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Sandy_C
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Bossman needs prayers
« on: May 13th, 2008, 3:24pm » |
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As I've posted over the last several months, my boss has suffered heart problems, stokes, congestive heart failure, the whole nine yards. Yet, this man still tried his best to come in here and be as productive as he could. And, yes, I complained bitterly because he could not be helpful while here, and most often caused more problems.
For the past few weeks, bossman has been driven in to the office by his wife, and has been able to spend just a couple of hours here trying to do what he can at his business. This morning, his wife brought him in and they both stayed an hour or two while he read through the mail. Then, they left to take him to a doctor's appointment at noon.
About 20 minutes ago, his wife shows up here because she had left her cell phone on bossman's desk. She told me that he had been transported via ambulance from the doctor's office to the hospital, and she needed her cell phone to be able to contact their two daughters and their son.
This does not sound good. As much as I complain about my boss, would you please send some prayers his way? His name is Bill.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #1 on: May 13th, 2008, 3:29pm » |
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You got it, Sandy. Vibin' and prayin' for Bossman.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #2 on: May 13th, 2008, 3:45pm » |
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I will be praying for Bill and his family.
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« Reply #3 on: May 13th, 2008, 4:08pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: May 13th, 2008, 4:22pm » |
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Sending vibes to Bossman and family
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #5 on: May 13th, 2008, 9:33pm » |
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #6 on: May 13th, 2008, 9:40pm » |
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Vibes are coming Sandy...
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #7 on: May 14th, 2008, 1:19am » |
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Sandy, I have just asked God to grant Bill, his wife and all concerned the grace to weather this storm and I pray that you and yours are well and safe.
I want to reassure you that you are always in my best thoughts and warmest regards.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #8 on: May 14th, 2008, 2:46am » |
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Prayers are on their way.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #9 on: May 14th, 2008, 9:35am » |
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How's the BossMan today?
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #10 on: May 14th, 2008, 1:36pm » |
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Bill is still alive, although extremely weak.
He is connected to some sort of pump system that is draining excess fluid from his body. His body cannot get rid of fluids, even though he is and has been taking Furisomide (sp), which is supposed to get rid of the excess fluid, which is causing him to have congestive heart failure.
The reason he was transported so quickly is because is blood pressure was dangerously low and he needed to be stabilized. I wondered about this a few days ago because when he tried to stand up out of his chair, he had no balance and started to fall. I was standing right in front of him, so I was able to grab his arm and let him fall back in to the seat of his chair, so no harm was done, but I wondered what was causing this loss of balance. Low blood pressure can do that.
I appreciate all the prayers and vibes. As difficult as this man is to work for, I've been with him 18 years, and I hate to see him this way.
Please keep em coming.
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« Reply #11 on: May 14th, 2008, 1:42pm » |
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This is so sad Sandy. Prayers and vibes on the way.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #12 on: May 15th, 2008, 12:23am » |
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Praying! Please let him know we are here for him too. The encouragement will do him as much good as anything else. We see miracles happen here.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers-UPDATE
« Reply #14 on: May 15th, 2008, 12:21pm » |
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Well, things are not looking good.
Bill is now on a respirator and is heavily sedated. His body is building up fluid faster than they can pump it out.
I don't think he's going to be coming back here again.
Thanks for the prayers, please keep them coming.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #15 on: May 15th, 2008, 12:26pm » |
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Sounds like the kidneys have shut down.
My thoughts will be for all involved, and that whatever is best for this situation is what happens.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #16 on: May 15th, 2008, 12:30pm » |
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Ohh, Sandy, I know he has given you fits in the past, but noone wants to see someone cut down like this.
Please remember, miracles DO happen..........in one form or another.
Please let Bossman know there are people thinking of him, sending vibes and prayers.
