Billy Massey

Billy...sorry to hear of your medical problem. You can turn this around,
but it might take a while..don't give up !!

Mike in NS

On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Ken Henderson
wrote:

> Billy,
>
> When I told Paul Doane, at Shawnee, your symptoms, he said, "Somebody needs
> to take a close look at the boy...". So sorry he was right. Hope you
> recover very quickly.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 11:40 AM, John Shotwell

>
> > Billy asked me to put this out to everyone.
> >
> > On the morning of March 15th, he became very ill; headache, nausea,
> > balance problems, etc. He found out for sure yesterday that he had a
> > stroke. His
> > spirits seem good today, but he's having a tough time typing and getting
> > around.
> >
> > Here's what he sent, cleaned up a bit per his request:
> >
> > "Hi John, I can hardly type. On the morning of the 15th, I came down with
> > a horrible headache. Thought it was a migraine that robbed me of my
> > balance, made me so, so nauseous... (I never have headaches). Turned out
> > to be a stroke.... finally found out for sure yesterday. I don't know
> how
> > long it'll take me to get back to normal, if ever. So sudden, one day
> > fine, next day a whole different ball game. Vision doubled, running into
> > walls,
> > falling over, hahaha. I'm a total wreck! I'll keep on keepin on somehow
> > .. May take me a bit to figure out how. Ya know, we make do with what we
> > got.. Thanks for askin. I gotta figure out how to get a 70" monitor so
> I
> > can see it! Ya might clean this up and pass it along to all our GMC
> > buddes."
> >
> > Please keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers.
> >
> > John
> > --
> > John Shotwell
> > Ridgeville Corners, OH
> > 78 Royale Center Kitchen
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> > Email: john at gmcmhregistry dot com
> >
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1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
 
I know I don’t post much any more, you all can do without me, but we can't
do without Billy!
Billy, our prayers are with you for a good recovery!

P. S.
I'm getting Miss Smokey back on the road after a 7 year hiatus.
I'm sure I'll start posting again soon.

Marsh (coming back) Wilkes

-----Original Message-----
From: John Shotwell
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 11:40 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Billy Massey

Billy asked me to put this out to everyone.

On the morning of March 15th, he became very ill; headache, nausea, balance
problems, etc. He found out for sure yesterday that he had a stroke. His
spirits seem good today, but he's having a tough time typing and getting
around.

Here's what he sent, cleaned up a bit per his request:

"Hi John, I can hardly type. On the morning of the 15th, I came down with a
horrible headache. Thought it was a migraine that robbed me of my
balance, made me so, so nauseous... (I never have headaches). Turned out to
be a stroke.... finally found out for sure yesterday. I don't know how
long it'll take me to get back to normal, if ever. So sudden, one day fine,
next day a whole different ball game. Vision doubled, running into walls,
falling over, hahaha. I'm a total wreck! I'll keep on keepin on somehow ..
May take me a bit to figure out how. Ya know, we make do with what we
got.. Thanks for askin. I gotta figure out how to get a 70" monitor so I
can see it! Ya might clean this up and pass it along to all our GMC
buddes."

Please keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers.

John
--
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Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
Web Site: GMCmhRegistry.com
Email: john at gmcmhregistry dot com

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Get well soon Billy;-)

