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Topic: Hal Rugg / On your prayer list
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John Hughey
Member From: Hendersonville, Tn. U.S.A.
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posted 11 February 2004 04:00 PM
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Hi everybody,
I just got some scary news from Hal. I talked to him about 30 minutes ago,(Wed, 11th 5:15).
About a month ago he had an MRI and found a spot on his lung. It looked in-active. About a week ago they did a CT and the spot was still there. So, they did a biopsy and it came back cancerous.
Hal is trying to get appointments with 3 other Drs to get their opinions and decide what to do and what prodedures to take. He said that it was in-operable unless thay take the whole lung out.
Hal ask me if I would post it on the forum so that everyone would have the same details
at the same time as opposed to trying to call everyone and the story getting twisted
and out of shape.
He said that it would be at least a week before he can get in to see these other Drs
so it will be at least that long before we know anything.
Hal said that he would keep me posted and I can let you know.
Please remember to keep our friend in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
PS Hal said that the form of cancer was non-small-cell, meaning that it is the slower
growing cancer.
John Hughey |
Bill Ferguson
Member From: Norcross, GA USA
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posted 11 February 2004 04:04 PM
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John, thank you for posting this about Hal.
All of us that know Hal, know what he went through with Vicky and I know that is weighing heavy on his mind with this new discovery about himself.Linda and I will add Hal to our daily prayer list and would encourage others to do the same. We KNOW prayer works. Please keep us up to date. I will wait and call Hal a little later. Thanks
Bill Ferguson[This message was edited by Bill Ferguson on 12 February 2004 at 05:26 AM.] |
Jerry Brightman
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posted 11 February 2004 04:29 PM
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John, Thanks for the update.
Hal told me about this while I was in Phoenix last month, and I could tell he was a little concerned, but dang, this is bad news...He will certainly be added to our prayers and I only wish our friend the best... Jerry and Kathie Brightman[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 12 February 2004 at 09:50 PM.] |
ray qualls
Member From: Baxter Springs, Kansas
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posted 11 February 2004 04:58 PM
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John, thanks for letting us know about Hal. Its been proven time and time again that prayer works. As many friends that Hal has, I'm sure that he will be fine and that everone will be praying for him. Elizabeth & I will include him on our prayer list. Also our best to you and Jean.
Ray & Elizabeth Qualls |
Samuel E. White
Member From: Greeneville TN.
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posted 11 February 2004 05:13 PM
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Hi John sure is bad news about Hal we will put him in our prayers and hope that they can cure it with out taken a lung.
Sam White |
C Dixon
Member From: Duluth, GA USA
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posted 11 February 2004 05:13 PM
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My deepest sympathy and concern for Hal in this time. I will pray to our precious Savior for healing and comfort. We love you Hal, carl |
Junior Knight
Member From: Eustace Tx , where else!
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posted 11 February 2004 05:19 PM
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Hal is in our prayers!! The Knight Family |
Paul Wade
Member From: Mundelein, Illinois, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 05:25 PM
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hal,
my very best to you and your family
you will be on my prayer listlord be with you paul wade
mundelein,ill |
Curt Shoemaker
Member From: Ionia, Kansas, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 05:35 PM
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My thoughts,and Prayers are with Hal. Curt |
Bruce Bouton
Member From: Nash. Tn USA
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posted 11 February 2004 05:41 PM
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hang in there Hal. God Bless!
Bruce |
Fred Justice
Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World
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posted 11 February 2004 05:47 PM
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John,
Brenda and myself will pray for our friend Hal.
He has a lot of steel playing to do yet so we all wish him a speedy recovery.
See you and Jean soon in Dallas.
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Fred Justice |
Darrell Klein
Member From: Spokane, Washington, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 06:12 PM
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Hal: I am putting you on our prayer chain
here in the Northwest. Keep looking up.
Your friend, Darrell Klein |
Kurt Kowalski
Member From: Holley, New York U.S.A.
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posted 11 February 2004 06:21 PM
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Hal,
Our prayers are with you always.
