From DAD (Hangin on to Hambandy)

God bless you, you have so many pulling for you.

 

Thanks Shane,

It truly started with a thought of making Andy smile, passing it forward so to speak. Then with the help of JunkYardDog32 (Joe) the dream of Joplin was started. Then the monster awoke and started to beat up on Andy once again. Soooooooooo after talking to Fitzee and Hackerbill we figured that Andy should have a ride if he is gonna hang out with us here. And that it would put the fight back into Andy, and "WE" did just that. Thanks to Ryan for letting us jam his site with posts. And the great HAMB'rs who sent gifts, donations of parts and money made this dream happen.

Soooooooooooooo now the latest news just in.

Hi everybody. Andys doin great. Sat up in the chair today for 5 hours. He
got alot of hoses hooked up. He is pullin through like a True
Newfoundlander. Talks of the next Surgery Tuesday morning now. It will be
the fusion in the back with the steel rods and plates. I will keep you
posted. Chris




And yes, this is bigger than one person or one idea. I believe together we saved a young boys life. Sure we didnt remove the tumor, but we gave him the strenght to fight. We gave him friendship and most of all we showed a 12yr old boy that Hot Rodders are the best, that HAMB'rs are the best. The HAMB was the first thing Andy asked about on his dry erase board...........you think we made a difference?????????? We together a bunch of strangers, all with a few screws loose over old cars, came together as a team to give a once very sick young man a dream to live for.



Leon

 

All the best to you, Andy, and your family.
We think of you every day. If good thoughts were horsepower, you'd hold the land speed record!
All the best vibes from SoCal to you my friend!

 

God bless him.

 

Chris-

I sent your son an e-mail at the gmail account-- Let me know whenever you have time and he's feeling better.

Thanks so much for the update, and know that we're all pulling for Andy together. Thanks to Leon too for being a great friend!

God Bless,

jay

 

I've been away for nearly a week... so, first thing I needed to do this morning back at a computer was to check on HAMBANDY. This is just what I needed, and expected to hear!! Wonderful, marvelous, spectacular news that stirs the inards of a grown man!! We're all pullin' for ya ANDY!!

 

I can't even type my feelings here...
God Bless Your Family.

 

Amazing, truly amazing. I love telling this story to other people, it just blows them away and sends a clear message about the kind of people we have on this board and in the hot rod industry/hobby.

More prayers and best wishes to you Andy for a speedy recovery.

Matt

 

Great news that he's doin fine. Keep on keepin on Andy

 

Latest from Chris

Hi Everyone ,Andy was stable most of yesterday.He slept alot because they
uped his drugs because of alot of (background pain) That is after surgery
pain where all the nerves and muscles are coming back to life around his
incisions and so on. The last surgery starts this morning(tuesday) at 7:00am
Seattle/11:30am Newfoundland time. They say it will take approx 8 hours to
complete as it too is pretty complex so.This will be the fusion part where
they will plate and put in rods to secure the spine from C3 to T1 in his
back. I will ask again to pray for a successful surgery for Andy as I feel
there is alot of power coming from your prayers. I will post as soon as I
know hes o.k Thanks Chris

 

Myself,my club,my family,and my friends who I've told about this are all pulling for Andy...This kid is the Babe Ruth of H.A.M.B....The "miracle kid" man..

 

Keep fighting Andy, We are pulling for you,God Bless you and your family...........

 

Andy my prayers are with you. You keep fighting like you are and you will be wrenching on that rod of yours in no time.

Eric

 

All the best. we are all praying for you.

 

I'll have all my fingers (and toes) crossed today. I wish you all the best!

 

My thoughts are with him. If this surgery goes as well as the last 2, he'll be well on the road to recovery very soon. I'll be looking forward to updates later, when they're available.

 

Thoughts and Prayers to Andy and his family as they take on this (hopefully) last challenge.

 

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that's about 45 minutes from now. i'll be praying and i know that hundreds (thousands?) of other folks will be, too.

 

Good thoughts coming your way Andy, looking forward to having the honor to meet you someday and see you giving that model A some serious stick.....

 

I have classes all day, but guess who'll be on my mind. Good luck little dude.

 

Chris and Family,
Our family continues to keep you and Andy in our prayers. He is very strong and should do well with this final surgery. May God continue to support Andy through all he is going through.

41 Dave

 

Andy, I know that you won't read this until after the surgery is over but like others here I want you to know that while this procedure is going on I (we) will be praying for you. Praying for the skill of the doctors, for strength of others involved and wisdom for all that are making decisions on your behalf.
You've displayed a remarkable amount of courage for your age and I''m also praying that this adventure will be reflected in the type of individual you are for the rest of your life. Use these events to help you become a concerned person for others and take advantage of moments when your experience can help someone go through a crisis in their own life.
The Lord be with you and strengthen you for the days ahead. I look forward to meeting you some day.

Frank

 

I'm still praying.

 

Thoughts and prayers for Andy, his Family and the surgeons performing the surgery.

 

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you, Leon and Glen have been keeping us updated. By the way Andy, Barry did a burn-out the other night that you really would've approved of. (It didn't involve fire trucks like when you guys made the rubber ball at the train station that night, but really cool all the same!!!)

See you soon,

Jill and Barry

P.S. Thursday nights just aren't the same without you guys - I have no one to sit inside with and share a hot chocolate !

 

Fire trucks..........what fire trucks Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Nice to see ya Jill.

News on Andys fusion as soon as i get it.............................seconds must seem like days for Chris.

 

Please add me to the long list wishing the best for this brave little man.

 

I am extremely happy to hear that you're doing so well, Andy! I know everyone on here will be keeping your family in their thoughts.

Here's to a quick recovery!

 

Great News, Leon!