[Dixielandjazz] Eric Holroyd Update

[Bill Haesler]

Dear Friends,
An update from Eric Holroyd's daughter, as promised.
Very kind regards,
Bill.

Begin forwarded message:
> From: Samantha Lysaught <lifecels at gmail.com>
> Date: 13 September 2012 9:39:10 PM AEST
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> Good evening everyone!
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> I am sorry for the delay in getting to you all. This week has been quite hectic with Dad being in hospital.
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> He was told a few days ago that he could have a bypass/graft to repair the blocked artery, but they were working on getting his lungs better. Just today he has been told that after much research from his previous operations and heart issues, that there is nothing they can do for the blocked artery. Apparently his heart won't take another graft. He was quite disheartened at first, thinking that it was the "end of the line" however he has cheered up a bit, knowing that they are concentrating on getting his lungs right.
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> For many months now he has had problems with breathing and clearing his lungs. So finally something seems to be getting done about that. I guess the heart attack made his lungs worse, however they werent real good to start off with.
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> Due to my work commitments I can only go in once a day, although I do ring him first thing in the morning. He was REALLY happy that last night he got a WHOLE SIX HOURS SLEEP!!!!!!
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> I have been taking in my IPAD and reading him everyone's messages and I can tell you he has been very moved. I dont think he really has an idea of how many people he has touched throughout his music career and his life.
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> So please feel free to send emails. If any of you wish to visit, and of course you are in the same country to do so, he is in Westmead Hospital,, A5B Bed 28.
> Visiting hours are 12-2 and then 4-8.
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> I understand how busy life is though, so if you just wish to send him an email, feel free to do that and I will pass it on to him.
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> Our family is very pleased with how he is, as we were told at the beginning of the week that he was "hanging in there by a thread"
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> As you all know he lost my mum, the love of his life, over 4 years ago and he misses her terribly. But its not time for him to go see her just yet. I want him here a lot longer with me and my family!
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> You all please take care, call me if you want any information
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> If you want to pass this on to others, please do so. I know there are so many people out there that I just dont have addresses for.
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> Sam
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> Kind regards,
> Samantha Lysaught
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> www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au
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