> I know I don’t post much any more, you all can do without me, but we can't
> do without Billy!
> Billy, our prayers are with you for a good recovery!
>
> P. S.
> I'm getting Miss Smokey back on the road after a 7 year hiatus.
> I'm sure I'll start posting again soon.
>
> Marsh (coming back) Wilkes
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: John Shotwell
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 11:40 AM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Billy Massey
>
> Billy asked me to put this out to everyone.
>
> On the morning of March 15th, he became very ill; headache, nausea,
> balance problems, etc. He found out for sure yesterday that he had a
> stroke. His
> spirits seem good today, but he's having a tough time typing and getting
> around.
>
> Here's what he sent, cleaned up a bit per his request:
>
> "Hi John, I can hardly type. On the morning of the 15th, I came down with
> a horrible headache. Thought it was a migraine that robbed me of my
> balance, made me so, so nauseous... (I never have headaches). Turned out
> to be a stroke.... finally found out for sure yesterday. I don't know how
> long it'll take me to get back to normal, if ever. So sudden, one day
> fine, next day a whole different ball game. Vision doubled, running into
> walls,
> falling over, hahaha. I'm a total wreck! I'll keep on keepin on somehow
> .. May take me a bit to figure out how. Ya know, we make do with what we
> got.. Thanks for askin. I gotta figure out how to get a 70" monitor so I
> can see it! Ya might clean this up and pass it along to all our GMC
> buddes."
>
> Please keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers.
>
> John
> --
> John Shotwell
> Ridgeville Corners, OH
> 78 Royale Center Kitchen
> Web Site: GMCmhRegistry.com
> Email: john at gmcmhregistry dot com
>
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
Billy,

My sister-in-law worked in a stroke unit as a nurse and witnessed remarkable recoveries. When I was commuting to San Francisco I would listen to audio books - a great way to absorb good writing. One that I thought was fascinating to me was “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph D. who recounts her own stroke!

A similar story that was interesting was Eben Alexander’s “Proof of Heaven” where this neurosurgeon recounts his experience with stroke. Eben was in such a bad way after his stroke that the doctors had “the talk” with his wife. Needless to say she didn’t pull the plug! He goes on to suggest that what he experienced is proof that heaven exists and he’s seen it.

If it’s of any help I’ll gladly have a drink for you! If heaven is real I hope there are GMC’s there.

Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
 
Billy,
Praying for your quick recovery.
Gary & Terry

Gary Coaster
1977 GMC Eleganza ll
GMC RV Day Night Shade Sales
GMCShades

>
> Billy,
>
> My sister-in-law worked in a stroke unit as a nurse and witnessed remarkable recoveries. When I was commuting to San Francisco I would listen to audio books - a great way to absorb good writing. One that I thought was fascinating to me was “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph D. who recounts her own stroke!
>
> A similar story that was interesting was Eben Alexander’s “Proof of Heaven” where this neurosurgeon recounts his experience with stroke. Eben was in such a bad way after his stroke that the doctors had “the talk” with his wife. Needless to say she didn’t pull the plug! He goes on to suggest that what he experienced is proof that heaven exists and he’s seen it.
>
> If it’s of any help I’ll gladly have a drink for you! If heaven is real I hope there are GMC’s there.
>
> Larry Davick
> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, CA
> Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
>
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My most sincere condolences and prayers for Billy.

My wife Judy had a stroke just after her 73rd birthday back in 2013. She had similar symptoms as described below, but we didn't recognize it for what it was. Luckily, a nurse neighbor and friend convinced me she should go to the emergency room. Although the emergency room was at a heart specialty facility, they did not recognize that she was undergoing a stroke and did not administer the drug that could minimize damage. Judy has pretty much recovered, but has lost vision in the upper left quadrant of both eyes. Unfortunately, this has meant the end of her Harley riding, but happily, she has dodged the long dirt nap!

The doctors and therapy should hopefully enable great progress back to normalcy, Billy, and that is the outcome for which what all of us are hoping and praying!

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________________________________
From: Gmclist on behalf of John Shotwell
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:40
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Billy Massey

Billy asked me to put this out to everyone.

On the morning of March 15th, he became very ill; headache, nausea, balance problems, etc. He found out for sure yesterday that he had a stroke. His
spirits seem good today, but he's having a tough time typing and getting around.

