A Christian Brother needs our help

Thor · 08-31-2003, 03:06 PM

During the last visit to World of Lugers I got to meet some incredible Luger collectors. Bill Stanley was one of them. This was the 2002 Luger fest. For those that attended, a reminder is the attached photo. Bill is the second person from the left. Bill and Linda Stanley are facing some tough times ahead.
To preface this, I am reminded of our friend Viggog that faced kidney cancer and the response from so many of us on this forum that prayed for him was amazing and very comforting to him as he later stated.
Bill Stanley had a liver transplant in the late 1990s and he was like many near death when this happened. A disease had destroyed his liver and his son was the donor that gave him 1/2 of his liver so Bill would have another chance at life. Bill is a very quiet person and many on this forum didnt even know about it. Well....the disease is showing signs of beginning an attack on his new liver. He and Linda are facing some dark, tough days ahead and REALLY need our prays. His email is deuce.10@comcast.com and I am sure he would be comforted to know you are praying for his healing. Thanks to all! I appreciate it and I am sure they will too!
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G.T. · 08-31-2003, 07:57 PM

I, and Carol, are also fortunate to be able to say Bill & Linda are our friends! During their last visit to the WOL gathering, we spent some quaility time with them... better then that, it was some great time spent together!! It is with great distress that we now hear of this illness returning....Some of the great stories Bill told me, had us laughing so hard that I almost hurt myself from trying to breath! These people have already had their share of tough times, unfortunatly life is not fair... and this is a clear example of that fact.... I can only say that it is our deepest wish, and most sincere hope, that these two quaility people can overcome this hurdle that has been placed in their path..God bless you both, and the best of luck, Bill & Linda, till...later....GT

Edward Tinker · 08-31-2003, 08:04 PM

I have wondered and now see why Bill has not posted. I think he is one heck of a nice guy and wish him the best, his wife and him are in my thoughts daily,

Best of luck to him,

Ed

Luke · 08-31-2003, 09:45 PM

I remember Bill & Linda well from the last LugerFest in Phoenix. First class folks.

Our prayers are with Bill & Linda.
May God be with them in this difficult time.

Luke

Herb · 08-31-2003, 10:36 PM

Bill, I am glad to have met you at the Lugerfest 2002, I give my best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and hope to meet you again at the next gathering, may God be with you, Herb.

Hugh · 09-01-2003, 12:41 AM

Bill & Linda will be in our prayers also.

Hugh

jamese · 09-01-2003, 06:54 AM

While I've never met Bill and Linda, they will be in our prayers.
As someone who just 2 months ago almost lost a spouse I can asure you getting words of encouragment and all the prayers really helped.

And for those who did say a prayer for Cathy, she is now home and recovering very well.

thank you all
Jim

Frank · 09-01-2003, 11:38 AM

I too would add my best wishes and prayers for Bill and his family. I am sorry I missed Bill and Linda at the last gathering, but have corresponded at length with him.

BILL · 09-01-2003, 08:32 PM

Thanks all you great people! It is wonderful to know that there are good folks like you supporting me with your thoughts and prayers. As some of you know I have been through some tough times before and, if the Master Plan allows it, I will overcome the struggle ahead. Things are still good for me and I have a lot of inner strength, hope and faith. I have to admit that I have turned down the 'heat' on the Luger burner a little but it is still on 'simmer'. Knowing you are all out there is comforting to me and I am confident that I will have some good news to share with you all someday. Again, thanks for the support and kind words (especially the thoughts and prayers).
Still hanging in there, Bill

Sieger · 09-01-2003, 09:23 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Thor:
I am sure he would be comforted to know you are praying for his healing. Thanks to all! I appreciate it and I am sure they will too!
<a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Four_Banditos.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Four_Banditos.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a><hr /></blockquote>Dear Thor:

Let me tell you that prayer works!! My Mom, who was J. Edgar Hoovers' Secretary in the mid forties, developed a 10 pound tumor on here liver and had surgery, just about 1 1/2 years ago, to remove it.

The best Dr.s had completely written her off. We finely found an excellent Dr. at a Medical College who would do the operation. Even he told her that she would probably die in surgery (the liver is a very tricky thing).

Mom has been a devout Christian her entire life. Let me tell you that she had no fear at all. I knew that Mom was strong, but this was the ultimate test of faith, and at 78 years of age.

We had over 400 people in prayer for Mom, she knew almost all of them!

