tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post613275015158870175..comments2023-03-25T09:23:50.544-04:00Comments on Flying High and Fighting Hard: Ninja StoriesMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562876240255038020noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-34028072427350862802010-10-14T16:09:46.388-04:002010-10-14T16:09:46.388-04:00Michelle,
I just heard about this from my friend L...Michelle,<br />I just heard about this from my friend Lisa, in Durango. We know Jill from Calvary Durango (But I'm in Gainesville, FL now) and if memory serves, you were in the same grade as my eldest brother, Evan Gifford. Just a quick note to say that I'm sharing your pain! You and I have never really socialized, but if I saw you in a crowd I would know you :D <br /><br />I feel your pain more than I can express. I'm not that far away--if you need ANYTHING-please feel free to call on me! God is GOOD.Lacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12769766568103751696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-25975823261503818942010-10-14T00:55:51.904-04:002010-10-14T00:55:51.904-04:00I had the honor of being able to spend 4 days with...I had the honor of being able to spend 4 days with Billy, his family, the Williams clan, and Billy's extensive network of comrades, friends, and aquaintances over the last weekend.<br /> <br />I also am honored to have met and spoken with several of Billy's doctors, nurses, liason officer, batallion commander, social worker, and Red Cross staff.<br /> <br />You can't understand the level of commitment that each of these persons has toward the care and comfort for Billy, and his family, unless you experience it.<br /> <br />There is no doubt that WRAMC is not a happy place. There are tragedies in every ward, corridor, and lobby. Amongst all of this there is also an extreme level of hope exhibited by everyone you meet. You get a hint of that when you approach the building from the garage and you see a banner that proclaims "Warrior care starts here". They truly do take care of their own. Everybody cares, even the short order cook that recognized the Billy's Brigade shirts we all wore over the weekend sending his regards to Billy to hang in there. WRAMC is the best place in this country for Billy to be.<br /><br />Billy's smile has been repeatedly mentioned in this blog. I know it's worth a million bucks to me. So smile to that patient, chat with other visitors, thank that orderly, and you will be passing on everything we all know and love about Billy.<br /><br />Uncle Jack Williams<br />Marblehead, MAJack Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907683449995685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-50000883454640563862010-10-13T18:01:29.081-04:002010-10-13T18:01:29.081-04:00Thank you Michelle for keeping everyone posted on ...Thank you Michelle for keeping everyone posted on Will's condition and the events happening there at Walter Reed. We are praying very hard for the miracles that he needs right now and those down the road as well. Please take care of yourself as well. Warmest regards, Michael Patterson (Friend of Brennan Avants)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-12810506114697456312010-10-13T16:36:14.681-04:002010-10-13T16:36:14.681-04:00That's supposed to say "people" not ...That's supposed to say "people" not ouunits....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377057811562812324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-58323727681726927052010-10-13T13:07:37.050-04:002010-10-13T13:07:37.050-04:00I win... "no way Jose" is a joke in itse...I win... "no way Jose" is a joke in itself because few people know that "Jose" is Wills real middle name. He'll tell uounits Joseph but it's really Jose. <br />One time, I was using a small computer desk at the apartment, not really sufficient for my computer but it worked. Anyways, I stepped out for what was supposed to be a while but I came home early... I walked in the door to see Will was in the middle of putting together a new computer desk he bought for me. He looks up like "oh crap what are you doing home." if you looked up ninja in a dictionary. Wills picture would be there.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377057811562812324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-55196577948270238882010-10-13T11:12:12.639-04:002010-10-13T11:12:12.639-04:00What a cool brother! I take it his love language i...What a cool brother! I take it his love language is "gifts"?Hilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935570868191835574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-18558874467902892662010-10-13T08:02:20.369-04:002010-10-13T08:02:20.369-04:00Good morning, Michelle,
The lyrics to this song h...Good morning, Michelle,<br /><br />The lyrics to this song have played NON-STOP in my mind since early Sunday morning. Can't explain it but this seems to be what our Creator has provided for me to pray without ceasing...on behalf of you and Billy and your family. Perhaps you might locate the music online, as it is Spirit-lifting as well.<br /><br />Many thanks for the loving and tireless updates you post (at all hours of day and night) to keep us in this very important loop.<br /><br />Love, Lou Ann<br /><br />If I Stand (Rich Mullins)<br /><br />There's more that rises in the morning<br />Than the sun<br />And more that shines in the night<br />Than just the moon<br />It's more than just this fire here<br />That keeps me warm<br />In a shelter that is larger<br />Than this room<br /><br />And there's a loyalty that's deeper<br />Than mere sentiments<br />And a music higher than the songs<br />That I can sing<br />The stuff of Earth competes<br />For the allegiance<br />I owe only to the giver<br />Of all good things<br /><br />CHORUS:<br />So if I stand let me stand on the promise<br />That you will pull me through<br />And if I can't, let me fall on the grace<br />That first brought me to You<br />And if I sing let me sing for the joy<br />That has born in me these songs<br />And if I weep let it be as a man<br />Who is longing for his home<br /><br />There's more that dances on the prairies<br />Than the wind<br />More that pulses in the ocean<br />Than the tide<br />There's a love that is fiercer<br />Than the love between friends<br />More gentle than a mother's<br />When her baby's at her side<br /><br />And there's a loyalty that's deeper<br />Than mere sentiments<br />And a music higher than the songs<br />That I can sing<br />The stuff of Earth competes<br />For the allegiance<br />I owe only to the Giver<br />Of all good things<br /><br />CHORUS(2x)<br /><br />And if I weep let it be as a man<br />Who is longing for his homeLou Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475939003318633026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052687290766520628.post-73050272809595824262010-10-13T07:54:51.546-04:002010-10-13T07:54:51.546-04:00I can't wait to hear all of the stories. So ha...I can't wait to hear all of the stories. So happy to hear that Tuesday was a good day. So happy to hear that Will's brothers in arms are You all. Praying that their presence brings a bit of a break and some much needed joy.<br /><br />xo*triciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189315836215119463noreply@blogger.com