Alessandra Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'm so glad to see you back. I had been wondering about posting a 'Where is Bill' on the cuisenaire rods thread. I checked back, and there you were. I missed all the family posts -- how wonderful that things are looking better! Didn't you used to have c rods in your siggy? I miss them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'm so glad to see you back. I had been wondering about posting a 'Where is Bill' on the cuisenaire rods thread. I checked back, and there you were. I missed all the family posts -- how wonderful that things are looking better! Didn't you used to have c rods in your siggy? I miss them! Should I put the C Rods back? Bill ( who is very touched at the moment by the warm welcome back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 :seeya: Hi Bill! Interesting that I was just thinking of you today and now see that you've posted an update. Good to hear from you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks for the update. I hope you and your Dad have a fantastic time at the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Glad to hear the positive news. Best wishes to you and your whole family. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I was so happy to hop on this morning and see an update. Glad to hear things are well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Should I put the C Rods back? Bill ( who is very touched at the moment by the warm welcome back) Yes, absolutely. Very elegant. Nicely cryptic. Oh, and thank you for the 10,000 times you mentioned Miquon! I am now using it for remediation for an older dc, as we are in recovery from five years of Everyday Math. Miquon is helping a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 :grouphug: for you during this difficult time. Glad you are getting some time with your Dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Glad to see you and I am glad your dad is settling in well. I almost started a thread on Keurigs just to get you back :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Good to see you here, Bill. I was a long time lurker before finally joining a few months ago. I always appreciated your math posts during my time of lurkdom and had been wondering where you were. Did you see your big, gold "popular" star on page one? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Good to see you here, Bill. I was a long time lurker before finally joining a few months ago. Same for me. The SpyCar Fan Club extends far and wide! All best wishes to you and your dad as you navigate these rough waters. It sounds like both of you are keeping a strong, positive frame of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Bill, I missed the original thread(s), but I was glad to read your update. It's great that your dad is getting to see your nephew play. And to see the interest he is getting from those schools must make him feel all warm and tingly. Sending best wishes and warm thoughts!! P.S. Yes, put the C Rods back. I never used to know what they were until they were explained one day long, long ago, but liked looking at them. Pretty, they are. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yes, absolutely. Very elegant. Nicely cryptic. Searching for old sig. Switched computers and fear I did not back up that file. Oh dear! :D Oh, and thank you for the 10,000 times you mentioned Miquon! I am now using it for remediation for an older dc, as we are in recovery from five years of Everyday Math. Miquon is helping a lot. And here I was just starting to re-think my tendency to beat subjects to death :p Glad Miquon is working for you! The topical notes in the Lab Annotations book are fantastic, BTW. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Bill, I missed the original thread(s), but I was glad to read your update. It's great that your dad is getting to see your nephew play. And to see the interest he is getting from those schools must make him feel all warm and tingly. Sending best wishes and warm thoughts!! P.S. Yes, put the C Rods back. I never used to know what they were until they were explained one day long, long ago, but liked looking at them. Pretty, they are. ;) Oh yea, my Dad is thrilled on all fronts. The other thing is the hometown crowd loves having Dad at the game. He has been such a fixture in the past that he is almost like a team mascot, and he gets mobbed after the game by well wishers. So that is fun too. The team got the most challenging draw possible for tomorrow night, so they will need to bring their A-game. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I want to again thank everyone for the warm welcome back. I'm really feeling the love. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garddwr Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Glad to hear the good news Bill. And I hope the basketball game goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Glad Miquon is working for you! The topical notes in the Lab Annotations book are fantastic, BTW. Bill I was re-reading some of the notes yesterday and thinking that I should photograph some of my favorite quotes and post here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I was re-reading some of the notes yesterday and thinking that I should photograph some of my favorite quotes and post here.... When I started reading Art of Problem Solvings Prealgebra book I was struck how fondly it reminded me of Lore Rasmussen's notes in Lab Annotations. Great resource for teaching and understanding elementary mathematics IMO. I'd love to see your quotes. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Glad to see you back. Well wishes for your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebacabunch Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Woo hoo! I have missed your clear headedness and male persepective. Good to see you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 When I started reading Art of Problem Solvings Prealgebra book I was struck how fondly it reminded me of Lore Rasmussen's notes in Lab Annotations. Great resource for teaching and understanding elementary mathematics IMO. I'd love to see your quotes. Bill I hadn't thought of that -- we used the AoPS way before Miquon. But Miquon reminds me of Liping Ma. OK, I better get busy with the quotes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. ~Dylan Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm so sorry, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am so sorry Bill. My thoughts and prayers with you and yours. ~~Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Haven't lost him, but things are much more dire. Had to share some bad news with him today, he recited Dylan Thomas. I'm struggling a little. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Parrothead Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Bill. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Haven't lost him, but things are much more dire. Had to share some bad news with him today, he recited Dylan Thomas. I'm struggling a little. Bill Here if you need to vent. Sorry you are going through this. Losing a parent is so hard! Sounds like you have an incredible relationship. You will cherish that always. Hugs! And wide shoulders should you need one. ~~faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Bill, I'm so very sorry. :( It seemed like he was doing so well for a while there. I hope this isn't as bad as it sounds. :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm so sorry. :crying: :grouphug: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: I'm sorry, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzybluecheese Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh Bill, my dad was once able to recite that entire poem by heart. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm so sorry. Good thoughts coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 so sorry you're having to go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: Hang tough, Bill's Dad! This stage of life is Not Fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I am sorry, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (((hugs))) I know this is a hard stage. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 So sorry to hear this, Bill. Wishing for peace for everyone, but especially your dad. :grouphug: and love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Best wishes for your dad and family, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Over the last couple days my father has developed what the doctors are calling a "Kennedy Terminal Ulcer." Terminal Ulcer. How's that sound? Evidently a subset of "bedsore," but worse. Because the "ulcer" isn't what is terminal (not that it is in any way positive) it is that the body, to defend vital organs—which does not include skin—sends blood and other resources to the vital organs, and the skin suffers "ulcers." I'm trying to read up on these, but seeing (time and again) that they are strongly associated with "dying" is sapping my spirit. I very rarely feel depressed. Today is an exception. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Bill, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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