We're happy if you're happy!

[denifeelingblue]

Life is a moment in space
When the dream is gone
It's a lonelier place...

Down inside, you know we never know why
The road is narrow and long...

Get well soon!

[kloudancer]

Hey Gerry -- As many here have said we all have flaws and weaknesses -- Just know that with all our flaws and weaknesses we stand behind you and beside you as friends and fans.
Love and prayers go out to you as you face your next challenge and again emerge victorious.

Hugs, Kris

[scottishdreamer]

Gerry,

I went to see the movie Phantom of the Opera long ago and was completely captivated by a young actor behind a mask who I knew nothing about. He was so talented and charismatic I had to find out who he was and see him in his other movies. I ran out and rented Tomb Raider and Timeline. I was wonderfully surprised to find he was Scottish and handsome. I couldn't understand a lot of what he was saying in Tomb Raider but I was completely intrigued by him.

Since then I have become a very big fan and supporter of you Gerry. I have loved all your movies even though some are tough to watch. You are an amazingly talented actor. You have entertained us with your wit and articulate interviews. You are so loving and caring about your fellow human beings and fans.

I am totally inspired by your life story. You had the balls to leave a career and life you weren't happy with and pursue your dreams. Not many of us can say we would do that. I so admire your work ethic and honesty and humanity. I only wish that the Hollywood bigwigs would treat you the way you deserve to be treated. You have overcome a lot of challenges and barriers and here you are at the top of your game and successful. Don't let those bastards in Hollywood bring you down. You are so much more talented than many actors that get the accolades.

I wish for you every happy success in your career and life. I have an unconditional love for you. I don't say that lightly. You have brought a lot of joy to my life and I would like to have you here for many years to lighten my daily grind. You make me laugh and cry. I am so proud of you in every way. Find your own way to be happy and don't listen to the outside noise that likes to label you and throw insults at you. Ignore them.

Your fans are behind you 100% and if you need us, call us! We'll be there.

[Deleted]

Dear Gerry,

Sometimes we just need to know that people care.
If this is one of those times,
I'm one of those people!

Please take care of yourself!

Love, Shellie

P.S. And PLEASE be sure you have a “stunt double” when you do your next film! No more injuries PLEASE!

[wiclowgb]

Proved by everyday experience:
Life is not to have fun - it is to suffer, be enchanted, be amazed.
What does not kill you, it makes you stronger.
Get well soon, Gerry. We love you.

XOXO
Ann

[gerrysspngal]

My Dearest Gerry,

Firstly let me say that I love and support you no matter what!

I admire your honesty and courage and know that this along with your strength will get you through.

I'm currently in LA, visiting from Australia, and I so hope I get the chance to tell you all this in person, as well as giving you one ginormous hug! Believe me if I don't succeed, it's not through lack of trying!

Stay strong and true to yourself Baby!

Love you forever!

BIG HUGS!!!! and lots of love,

Lyndall (GSG)

UPDATE: Gerry, I am the Aussie Gal with the Scottish Flag who u met after the Vanity Fair Party! I just want to thank you so much for taking the time to come over and see me, you are such a sweetheart and I will treasure that moment forever! I meant every word I said to you and long for the day that I may possibly meet you again!

Thanks for the hug!

Love always,

Lyndall / GSG xo

[paisley3691]

Hello my precious Gerry. I'm relieved that you recognized the danger of reliance on these medications - my nephew got into a very bad spot because of an addiction to these powerfully addictive drugs.

I'm so proud of you for being proactive and taking steps to address the problem before it could spiral out of control. Remember, you've got the unwavering support of your family, friends and legions of dedicated fans. We've got your back.

Nothing is more important to us than your well-being. More than any award you could ever win or accolade you might ever garner, we all want you to live a long and fulfilling, happy and healthy life.

Love You, sweetie...
Paisley

[anteus]

Gerry hold on really tight and take care of yourself,
And I will safeguard you as well like your own loyal elf)

get well and finaly visit Sankt-Peterburg city (its in Russia honey))!
take care

[celticgirl]