Then came the moment of truth, the surgery, scheduled to take 5 hours. I held Mom's hand as they wheeled her into the operating room, not knowing if I would ever see her in this world again.

The operation was over in a little more than 2.5 hours. I was prepared for her death, and feared for the worst, but the Dr.s appeared and announced that the operation had been a complete success.

Today, at almost 80, Mom "serves the Lord with gladness"

Sieger

ViggoG · 09-01-2003, 09:39 PM

Hang in There, Bill,
>
I know the feeling that plagues us , I say "Us" because I too have known the empty feeling of dispair, and I also know the warm glow of having so many Good Friends form a Prayer Chain in ones hour of despair.
>
I received much comfort at having copys of all the comforting mail that I received both through the Forum and E-mail, printed out along with as many of the Rogue Photos as I could match up.
>
I had these at my side to read for comfort, and It sure worked, along with the comforting Knowledge that some where all the way from Central Europe to Australia there was someone prevailing upon Our Lord to touch me with His Healing Hands, at all hours of the day and night.
>
These "Our Forum Friends" were there for me and "We will now be there for You".
>
So once again I'll say "Hang In There", all of our prayers go with you.
>
ViggoG

Thor · 09-01-2003, 09:59 PM

I certainly know about prayer, My father was in intensive care for three weeks after cancer surgery. All his doctors had basically told us it was grim! The Good Lord had other plans for him. He pulled through that crisis amazingly! Prayers from good Christians all over the country helped him pull through, I have no doubt. He did pass on years after this at age 74 but I there is no question in mind, that prayers helped him during and after the surgery.

Stevie · 09-01-2003, 10:26 PM

I will certainly include some prayers for Bill. I'm spending tommorow at the doctors with my father in law, who's having a bout with cancer. I've been doing a lot of praying.

No sweat, and best wishes, Stevie.

John Sabato · 09-02-2003, 05:26 PM

For BILL,

Now that we know, rest assured that you and your family will be in our prayers... and I know that you know how powerful prayer can be... May the healing power of the Lord's hand cover and comfort you in your time of great need.

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Edward Tinker · 09-02-2003, 06:37 PM

Bill knows that he can count on us if needed, and Stevie, you'll be in our thougths as well.

It might be life, but it still stinks and I wish the best for all that face those nightmares that come at us at times.

Ed

08-31-2003, 03:06 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	A Christian Brother needs our help During the last visit to World of Lugers I got to meet some incredible Luger collectors. Bill Stanley was one of them. This was the 2002 Luger fest. For those that attended, a reminder is the attached photo. Bill is the second person from the left. Bill and Linda Stanley are facing some tough times ahead. To preface this, I am reminded of our friend Viggog that faced kidney cancer and the response from so many of us on this forum that prayed for him was amazing and very comforting to him as he later stated. Bill Stanley had a liver transplant in the late 1990s and he was like many near death when this happened. A disease had destroyed his liver and his son was the donor that gave him 1/2 of his liver so Bill would have another chance at life. Bill is a very quiet person and many on this forum didnt even know about it. Well....the disease is showing signs of beginning an attack on his new liver. He and Linda are facing some dark, tough days ahead and REALLY need our prays. His email is deuce.10@comcast.com and I am sure he would be comforted to know you are praying for his healing. Thanks to all! I appreciate it and I am sure they will too! <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Four_Banditos.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Four_Banditos.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-31-2003, 08:04 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	I have wondered and now see why Bill has not posted. I think he is one heck of a nice guy and wish him the best, his wife and him are in my thoughts daily, Best of luck to him, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-31-2003, 09:45 PM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	I remember Bill & Linda well from the last LugerFest in Phoenix. First class folks. Our prayers are with Bill & Linda. May God be with them in this difficult time. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

08-31-2003, 10:36 PM	#5
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bill, I am glad to have met you at the Lugerfest 2002, I give my best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and hope to meet you again at the next gathering, may God be with you, Herb. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

09-01-2003, 12:41 AM	#6
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Bill & Linda will be in our prayers also. Hugh __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-31-2003, 07:57 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	I, and Carol, are also fortunate to be able to say Bill & Linda are our friends! During their last visit to the WOL gathering, we spent some quaility time with them... better then that, it was some great time spent together!! It is with great distress that we now hear of this illness returning....Some of the great stories Bill told me, had us laughing so hard that I almost hurt myself from trying to breath! These people have already had their share of tough times, unfortunatly life is not fair... and this is a clear example of that fact.... I can only say that it is our deepest wish, and most sincere hope, that these two quaility people can overcome this hurdle that has been placed in their path..God bless you both, and the best of luck, Bill & Linda, till...later....GT

