Iowa. Iowa. Iowa.

Last night, as I was getting ready to hop into bed, I did one last check of the email, to see if there had been any update from Bob in Iowa about his baby girl.
There was.
Read on…

Date: Tue Nov 26, 2002 20:43:06 US/Pacific
Subject: Boodlie-Face update from Bob
Wil,
I absolutely do not know how to thank you enough. At this very moment,
despite what you are reading, I am at a loss for words. Forgive me if this message is more rambling and incoherent than my last email, but I’m
basically just typing this as it slowly comes to me.
I am sorry for not responding to you until now, but I just got back from the hospital. First thing I did when I booted up my computer was to go to your site. I was astounded, and shocked, and pleased, and happy, and overjoyed that you took the time to a) post my message, and b) send me the mojo. But as astounded, shocked, pleased… is there a word that encompasses all five of those emotions?… as I was at that, I was completely blown away by the huge, and wonderfully loving, responses that it drew.
I read each and every one of them. I felt, in fact I *knew*, that I had to. I am sitting here, a grown man with a wife and child and ALL MAN BABY AND DON’T YOU FORGET IT!!!, and I am crying. Not a sobbing, heaving, snot-running-from-my-nose, I’ve-lost-all-sense-of-composure crying. Rather, it is a joyous, thankful, I-cannot-believe-how-incredible-complete-strangers-can-be-in-times-of-need, I-want-to-hug-the-whole-freakin’-world-and-I-just-can’t-hold-it-in kind of crying. To you, Uncle Willie, and to all who sent the love, prayers, and mojo to my little Boodlie-Face, I just want to tell you: you made a grown man cry, and in the words of The Martha, “it’s a good thing”.
I have barely slept since I wrote that last email to you. We had to get up at an ungodly hour to get Her Royal Highness to the hospital on time, which we did *to the minute*, I kid you not. After she went in for the operation, my beautiful wife, my wonderful mother, and I were in the Day Of Operation Waiting Room. And this, well, this is the kicker: all three of us felt, at various times, a little dizzy for no good apparent reason. And not necessarily in a bad way, either. Well, not so much dizzy, but more like light-headed. For no reason, well, no reason that we could think of: remember, I had no idea Uncle Wil had posted my email or that I was, at that time, receiving some MAJOR positive energy from ALL OVER THE WORLD. And, despite my trepidation… and that is an understatement… before the surgery, I was much calmer and my mind much less troubled when the operation was actually happening. I wouldn’t lie or exaggerate about this: it would besmirch the incredible outpouring of awesome good-will that Katie, my wife, my mother, and I received.
Bottom-line it, Bob! Okay, voices-in-my-head, here goes: the operation was
a complete success! No complications, nothing unexpected, everything went
textbook-perfect. Katie and her mother are at the hospital even as I write
this, and if all goes well, my beloved Boodlie-Face will be home tomorrow
evening.
But that’s not the real bottom line. The real bottom line is that I fully expect that the post-op stage will be as hitchless… is that a word? hitchless?… as the operation itself. I now believe that fully and completely. I didn’t just see the result of the mojonation in a successful operation; my mother and wife and I actually felt it. I wrote in my previous email that I’m not a very religious person. I am now going to reassess that stance. One cannot feel what I have felt, and am feeling, without being touched very profoundly, and I have Wil and all the
well-wishers to thank for that as well.
– Bob Roth, WWDN fan, and one very happy daddy to one beautiful little girl

Stop for a second now.
That feeling you have? That one that starts in the center of your body, and radiates outward to your fingers and toes? That joy? That astonishment? That feeling.
With just the tiniest bit of effort, you sent kind, loving thoughts out to a complete stranger, expecting nothing in return, and this is the result.
I defy anyone to tell me that we don’t have the power to change the world.

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120 thoughts on “Iowa. Iowa. Iowa.”

Cool. Good Thanksgiving mojo.

You rock, Wil. Thanks for being such a kickass person.
And Bob, if you read this, I’m glad everything went well.
We all SHOULD take a minute out of each day to just send mojo to the world. I bet it would make a big defference.
Clay

You rule, Will. Just in case you weren’t sure. 😉

Bob, my daughter goes in next week for her 3rd VCUG (which I’m sure you’ve been through) and they’re HORRIBLE!! I hate having to hold her down as they perform these tests on her!
But we’re hoping everything has since cleared up since last year and we can stop the DAILY dose of Bactrum!
Glad it all worked out for you!