Here's what he sent, cleaned up a bit per his request:

"Hi John, I can hardly type. On the morning of the 15th, I came down with a horrible headache. Thought it was a migraine that robbed me of my
balance, made me so, so nauseous... (I never have headaches). Turned out to be a stroke.... finally found out for sure yesterday. I don't know how
long it'll take me to get back to normal, if ever. So sudden, one day fine, next day a whole different ball game. Vision doubled, running into walls,
falling over, hahaha. I'm a total wreck! I'll keep on keepin on somehow .. May take me a bit to figure out how. Ya know, we make do with what we
got.. Thanks for askin. I gotta figure out how to get a 70" monitor so I can see it! Ya might clean this up and pass it along to all our GMC
buddes."

Please keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers.

John
--
John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
Web Site: GMCmhRegistry.com
Email: john at gmcmhregistry dot com
 
Howdy Billy,

As one of the folks standing there to greet us as we walked through the
clubhouse door at our first Classics rally in Rusk last Fall, then again at
Santo, we sure did miss you at the Shawnee shindig!

Keep your spirits up sir, and know that the GMC community is here to back
you up in any way possible. Meanwhile, we offer our prayers for a steady
and full recovery.

Hugs,
Vern and Lenore

> Billy,
> Praying for your quick recovery.
> Gary & Terry
>
> Gary Coaster
> 1977 GMC Eleganza ll
> GMC RV Day Night Shade Sales
> GMCShades
>
>

> >
> > Billy,
> >
> > My sister-in-law worked in a stroke unit as a nurse and witnessed
> remarkable recoveries. When I was commuting to San Francisco I would
> listen to audio books - a great way to absorb good writing. One that I
> thought was fascinating to me was “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte
> Taylor, Ph D. who recounts her own stroke!
> >
> > A similar story that was interesting was Eben Alexander’s “Proof of
> Heaven” where this neurosurgeon recounts his experience with stroke. Eben
> was in such a bad way after his stroke that the doctors had “the talk” with
> his wife. Needless to say she didn’t pull the plug! He goes on to suggest
> that what he experienced is proof that heaven exists and he’s seen it.
> >
> > If it’s of any help I’ll gladly have a drink for you! If heaven is real
> I hope there are GMC’s there.
> >
> > Larry Davick
> > A Mystery Machine
> > 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> > Fremont, CA
> > Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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Hill Country Chapter http://txmn.org/hillcountry/
Texas Master Naturalist

155 J-J Lane
Center Point, TX 78010
(830) 634-2576 home
(618) 203-8296 cell
VernCrawford

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Our prayers are with you also.
And rest assured there is a heaven though we hope it a long while before the trip.
Hal
--
1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
 
Stay positive Billy. You will beat this.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale 73 Painted Desert NC/OR

On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM, Kerry Pinkerton
wrote:

> Hang in there Billy. You will beat this. Everyone was asking about you
> at Shawnee.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>
> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
> goodies.
>
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>
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Larry,
Can you give me a call.

> Billy,
>
> My sister-in-law worked in a stroke unit as a nurse and witnessed
> remarkable recoveries. When I was commuting to San Francisco I would
> listen to audio books - a great way to absorb good writing. One that I
> thought was fascinating to me was “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte
> Taylor, Ph D. who recounts her own stroke!
>
> A similar story that was interesting was Eben Alexander’s “Proof of
> Heaven” where this neurosurgeon recounts his experience with stroke. Eben
> was in such a bad way after his stroke that the doctors had “the talk” with
> his wife. Needless to say she didn’t pull the plug! He goes on to suggest
> that what he experienced is proof that heaven exists and he’s seen it.
>
> If it’s of any help I’ll gladly have a drink for you! If heaven is real I
> hope there are GMC’s there.
>
> Larry Davick
> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, CA
> Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
>
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
I sent him a note and told im he's top of the List at Saint Christophers'. He says he will be attending save the sun. We'll keep him on the List
till then at least.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
Billy,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for your many contributions and we look forward to many more!

Don and Susan Jeffers
78 Eleganza III Cad 507
 
Billy, have been looking forward to meeting you in August, so get well soon before I use up all of God's grace on the trip down there :lol:
--
Terry Kelpien

ASE Master Technician

73 Glacier 260

Smithfield, Va.
 
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