Bill Cody

I know many have been wondering about Bill Cody since he took a medical leave from WSM and the Opry. The following was posted on Facebook by his daughter earlier today: 

Friends. Prayer warriors. I believe in the power of prayer and my daddy needs prayers. 

A little over 3 weeks ago he was admitted to the ICU in heart failure and kidney failure. After weeks of being on a roller coaster of emotions, tests, dialysis, medications, steps forwards and steps backwards, it was determined earlier this week that his only option for survival would be a double transplant, heart and kidney. 

Many prayers have been prayed this week that he would pass all necessary tests to qualify for the transplant list. And those prayers were answered. 

Last night, his heart strength and ability to pump blood took a downward spiral and we got a call from his doctor early this morning that they were having to intubate him to put him on ECMO (a machine that does the hearts job for him). 

This is what we need prayers for. 

1) pray that he will not experience any of the risks that come along with ECMO - stroke, blood clots, infection. 

2) pray that the next 48 hours on ECMO gives his body time to rest and gain strength. THIS is his biggest hurdle for transplant qualification right now. He has to gain strength. 

3) pray that the transplant team that meets on Tuesdays will find him a candidate for transplant and get him put on the list. 

We need a miracle and we know God is able. Please, if you’re able, stop and pray for these things. Our family can’t thank you enough. We love you all. 

As someone who has met Bill, I can tell you that he loves working at WSM and announcing at the Opry. He has been missed and it sounds like he has a tough road ahead of him. Here is hoping that he gets the surgery that is needed and that he is strong enough for that surgery and recovery. 

And yes, we are praying and thinking of Bill.