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Andy Bourland Health Update

by Alan Petersen
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Hello Warriors,

I had noticed that fellow warrior and all-around nice guy Any Bourland hasn't been around the WF for a long time. Well Andy's updated his blog and I was shocked to find out that he's been very ill. I just figured he was busy with his next project. But in true Andy style he's not letting it get him down!

You can read what's going on from his own words via his blog:

Andy’s Health Update - Bourland.com

It's a very inspirational post. Please leave Andy a comment so he can feel some warrior love!

Alan
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  • Profile picture of the author Jay White
    Andy's a heckuva guy. We met in Philly last summer and worked together briefly on a project.

    Prayers to you and your family, AB!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Walker
    I've known Andy for a good long while, and I knew of him from those old Clickz days.

    He's a true online pioneer. More importantly, he's a really good guy who treats people extraordinarily well.

    This is truly bad news, and it really saddens me. That said, Andy's post shows just how gracious he truly is.

    Please go read the post AND the comments from so many people across a wide range of our industry - you will see that he's really touched a lot of people.


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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      I don't know Andy personally, but I am most definitely in tears now.

      As I said in my comments there, my grandmother always said to me, "Where
      there is life...there is hope."

      I'll be praying for Andy tonight.

      I just wish I had gotten to know him.
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    • Profile picture of the author Glenn Newsome
      Didn't know Andy personally, but definitely recognized his name immediately. Thanks for the update. Read the blog and posted.
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  • Profile picture of the author WinsonYeung
    I hope that Andy would recover fast and do let him know that we have a team of member concerning about him
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  • Profile picture of the author writergirlk
    The poor guy. :-( Thanks for sharing but it's very said.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheMagicShow
    Originally Posted by Alan Petersen View Post

    Hello Warriors,

    I had noticed that fellow warrior and all-around nice guy Any Bourland hasn't been around the WF for a long time. Well Andy's updated his blog and I was shocked to find out that he's been very ill. I just figured he was busy with his next project. But in true Andy style he's not letting it get him down!

    You can read what's going on from his own words via his blog:

    Andy's Health Update - Bourland.com

    It's a very inspirational post. Please leave Andy a comment so he can feel some warrior love!

    Alan
    Hi Alan,

    I have never met or known Andy and from I have read in his blog, it really makes me sad that good people like that get such a tough luck in life, thank you for opening our eyes to his situaton and bless his soul for fighting for his life and doing it with a positive spirit.
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  • Profile picture of the author Angela V. Edwards
    I didn't know him personally, either...but I remember his name. Thank you for letting us know.
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    • Profile picture of the author Greg Cooksley
      Hey Alan,

      Thanks for posting this.....I wouldn't have known....

      Yip Andy is one of the good guys in IM.....

      Really saddened by this news......but miracles still happen!!!

      Please go to the link and read about his situation...it's inspirational.

      Regards

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  • Profile picture of the author Jay White
    Andy's wife just updated the blog with a beautiful (and heart-wrenching) message that everyone should read.

    Bourland.com - Treasuring Each Day . . .

    I can't imagine the pain of watching someone you love slowly slip away from you. But Jeanne does a nice job of giving us a wonderful glimpse into their last 7 years together. Our prayers are with you, ma'am.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alan Petersen
      Just heart-breaking. I'm glad she shared this update. I know it must be tough since it's so personal. I can't believe he's leaving us.
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      • Profile picture of the author Shannon Herod
        This is a very sad story. I am praying for him and his family. I'm praying for strength for his family.

        I did not know him or did not follow him, but it looks like he is a very good marketer and man.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        The letter from Andy brought admiration for his courage, his optimism and for his ability to find peace and acceptance. I remember him as an original and one of the good guys .

        The letter from Jeanne tore my heart.

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  • Profile picture of the author BrianMcLeod
    In a business full of charlatans and frauds... a person like Andy Bourland a rare find.

    I remember Andy calling me up one day in early 2008 for an interview about something or other, I don't really remember what, now...

    And that's ironic because I DO remember quite VIVIDLY the entire rest of that conversation and what a great time I had yacking with Andy about the insanity and inanity of this crazy mixed up soup we call Internet Marketing... and the many different characters and types of people that it's comprised of.

    I'd trade a dozen IM gurus for one Andy Bourland any day of the week. You'd be hard pressed to find a kinder person or a more sincere marketer.

    It's sad knowing that his energy is shifting and we won't be able to see or talk to him anymore. But what an amazingly good soul his is...

    Life well lived, Andy. Life well lived.

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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Stories like this make you realize how unfair life can be sometimes. Of all
      people to have to go through this. This is the kind of stuff that makes me
      very angry especially when I see all the evil in this world that goes
      unchecked.

      I'm still not giving up on that miracle though.

      Not by a long shot.
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