I’m tellin ya man, tough guy that i may be (or consider myself to be) I’m fighting back the damn tears just reading that.
I’m glad it went well for you brother. That little girl’ll be up running rampant over you in no time. 🙂
You should be proud Wil, look at all you’re brought together.
If only the rest of the world could see things the way our little community does.

Coolest. Fucking. Shit., Ever.

A little light in a big dark world. There’s nothing better than seeing people show their best and most generous side–it’s God in all of us. Thanks Wil, and congratulations and best wishes to Bob, Boodlie-face, and family.

That was really awesome. That’s the only word I can think of. Awesome.

I’m so glad that everything worked out!!! I was seriously distraught when I read about the situation yesterday. I just want to wish Bob and his family the best of luck! Wil, YOU ROCK!!!
Kate

Good stuff, I didn’t post yesterday but sent the good ‘mo-jo’. Glad it worked.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity for some positivity.

You are an amazing man, Will. We’re lucky to have people like you in this world of ours…

I just decided to just get the hell up and pretend I had a good night’s sleep after a tossing night of one of the worse lower-back spasms in two decades. I decided to surf around on the Net and stopped at Wil’s site to see what I missed over the last few days, only to find this message about Bob and his saga posted. This is such a joy to wake up to such great news, and to know that perfect strangers had such love for a fellow human being and his family to respond with such positive energy. I completely forgot about my pain and had my day made learning of someone else’s deliverance from it.
Wil, you are at the center of a very powerful display of what human love was meant to be… you get more and more real every day, it seems. Happy Thanksgiving to everybody who reads this (especially you and your family, Bob!)

I’m fighting back the tears, because stuff like this chokes me up.
Bob, I am so happy to hear that everything went perfect for you and your baby. Lots of warm wishes coming your/ Katie’s way for a speedy recovery.

I am totaly getting that feeling after reading that post! A great jumbly feeling of potential and hope and all that stuff 🙂

Awesome!! Excellent to hear. Hope everything goes smoothly for the rest of your lives. Have a good one!

WOW! That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m glad everyone’s doing gr-8 and Happy Thanksgivng. Wil, that was awesome of you!
Ashley

I’m so glad things went well for Bob and his daughter. I know she’ll continue to improve!
Happy Thanksgiving (a day early).
J.

Bob, you said “I wrote in my previous email that I’m not a very religious person. I am now going to reassess that stance.”
There is power beyond our comprehension in this world. Be sure to check it out.
I’m so glad for you, and for your wife and beloved Boodlie-Face. Please pass on our love in person to the both of them. . .especially your wife. . .so she knows she is not alone in this.
And Wil brother, you are the best. You continue to be the main reason why this site is so unique. RAWK ON!
Ahud

I can’t imagine what it would be like to have to take any of my sons in for surgery.
Bob, I’m happy the operation went so textbook perfectly.
Mojo, good vibes, and prayer really can make a difference.

I am so thankful that things went well for a father and his daughter.
Not that that warm feeling you described needs any embelishment, but it’s good for me to acknowledge the facilitator of such a warm thing.
Again, You’ve done another very good thing, Wil Thank you.
“Good Dog”
(My wife told me to pat Wil on his head, and scratches his belly)

Wow…*wipes away the joyous tears* Wil, you rule, you know that? 🙂

Bob, I am so happy for you and your daughter. If there is anything else anyone here can do, please post on the board. I’m sure eveyone would be happy to pitch in.
Lara

Cool.
Wil ROCKS.

