"Jail Break" by Weekend

Well St. Edwards hasn't been like jail for Bill but being cooped up in a hospital room has been and his exact words to me this morning were: "looks like I will be making a jail break by this weekend". He has been walking and eating soups, drinking fruit juice and jello and has been tolerating the food well. Remains in good spirits and is very appreciative to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Keep the prayers coming.

People have been asking what they could do to help and asking about a future fundraiser and we are working on some different ideas for that. We may be calling on help to bring food to Bill and his family in the upcoming weeks. If you are interested in helping out with that feel free to reply on here or give us a call at (479) 968-3300 and speak with Kim.

Please continue to pray for Bill and Vickie,
Tony

Gaining More Strength

After another good night's rest for Bill and he is gaining for more strength with every passing day. I went to visit with him yesterday afternoon and he had been up walking the halls several times. This morning he had some good activity which will hopefully mean real food for him and a trip home. The oncologist is looking to start an aggressive round of chemotherapy in about 30 days. Bill and Vickie want to thank everyone for their prayers and support and ask that you continue to pray. We will keep you posted.

Keep the prayers coming
Tony

Monday Morning Update

Recovery after any major surgery like Bills is not fun. Bill forced himself to walk the halls of the hospital this weekend although each step was painful. The doctors want to be sure all aspects of the colon surgery is properly working before they allow him any food or much water so we are hopeful for positive results soon. Biopsy reports on the liver area anticipated today so we continue to pray for good results. Vickie has not left his side all week so keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I will be there tonight and will have other updates throughout the day. Please continue your much appreciated prayers.

Keep Praying and God Bless,
Tony

Friday Afternoon Update

I just spoke with Tony who is on his way back from St. Edwards visiting with Bill. He said Bill seems to be recovering well from yesterday's surgery. They are going to be getting him out of bed and walking around later this afternoon. The doctor will not be in until this evening some time. No results yet on biopsies it looks like Monday before we will know anything further. Please continue to pray.

Friday Morning Update

Surgery yesterday went well they were able to remove the masses in his colon and they have biopsied the other areas of concern including his liver. Bill had a good night's rest. He called me this morning at 6:45 and was in good spirits. He has been in pain but is on a morphine pump so that has helped. We are hoping to know more today on when we might know the results from the biopsies. Vickie and Bill send their thanks and appreciation for all of your prayers and support. They have asked for no visitors at this time. We will keep everyone posted.

Please continue to pray,
Tony

Afternoon Update on Bill

Just spoke with Tony who is at the hospital with Bill. He said that Bill was in good spirits even giving the nurses a hard time. They have taken him back for surgery now so please continue to pray. We will update on the surgery hopefully today if not please check back in the morning for the latest update.

Thank you for your prayers,
Kim

Morning Update on Bill

Late yesterday afternoon the doctors attempted to use the scope to take a closer look at everything but were unable to get a clear look; however Bill slept well last night and experienced some regularity this morning. I spoke with him this morning and he displayed a strong spirit and is very moved by everyone's prayers and support, so please continue to keep praying. They will be prepping him for surgery today around 3:00. We have no details as of yet on what the surgery will involve. We will keep the blog updated with new details as they become available to us.

Thank you for your prayers,
Tony

Bill Ladd

Tuesday July 12th, Bill Ladd was admitted to Fort Smith, St Edward's Hospital and underwent a battery of tests. The results indicated a 3 centimeter Colon Blockage that appears cancerous. Other areas of concerns were his liver. The Doctors plan to move aggressively to first remove the colon blockage while doing a simultaneous biopsy on the other areas of concern. Surgery will likely be sometime on Thursday. While visiting with Bill at St Edwards this morning he displayed all the resolve and conviction only a solid man of faith can display in challenging moments.

At no surprise to anyone he quickly moved to tell me about some buyers and then sellers he wanted me to take care of next week, he wanted my thoughts on his next schedule of classes being remorseful over having to postpone next week's classes. He requested that we not bombard Vickie with too many calls and I gladly volunteered to be the gatekeeper for him over the next few days.

Bill requests your prayers for him, Vickie, and all those who will be assisting in his care. I will be updating this blog as new information becomes available.

Thank you for all your support and prayers.

Tony Moore