just want you to know that I was intrigued to see who was playing Sam Childers when my church was told about the movie being made and so I investigated and found out who the actor behind Machine Gun Preacher was . Since then I have seen most of your movies and now have great admiration for the quality ,breadth and depth of your work but watching your interviews is what caught my attention most. I have never taken the time to find out more about ANY actor...ever and just want you to know that I have prayed for you since seeing the first stills of MGP and am praying even more so now after your wise and courageous decision to go to rehab.My faith has helped me to stop striving and to just accept that God loves me just as I am ...the good bits, the flaws and for the first time in my life I foundnpeace and my prayer for you Gerard Butler and I mean the man behind the Hollywood hype and media frenzy and sparkling array of characters....the man who lays his head down on his pillow each night after having great days ,bad days , making good choices , bad choices is that you would know how loved you are ...firstly by God ....not because of what you do but just as you are .He knows every good and bad thing you ve ever done and He loves you anyway and He wants to draw close to you and give you the strength to get through this and find the deep acceptance ,love and freedom that we all desire in life but also how deeply loved you are by family and friends but I'm sure you don t need me to tell you that .Lastly the love and admiration that comes from your legions of fans.... Reading this board has really challenged my preconceived image of what constitutes a fan...and it always seems to be the kind of person who has never been a fan before ...professional women (and men) whose lives are full and busy and actually don t have the time to pursue following someone else s career...it is these kinds of people who count themselves as your fans ...people who recognise that you are an incredibly talented actor but also a guy who is driven to do his best (despite having shortcomings in common with the rest of humanity) someone who is committed to making a difference. Gerry be encouraged ..you have all our support during this difficult time ...it has been so heart warming to read the words of encouragement from well wishers ..there s a huge amount of love and support out here for you ...get better soon ,surround your self with those who will speak the Truth into your life , I pray your feet will be established on The Rock of Ages Who will anchor you and hold you firm.Just be you Gerry ....forget giving and doing and trying and striving ...just relax into the tender embrace of the One who holds all things together....get well soon.

[jjonesindallas]

Gerry - Wanted to join in with everyone else here at WOGBF to tell you how proud I am of you.

You are a joy and inspiration to all of your fans. You don't have to be the most generous person in the world, but you are. And, we love you even more for that.

Was privileged and honored to have met you twice in Shreveport and to have pictures of you standing next to me and leaning down to kiss me on the cheek. Don't worry...I'll be in BR to collect on that snog you promised me.

I love you now and always will. Don't ever change!

[bystander]

‘It is the very passions about whose origin we deceive ourselves that tyrannise most strongly over us. Our weakest motives are those of whose nature we are conscious.' Oscar Wilde.

Much of Mr Wilde's wit is hardly wise, but this snippet appeals to me.
I hope you make peace with whatever demons have beset you.

Linda

[jo]

There's not a huge amount I can say here that hasn't already been said Gerry and all much more eloquently than I could put it.

I'm so very happy and relived you have realized you had a problem and have taken the first steps on the road to recovery. That can be the most difficult part.

Just know that we are all behind you, wishing you the best, however long it takes. We will still be here.

Gerry, you have my support, my gratitude, my respect, my hope.

Always
Jo

[larue]

If, in the midst of all that is happening to you right now, you wonder if your fans are disappointed in you, if they are feeling that you have let them down, don't.
We are not disappointed IN you, only FOR you. You could never let us down because you have never promised us anything, never asked us to like your movies, to admire you, to be inspired by you, to care what happens to you. We do that freely. And come what may, we will continue to admire, be inspired, worry, rejoice, care, and pray for you.
Right now, think only of yourself, of what you need to do for yourself, and don't wonder about us, we're still in your corner and we're not going anywhere.

And congratulations on realizing that there was a problem, and doing something about it! Way to go!

[omgerry]

Gerard
It feels so strange to write a letter to someone you've never met but truly care about. I was late to the party and first saw you in PS I Love You. You won me over comming out of the subway! I was blown away and after watching the movie, three times the first night, I had to know all I could about you. I did my homework pretty quick and ordered every movie I could get my hands on. I must admit that your face, your body and you accent hooked me and I quickly became obsessed for the first time ever.

Your movies and the way you become the person your playing speak for themselves, thats what made me a fan but what keeps me a fan is you. You do not disappoint ever, on the screen or in life. You put yourself out there, leave it all on the floor and make no excuses .

You can see the soul of a nice kind man in those drop dead eyes of yours. You have an amazing work ethic, I love the way you treat people you always seem to start with respect and I admire that. Most of all I love the way you talk about your mum, ya gotta love a man that unabashedly loves his Mum.

Im so sorry for the pain your in now but everyone's life gets screwed at some point, we all make stupid choices but with love and acceptance we come out the other side, hopefully stronger and wiser for it.

I've never had a chance to meet you but I have heard you say you admire people who go for their dreams...so Im still looking for you, and if I ever find you that will be my dream come true.

Till then I wish you free from pain, I wish you peace down to your soul and I wish you a soft place to come home to in your life. Remember two things you are Sparta but more important your Margaret Butlers son...those two things are enough for anybody!

Cherish and be good to yourself

[bonnieallmine]

Watching you go through these struggles is like watching a family member go through it! Must be the Irish blood. Keep it going! Oldbutnotdead.