a song of David. אלַֽמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד:
2May the Lord answer you on a day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob fortify you. ביַֽעַנְךָ֣ יְ֖הֹוָה בְּי֣וֹם צָרָ֑ה יְ֜שַׂגֶּבְךָ֗ שֵׁ֚ם | אֱלֹהֵ֬י יַֽעֲקֹֽב:
3May He send your aid from His sanctuary, and may He support you from Zion. גיִשְׁלַ֣ח עֶזְרְךָ֣ מִקֹּ֑דֶשׁ וּ֜מִצִּיּ֗וֹן יִסְעָדֶֽךָּ:
4May He remember all your meal offerings and may He accept your fat burnt offerings forever. דיִזְכֹּ֥ר כָּל־מִנְחֹתֶ֑יךָ וְ֜עוֹלָֽתְךָ֗ יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣ה סֶּֽלָה:
5May He give you as your heart [desires], and may He fulfill all your counsel. היִֽתֶּן־לְךָ֥ כִלְבָבֶ֑ךָ וְֽכָל־עֲצָֽתְךָ֥ יְמַלֵּֽא:
6Let us sing praises for your salvation, and let us assemble in the name of our God; may the Lord fulfill all your requests. ונְרַ֚נְּנָ֨ה | בִּ֘ישׁ֚וּעָתֶ֗ךָ וּבְשֵׁם־אֱלֹהֵ֥ינוּ נִדְגֹּ֑ל יְמַלֵּ֥א יְ֜הֹוָ֗ה כָּל־מִשְׁאֲלוֹתֶֽיךָ:
7Now I know that the Lord saved His anointed; He answered him from His holy heavens; with the mighty acts of salvation from His right hand. זעַתָּ֚ה יָדַ֗עְתִּי כִּ֚י הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ | יְהֹוָ֗ה מְשִׁ֫יח֥וֹ יַֽ֖עֲנֵהוּ מִשְּׁמֵ֣י קָדְשׁ֑וֹ בִּ֜גְבוּר֗וֹת יֵ֣שַׁע יְמִינֽוֹ:
8These trust in chariots and these in horses, but we-we mention the name of the Lord our God. חאֵ֣לֶּה בָ֖רֶכֶב וְאֵ֣לֶּה בַסּוּסִ֑ים וַֽאֲנַ֓חְנוּ | בְּשֵׁם־יְהֹוָ֖ה אֱלֹהֵ֣ינוּ נַזְכִּֽיר:
9They kneel and fall, but we rise and gain strength. טהֵמָּה כָּֽרְע֣וּ וְנָפָ֑לוּ וַֽאֲנַ֥חְנוּ קַּ֜֗מְנוּ וַנִּתְעוֹדָֽד:
10O Lord, save [us]; may the King answer us on the day we call. ייְהֹוָ֥ה הוֹשִׁ֑יעָה הַ֜מֶּ֗לֶךְ יַֽעֲנֵ֥נוּ בְיֽוֹם־קָרְאֵֽנוּ:
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Bill, life can be hard. I’ve been going thru some things too that are overwhelming. It’s the worst feeling in the world. You take you time. You are a warrior even though it might not feel like it right now. Prayers to you, Friend.
Family first Bill. Prayers for you and your family to get through this as quickly as possible.
Take your time Bill, we will all be here when life gets back to a more normal state. much love and respect sir.
Prayers of support.
No worries Bill, you, unlike some others unmentioned, have been trustworthy. That sounds simple, in my experience it is one of the least found but most valued attributes.
Bless you and your extended family.
Keep everyone safe and prosperous both in health and wisdom.
The end result is written, but the journey’s best is yet to come.
God bless you and your family members, Bill. Prayers to you and your loved ones including your beloved cat. Take the time you need and we’ll be here for you on the other side.
My prayers are with you and your family Bill. Take care of yourself, as we would not want you put it off to give us content. I know its important to you. But you need to “sharpen the saw” to keep producing. I myself have been “distracted”. My wife had a severe reaction to her first and only covid shot. (Moderna) Nearly died from acute renal failure and was in the hospital for 4 weeks. Then did dialysis for 4 weeks. Now back to needing a knee replaced, a herniated disk in her back repaired and a followup done on her hysterectomy because of uterine cancer. (Doctor pretty sure he got it all.) Will not get another covid vaccination, it would kill her. So I understand. Rest $&$@&#% it!