*ponders a moment*
No, I’m pretty sure that feeling is gas, maybe a little reflux.
But always glad to help.
***Post-Op-And-Down-Through-The-Ages MOJO!!!***

Sending more mojo for all who need it and read this…
It’s been said before and i’ll say it again, your not going to find a greater guy then Will.. Will of all the “star” sites i’v ever been to, i’v never seen one that does more for it’s fans then you.. That not only speaks voulmes about you, but also what your truley like as a person..
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First off – most excellent! Continued mojosity to Bob & Boodlie-face.
Secondly – to all of you awesome no-longer-completely-strangers out there – thanks for renewing my faith in people.
Finally – Wil, for taking the time to post *both* emails from Bob, and for being affected by them – you rock. Wish I could buy ya a cuppa cuppa like a *real* pal.
Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

I would be choked up, but I’m tough, dammit.
And I’m not sentimental at all.
Not a bit.
No, no, no.
::snif::
Seriously, though, I agree with Kyle in the 6th comment down.
The power of love is truly marvelous.

congrats on the success of little Katie.
Thank you Uncle Willy for letting everyone know and allowing us to help out Bob and his family.
Families are too important to just let them go through these types of situations alone.

I am in tears over this. That was simply amazing stuff. Yea Bob & Katie and the Family!!
*Recovery MoJo!!*
LOVE RAWKS!!!

This was the first thing I did when I woke up this morning (after hugging my own daughter), checking to see if there was any news on Katie.
I am so glad everything went well! Here is to a speedy recovery.
Take care and have a wonderful holiday weekend all!

I have tears in my eyes from reading that.
I swear I could feel what he was feeling.
I am so happy that everything went good with his daughters operation. I was really holding her in my thoughts and in my heart.
Its a nice thing for the holidays too.
Thanksgiving tomorrow and Christmas almost on us its a nice holiday wish come true!
I wish them continued good mojo feelings.

I’ll send on all my mojo, even the spare stuff I was saving in case of emergency. I’ve got kids, hell this IS an emergency. Hope the recovery goes well.

Like Saro, I didn’t post a response (what words could I have used?), but I duly sent mojo throughout the day. Hundreds, if not thousands, of lurkers probably did the same. I love wwdn.

Amen. Events like this are what keep my faith in humanity alive, just when I want to give up completely. God, if everyone would just try a little harder sometimes, just look what we could do.

WWDN mojo…go ahead and try to beat it. You can’t. You rock, Wil. And congrats to Bob and his family. Hey, here’s a little extra-mojo for you for future use! MOJO! MOJO! MOJO!
N.
And Wil, here’s some MOJO for you too…jsut for the hell of it. Damn, I feel good.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Thank you Bob, for the update…and Wil, for bringing us all together here.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

This is the coolest thing that I have read all week…well, I know that it is only Wednesday an all, but STILL WAY COOL!
Stories like this restores my faith in humanity.
My wife sent some of her “Hot Philly Chick Mojo” as well.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Cheers.

I am so happy for Bob and his wife that their daughter is going to be alright. Wil, you are right, people can change the world.

“I defy anyone to tell me that we don’t have the power to change the world.”
nice. that’s one thing off your wish-list…

This mojo is for Bob and every other WWDN fan out there.
You all ROCK!

I can’t remember if I posted “mojo”, but I remember stopping by and praying for “Iowa” and his family as his daughter went into surgery. I was overjoyed to read the response, it’s so rare that anyone “hears back” from the energy that gets sent out. Thank you for posting this, I’m saving this and keeping this to help me remember that yes, indeed, there is kindness in the world! Have a great day, and keep the mojo flowin’!

oops…I read this late can I put in a little late/recovery mojo?

Bob, Katie and family – so glad you got the major mojo. I’m so happy that everything went well for all of you.
Thanks Wil for keeping us up to date on this. This story has really lifted my spirit and added to my faith in humanity.

glad to hear the good news.
I believe people are inherently nice, and that most people in the world are nice..
It

I too read it late and am sending a huge amount of recovery MOJO out to Bob and his daughter to compensate!
Wil, you do indeed rock, and just look at what you and the rest of us achieved! its absolutely f**king GREAT!!!
rach
xxx

This comment is for Bob. Bob, if you are reading through today’s comments… thanks doing what you did and sending an email request to Wil – who in turned did the good thing – and gave us the opportunity to love and pray for you, Katie and your loved ones through her operation.
I think that more often than not, people assume that no one will want to know or care about our circumstance. Your need and the opportunity to reach out to you in prayer – gave me something in return. And I wasn’t intending to get anything in return. I have hope and joy today. Thanks.

just when the darkest moment has arrived…and your dream seems bound to die…a prayer and a little mojo from your friends can make all the difference…wil…you did a real good thing…’cause you know all about the mojo…thanks for passing it on.