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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Sep 29, 2012 - 09:27pm PT
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Positive vibes being sent over from the eastside. Stay strong brother.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Sep 30, 2012 - 09:37am PT
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now here is an interesting and encouraging update on Ian posted on Facebook last night by his wife after Ian had been awake, coherent and responsive all day (couldn't talk though due to the breathing tube, and too weak to write):
OK folks, ready for a another, if not bizarre, Charlie Gill update? Charlie must have decided that he did not need the ventilator....he pulled it out on his own. Normally, that would have been an emergency, however..Charlie began breathing on his own, talking, etc. Trevor and I thought we must be dreaming or something. So far, this is a good thing, but the next 24 hours will tell if his lungs are well enough to sustain an airway, if he has the strength to breath on his own, etc. They said that it is not beyond the realm of possibility that he may have to be put back on the ventilator. But then he smiled and said..."I don't know about this guy though"! Please keep those prayers coming...cuz it sure looks like they are working. Trevor Gill is staying at the hospital with his dad tonight, dad wanted him there. Whatta kid, I tell ya!!
What a testament to that fighting spirit of his! I do not know if he was able to sustain his own breathing through the night, but this is very encouraging...Keep those positive healing vibes coming!
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Johnny K.
climber
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Sep 30, 2012 - 09:42am PT
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Amazing spirit he has.Prayers and best wishes <3
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Sep 30, 2012 - 06:41pm PT
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Sounds like Charlie's good and stubborn(wall climbers usually are).That's a very positive attribute at this stage.Stay stubborn Charlie! Positive vibes still bein' sent yer direction brother.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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bump with update. after almost 3 weeks, Ian is moving out of ICU today. pretty incredible. he still has a rough road ahead but this is really good news. and truly, a miracle.
on behalf of his family, many thanks again to all of you for your continued support!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Thanks for the update.
A few more "miracles" would be nice.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Big healing thoughts being sent to Ian.
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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That is great news. Good to know he is getting better. Best wishes to Ian and your family in this tough time.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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That is great news....always the long road but it starts with one step...and all that. But it's true!
Healing thoughts and prayers
Susan
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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I'm very excited to read these updates!
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Oct 12, 2012 - 11:47pm PT
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Here is the link to the fundraiser for Ian Gill again. His wife Michelle is taking a leave of absence from work to be with Charlie at the hospital, where he has been for over a month. Your help is needed now more than ever, as are your prayers! Your support is so appreciated!!
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/bMOnd
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Nov 12, 2012 - 10:51am PT
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After such a brave battle overcoming tremendous odds for the past 2 months in the hospital, Ian is now resting at home with hospice care and the care of his loving wife and son. He does not have much time left in this world. Please say a prayer for him to ease him onto that next ledge, and know the next time you are on a wall he'll be watching over you from that great port-a-ledge in the sky.
Thanks to so many of you who have given him your love, support and inspiration. I believe he has inspired you as well. He will be missed. Even three days ago he told us he thought he might be able to climb again. You will Ian, you will.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
member since 2002
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Nov 12, 2012 - 10:55am PT
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Here is hoping he can pull it off
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Nov 12, 2012 - 11:06am PT
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I had been considering bumping this and asking but kinda dreaded finding out too.
Glad you are home with family.
We all will follow someday and that is a fact, but it seems you get the lead on this pitch.
The tribe is here just call on us if we can help and I know we will be there.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Nov 12, 2012 - 11:09am PT
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that picture is perfect, that has certainly been Ian all the way! thanks
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Nov 12, 2012 - 11:10am PT
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I am heart broken.
Susan
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Nov 12, 2012 - 11:23am PT
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He called me the other day, he sounded great and we were right back to giving each other sh#t and talking about climbing, he sounded great. I'm shocked to hear this news. I'm going to be pretty bummed to be up on El Cap and know he's not there.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Nov 12, 2012 - 11:47am PT
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He respected and admired you so much Mark, and spoke much of you over the last year. I made the trip from Wyoming to see him last week, he was home and although weak, seemed to be doing well and making progress, and was the same old Ian we know! This has come as kind of a shock to everyone, we really thought he had at the very least several months left (and knowing him maybe more!) But he's not in any pain and that is a huge blessing. I'll keep you posted.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Nov 12, 2012 - 11:58am PT
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Ian and his loved ones. Wishing you all the best.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Nov 12, 2012 - 12:15pm PT
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Just to give you an idea of Charlie's attitude, he has his brand new ledge and all sorts of gear hanging on a wall near his bed so he can see it and dream about the day when he was going to get back on El Cap. When we were talking I asked him to put a note up there on the gear so his wife would know who to give it to if he died. We laughed and he said he was thinking he'd give it to charity and I accused him of not being that good of a friend and we laughed and laughed and called each other names and laughed some more. We even worked out a training regime that he could follow to get back to climbing and up on El Cap. We talked about how someone was going to make a movie of his life and about who was going to play him and me.
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