Please take the rest that you need Bill!
This has become my latest soapbox that I’ve been dropping in the Backstage comments, but you guys should take a break. Either record enough extra non topical thought pieces that you can drop them for a week or two or bring in some subs like Zo, Kruiser, or that nefarious character from yor last job who shall not be named.
Or you could just not post for a week or two, but I know nothing about how that might affect your traffic among non members.
First and foremost, take care of yourselves!
Take the time you need. We care about you, Bill. God Bless You.
Hang in there, Brother. Take what you need. We’ll all be here when you return. Prayers from the Garrisons.
Bill, I am sure your family deserves and appreciates the kind attention and generosity you put into everything you do. Thanks for all you do.
at 73 i know exactly how bill feels. sometimes a step back is necessary in order to realign the priorities.
Be well, Bill. Prayers going up for you and your loved ones.
The explanation was gracious, the apology unnecessary. You’ve been so hard working and faithful – don’t let yourself burn out. My prayers for health to your family members, and restorative rest for yourself. (And your cat.)
The comment about faithfulness and hard work apply to Scott and Steve, also. And Zo. Glad to have Scott recovered and back. What a team! Love you guys, and God bless you all.
^—THIS.
I had a long post planned about ‘we all support you for all you’ve done for us’, but…
^–just this…
Hey Bill, life happens man. I think people of good character are embarrassed when they can’t provide what they said they would. Like you I had to put my dog down a few months ago and tomorrow my wife’s Bassit Hound is going in to get toumers removed. We’re also in the process of moving. Just the way it goes sometimes. But the reason I’m a member is, I believe in you. I believe in what you and the folks you work with are doing. I believe your organization is a force for good in a tumultuous world. Get done what you need to get done. We’ll still be here….
take care bill, come back refreshed
There is no higher use of our time than serving our loved ones in their time of greatest need. There is little that can be more difficult. May God wrap you in his strength, love, and grace as you rise to meet your many challenges. Survival tip: One Crisis at a Time. Pick what’s most pressing and focus exclusively on that. Even if the whole rest of the world is going to hell in the meanwhile, don’t let yourself give any of it the merest glimmer of a thought until the present crisis has been dealt with. For example, until you’ve completely cleaned up the cat vomit, don’t even look at the text from the long term care provider (or the pharmacy, or the HVAC guy, or at the mail that is piling up everywhere, etc., etc., etc.). Triage mind = productive, monkey mind = grinding gears. A helpful prayer: Father lead me, Jesus help me, Holy Spirit, replace me. More of you, less of me. Thy will be done.
Father, Bill is precious to many, even many who have never met him in person, like me. However, he is most precious to You, and I know You can be trusted. Thank You that another name of the Holy Spirit is The Comforter. I pray that You would surround him and fill him with Your Spirit in this time when he is very aware of his need, for his blessing and the blessing of all around him, and for Your glory. Thank You. In the name of Your Son Jesus, Amen
All the best to you and your family, Bill. We will still be on your wing on this tough sortie.
Maybe the worst suffering is witnessing your loved family member suffer, looking at you for help, and you knowing you can’t help.
Love transcends the misery. Love remains forever, after the pain stops, love remains, and reconnects us all in heaven.
Please take care of yourself. Blessings to you and your family.
Take care of those you love and of yourself, that’s the most important thing. The rest can wait.
Bill, I’m echoing and speaking for all of us, we would much rather you take the needed time out to deal with your family concerns and responsibilities than to try to carry such a heavy load that you might need more than a week or 3 or more to recover.
Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and take all the time you need. We’ll be here for you and if there’s anything we can do other than hold you in our hearts and offer our caring concern, please let us know..
Bill: Thank you for the explanation. You need to take care of your family; that is the most important job you have. We all hope and pray that everything works out for the best!
Bill – Life is what happens all around us, not just work. You need to take care of the things that are most important first. Not sure if you saw a suggestion from either Brother Bob or Fluffy Goat, but the same way Zo filled in for Scott, he or other could fill in for you or Steve and give you guys each a week off.
