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Send Will Downing Your Messages
Nov 1, 2007 | 5:34 AM
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As you may have heard, in January, I was diagnosed with Polymyositis (PM)
an auto-immune disease which affects the muscles among other parts
of the body. This disease basically took away my ability to function on my
own using any of my own limbs or even the ability to walk.

At the time I was diagnosed, I was just beginning to work on the recording of
my new CD, “After Tonight”. As a matter of fact, a lot of the vocals were cut
from my wheelchair at home. However, one of my main reasons for getting
up every day and pushing through this, was my heartfelt desire to use this
recording as a source of faith, inspiration, and hope for so many people out
there who are facing great obstacles in their lives.

All of the songs on “After Tonight” were chosen, written and recorded with
great love and care.

In closing, I wanted to let all of the wonderful people who support me know
that I am I am alive and well – getting better and stronger everyday and that
I AM still here.

It is my deep faith in God and the love of my family and friends that is
seeing me through this. No matter what ALL things are possible to those
who believe.

From my heart to yours. Enjoy.

Love,
Will Downing

 

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Tallmanok2 read my blog view my photos
Nov 1, 2007 | 6:57 AM

Will,

I know how you feel as I have Dermatomyositis (DM) it is also one of the inflammatory myopathies. I made a mistake when I stayed with a regular neurologist instead of going to MDA they are the best at helping us through this. God will help you through, and MDA has been a blessing for me. If you haven't gotten a hold of them yet I recommend calling M.I.N.D You can also find them using MDAUSA.ORG

Glenn
Tallmanok2 read my blog view my photos
Nov 1, 2007 | 7:20 AM

Will,

I know how you feel as I have Dermatomyositis (DM) it is also one of the inflammatory myopathies. I made a mistake when I stayed with a regular neurologist instead of going to MDA they are the best at helping us through this. God will help you through, and MDA has been a blessing for me. If you haven't gotten a hold of them yet I recommend calling M.I.N.D You can also find them using MDAUSA.ORG

Glenn
SAMMIE1980
Nov 1, 2007 | 8:57 AM

Will,

Continue to keep your faith in God. I am praying for you. You are dynamic with your music and I know it will inspire because of the love and care you put into it. When all else fails, God never fails.

Sammie K
Pennwa
Nov 1, 2007 | 8:58 AM

I love you and I will keep you in my prayers
bells1158
Nov 1, 2007 | 9:03 AM

Will,

I want to tell you to continue to keep the faith and believe that you can!! I dare not say that "I understand how you feel" because situations such as this are so very personal in nature that one can only imagine. My prayers go out to you, your family and your friends. The fact that you are using your musical platform to serve as encouragement to others is wonderful.

Again you have my prayers,

Bernadette
Pontiac, Michigan
clearwater23 read my blog
Nov 1, 2007 | 9:18 AM

MY DEAR WILL, I HOPE YOU WILL GET BETTER SOON. KEEP YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT FOR YOU......DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR HEALTH PM CAN AND WILL BE BEATEN.......YOU STAY STRONG AND KEEP SINGING....I LOVE ALL YOUR MUSIC.....YOUR VOICE SENDS A MESSAGE TO MY HEART....YOU STAY STRONG....I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU......YOUR VERY DEAR FAN.....GET WELL SOON
car7858 read my blog view my photos
Nov 1, 2007 | 12:48 PM

Will, Thank you for sharing this with us; You are an inspiration to anyone thats suffers from a debilitating disease and your courage to not only post this encouraging letter but to help others through your music is a God-given blessing. We will pray with you for the miracle of healing & knowledge. Thank you for your faith & courage and hang in there, buddy! Carl & Regina, Mt. Clemens, Michigan
mrshubbyd read my blog view my photos
Nov 1, 2007 | 3:40 PM

You said it wonderfully Car.

Peace and blessings to you Mr. Downing, and NOTHING can take away your spirit!

Much love to you!
StooltimeCounseling read my blog view my photos
Nov 4, 2007 | 9:08 AM

Will,
Family, Faith and Friends. What a powerful combination of support!
Tallmanok2 read my blog view my photos
Nov 6, 2007 | 6:36 PM

Will,

So I did some checking and hey I like what I hear, your great. I think it would be awesome to see you hooking up with Jerry Lewis. Did you think at your age you would become one of Jerry's Kids? I know I sure didn't. I hope to see you next telethon
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