Hello friends and family of Bill Blackley:

After nearly 35 years practicing medicine, Bill has decided to hang up his stethoscope and throw himself into "retirement" -- though some folks think Bill will never retire -- he is certain to remain active in many communities in North Carolina and beyond.

This blog is for old friends and new, co-workers, patients, musicians, artists, Boy Scouts, environmental activists, Tarheel basketball fans, family, and all who would like to share a word of congratulations, thanks, a silly Bill story, or a celebration for his years of contribution to his patients, and his community.

Please join us in raising a virtual toast to Bill!

Shhhhhh.... this is a secret! We'll unveil the blog with your messages to him in mid-June, but posts are welcome indefinitely.

To share a message, funny Bill memory, toast or other thoughts, email your post to me (Molly) at blackley@uw.edu, and I will post for you (please include your name, and how you know Bill).

Thanks for joining in the fun! With love and thanks,
Sandie... Molly, Ben, and Will Jackson...Seth, Brae and Davis Blackley

Friday, June 11, 2010

You were wonderful with Bill's mother during her struggle with cancer -
You could calm her fears and motivate her in ways we could not. I will
always remember the night in HCMH when she refused to go to Baptist for
needed treatment. You sat in the chair with her. You talked to her about
how life is not always fair or easy but God will not put more on us than
we can bear. Going to Baptist was no longer a problem. You helped your
patients and their families through difficult times.

We really got to know more about "Bill Blackley" through CACHE. Thank
you Bill for your dedication and your many hours of research and hard
work. We could not have beaten Fibrowatt without you. Your honesty, your
kindness and willingness to stand for "what is right" inspires us all.

Bill & Judy Walker
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