I would even offer my services, though between me and Steve, I am not sure the world could handle that much alcohol even over the interwebs.
Family is the most important, and that includes our fur babies.
Those of us who have been here with you for a long time know that you have family that are not well. Know that we are praying for you and your family. Take care and lean on that wonderful woman of yours. She is undoubtedly very strong.
Hang in there bill, and we will hang with you.
I’ve been there, and you have to deal with it. You have the important things to deal with. Will still be here when you get through to the other side.
Praying for you, Bill, in the sadness of your cat’s illness and your family’s illnesses. And certainly we extend grace to you as it has been extended to us by the Lord. And when you said that people in your family are sick, I thought especially of your mother. You have been in pain as you have lost the “real her” for a long time (as I know from watching that with my own mother). And if she is one who is deteriorating, it is a double-edged sword–the desire for her to be free of the body that has betrayed her versus the desire to not let go of her. If that has anything to do with the distress you are in right now, know that you are not alone. Many out here are praying for you in this and all the other issues in your life, and Jesus cares and wants to hold you through all of it. May you know His comfort as never before, even in the midst of the valley of the shadow of death.
Stuff happens and life piles up on you. You’ll dig your way out, I know it’s hard and there may be some sadness ahead. We just put a great dog and a very loving cat in the ground here, so pet-wise I know how you feel. As for the human side of things I’ve been there too and we’re praying for you and your people. Be well, or be as well as you can be. See you when you get past this.
Take care Bill. This too shall pass.
I feel for you Bill.
Take care, Bill Whittle. The Enemy impedes us by overwhelming us. Rest for the battles to come. We need you.
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Bill,
Prayers for you and your family’s speedy recovery.
R,
Bill
Bill & Nat, I totally understand. Sympathize & Empathize.
I don’t say too much but I watch & listen to you as much as I can.
Thank you for the explanation. It takes a big man to post a video like this one.
You both are in my thoughts & prayers.
Gus
Bill, my brother, when you get to the end of your rope, just tie it off and hang on. Rescue will come. Generally form the most unlikely place, yourself. We are all pulling for you and you have but to ask and we will all be there. God bless you and keep you and those dear to you.
Prayers for you and your family.
BTW Bill, I’ve been a reader, viewer, and fan since your Eject, Eject, Eject days. I have enjoyed and shared your views with many, some who are now departed.
God bless you Bill in your current difficult period and may the “Great Physician” apply healing to all who need it.
God go with you Bill. Although we have never met you are like a favorite uncle to me. In fact, I feel closer to you then I do to most of my actual uncles.
Catastrophe is always around the corner for all of us. It is the human condition. The measure of a man is standing tall and upright in those moments so that others have somone to lean on and brace themselves through the storm.
God bless you and your family Bill, and all those involved with the Bill Whittle team.
thanks to you all.
You take care of yourself, and your family. Do whatever it is you need to do, and we’ll be here when you get back.
So sorry to hear what you have been going through, Bill but grateful for the time you took to bring us up to date and to show vulnerability. You are such a good capable man and it must be very hard to not be able to fix everything. I am asking God to give you wisdom, discernment, strength, perseverance, hope and peace. Your family and cherished pet must come first. We love you and will be anxiously waiting to hear updates and to see you restored.
Love you brother! Take some time to “sharpen the saw”. We’ll be here when you return.
Thinking of you, Bill. Thanks for letting us know what’s happening.
Take the time you need. We’ll wait for you.
See you soon.
Jill
The time you have to spend with your family and your cat is irreplaceable, both for you and them. I have never regretting taking unpaid leave to spend time with my father for the 12 weeks from his diagnosis of lung cancer to his death. The day after the phone call I was on a plane home. It meant he could stay home where he wanted to be. Having lived abroad for 2 decades we got to spend the time we needed and say the things that needed to be said before it was too late. I also took my two dogs (Dangerous Beans and Ben the Westie Brothers) through kidney failure: they were brothers and it was especially cruel to have to watch them both go down. They were my worId. I fought for 2 and a half years giving them a great quality of life, and the end was mercifully short. The decision to let them go was clear. But I also know that my constant presence made their lives as happy and stress free as it was possible for it to be, and bought them precious, good time. Right up to the end they were happy dogs. Give that to your cat. These animals give us their full trust and devotion and we owe them the same in return. The fight is exhausting. You see the end, you know it’s coming at you like a freight train but you can’t, you mustn’t give up. Fight with everything you’ve got. Then fight some more. When it is time, let go, and grieve. Know that you are returning the love, and you are a good man. You know that saying about if you have to walk through hell, walk like you own the place? That. And do it like a boss. We’ve got your six.
