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Hi Gang:

For the past several years, many of you have been following my grandson, Gabe, and his battle with a very rare type of cancer. Gabe is now twelve years old, and a straight-A student in middle school, in spite of the fact he misses at least one week every month as he deals with his chemo treatments. His mom, Beth, sent out an update on his condition last week, and I wanted to share it with you:

From Beth: Gabe has been having really bad headaches for the past several weeks and he just has not been well.  On Monday, his blood pressure was very high also.  When Gabe started this chemo, 18 treatments was the most anyone had been on this chemo.  Gabe has had 29.  We knew that we were living on borrowed time with this.  The biggest side effect that they look for with this particular drug is peripheral neuropathy.  The doctor said that his headaches and blood pressure are indicators that it is setting in and it is time to stop.  She said if we continued to give this chemo, it would probably be just a couple weeks before he would not be able to walk.  Of course we don’t want that!! So, needless to say, he did not get chemo this week. We would have to wait at least six months before he would be eligible for this particular chemo again.

Gabe is very stressed and has a lot of worry over this, but he has continued to have a really good attitude about it.  After the doctor had explained all of this to us on Monday, Gabe was very quiet.  She asked him if he was ok and his response was “So you are telling me that I broke a world record with the most treatments of this medicine!” We all got a kick out of that!!

We now have a lot to think and pray about.  He is still on his weekly chemo pills and will continue to take those.  We are starting light therapy again 2-3 times a week, but worried that it won’t be enough.  Jamey and I would really appreciate your prayers as we seek to find the best option going forward.  We are looking into a lot of different options, including possibly taking him to an oncologist that specializes in this at Stanford University in California.  Please also be in prayer for Gabe.  While it is great that he is able to stay in school right now, the prospect of new treatments and doctors, and the unknowns ahead are very scary for all of us.

Thank you for the continued love and support you have all shown to us.  We are very grateful.

May I simply add, “Amen.”

 

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July 11, 2020

Hi Gang:

I guess the sports fans among you know without my telling you that tonight is the night they will be playing the 93rd Major League All-Star baseball game out in Seattle. For those of you who do not keep tabs on these kinds of things, now you know.

Why do I bring it up? Because exactly 62 years ago today….Tuesday July 11, 1961….I was sitting in my living room watching a black and white telecast of the Major League All-Star baseball game from San Francisco when I received a telephone call that changed my life.

And I almost didn’t get up to answer the phone. Who would dare to call and interrupt me in the middle of such a momentous event anyhow?

After about the third ring, I got up, shuffled into the den, and picked up the receiver. I’m sure my greeting sounded a bit less than cheerful. “HELLO?” I probably growled.

“Bill, this is Ott Devine,” came the instantly recognizable voice on the other end of the line. I had heard those dulcet tones for years on WSM radio and in his role as general manager of the Grand Ole Opry. He didn’t waste any time on pleasantries. “I’m calling to ask if you’d like to become a member of the Opry.”

Suddenly, the ball game was not nearly so significant. I’m not sure I even watched another pitch. I was too busy calling friends and family to share the news. I was made the 48th member of the Opry cast four days later.

Fast forward to July 22nd of this year when I will celebrate becoming the longest-tenured member of the Opry in its nearly 100-year history. Sixty-two years that have literally flown by. Songs, music, friendships, mistakes, applause, joy and sadness…they’ve all been a part of this 62-year roller coaster ride. What an amazing time it’s been.

Thanks to each of you…whether you’ve been on the journey with me the entire time or only recently climbed aboard the train. It’s been an honor to share the miles, the music, and the memories with you. I’m looking forward to a whole bunch more.

And, oh yes, in case you’re wondering, the National League won the ball game 5-4. With eight Atlanta Braves on this year’s team, here’s hoping they do it again!

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June 28, 2023

Hi Gang:

If you know me very well, or have known me for very long, you know that I have a deep love, appreciation, and respect for bluegrass music.

I have written and recorded several bluegrass-oriented songs throughout the space of my career, and have had many of my country songs given bluegrass/acoustical interpretations by some of the most talented bluegrass artists in the world. It would be easier to list the legendary artists from that genre who have NOT recorded my songs, in fact, than to list the ones who have. Even the Grammy nomination Dolly and I received last year was for our bluegrass version of “Someday It’ll All Make Sense.”

I have toured and performed alongside most of the bluegrass greats and become close friends with many of them in the process. That’s why it hurt so bad this week to learn we’re all having to say goodbye to two of the very best….Jesse McReynolds and Bobby Osborne.

Both Jesse and Bobby were my Opry Brothers, and I can’t count the times I’ve shared the stage alongside each of them. I’ve introduced them on hundreds of Opry broadcasts, stepped aside and marveled at Jesse’s incredible mandolin cross-pickin’, and sung ‘Rocky Top’ with Bobby, off-mike, off-key, and in the shadows, more times than I could possibly recall. I came to know Jesse when he and his brother, Jim, were one of the top duet acts in the world…and the same for Bobby and his brother, Sonny.

I could tell stories about how Jim & Jesse performed with me in front of the largest live audience I have ever sung for…and how Bobby, both with Sonny and on his own, wrapped his indelible voice around a whole bunch of Bill Anderson songs over the years and made them his own.

We’ve shared cars, busses, dressing rooms and laughs…happy times and sad…and I’m a better person for having known them all.

There surely must be some beautiful acoustical music up in Heaven tonight. Rest in peace, my friends, and thanks for using your incredible talents to make this ol’ world…and particularly my little corner of it…a much better place.

 

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May 29, 2023

I hope while you are out today enjoying your grill, your boat, your ice cream freezer, your nearby lake or beach, that you don’t forget to pause and remember why we celebrate Memorial Day in the first place.

An awful lot of brave men and women have laid down their lives over the years so that we can enjoy the wonderful blessing we have in this country called “freedom.”

It’s not asking too much, is it, that we pause for a moment this afternoon to remember?To say thank you…even though we might not recognize a face in a picture or a name on a wall?

These heroes were somebody’s brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers. The least we can do on this day is remember….and whisper, “Thanks.”

 

148 Comments

  1. Karen Pfister-Sanford
    April 7, 2017 @ 6:33 am

    I’m so sorry. This is the first I’ve been to Bro. Bill Anderson’s web page or blog or seen this post about his grandson, Gabe. I certainly will add Gabe and his family to my prayers. May God give you His peace in the midst of the storm. God Bless you all. Karen Pfister-Sanford Sellersburg, IN

  2. Larry L. stout
    April 6, 2017 @ 3:05 am

    Prayers going up from Gowdy, Indiana. Putting him on our church’s prayer chain. Big Flatrock Christian Church is known in our area as a strong praying church.

  3. Christine Chakan
    April 5, 2017 @ 10:50 am

    First, may God be with your grandson,you and your family. Please do your own research on earthing or grounding and the bad effects of emf’s. It certainly won’t hurt anything. We’re just learning about it now and trying it. It makes sense. A music teacher has also gone into the lab with scientists to test what resonate sound does to cancer cells. Check out tedx on that. My husband and I have had to do our own research to figure out what was wrong with our son and what,if anything, we could do about it. This is the one good thing about all this internet/multimedia world.

  4. Vicki
    April 5, 2017 @ 4:22 am

    You definitely have my prayers Gabe and family. I feel for you and the pain you are going thru right now. Just take it to God. He still works miracles and I truly believe in them having a child myself born with medical problems but we lost him a couple of times but God intervened and I still have my baby of 32 years. He is getting married in June to a wonderful woman. I told you this because he is my miracle baby. God intervened and I still have him. Let it be Gods will and what happens is whatGod had planned all along. I won’t give up on Gabe. I will continue to pray for him and that God will touch him and heal him of this nasty cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Love and hugs✝

  5. Peggy
    April 5, 2017 @ 1:00 am

    This is the first I’ve heard about Gabe also . I’m always sad to hear of children and cancer . But I’ve been there myself and I know God brought me through and he can bring Gabe through . I’ll be praying for all of you .

  6. Ruby Brooks
    April 4, 2017 @ 10:52 pm

    My thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family and your sweet boy.We have a great big God
    that is able to heal , Believe and continue in your faith .
    May God truly Bless you .

  7. Jo Criss
    April 4, 2017 @ 9:38 pm

    Praying for God’s blessings on Gabe and your whole family !!! Have you read the book “Touching Heaven” by Dr. Chauncey Crandall ? It seems that he has seen the worst and been successful in miraculous healings !!

  8. Mary
    April 4, 2017 @ 6:44 pm

    Bill, praying for Gabe, lifting him up to the Lord. If your daughter would consider herbal medicine, check out this link. I know people it has given a much longer life.

  9. Shirley and Jimmy Richardson.Sr
    April 4, 2017 @ 6:18 pm

    We are praying for Gabe and the family. I am a firm believer in prayers today. God said ask and you shall receive. So we are asking for God to heal this child.

  10. Jo Ann
    April 4, 2017 @ 5:19 pm

    Prayers for Gabe for his continued strength, family support and most of all unwavering faith in the Almighty Lord.

  11. Stan Davis Salem, Virginia
    April 4, 2017 @ 5:03 pm

    Bill,

    I appreciate hearing the update on your grandson. As a grandparent myself, all you can do is pray for them and be there for them. You feel helpless as you cannot fix them when they are hurt and ill. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Stan Davis

  12. Oleta Reed
    April 4, 2017 @ 4:07 pm

    Praying that God will hear all our Prayers & give Gabe the strength & courage to get through this trying time. Heal him dear Lord. Love & prayers to all the Family!

  13. Darleen McWaters
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:50 pm

    our thoughts and prayers are with Gabe and family and Bill for your grand son.

  14. Gene Bingham
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:01 pm

    Prayers heading to Gabe and all his family. Just trust in God because he has his hand in this and will touch you all and bring you through. God bless you all.

  15. Glenna Boyles
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

    Our Thoughts and prayer are with you. We know the One who is able to heal completely and we are trusting that His will be done. We are placing Gabe in His very cable-able hands knowing that what ever the out come God knows best. We may not always agree with what happens but we have to trust Him for what is best for Gabe..

  16. Jay Bennett
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:03 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family. May God bless you with a full recovery.

  17. mary cooper
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:03 pm

    prayers being said for Gabe and familey

  18. DOROTHY STIFFLER
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:32 pm

    Prayers for Gabe and his family.

  19. Betty Putnam
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:16 pm

    Prayers for Gabe and the whole family. Cancer is a terrible disease and I hope one day, a cure for all cancers are found. May God be with you all.

  20. Dortha Thompson
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:46 pm

    PRAYING FOR GABE, YOU THE FAMILY AND THE DOCTORS. GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLAN FOR GABE. I PRAY FOR PEACE, COURAGE,AND STRENGTH. LOVE YOUR FAMILY.

  21. Tim
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:36 pm

    Prayers and stay strong

  22. Mrs Helen Long
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:19 pm

    prayers for Gabe & all the family.

  23. Joy Davis
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:18 pm

    Prayers from Vandalia, MO, for this family. Thanks Mr. Bill for sharing this information on your FB page. After several cruises with you, Rennie & I had no idea about your grandson. Be strong, Gabe!

  24. Estelle and Chuck
    April 4, 2017 @ 11:43 am

    You will always be in our prayers Bill, you, Gabe, Jamey, and Beth. May God be with you all and Bless you!!!!

  25. Gary and Linda Parks
    April 4, 2017 @ 11:43 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are for Gabe and the family.

  26. Naomi Bailey
    April 4, 2017 @ 11:42 am

    Praying the Lord will heal your Grandson and take the stress from him and the family. From Frankfort, Ky.

  27. Cheryl Allen
    April 4, 2017 @ 11:40 am

    May the Lord Our Father send Angels to Heal this Child. All of you will be in my prayers. Has anyone tried some of the natural herbs to help battle this? There are quite a few that have shown great promise with a lot of Cancers.

  28. Jane Garrison
    April 4, 2017 @ 11:36 am

    Prayers for Gabe and the rest of the family.

  29. Susan Mr Court
    April 4, 2017 @ 8:59 am

    He is a very brave boy. Prayers for Gabe and all the family. He is a very lucky boy to have such a loving and caring family.

  30. Crawford Bell
    April 4, 2017 @ 8:10 am

    God Bless You Gabe and give you faith, strength and hope.

  31. Lois Kratzner
    April 4, 2017 @ 7:06 am

    Bill, I just learned about your grandson. I am so sorry. Cancer is a devastating disease. I pray that the Lord will heal him. God bless you. I met you back stage at the Grand old Oprey back in the early ’80’s and I loved your show. Even got my pic taken with you and you let me hold your guitar lol. Love you, God bless you and you’re family.

  32. Debra Mendoza
    April 4, 2017 @ 6:43 am

    Our prays Gabe & All the Anderson Family
    A miracle for Gabe strength the entire family.

  33. Janice Johnson
    April 4, 2017 @ 4:40 am

    I’m asking God to take this cancer I’m his hands. I also shared this with family and facebook family for Prayers. God be with each and everyone of you all. God Bless

  34. Fay Mallett
    April 4, 2017 @ 4:22 am

    I’m so sorry that your family has to deal with this, Bill. My best friend is in the same position as your grandson. Unfortunately, she is terminal and as she lives on the east coast of Canada, I am travelling there to spend 2 weeks with her. Loves of love and prayers to you, Gabe and your family.

  35. Patricia Bullock
    April 4, 2017 @ 4:20 am

    Gabe and your entire family will be in my prayers. I lost my only son in 2015 after five years of dealing with strokes and recovery, so my heart is with you through this trying time. You are not alone. God is with you all the way.

  36. peases12
    April 4, 2017 @ 4:20 am

    Bill – I have been praying daily for Gabe and your Family ever since you first told us about Gabe. My thoughts and prayers are going out to Gabe, you and your Family. May God Hug you all and Bless Gabe and help him through this stressful time.

  37. Linda
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:38 am

    Sending prayers to Gabe, his whole family and all his medical staff. God will see him through this and a miracle will happen.

  38. Marlene Quillin
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:24 am

    We Send our prayers and bunches of love,

  39. cobblaura80@yahoo.com
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:21 am

    Prayers for Gabe and his family, from Sacramento, California

  40. Nancy Riley, PEI Canada
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:16 am

    My prayers for to Gabe and the whole family.. Thinking of you also Whispering Bill.
    Gabe is a very special boy to have you as his grandfather..
    You take care too. From PEI, Canada

  41. DIANE mCkINSTRY
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:13 am

    Prayers for your family; God bless you all.

  42. Shirley J. Greathouse
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:04 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with Gabe and the entire family. God be with you all and give you strength.

  43. Linda Fleshman
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:04 am

    Prayers for Gabe & the whole family as you go through this illness & the stress involved.

  44. Anna Anthony
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:03 am

    Many prayer Amen

  45. Marcella Reed
    April 4, 2017 @ 3:01 am

    Sending up Prayers for Gabe and the entire family. Thank you Bill Anderson for sharing this with us. GOD is Good and Miracles still happen, This is
    what I am praying for. Keep the Faith and Trust in GOD with all your Heart and Soul. m

  46. JoAnn perkov
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:52 am

    Prayers going out for all of you, God bless you all

  47. Kathy Karbash
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:34 am

    Prayers for Gabe ..and your whole family…

  48. Marlys Peterson
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:31 am

    My thoughts and prayers go out to Gabe and his family. Prayer is so powerful and I will keep praying for him.

  49. louise stewart
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:25 am

    Prayers for your Gabe, Bless his heart, Praying that God will take care of your loved one and will heal this special little boy.

  50. Norma
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:23 am

    Praying for Gabe’s complete recovery from cancer.
    Lanor.Reliv.com

  51. Dolly Gorczycki
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:20 am

    Many prayers for Gabe and your family. Lots of healing miracle. Must be so stressful for everyone

  52. Shirley Hendricks
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:18 am

    Gabe, and your entire family are in my prayers!

  53. Richard White
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:18 am

    May God bless Gabe through this time and be with his family as well. I will be praying for you all.

    RW

  54. Janie Palubin
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:16 am

    I am praying for you!

  55. Becky Lindsey
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:07 am

    Prayer for Gabe and family also.

  56. Tammie Conaway
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:05 am

    Cancer I cammand you in the name of the Lord to leave Gabes body. May the Lord get the honor and glory for healing and may others know the Lord because of the miracle that’s going to happen AMEN.

  57. Kevin arnold
    April 4, 2017 @ 2:00 am

    Hang in there Gabe and family many prayers

  58. Janie Bond
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:55 am

    My prayers go out for your precious boy.
    GOD knows his name, GOD will hear the name GABE ! loud and clear ♡♡♡

  59. Deborah Stoneham
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:54 am

    My Prayers to family as well as you Bill hope continues to fight and be strong Hugs to all

  60. Sandra
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:44 am

    Praying for God’s guidance for the Dr’s treating Gabe. Praying also for his family

  61. Sarah McNeal
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:44 am

    Pray God will heal this young man!

  62. Dotty Voorhees
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:37 am

    May Gabe and each of you find renewed strength and peace at this time. You are not alone, God bless.

  63. Janet Vittorio Corica
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:35 am

    I am praying for you, you sweet darling. You are too young to have this kind of grief.

  64. Judie Jackson
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:34 am

    I will certainly be praying for Gabe and all of his family for a long time. God’s blessings to you all.

  65. Debbie
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:32 am

    So praying for Have and the rest of the family,praying that god will heal him

  66. Pat McCain
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:25 am

    prayers on angels wings for your brave young man may the father protect him and hold him in his care Amen

  67. Joan
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:24 am

    Praying for Gabe to be healed. God bless you both.

  68. wanda wright
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:23 am

    Prayers for God’s healing touch for Gabe and prayers for your entire family!

  69. Evelyn Adams
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:20 am

    Prayers for a Divine intervention with healing for Gabe in Jesus name… Amen!!

  70. Lorene
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:15 am

    I will be thinking of you all. Miracles do happen every day.

  71. Betty Morse
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:04 am

    Prayers for Gabe and family.

  72. Mark boudreaux
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:03 am

    Praying for your grand-son Mr.Bill and mom and dad also. We need to whip this dreadful disease. Thanks for sharing and
    Please keep us updated

  73. Cindy Gernon
    April 4, 2017 @ 1:00 am

    Praying for your grandson ! He seems to be a real trooper through all this.miracles happen everyday! I pray for one for Gabe ! Prayers be sent also to the entire family !

  74. Mona Brown
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:59 am

    We are praying for Gabe and family as you make decisions. Praying for the Lord to direct you to the right doctors.

  75. Michael Carl
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:57 am

    We will continue to pray for Gabe and your entire family. We also pray that God will guide the doctors and nurses hands that they may find the proper treatment to bring Gabe back to full health.

  76. Carol
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:56 am

    Praying for Gabe and his family. Praying for healing and wisdom for the medical staff.
    <3 <3 <3

  77. Betty Gutierrez
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:53 am

    Praying for Gabe,and the whole family,I pray GOD leads you to where HE wants Gabe to be, Have you tried St. Jude,s Hospital ? Our GOD is a GOD of miracles.

  78. Annette Ary
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:53 am

    Praying that he will get better and pray for strength for family during this time

  79. Penny Welborn
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:47 am

    Praying for Gabe and the family that is helping him go through this. As you are all going through it as well. God Bless you all.

  80. Norma Gilman
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:47 am

    Let’s all pray real hard for Gabe. I know if we all join together and pray hard good things will happen for him thank you all

  81. Norma Gilman
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:46 am

    My prayers go out to him and what A Brave Young Man I wish you the best and if we all pray hard enough good things will happen for him

  82. Orlene Carter
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:44 am

    Will be praying for your little grandson. May God give this little man a miracle.

  83. Bobby Joe Gibson
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:43 am

    Praying God sends a miracle to Gabe and blessings for the entire family.

  84. Delores Fortin
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:41 am

    Thank you Bill, this is very sad and I do pray for healing and comfort for Gabe and your whole family.

  85. Ed & Fran Anderson
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:40 am

    Keeping Gabe in our prayers.

  86. Taina Cameron
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:40 am

    Prayers and knowledge God has this. Please, if not yet tried, start using pure essential oils with him, especially the bible’s most faithful, Frankincense. It has amazing benefits, including issues like cancer.

  87. Pauline Herrin
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:38 am

    Prayers

  88. Judy DeTray
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:36 am

    Praying for your grandson and the whole family every thing will be ok for that little man. God be with you and the family

  89. Mabel Pardy
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:36 am

    We will continue to pray for Gabe and all the family as he continues on his journey of recovery from this illness. Have faith in God and he will guide you all forward in this battle. Praying for a positive outcome with his treatments.

  90. Joanne Newman
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:35 am

    Praying for Gabe and his family. God bless.

  91. Gaéts Gravelle
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:34 am

    May God’s strength be with you all during this time.

  92. Darlene Pruitt
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:33 am

    Prayers for healing. There is nothing any worse than a sick child.

  93. Treva Stogner
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:30 am

    Praying for your grandson as well as your family and yourself. Prayers for courage, strength, peace, comfort and miracles. Thank God for mercies and healing.

  94. Shirley Aycox
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:29 am

    Continued prayers for Gabe and all of the family. God performs miracles.

  95. Christiane Gamos
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:26 am

    Have you heard about the Burzynski Clinic in Tulsa? It was a very controversial situation. I have the book where he won his case against the government and is legally practicing. As I understand he only takes “incurable” cases. I had cancer myself but was extremely fortunate to have a very curable case and was treated locally. I know those chemo treatments can be rough. I love Gabe’s attitude about breaking a record. He is an inspiration and I hope he can get cured. I truly believe you should check about the Burzynski Clinic.

  96. Jackie k
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:25 am

    Love, hugs and prayers being sent.

  97. dot vines
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:22 am

    prayers for you gabe. don’t give up, god is with you. I am survivor and I know you will be also. praying for all of you. love dot

  98. Vicki Feller
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:21 am

    Praying for Gabe and your family. God Bless You.

  99. Gay Seiber
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:20 am

    Continued prayers for Gabe and entire family. Prayers for not only strength and courage, but peace and comfort. To God be the glory

    • Beverly Campbell
      April 4, 2017 @ 12:32 am

      Hope and pray that Gabe will b ok. God bless u and ur family!

  100. Belva
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:20 am

    Prayers for healing, discernment and wisdom that only comes from our Lord….

  101. Helen Grant
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:19 am

    I have been praying for Gabe since I heard, and will continue to pray. Stay strong big guy, you’ve got this.

  102. Vicki Vick
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:19 am

    Praying for Gabe that God will touch him & perform a miracle! I can only imagine what you all are going through, but he’s a strong young man & faith in God will get you through the rough & tough times.

  103. Cheryl
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:17 am

    Sending prayers up for Gabe and the family.

  104. Gradie Kizer and Nancy K Willis
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:14 am

    Always remembering all of your family in our prayers..

  105. Glenda caldwell
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:13 am

    We’ll be praying for gabe

  106. Doris
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:11 am

    praying for you Gabe, God is watching over you; God Bless!!

  107. Lesa
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:11 am

    Praying for your Grandson to start healing. God Bless you all

  108. Arlene Gaulden
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:11 am

    Prayers for Gabe and the family.

  109. Shirley Patrick
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:10 am

    I am so sorry. You all will be in my prayer. God is the answer. Don’t give up because he can heal. Put it all on Jesus and he will handle it.. Lots of love and prayers for your family.

  110. Linda Weber
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:09 am

    Prayers for Gabe. My the Lord put his healing hands on u. Amen.

  111. Jaquetta Peak
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:08 am

    Prayers for Gabe and your family.

  112. MaryAnn Enloe
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:07 am

    Your grandson sounds like a young man I’d like to know. He and your family will be in my prayers as you continue this difficult journey. God’s blessings on you and yours, from Mary Ann in Waynesville, NC. (I interviewed you in Franklin, NC a couple of years ago, both in person and by phone. You must come back to WNC.)

  113. Marie Perkins
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:07 am

    Many Prayers for Gabe and your Family!!! May the Lord give you the answers you need to have for the Best Healing for Gabe!!!! God Bless and in my Prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!

  114. Deborah Cole
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:04 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with all as you continue this journey..May God’s Grace house you

  115. Mere Dwire
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:04 am

    Will add Gave to our daily list of prayers

  116. Mary Young
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:01 am

    Sending Prayers To Gabe and Your Family Bill. I Know What it’s Like Going Throught. God Bless You All.

  117. Martha
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:01 am

    I started with Stanford 5 years ago this past January. I am on a transplant list. Though my illness is different, I totally trust their care. I have a granddaughter with Stanford for her illness also. they take care of their patients very well. They have so much to offer. Good doctors and good services. I’m sure you have researched this already I just wanted to share. I will lift up Gabe in prayer. Blessings..

  118. Ruth. Ann McGraw
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:01 am

    Prayers going up for Gabe and all your family. May Gods blessings be with you.

  119. R. Beatrice Best
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:01 am

    Praying for Gabe.

  120. Dan
    April 4, 2017 @ 12:00 am

    Many prayers for Gabe and his family Gabe stay positive !!! God bless this young man to health.. Amen

  121. Betty
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

    hoping all goes well will keep him in our prayer

  122. Tammy Lynn
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

    praying for a healing miracle to happen and for blessings for you Bill and all the family. may each day shower more of God’s blessings on y’all.

  123. Dave Raedeker
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

    Gabe and all the family are in my prayers. May God comfort everyone during this time of the unknown. Praise be to God.

  124. Peggy Autrey
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

    Our prayers are with you, certainly understand so much of this, my son has been cancer free for two years, Our God Is Able

  125. Glenda
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:58 pm

    Praying for your sweet boy and that there will be something to help him

  126. Terry Carrico
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:57 pm

    I will be praying for Gabe and your family.

  127. Mary Ediger
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:57 pm

    Praying for Gabe and his family

  128. Tom
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:56 pm

    God be with your family, and I pray God will give him strength.

  129. Fran Cooper
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:53 pm

    Praying for this precious child.He is God’s child.first and formost…..God keep you all.
    Love ya Bill……..

  130. Linda Emerson
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:53 pm

    Many prayers for Gabe and your family

  131. CAROLE SPOONER
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:52 pm

    As a long time fan of Bill Anderson, I am sending prayers to your family. God Bless.

  132. Sonia Burgoyne
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:49 pm

    God bless you and your family Bill, and especially Gabe. I am fortunate to have healthy grandchildren of my own, but I know at anytime life can change in an instant! You have been a part of my life since I was a little girl. My mom and I even had dinner with you in Akron, OH in 1971 (or so) I was 10 years old, but even at that young age I remember thinking what a kind man you were! Prayers and hugs to you Bill, you, and also your family will always hold a special place in my heart.
    Much love,
    Sonia

  133. Robin Scputen
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:47 pm

    Praying for all of you. May God put his healing hand on Gabe and keep you all safe.

  134. Sandy Youmans
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:47 pm

    We will continue to pray for Gabe and encourage him to stay positive and strong
    He is a very brave young man and we know God is watching over him . Sending lots of love and prayers from North Bay On Canada and the Youmans family

  135. Wilma Wheeler
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:46 pm

    Sending Prayers to you and your family, Hope things work out and he can get better soon.

  136. Nancy Self
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:45 pm

    Lord wrap your arms around Gabe and his family. We know you have this Lord.

  137. Deloris Ullmann
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:44 pm

    Thinking of all of you with prayers that God will turn this around.

  138. Rhonda Morrison
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:44 pm

    Prayers for Gabe and your family!

  139. Ruth Kelley, Norwood Missouri
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:43 pm

    Ruth Kelley Am praying for answers an a full recovery.

    • Barbara & Leroy Gamble
      April 4, 2017 @ 1:30 am

      We are praying for all of you- I was upset about my cancer but nothing compared to a little boy this age-pray he gets better.

    • Beulah Berry
      April 4, 2017 @ 8:18 am

      Praying for Gabe, praying for wisdom for his parents and for the Dr.’s who are and will be treating him. God Bless you Gabe.

  140. Larry McCullah
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:42 pm

    Praying for your grandson & for his family that the Lord would comfort them as they go through & that the Lord would perform a miracle in his life! I’ve started a prayer chain within our church body!

  141. Sandy
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:42 pm

    He will be in my prayers. I pray for God’ s mercy and healing for the family.

  142. Sandy
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:38 pm

    I just found out about Gabe’s issues. Praying for a positive outcome for him.

  143. Sue
    April 3, 2017 @ 11:34 pm

    Our prayer continue to be with all of you, can’t imagine , but we know the ONE that can you it though !!’

    • Melba Blankenship
      April 4, 2017 @ 3:57 pm

      So sorry to hear this. Prayers for you all.