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Wendy and I send our best wishes
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Hope your dad is still holding on and improving. Still praying. Ya'll been on my mind ever since I heard the news. May God bless and keep you.
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Wendy and I send our best wishes
And me
While I've never met your dad, I sincerely hope the chance to change that remains with us all
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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Jim,
Our prayers go out for your dad and the family. Don't give up hope. "Isa 43:1-3"
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A couple of quotes from Jim on Facebook
We just got the official word on my dad; they now consider him as "Stable"!!!! This is HUGE news in the recovery process as they have been extremely reluctant to say it before!! Keep those prayers going!!
Surgery still on for the morning though, much better for it to be successful!!
Let's keep showing support for one of our own people!!!!!
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That's GOOD NEWS! Positive thoughts flowing and hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Praying hard, and often!! Hang in there Larry.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
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I can't say anthing that hasn't been said already. Get well soon Larry.
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Just saw Gordon's post on Facebook and logged on here to read the thread. So glad to hear that Larry's doing better. We're all pulling for you, Larry. Hoping for a speedy and thorough recovery.
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A couple of quotes from Jim on Facebook
We just got the official word on my dad; they now consider him as "Stable"!!!! This is HUGE news in the recovery process as they have been extremely reluctant to say it before!! Keep those prayers going!!
Surgery still on for the morning though, much better for it to be successful!!
Let's keep showing support for one of our own people!!!!!
YES!! Still sending positive thoughts and checking this thread often.
Live to love, love to live.
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Rhonda and I went to the accident scene to try and find his car keys. We didn't find them, but believe it or not, Rhonda FOUND his Gremlin Bell !!
I don't know who gave it to my Dad, but we wanted to make sure you knew that we had it - intact! The bell has the Canadian Maple leaf on it so thank you Canada friends!!
We're here in ICU right now. His aorta/stint surgery has been delayed and we assume it's due to other emergencies. So far, the word of the day is Stable which is a lot better than "he won't make it thru the night". We're so blessed with the outpouring of Love and support from the Motorcycling Community! You guys ROCK!!
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Man o man. Just read this post today. Not much more I can say at this point except he’s in my prayers….
Gene
"It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."
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We're so blessed with the outpouring of Love and support from the Motorcycling Community! You guys ROCK!!
It's a fact Jim,
When I was on "sabbatical" a few years ago, the support via all my friends on ba.com meant a lot. Say Hi to Larry for all of us 
jh
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Rhonda and I went to the accident scene to try and find his car keys. We didn't find them, but believe it or not, Rhonda FOUND his Gremlin Bell !!
I don't know who gave it to my Dad, but we wanted to make sure you knew that we had it - intact! The bell has the Canadian Maple leaf on it so thank you Canada friends!!
We're here in ICU right now. His aorta/stint surgery has been delayed and we assume it's due to other emergencies. So far, the word of the day is Stable which is a lot better than "he won't make it thru the night". We're so blessed with the outpouring of Love and support from the Motorcycling Community! You guys ROCK!!
Canadian Maple Leaf,hmmmm. I wonder which one of our brothers gave him that !
Jim, please let us know if there is anything you need or we can do.
Larry, you tuff ole cuss I plan on seeing you up and about soon. Hang in there friend.
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Jim,
Lynn and I are praying for your Dad's recovery. We just got the news from a message Gordan left me Saturday. I cannot begin to say how much we love your old man. Larry is a stalwart in my book: A man of true grit. Thank God he has pulled through to this point and continues to be graded as Stable! I sure do hope that Cathy is okay too. Such an angel.
Prayers, hugs and kisses being sent y'alls way. Get well soon Larry!!!!
Jim & Lynn
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HANG IN THERE LARRY
His status is critical...
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Thoughts, prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery Larry.
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. - Will Rogers
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Any word on the surgery this morning or if it happened? I second what Mike said, Jim. If there is anything his brothers and sisters can do here, let us know. I've spent time with Larry at 3 different GA. Rallies and he and Mrs. Sheppard are two of the nicest people I have ever met. Of course on the rides I never see Larry until we take a break or have a meal, because he is always at the front of the pack. I will continue to pray that he will be whole again!
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Jim -
One of my riding and life role models. I am sorry that I am so late to post having just read the news. I have a voice mail from my very good friend down in Merritt Beach that I know now is not concerning a happier topic. Rest assured that I am praying my a$$ off for Larry.
And thanks to Gordon for passing on the news, as hard as it was for him to convey it.
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I don't know who gave it to my Dad, but we wanted to make sure you knew that we had it - intact!
Thanks. Still praying.
John
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Glad to hear he is stable now.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Surgery was postponed this morning due to his heart acting up. He's on deck to go in the morning for the aorta/stint surgery. He's got a multitude of injuries, but this is the most important. Final visitation for the night is at 830pm EST so I'll pass on the prayers to him!
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Let me know if your dad is up for visitors tomorrow or if you would like some company in the waiting room? I feel like I am not doing enough.... just let me know, Jim.
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I sure a lot of us feel like we are not doing enough. Hard to do much from so far away other than offer support. Nice that there are members close enough to lend support in person if wanted or needed.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Dog+1 I totally agree. I'm so glad he's showing some improvement. Still holding him and his family up and am including those members who are there helping out.
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I sure a lot of us feel like we are not doing enough.
+1 and yet it seems casting good will toward Larry and his family and praying for success is all one can do...
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Very best wishes from across the pond!
Sincerely hope Larry makes a speedy and full recovery.
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From Larry's Daughter-In-law, Rhonda:
"Miracle report....dr m has just reported to us he is thru surgery and he did GREAT!!!!!!!! She didn't have to block his vein to the arm, the blood was all contained. She said it was easy repair. Noe, he's not out of the woods but as dr m said this was the one thing tag would have stopped it all. We are our way to recovery people. GO GOD!"
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I was so happy to hear this positive news. Ellen and I are planning a trip up either tomorrow or Friday. Lets pray the news keeps getting better!!!
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Ditto my friend. Quote:
I was so happy to hear this positive news. Ellen and I are planning a trip up either tomorrow or Friday. Lets pray the news keeps getting better!!!
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Ditto my friend.
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I was so happy to hear this positive news. Ellen and I are planning a trip up either tomorrow or Friday. Lets pray the news keeps getting better!!!
Fantastic news for the Sheppard family and the BA.COM family as well.
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"Miracle report....dr m has just reported to us he is thru surgery and he did GREAT!!!!!!!!
By FAR the best thing on this forum today. By far!! Here's to a speedy and complete recovery!!
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Great to hear the surgery went well! I want to hear he is out of the woods.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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From Rhonda, just now:
Miracle report part 3.....the nurse told us he has been taken off the heart medication and is functioning on his own (still on vent) but the heart is working again. And he is having good kidney functions which was a big concern because of the contrast ct scan. And the nurse in her opinion says if he continues to improve like this, he could be out of icu and in a room within a week. Praise the LOrd. Christ had to go to the grave so we could experience the ressurection. It's Easter people! Thank you all so much. Please don't stop praying. He's got lots of healing but at least he's not in a pinebox.
So whatever you are doing my BA brothers and sisters, keep it up!! Whether it is prayers, positive thoughts or whatever.... Send Larry and his family your love... G
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"So whatever you are doing my BA brothers and sisters, keep it up!! Whether it is prayers, positive thoughts or whatever.... Send Larry and his family your love"
In my prayers and thoughts, so glad to hear the news. Many prayers with you and family.
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