Family trumps all. Take good care of those who take good care of you.
The amount of output you’ve been churning in spite of these troubles is excellent on its own! Of course we always look forward to your Firewalls and MB2As, but don’t take yourself out doing it. God knows you’ve given us plenty of ammunition to fight this 1st Amendment war with, but make sure you’re around to give us more. Take care of yourself!
When it purrs, it reigns.
Behind every great man is a great cat. It’s true. Look it up.
So sorry this is happening, Bill. When it rains it pours sometimes. That is good advice, though: focusing on the essentials.
No problem Bill, take care of your family and we’ll be praying for you all
Been there, and done that. I was caregiver for my parents for ten years (I have no experience with cats, but can I sort of understand that, too). Responsibilities can wear you down, but you used the three words that always got me through: IT WILL PASS. Take care!
Take care of you and yours. Just be safe.
Hang in there, tough guy….
Bill, you have 100% support from this corner of Tennessee. Take care of yourself.
Rosemary
Dear Mr. Whittle,
I was very touched by your discussion of grief, on The Virtue Signal, with Mr. Alanzo Rachel. Being a cat person myself, my heart goes out to you as I think of you giving your ailing cat medication and comfort, and helping him purr.
I appreciate your sharing with us “The Rest of the Story,” so we can pray for you and your family members as you support them through their serious illnesses.
My life is much better because of you and your team. From your What We Saw series to your Two Americas video, you have a way of explaining complex and troubling trends, and then bringing our attention to the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you.
May you and your family and loved ones be blessed in every way, and may you go from strength to strength. Please call on me whenever there is anything I can do for you.
Very Respectfully,
Neil
Tehillim – Psalms – Chapter 20
1For the conductor, a song of David. אלַֽמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד:
2May the Lord answer you on a day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob fortify you. ביַֽעַנְךָ֣ יְ֖הֹוָה בְּי֣וֹם צָרָ֑ה יְ֜שַׂגֶּבְךָ֗ שֵׁ֚ם | אֱלֹהֵ֬י יַֽעֲקֹֽב:
3May He send your aid from His sanctuary, and may He support you from Zion. גיִשְׁלַ֣ח עֶזְרְךָ֣ מִקֹּ֑דֶשׁ וּ֜מִצִּיּ֗וֹן יִסְעָדֶֽךָּ:
4May He remember all your meal offerings and may He accept your fat burnt offerings forever. דיִזְכֹּ֥ר כָּל־מִנְחֹתֶ֑יךָ וְ֜עוֹלָֽתְךָ֗ יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣ה סֶּֽלָה:
5May He give you as your heart [desires], and may He fulfill all your counsel. היִֽתֶּן־לְךָ֥ כִלְבָבֶ֑ךָ וְֽכָל־עֲצָֽתְךָ֥ יְמַלֵּֽא:
6Let us sing praises for your salvation, and let us assemble in the name of our God; may the Lord fulfill all your requests. ונְרַ֚נְּנָ֨ה | בִּ֘ישׁ֚וּעָתֶ֗ךָ וּבְשֵׁם־אֱלֹהֵ֥ינוּ נִדְגֹּ֑ל יְמַלֵּ֥א יְ֜הֹוָ֗ה כָּל־מִשְׁאֲלוֹתֶֽיךָ:
7Now I know that the Lord saved His anointed; He answered him from His holy heavens; with the mighty acts of salvation from His right hand. זעַתָּ֚ה יָדַ֗עְתִּי כִּ֚י הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ | יְהֹוָ֗ה מְשִׁ֫יח֥וֹ יַֽ֖עֲנֵהוּ מִשְּׁמֵ֣י קָדְשׁ֑וֹ בִּ֜גְבוּר֗וֹת יֵ֣שַׁע יְמִינֽוֹ:
8These trust in chariots and these in horses, but we-we mention the name of the Lord our God. חאֵ֣לֶּה בָ֖רֶכֶב וְאֵ֣לֶּה בַסּוּסִ֑ים וַֽאֲנַ֓חְנוּ | בְּשֵׁם־יְהֹוָ֖ה אֱלֹהֵ֣ינוּ נַזְכִּֽיר:
9They kneel and fall, but we rise and gain strength. טהֵמָּה כָּֽרְע֣וּ וְנָפָ֑לוּ וַֽאֲנַ֥חְנוּ קַּ֜֗מְנוּ וַנִּתְעוֹדָֽד:
10O Lord, save [us]; may the King answer us on the day we call. ייְהֹוָ֥ה הוֹשִׁ֑יעָה הַ֜מֶּ֗לֶךְ יַֽעֲנֵ֥נוּ בְיֽוֹם־קָרְאֵֽנוּ:
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Bill, life can be hard. I’ve been going thru some things too that are overwhelming. It’s the worst feeling in the world. You take you time. You are a warrior even though it might not feel like it right now. Prayers to you, Friend.
Family first Bill. Prayers for you and your family to get through this as quickly as possible.
Take your time Bill, we will all be here when life gets back to a more normal state. much love and respect sir.
Prayers of support.
No worries Bill, you, unlike some others unmentioned, have been trustworthy. That sounds simple, in my experience it is one of the least found but most valued attributes.
Bless you and your extended family.
Keep everyone safe and prosperous both in health and wisdom.
The end result is written, but the journey’s best is yet to come.
God bless you and your family members, Bill. Prayers to you and your loved ones including your beloved cat. Take the time you need and we’ll be here for you on the other side.
My prayers are with you and your family Bill. Take care of yourself, as we would not want you put it off to give us content. I know its important to you. But you need to “sharpen the saw” to keep producing. I myself have been “distracted”. My wife had a severe reaction to her first and only covid shot. (Moderna) Nearly died from acute renal failure and was in the hospital for 4 weeks. Then did dialysis for 4 weeks. Now back to needing a knee replaced, a herniated disk in her back repaired and a followup done on her hysterectomy because of uterine cancer. (Doctor pretty sure he got it all.) Will not get another covid vaccination, it would kill her. So I understand. Rest $&$@&#% it!
Please take the rest that you need Bill!
This has become my latest soapbox that I’ve been dropping in the Backstage comments, but you guys should take a break. Either record enough extra non topical thought pieces that you can drop them for a week or two or bring in some subs like Zo, Kruiser, or that nefarious character from yor last job who shall not be named.
Or you could just not post for a week or two, but I know nothing about how that might affect your traffic among non members.
First and foremost, take care of yourselves!
Take the time you need. We care about you, Bill. God Bless You.
Hang in there, Brother. Take what you need. We’ll all be here when you return. Prayers from the Garrisons.
Bill, I am sure your family deserves and appreciates the kind attention and generosity you put into everything you do. Thanks for all you do.
at 73 i know exactly how bill feels. sometimes a step back is necessary in order to realign the priorities.
Be well, Bill. Prayers going up for you and your loved ones.
The explanation was gracious, the apology unnecessary. You’ve been so hard working and faithful – don’t let yourself burn out. My prayers for health to your family members, and restorative rest for yourself. (And your cat.)
The comment about faithfulness and hard work apply to Scott and Steve, also. And Zo. Glad to have Scott recovered and back. What a team! Love you guys, and God bless you all.
^—THIS.
