[Bill V.]

hello dear friends

I could never write the words to express the feelings i am going through.
Ted is now and has always been, so kind, and supportive towards me, in all my ups and downs.
I wrote to him on Saturday I have not felt so sad and scared as I did that day.
Things really hit rock bottom when I was taken out of the room at Del Mar
in a wheelchair.
Being able to handicap with my dad and friends, amongst the crowd at any race track has always meant so much to me. I cherish the gifts I have taken in from so many brilliant teachers, Doc and Jim and Richie P
along with FTL and of course Ted, Each of them has given me such a lift and joy.
I was devastated when the guard came and said ' Bill we have to take you out of here, I could see in his eyes I probably look very bad.
I left my poor dad Brooks, along with all my buddies at the "table west"
wondering what just happens, I was fine and then just before race 2 at
Del Mar I turned to brooks and said, Dad I'm not feeling good at all.
..

I am in bad shape, but I have great doctors, They really do care for me.
I have a great group of nurses and staff at dialysis, and the hospital
is always so caring, I really am lucky. I have great support a care from my Dad and sister and a great brother and family

I spoke to my kidney doctor today, He told me I'm doing well,
He said not to get down, The process of getting a transplant is long.
I don't even know if I am eligible yet. I just have to take my pills and keep visiting the doctors, get lots of rest and eat very carefully stay on my strict diet.

I will keep going, I have been given so much to live for
I know I will be good, and strong

Thank you all for your caring and support

"May the 4 horse be with you"

" Hey Aline come in here and meet Bill from Jersey, He is alright",

Me." Hi my name is Bil, I was wondering, "can you help me ?"
Richie P. "Of course Sit down, whats wrong"


Love
Bill