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Thanks for well wishes
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 5:33 am
by boz03
Recently, found I have cancer of pancreas, bladder,and prostate. Against the wishes of wife and family, I made the trip to attend The Flatwater. I told a few guys, and by the number of PM's I have received, guess word has spread. So far, I have two surgeries scheduled in May.
The members of Flatwater are intellegent, sucessful, and sometimes full of themselves, but I have found them to also be warm, careing, and compassionate. The support offered by members bolsters one's courage
in heading into the ordeal I'm faceing.
My condition is very treatable, and more of an inconvience, I think is the best way to describe it. Besides, I'm a tough old phart, and expect to attend The Flatwater next year.
Thanks,.........Bill
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 7:03 am
by sd/mt pga pro
Damn it Bill,
I am not taking any excuses for you not chasing pheasants with me and the girls this fall. You better get well, you old boot.
I know that you will!
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 7:09 am
by Colonel Brown
Bill, sorry to hear that news. But you have the right attitude! Hang in there, and kick the big C's ass!
Hang in There!
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 7:38 am
by Joe Cool
Boz...
It was tough talking with you about your health issues and I did not share the info figuring you'd let folks know when you chose to do so. I am so pleased to hear your case is "operable" as that is a very good sign, indeed! Hang in there and fight hard! We will enjoy many more shoots yet to come! If there is anything I can do to offer help, you know where to contact me, ol' sport! I'm sure the same is true for our other mutual pals here.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:15 am
by Stackbarrel16
The Committee has ways of finding these things out Bill. :D It also wants you to know we all have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:30 am
by Bluerock Brimley
Boz, you are the "gentle"-est of the "gentlemen" at the Flatwater---you'll be in my prayers.
Greg
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:43 am
by steve voss
Bill, you will be in my and Miss Connie's prayers, especially tomorrow.
sv
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:48 am
by wingshooter
Bill is a kind and gentle soul- he really stands out. Get well Boz.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 9:14 am
by steve voss
The best photo of Bill was posted at 16ga.com by Thinman.
sv
Bill Boswell , one of THE MOST NICEST GUYS YOU WILL EVER MEET .
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 10:24 am
by Rufus Scout
Hang in there, Bill. Our prayers are with you.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:28 pm
by kgb
Hate to hear that, Bill, but relieved it's on the treatable end of the scale!
Kirk
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 5:28 pm
by mbonner
I'm so sorry to hear of your health situation, Bill, but glad it is treatable.
Good luck, my friend, and I look forward to having a Scotch with you at Flatwater 2010.
Mike [/b]
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 7:30 pm
by postoak
Boz - God bless you, you will be in my prayers !
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:03 pm
by Tom Bryant
Bill,
I have a great deal of faith in God, and I know he'll be watching over you. And He's really good at it. I'm still here when I shouldn't be, and my mom is 9 years out from stage 3 lung cancer - dismissed by her doctor (because she didn't need him anymore) last year and doing great. Have faith. I can tell there are lots of prayers going up for you and your attitude will take you a long way.
Sorry I didn't make Flatwater this year.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:34 pm
by M&M
Bill,
I remember seeing you several times at Flatwater this year, but never made the effort to meet you. My loss. Get well soon, I will not miss the chance next year.
Take care,
Milton