Love,
Kurt & Laura |
Larry Moore
Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA
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posted 11 February 2004 06:25 PM
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Hal,
Hang in there pal, we know all things are possible with prayer and we do pray all will be a speedy and full recovery. We will keep the prayer line open.
Your friends,
Larry & Yvonne (The Jewelry Lady) |
Lyle Bradford
Member From: Gilbert WV USA
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posted 11 February 2004 06:27 PM
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Hal my wife beat this disease and you can too. We are praying for you and also will put you on a prayer chain we have here in WV. Thanks John for the info and keep us updated. |
Paul Awalt
Member From: Baltimore,Md.
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posted 11 February 2004 06:33 PM
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Johns Hopkins is the place for Hal to go, "Steelin for the Hearts" used to be one of their sponsers. Check with someone from "Steelin for the Hearts" for a reference. I think Hal played there once,they owe him! |
Danny Hullihen
Member From: Harrison, Michigan
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posted 11 February 2004 06:33 PM
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Hal. Please know that you will be in our prayers, and we sincerely pray that an operation won't be necessary. |
Ray Walker
Member From: Smithfield, NC, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 06:40 PM
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John, please let Hal know that our prayers are with him today and will remain so after he is well..Ray and Debbie Walker |
Terry Wood
Member From: Marshfield, MO
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posted 11 February 2004 06:44 PM
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Hal Rugg is a fine person and one of America's greatest steel guitar players ever!Hal you will be in our prayers. I hope you do not mind but I am going to pray Scriptures for you. Jesus said in John's Gospel: John 14:13-14 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name (JESUS CHRIST'S NAME) that will I do, that THE FATHER may be glorified in THE SON. If ye shall ask any thing in My Name, I will do it." Those are really powerful words, but they come from THE MASTER, who holds the Universe together. Everyting is under HIS feet, by HIS BLOOD and by HIS HOLY NAME, we are free. DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER,LORD JESUS AND HOLY SPIRIT. We pray for YOUR healing touch for our brother Hal Rugg. All things are possible with YOU GOD. Because of YOUR LOVE and YOUR MERCY, we ask for healing for Hal Rugg. And we will be very careful to give YOU alone all of the praise, the honor and the glory! IN JESUS CHRIST'S ALL POWERFUL NAME! AMEN! |
Pat Burns
Member From: Branchville, N.J. USA
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posted 11 February 2004 07:00 PM
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...thanks for caring, John...I just said a little prayer for him, and I'll keep him in my thoughts... |
Reggie Duncan
Member From: Mississippi
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posted 11 February 2004 07:18 PM
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Hal, you've just been added to my prayer list. John, thanks. I am thankful that men of your stature aren't ashamed to call on God for help in times of trouble. IMHO. |
john buffington
Member From: Owasso Ok USA
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posted 11 February 2004 07:33 PM
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Hal -
Please know that all of us here at the OSGA (Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association) have you in our prayers. We all know "It Is No Secret What God Can Do".
John Buffington VP OSGA |
Billy Easton
Member From: Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 07:47 PM
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Meriul and I have added Hal and Joan to our prayer list. This is not the kind of news I wanted to hear, but we can only pray and hope for the best for our good friends and neighbors. We love you Hal.
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Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ
Southwestern Steel Guitar Association
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Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 11 February 2004 08:09 PM
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I was at Jeff Newman's College ,June 1977,taking the teachers course and Hal was the guest artist. He and I discussed his E6 tuning.I will pray , Hal, that you will be completly healed. Don't rush into anything, get a lot of opinions. See Dr.Weil in Tucson.....al ------------------
My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/ |
Tommy M
Member From: Indiana
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posted 11 February 2004 08:14 PM
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John,
Hal was added to my prayers before I was done reading your informative post. He will remain there daily.