09-01-2003, 06:54 AM	#7
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	While I've never met Bill and Linda, they will be in our prayers. As someone who just 2 months ago almost lost a spouse I can asure you getting words of encouragment and all the prayers really helped. And for those who did say a prayer for Cathy, she is now home and recovering very well. thank you all Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

09-01-2003, 11:38 AM	#8
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	I too would add my best wishes and prayers for Bill and his family. I am sorry I missed Bill and Linda at the last gathering, but have corresponded at length with him.

09-01-2003, 08:32 PM	#9
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all you great people! It is wonderful to know that there are good folks like you supporting me with your thoughts and prayers. As some of you know I have been through some tough times before and, if the Master Plan allows it, I will overcome the struggle ahead. Things are still good for me and I have a lot of inner strength, hope and faith. I have to admit that I have turned down the 'heat' on the Luger burner a little but it is still on 'simmer'. Knowing you are all out there is comforting to me and I am confident that I will have some good news to share with you all someday. Again, thanks for the support and kind words (especially the thoughts and prayers). Still hanging in there, Bill __________________ *"Take me to your Luger!"*

09-01-2003, 09:23 PM	#10
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Thor: <strong>I am sure he would be comforted to know you are praying for his healing. Thanks to all! I appreciate it and I am sure they will too! <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Four_Banditos.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Four_Banditos.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Dear Thor: Let me tell you that prayer works!! My Mom, who was J. Edgar Hoovers' Secretary in the mid forties, developed a 10 pound tumor on here liver and had surgery, just about 1 1/2 years ago, to remove it. The best Dr.s had completely written her off. We finely found an excellent Dr. at a Medical College who would do the operation. Even he told her that she would probably die in surgery (the liver is a very tricky thing). Mom has been a devout Christian her entire life. Let me tell you that she had no fear at all. I knew that Mom was strong, but this was the ultimate test of faith, and at 78 years of age. We had over 400 people in prayer for Mom, she knew almost all of them! Then came the moment of truth, the surgery, scheduled to take 5 hours. I held Mom's hand as they wheeled her into the operating room, not knowing if I would ever see her in this world again. The operation was over in a little more than 2.5 hours. I was prepared for her death, and feared for the worst, but the Dr.s appeared and announced that the operation had been a complete success. Today, at almost 80, Mom "serves the Lord with gladness" Sieger

09-01-2003, 09:39 PM	#11
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hang in There, Bill, > I know the feeling that plagues us , I say "Us" because I too have known the empty feeling of dispair, and I also know the warm glow of having so many Good Friends form a Prayer Chain in ones hour of despair. > I received much comfort at having copys of all the comforting mail that I received both through the Forum and E-mail, printed out along with as many of the Rogue Photos as I could match up. > I had these at my side to read for comfort, and It sure worked, along with the comforting Knowledge that some where all the way from Central Europe to Australia there was someone prevailing upon Our Lord to touch me with His Healing Hands, at all hours of the day and night. > These "Our Forum Friends" were there for me and "We will now be there for You". > So once again I'll say "Hang In There", all of our prayers go with you. > ViggoG

09-01-2003, 09:59 PM	#12
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I certainly know about prayer, My father was in intensive care for three weeks after cancer surgery. All his doctors had basically told us it was grim! The Good Lord had other plans for him. He pulled through that crisis amazingly! Prayers from good Christians all over the country helped him pull through, I have no doubt. He did pass on years after this at age 74 but I there is no question in mind, that prayers helped him during and after the surgery. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

09-01-2003, 10:26 PM	#13
Stevie User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ok. Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I will certainly include some prayers for Bill. I'm spending tommorow at the doctors with my father in law, who's having a bout with cancer. I've been doing a lot of praying. No sweat, and best wishes, Stevie.

09-02-2003, 05:26 PM	#14
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	For BILL, Now that we know, rest assured that you and your family will be in our prayers... and I know that you know how powerful prayer can be... May the healing power of the Lord's hand cover and comfort you in your time of great need. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-02-2003, 06:37 PM	#15
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Bill knows that he can count on us if needed, and Stevie, you'll be in our thougths as well. It might be life, but it still stinks and I wish the best for all that face those nightmares that come at us at times. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV