5 yr mark George's Stroke

[Drummerwife]

Hi All,

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all of your support and prayers through these past 5 years. We would like for you to celebrate with us. Not to look at what he can't do but just how far he has come. We appreciate you so much. We look forward to seeing many of you in October.

[volpi]

We continue to pray for you, and rejoice in all the beautiful music that you have given us over the years. May the best of times be ahead for you. Wish we could do more.
John and Sue

[pocomann]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and George! Tell George thanks for all the wonderful Poco music he helped create, that has brought so much joy to myself and all Poco fans worldwide! We wish him all the best in his recovery from the stroke! I was so happy to hear that he would be able to sing with the band in October!

Kelly

[MsUp]

Hi All,

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all of your support and prayers through these past 5 years. We would like for you to celebrate with us. Not to look at what he can't do but just how far he has come. We appreciate you so much. We look forward to seeing many of you in October.

...OMG, Deb ! You got me all messed up again, I'm such a moosh. .
You and George are always in my thoughts and prayers, and there is no doubt, in my mind, that you are a big reason for George's progress. I am looking forward to seeing you, very soon, and to seeing & hearing George 'sittin'-in' at Wildwood Springs Lodge, in ROCtober. What a treat that will be.
XOXO
sockless, for sure, Claudia

[cimarron]

Hi Debbie & George,

Continued prayers for you, George and your family. It was wonderful seeing George and hearing him sing at the Stagecoach. We were very happy that we got a chance to meet the both of you. Looking forward to seeing you again in Wildwood.

Linda & Keith

[Dar]

hey debbie,you guys are always in my thoughts and prayers as well.. miss seeing george perform,wish to see that again and meet you too... hugs,dar

[RedRiverPatrol]

First of all, can it have been 5 years?

More important, I cannot tell you how often I replay the moment at Stagecoach when George joined his bandmates on stage. For me, it was one of the most inspirational moments I have ever witnessed. I took plenty of pictures, but that moment is forever etched in my memory.

What an example of hard work for both of you, Debbie & George, to have gotten to this point! And I know that we are taking this occasion to look back a bit, but I also know that you continue to look forward. And there is a lesson for all of us who are fortunate enough to be a part of this extended "family".

So many thanks to you both for allowing us to be a part, however small, of the process and please know that we will continue to do what we can.

[LJH]

I remember reading about George's stroke and having an actual, physical reaction to it, like being kicked in the gut, like when you see a bad wreck on the highway. This, for a person I'd never met but was a huge part of my life.

I was never one of those types who worshiped celebrities or rock stars no matter how much I loved their work, but the POCO guys have always been 'real'. They're like family, and one of my 'family' was down. I didn't always have a computer and didn't stay all that informed - once I even read that he'd died and spent several days flapping around like a madwoman confirming that wasn't true! (A pox on all rumor-posting idiots!)

And then to see him at Stagecoach. Goosebumps doesn't even begin to describe it - nothing can describe that feeling. The other thing I can add is this: if you ever need the definition of 'Stand by Your Man' look no further than Debbie and Gracie Grantham.

[kroney]

Where has the time gone indeed ! George, my prayers and thoughts continue for you and your family to this day. I, like so many was truly touched and inspired to see your return to the stage at Stagecoach. I shared in your tears of joy....A moment that I watch over and over thanks to your friends here at poconut.org....On that day you were once again..."The backbone of the group" Thank you so very much for the past, present and the future....You rock, George Grantham !!!!!

[Naomipocofan]

Thanks Debbie, for the care U have given to George, and thanks George for your drumming and singing over the years. U.R. in my prayers for a full recovery, and I'd like to see U with Poco on the East coast someday . . .

N.E.