This is one decision I hope you personally never have to make.
But what a blessing that Bill has the mental awareness to make the decision on his own. Bill has decided that he doesn’t want to fight the battle against cancer anymore. We are going home. This was Bill's 7th round of chemotherapy in seven months. He is tired. No more treatments. The doctors and nurses have been very supportive. Arrangements are being made for care at home and hospice will be available when needed.
We might be home on Friday, but that could change. There probably won’t be any news for a few days. We will be busy setting up the house for his homecoming. The family (children and grandchildren) will all be flying or driving in over the next several days.
Our prayers are for comfort and strength for all of us.
And if you are reading this, you are our closest of friends (and family), and I send you my prayer of comfort. I know you hurt too.
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Making decisions is always difficult, but Bill has made peace with this one. We love him and support his decision - quality of life is so important. The best medicine for him now is our love, and the prayers of all.
We love you Bill and Nancy. God's will be done.
Love and Prayers,
Gail, Marty and Mom
Our hearts are broken,
Our tears fall from our eyes,
Our prayers will continue,
Because God is our Savior and knows all..... Bill you are a true hero and are the most blessed man we know on earth.
We love you, friends forever,
George and Janet Desko
Mr. and Mrs. Huber,
You have always been an example to others through your strength and love and faith. This day is no different. God bless you and your beautiful family.
Peace and Love,
Emily (Olmstead) Campbell
Making life decisions are not easy.
I know this decision was not an easy one for Bill to make. He is teaching us all so much about life's courage, determination, and strength.
May we all continue to pray for his comfort and peace.
We send our love and prayers to all of you.
Paula and Jim
We love you, Bill & Nancy.
"Now these three remain - faith, hope and love. And the greatest of these is love."
You have all in spades.
Courage.
Marlon & Jennifer
Heaven has always been the best option, just the more painful one for us being left behind. My heart breaks with you and yet still rejoices.
traveling mercies for your journey HOME,
Amy Plummer
David and I wish you peace and comfort. You both have amazed and blessed us. We love you.
Becky and David
We wish you God's peace after making this hard decision. Our prayers continue with you. Heaven is our altimate goal, but so hard for us left behind, just come home and enjoy one day at a time. Chris and Gail
Bill and Nancy, your Courage and strength through this has been wonderful. Thank you for sharing this whole experiance with us all. Our prayers have been and will continue to be with you.
Love
Brian Fahs
Home is where the heart is, especially when you will be surrounded with your family and beautiful grandchildren. It's no wonder that you want to go home. You have both been so brave and strong, for such a long time. I hope that your decision has brought you peace. Take care, we love you both.
- Janet and John
Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
We're here for you when you need us......
Karen & Brain
Nancy and Bill,
Our prayers for comfort and strength are with all of you. God has blessed you both with the love and support of your family and friends. The Lord bless you and keep you all close.
Dee Naftzger
While we can never fully understand God's will, He has made it clear your journey is only beginning, Bill. Our prayers are with you and Nancy and your family. You will be missed.
Dale and Laura Walker
We definitely are praying for your continued strength and courage at this time. We understand your decision and just pray you find the love and continued support from family and friends that you need. Bill, you and Nancy have shown such strength and devotion and have become examples of true love to all of us.
Love,
Barbara and Bill
May you feel God's love and ours. Words are too small for faith this great. We love you.
Ann and Jim Reego
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear.
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
Oh what peace we often forfeit,
And oh what needless pain we bear.
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who in all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
http://www.stampingwithlori.com/brian/music/nlfqt.mp3
(July 2006, Sherrie, Pennie, Dale and Bill)
I have had the privilege of singing with Bill. We WILL sing together again, my friend.
love,
Pennie Sawa
Nancy and Bill,
Tears are falling from all of our hearts for you and Bill. We love you both and know that Bill has made a very difficult decision. Our prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you every minute.
Love,
Joe and Suzanne
I think Bill made the best decision for himself and for God. HE is making HIS own arrangements for Bill's arrival as you are preparing your home for his last days of suffering, treatment and pain.
You and your whole family will cherist this time to love and care for him and be with him as he runs into the arms of God.
I know this is incredibly hard. My husband died in a car accident at the age of 31 - that was a shock and I just wish I had the opportunity to tell him goodbye.
My prayers continue for all of you - God will give you more strength than you ever thought possible.
God Bless you Both,
Dori in AZ
There is a special place waiting for Bill in heaven. We are praying for comfort, family and friends.
Shannon, Shawni and Noah Eaker
Oh, what a wonderful legacy Bill will leave. His children will be certain that his beautiful grandchildren will know him. I am so sad as I write this but know that Bill's place in heaven is assured. Nancy, you are a strong, brave woman. I have always known that. Love you both, Lynn and Lake
Pennie's link to the New Life Singer's Quartet got cut off, so here is an alternate shorter link to the same site.
http://tinyurl.com/4qab85
Brian F.
You and Bill are amazingly courageous and inspirational. All our love and prayers are with you.
Kay and Barney
What a blessing for me to have shared a tiny bit of your time in London, being a substitute ringer and also singing "The Messiah" with the Community Chorus. I don't think I ever saw either of you without a smile. I know this is a more difficult time than I can imagine, but my prayer is that all the Hubers will take this time for the joy of your family as well as grieving. After all, there would be no sorrow had there not been joy. I am praying for all of you every day.
Jill
As always, your fellow former Londonite
We all have to make tough decisions at times on our in life, and Bill you have made the toughest one any of us could have to make. The strength, courage, and determination you and Nancy have show through this ordeal has been amazing and inspirational. It is obvious from the postings on this blog that you have both made a positive impact on the lives of many people, and when all is said and done that is the best thing any of us can do in our lives. Nancy and I are grateful that we had the chance to spend some quality time with you this past summer and we have thought about you daily since. We wish you peace and comfort in the coming days as you prepare for your journey to a better place. May God bless you and all of those close to you.
Bob and Nancy McGregor
Sending love, peace, and comfort to your family!
Bill and Nancy
We have kept you in our prayers all these many months, and we continue to do so. May the Lord deliver you the peace and strength you seek to see this through.
David
You have both been in our prayers and thoughts since you began your journey last September. What a difficult decision this must have been for you. You have our love an support as you go down this last road. May God bless you both.
Love,
Pam and Jeff
Bill and Nancy:
We have just learned of Bill's illness from Dale Walker. Please know that you both will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Dick & Ann Ince
I can not begin to imagine your feelings right now. Mine are pretty raw. I am thankful beyond measure that Bill could make this decision, and you could support him. I pray for your peace and strength, and Bills comfort. You children are also in my prayers, this has to be tough for them. I have never known a finner man. All my love to you both.
Pat and Mark
Dear Bill, Nancy and family,
We are with you in our thoughts and prayers. Our memories of you are very special - happy times with lots of laughter, talk of church choir and organ pieces by Bach and Handel, keeping Shannon and Christen while I served in the CUMC music world, trombone, percussion, flute and band concerts. All wonderful moments to treasure and hold close - just as we are holding you close in our hearts, now. God bless you and grant you peace.
With love - Terrye and Larry Danner
Bill and Nancy,
I think Brenda made some more banana bread for you and your family. I will bring it over. :) We know you like it!
Always remember our good times at Pi Kappa Grace!
Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul, Brenda, Amanda, Scott and Grant Carpenter
Nancy,
I remember our conversation in my driveway last Summer before Bill was sick when you said how blessed you and Bill had been to have such a wonderful marriage and great children. Please hold on to those thoughts and know you are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Marynette and Chip
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this unbelievable time.My wish for you is peace. God will take care of you. My love to you and your remarkable family.
The peace of the Lord be with you.
Donna Olmstead
You are amazing. May God wrap you in His peace and love and continue to give you strength. Love and prayers,
Tom and Susan
I have been thinking about you and Bill every day. The strength you both show is inspiring. So glad to hear that your family will be there.
Love,
Dave & Debra Lane
Bill and Nancy,
Our love and prayers are with you for your strength and comfort, may April bring you joy of birds singing and trees beginning to blossom as you both reflect your blessed life together.
With love,
Bill and Florence
You both have such strength, courage, and faith. I am praying for you every day.
Peace,
Christy Baker
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