I had a long post planned about ‘we all support you for all you’ve done for us’, but…
^–just this…
Just don’t let the swamp take you
https://youtu.be/YsKu3Jh5IAs?t=14
Hey Bill, life happens man. I think people of good character are embarrassed when they can’t provide what they said they would. Like you I had to put my dog down a few months ago and tomorrow my wife’s Bassit Hound is going in to get toumers removed. We’re also in the process of moving. Just the way it goes sometimes. But the reason I’m a member is, I believe in you. I believe in what you and the folks you work with are doing. I believe your organization is a force for good in a tumultuous world. Get done what you need to get done. We’ll still be here….
take care bill, come back refreshed
There is no higher use of our time than serving our loved ones in their time of greatest need. There is little that can be more difficult. May God wrap you in his strength, love, and grace as you rise to meet your many challenges. Survival tip: One Crisis at a Time. Pick what’s most pressing and focus exclusively on that. Even if the whole rest of the world is going to hell in the meanwhile, don’t let yourself give any of it the merest glimmer of a thought until the present crisis has been dealt with. For example, until you’ve completely cleaned up the cat vomit, don’t even look at the text from the long term care provider (or the pharmacy, or the HVAC guy, or at the mail that is piling up everywhere, etc., etc., etc.). Triage mind = productive, monkey mind = grinding gears. A helpful prayer: Father lead me, Jesus help me, Holy Spirit, replace me. More of you, less of me. Thy will be done.
Father, Bill is precious to many, even many who have never met him in person, like me. However, he is most precious to You, and I know You can be trusted. Thank You that another name of the Holy Spirit is The Comforter. I pray that You would surround him and fill him with Your Spirit in this time when he is very aware of his need, for his blessing and the blessing of all around him, and for Your glory. Thank You. In the name of Your Son Jesus, Amen
All the best to you and your family, Bill. We will still be on your wing on this tough sortie.
Maybe the worst suffering is witnessing your loved family member suffer, looking at you for help, and you knowing you can’t help.
Love transcends the misery. Love remains forever, after the pain stops, love remains, and reconnects us all in heaven.
Please take care of yourself. Blessings to you and your family.
Take care of those you love and of yourself, that’s the most important thing. The rest can wait.
Bill, I’m echoing and speaking for all of us, we would much rather you take the needed time out to deal with your family concerns and responsibilities than to try to carry such a heavy load that you might need more than a week or 3 or more to recover.
Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and take all the time you need. We’ll be here for you and if there’s anything we can do other than hold you in our hearts and offer our caring concern, please let us know..
Bill: Thank you for the explanation. You need to take care of your family; that is the most important job you have. We all hope and pray that everything works out for the best!
Bill – Life is what happens all around us, not just work. You need to take care of the things that are most important first. Not sure if you saw a suggestion from either Brother Bob or Fluffy Goat, but the same way Zo filled in for Scott, he or other could fill in for you or Steve and give you guys each a week off.
I would even offer my services, though between me and Steve, I am not sure the world could handle that much alcohol even over the interwebs.
Family is the most important, and that includes our fur babies.
Those of us who have been here with you for a long time know that you have family that are not well. Know that we are praying for you and your family. Take care and lean on that wonderful woman of yours. She is undoubtedly very strong.
Hang in there bill, and we will hang with you.
I’ve been there, and you have to deal with it. You have the important things to deal with. Will still be here when you get through to the other side.
Praying for you, Bill, in the sadness of your cat’s illness and your family’s illnesses. And certainly we extend grace to you as it has been extended to us by the Lord. And when you said that people in your family are sick, I thought especially of your mother. You have been in pain as you have lost the “real her” for a long time (as I know from watching that with my own mother). And if she is one who is deteriorating, it is a double-edged sword–the desire for her to be free of the body that has betrayed her versus the desire to not let go of her. If that has anything to do with the distress you are in right now, know that you are not alone. Many out here are praying for you in this and all the other issues in your life, and Jesus cares and wants to hold you through all of it. May you know His comfort as never before, even in the midst of the valley of the shadow of death.
Stuff happens and life piles up on you. You’ll dig your way out, I know it’s hard and there may be some sadness ahead. We just put a great dog and a very loving cat in the ground here, so pet-wise I know how you feel. As for the human side of things I’ve been there too and we’re praying for you and your people. Be well, or be as well as you can be. See you when you get past this.
Take care Bill. This too shall pass.
I feel for you Bill.
Take care, Bill Whittle. The Enemy impedes us by overwhelming us. Rest for the battles to come. We need you.
God Bless you, Thank you.
God bless you, brother.
Take care of yourself.