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Tommy Minniear
www.ntsga.com
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Eric West
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 08:32 PM
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Add my prayers to this fine man's situation as well.Eric J Lundgren |
Franklin
Member From:
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posted 11 February 2004 08:33 PM
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Hal,
May God bless you, always! You can beat this! wE will be praying for your speedy recovery as you are always in our hearts....Paul |
Lefty Schrage
Member From: West Union, Iowa, USA
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posted 11 February 2004 08:37 PM
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John - Thanks so much for letting us know about Hal. Please let him know he's in our tho'ts and prayers. ...lefty |
Jerry Roller
Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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posted 11 February 2004 08:45 PM
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Hal, my prayers are certainly with you. I hope you know you are one of my favorite steel players and you have always been so kind to me at the steel shows and "jams". I will also put you on the prayer list of our Gospel group when we play at different Churches Sunday nights. There is a little lady in Gentry, Ar. who is a regular fan of our opry show who has a very large prayer chain and I will let her know as well. Anyone who has ever played at the Springtown Church in Gentry knows who I am referring to. Hal, prayer works when you have real problems, I know that from experience. The prayers of this Forum undoubtedly help very much when I was facing heart reconstruction surgery three years ago. Please hang tough and beat this.
Your friend,
Jerry[This message was edited by Jerry Roller on 11 February 2004 at 08:47 PM.] |
Evelyn Whitney
Member From: Muskegon, MI 49441 USA
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posted 11 February 2004 08:56 PM
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Dear Friend, Hal,
Evelyn Whitney and Leonard T. Zinn have you on our prayer list and on our churchs list.
Our hearts are heavy with the knowledge of what you are feeling and going through.
Take Hal's hand, precious Lord.
We love you, L T and Eve
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Al Udeen
Member From: maple grove mn usa
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posted 11 February 2004 09:06 PM
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Hal! I will be praying for your total recovery! Your long time friend, Al Udeen |
Buck Grantham
Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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posted 11 February 2004 09:14 PM
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Hal, you know you are in our prayers. Love , Buck & Mitzi |
Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 11 February 2004 09:28 PM
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Hal,
Hang in there ole friend, You're certainly in our prayers today & everyday. You've always been so kind to everyone who knows you. Get well soon so you can get back to playing. May God put His healing hands on you. Nick & Linda |
ROB PARKER
Member From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA
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posted 11 February 2004 09:49 PM
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Hal my Friend,
My love and prayers go out to you and Joan...If I can do anything to help, you know you just need to let me know...
My prayers for a speedy and complete recovery...
I'll call you later ...
RP...'come on in'... |
Tommy White
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn., U.S.A.
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posted 11 February 2004 10:53 PM
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Hal, My family and I will keep you in our prayers. I think your a tough guy and with our Lords help you can whip anything! |
Hal Higgins
Member From: Denham Springs, LA
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posted 11 February 2004 10:56 PM
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John....thank-you for giving us this info on Hal....he's a great friend of the steel guitar community and certainly one of the finest that have ever played.....our prayers and thoughts are with both him and Joan. HAL------------------
Be Blessed........HAL
'85 Emmons LeGrande D-10,(8 & 6) Hilton Vol. Pedal, BJS Birthstone bar, Rack w/Evans Pre-amp, Lexicon MPX100; (2)1501-4 BW's in custom built cabs by T.A. Gibson, & a Peavey DPC 1000 Power Amp.
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Gary Walker
Member From: Morro Bay, CA
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posted 11 February 2004 11:04 PM
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John, thanks for the update. Hal also told me about the concern on his lung in Phoenix. Christine and I will earnestly pray for his complete recovery |
KENNY KRUPNICK
Member From: Grove City,Ohio
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posted 11 February 2004 11:15 PM
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Hal, you'll be in our prayers. |
Jay Dee Maness
Member From: North Hills, CA
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posted 11 February 2004 11:33 PM
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Hal my old friend, I pray you will come through this just fine. |
Michael Johnstone
Member From: Sylmar,Ca. USA
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posted 12 February 2004 12:38 AM
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Hang in there Hal.With a positive attitude and all modern medicine has to offer,you have a great chance of complete recovery.As someone who spent most of last summer in cancer treatment myself I can tell you - no treatment or procedure is as rough as you anticipate and they are quite succesful a vast majority of the time.Get the best doctors you can find and take it one day at a time. -MJ- |
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