The deluge of cards, gifts and general goodwill from this community when I was at my lowest ebb earlier this year was a massive pick me up. It genuinely gave my recovery a big boost and has continued to do so. Massive shout out to those behind it. You know who you are!!! I hope Billy is getting the same impetus. Rooting for you Bill.
Trust that you continue to go from strength to strength mate. Good to see you back on here chatting shit discharging your words of wisdom
This is really great and encouraging news! Such a milestone event on a long journey.
Billy, I hope you continue to outstrip expectations as your recovery continues, one step at a time. Looking forward to the time when you are well enough to resume posting on here.
Here's hoping the team can also give you a welcome home present by winning tomorrow.
Some good news. Billy is back home. He's been discharged into the care of the community neuro rehab team. We were hoping he might be home before Christmas but never thought it would be so soon. We are all so pleased to have him back home with us. He's a bit weak and seeing double but doing well. Definitely a major step forward x
That's great news.
But seeing double? You mean he watched Charlton TV as we beat Ipswich - and believes we won 4-0.
Hi All
A big thank you to everyone who has left a message, sent a card or even sent a gift; they have all been a joy to receive and have meant so much to me but probabaly even more to my family. I don't want to bang on like a Palace fan but I was close to death, the good thing being that I was blissfully unaware about it all.
Unfortunately my wife and kids were not unaware so are the ones who have been properly brave and have seen first hand what a wonderful community we have. So thank you to you all for looking after them when I was unable to.
Some of the home made stuff was incredible, and I say that as somebody who is cack handed/unartstic but who always appreciates the additional time and effort that goes into a 'crafted' product. Thanks Jean (Fanny Fanackapan) for organising the card fest.
I came home a few days ago and have been slowly catching up on things (on here, of course) and the posts have been ovewheling. I am still not really in the state where I can respond individuallly as my brain is f***ed still (correct technical term).
Prague Addick has of course been the big source of info and I suppose I should be asking how he developed such a cosy relationship with my Mrs!!!! (He is an old school charmer, of which we have an abundance of on CL!). I suppose to pay him back, I am going to have to drink a lot of Czech beer with him.
I hope to get around to thanking everybody individually, but my eyes are very wonky at the moment and it makes it difficult to read and respond (Helen helping me out at the moment) but a personal message from JJ had me smiling* (give the man the job Thomas with whatever he needs to do it). And a shout out to @Chippycafc who I have long argued with, but who has finally extended an olive branch (admitted the error of his ways ;-)) by sending me a very lovely replica top - which I am itching to show off in public.
*Note from Helen - Billy had a tear in his eye when he saw the message from Johnny - it was the best medicine ever. Thanks Tracey L for making it happen.
Looking forward to getting back to posting about football and politics as soon as my eyes and brain allow!
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Good to see you back on here chatting shit discharging your words of wisdom
Lovely you will be at home for Christmas.
From strength to strength, Billy...
like our inspiring football team !
Have a very special Xmas !
Billy, I hope you continue to outstrip expectations as your recovery continues, one step at a time. Looking forward to the time when you are well enough to resume posting on here.
Here's hoping the team can also give you a welcome home present by winning tomorrow.
But seeing double?
You mean he watched Charlton TV as we beat Ipswich - and believes we won 4-0.
Unfortunately my wife and kids were not unaware so are the ones who have been properly brave and have seen first hand what a wonderful community we have. So thank you to you all for looking after them when I was unable to.
Some of the home made stuff was incredible, and I say that as somebody who is cack handed/unartstic but who always appreciates the additional time and effort that goes into a 'crafted' product. Thanks Jean (Fanny Fanackapan) for organising the card fest.
I came home a few days ago and have been slowly catching up on things (on here, of course) and the posts have been ovewheling. I am still not really in the state where I can respond individuallly as my brain is f***ed still (correct technical term). Prague Addick has of course been the big source of info and I suppose I should be asking how he developed such a cosy relationship with my Mrs!!!! (He is an old school charmer, of which we have an abundance of on CL!). I suppose to pay him back, I am going to have to drink a lot of Czech beer with him.
I hope to get around to thanking everybody individually, but my eyes are very wonky at the moment and it makes it difficult to read and respond (Helen helping me out at the moment) but a personal message from JJ had me smiling* (give the man the job Thomas with whatever he needs to do it). And a shout out to @Chippycafc who I have long argued with, but who has finally extended an olive branch (admitted the error of his ways ;-)) by sending me a very lovely replica top - which I am itching to show off in public.
*Note from Helen - Billy had a tear in his eye when he saw the message from Johnny - it was the best medicine ever. Thanks Tracey L for making it happen.
Looking forward to getting back to posting about football and politics as soon as my eyes and brain allow!