Oh, and take some for yourself as well. This cannot be easy for you.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #17 on: May 15th, 2008, 2:57pm » |
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I'm sorry, Sandy.......positive thoughts and prayers on the way. Bless your heaart....this has to be very hard for you.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #18 on: May 15th, 2008, 5:27pm » |
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 Sending all I have, Sandy.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #19 on: May 15th, 2008, 5:47pm » |
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Furosemide is on of the meds I'm on Sandy I'm on something called amilofruse or something as well though.
I hope they can stabilise him soon. It all sounds so horrible. I'm thinking of you ((HUG))
Thank you for calling me too, I really appreciated it
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #20 on: May 15th, 2008, 7:35pm » |
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Sending prayers from Canada, Sandy.
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« Reply #21 on: May 15th, 2008, 7:43pm » |
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #22 on: May 15th, 2008, 8:11pm » |
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Sorry to hear about this, Sandy. My best wishes to his family--and to you.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers-UPDATE
« Reply #23 on: May 22nd, 2008, 5:35pm » |
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Bill passed away late Monday afternoon.
The fluid build up in his body ended up being more than his body could bear. At last post, he was on a respirator because he had fluid in his lungs, his blood pressure was almost non-existent, and his heart rate was skyrocketing. The respirator did help in raising the BP and lowering the heart rate. They began to wean him off the respirator on Monday. Bill had a defibrillator in his chest from a previous heart attack and once the respirator began to allow his lungs to breathe on their own, his heart stopped and the defibrillator began going off - 7 times. They could not re-start his heart.
I've worked for him since October of 1989. At that time, I was a real estate agent, working in a really down market, so I picked up a little part time job doing some typing for Bill and his son, Eric. Well, that little typing job evolved in to an almost 19 year long partnership.
Bill was a demanding employer, and I've complained about him several times on these boards on days when I had just about had it, ready to walk, and totally frustrated. He always expected perfection, and 110% dedication to our customers.
The buck always stopped at his desk. If something went wrong with a job and the customer was unhappy, Bill made it right, no matter the cost. In my early days with Bill, there were times when I got my paycheck, but he didn't. This is integrity.
Bill and I had two distinct personalities, political views, social views, economic views, and racial views. He was probably the worst bigot that I had ever met in my life, and as far as women were concerned, he, as the man, had to shelter us and take care of us. He had never really known a liberated woman until me got to know me (his words) So sparks flew frequently in the office.
Yet, Bill taught me everything I know about site lighting, and I don't profess to know it all, but I know a good damn lot of it. He was an avid summer gardener and taught me how to grow tomatoes, corn, beans (I grow tomatoes, but that's about it). His summer garden at his home was huge, and I benefited every year with bags of beans, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, which Tarey and I thoroughly enjoyed.
Bill also taught me a few other things like how to read a racing form. He was an avid thoroughbred horse racing fan. He told me about reading the bloodlines, the history of races, the sire and dam. He taught me about across the board betting, trifectas, etc. We spent many fun-filled hours before the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, and the Breeder's Cup "picking our ponies". We made actual money bets in earlier years (we had a bookie), but in later years, just fun bets. This year, he was able to watch the Derby, but was unable to see the Preakness. Preakness day (Bill was hooked up to a respirator in the hospital). I picked horses and made just for fun bets for Bill. One of my bets was a trifecta, which I had never bet before in my life, but Bill always laid money down on a trifecta, so I bet Bill's trifecta. He/we won!
And, then he died on Monday.
Bill's funeral was today.
I'm sorry this post is so long. I guess I'm just letting go of my grief, venting as usual, but also remembering.
Thanks to all of you for your prayers and reading this long post. Bill is in a better place.
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Re: Bossman needs prayers
« Reply #24 on: May 22nd, 2008, 5:50pm » |
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I'm so sorry Sandy.
I know it was frustrating at times, but with his ill health, maybe this was the right thing for him at this time. Sometimes a body just say's "I've had enough." He's no longer suffering, and this is what we who are left need to hang tight to.
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