Billdar Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I was a fairly active member of this forum until about 2 years ago. I stopped participating only because I was diagnosed with a very serious type of cancer. Well, to make a long story short, after being hauled to the hospital 2 times by paramedics, 8 hospitalizations, 2 additional visits to the emergency room, near paralysis because of a collapsed vertebrae, two blood transfusions, weeks on my back unable to stand because of low blood pressure, months of wearing a plastic body brace, weeks of 24 hour in home care (Im divorced), relearning how to walk because of months of immobility, enjoying massively swollen lower legs caused by (thankfully!) temporarily inoperative lymph glands, 40 pounds of weight loss, relearning how to play the piano because of neuropathy in my hands, and most importantly, 2 stem cell transplants, the cancer is in remission, and though physically not quite the same, Im feeling GREAT, and Im ready to start gigging again! Sorry for the long sentence! I thank my doctors, medical science, and, believe it or not, my ex-wife for this small miracle. Ive learned much from this experience. During this time I was a regular lurker here, and I have to thank everybody for the good will and fellowship that I was able to observe. Those uncomfortable days passed more quickly thanks to you. Truly, this is a unique forum. This is why Im back. Ive never met any forum members, save possibly one (Musicale from Naperville, if you were at my bands first gig at Stonefire Restaurant, you are the guy I know), but I feel comfortable amongst yall. Heck, Im posting this before writing post Christmas emails to my family! I hope to get to know the newer members, and Ill offer help to whomever needs it whenever I can (and ask for it too!). Cheers! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Wow, what a story, thanks for coming back and sharing that with us Bill. Stories like your really make me appreciate the health and life that I have today. (Although give me time, I'll be back to bitching and moaning about a minor cough before you know it...) I can never stay away from this place for very long either, it truly is a unique community. Glad you are with us. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Davis Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 What a powerful post. The last sentence is especially moving. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Billdar - kudos to you on prevailing through your struggle! Welcome back to the forum! BTW - does your nickname indicate that you're from "France"? Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Welcome back, glad you are recovered. I probably started posting about the time you stopped. Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Bill - what to say after a story like this, except that we're all extremely glad to see you posting again, and thanks a lot for sharing your struggle with such an evil illness. I hope to see you become a regular contributor again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Welcome back! I vaguely remember you from my early days here. Sorry for your reasons for leaving, but great to hear you're doing much better now. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Bill welcome back Your story is inspiring and moving! It' great to be back to everyday life. Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmonkey Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Wow! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Welcome back Bill. Tom Is There Gas in the Car? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Billdar, I'm very glad to hear the cancer is in remission. Welcome back! No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Welcome back.... glad to hear the cancer is in remission. I will put you in my prayers for FULL recovery. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Bill, I also want to wish you all the best in a complete recovery. It is great to have you back. As you probably know already, some things haven't changed around here. Still, KC is a very cool place to hang. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billdar Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Thanks, everybody, for the welcome back and kind words! Monksdream, no, my nickname doesn't mean I'm from France. Actually, I acquired that nickname because I sometimes become so involved in thought to the point that I'm somewhat oblivious to what's going on around me, a little "spacey", I guess. Remember the "Coneheads" on "Saturday Night Live" back in the seventies. They were a family from outerspace and one of them was named Bildar. Thanks again, all! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 http://www.sondrak.com/archive/skpics2/beldar.jpg His name is Beldar, actually! Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billdar Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Ha! You have a great memory, Moe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Billdar - that's exactly what I was talking about! If you remember, when asked where they were from the Coneheads always said "France". Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3keys Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Bill! That is wonderful news. Glad you are back. Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Bill, amazing story. I do remember you, of course. Really glad to hear you're on a positive health path. Keep it up. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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