For those of you fighting a health problem, We have a support group right here on the HAMB its called "The HAMB Gimp Group" its located at: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=445 lots of fellows working on beating the Big C and some that have beaten it. Some are just breaking down and have various problems but all are upbeat and we all help each other with what ever. You are invited to join Donn
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you... My wife and I have both recently lost family...she lost her Grandfather, who was more like a Father to her, in late March...and the day after his funeral...my Father's mother dies. It's been a crazy last few months...but my wife and I are the 'Give it Hell' type, and we continue to strive to live our lives the best we can...Have as much fun as we can...enjoy the smallest things life has to offer...and to remember to tell those around us...that we Love them... Take care of yourselves and one another...
Frank, those cases come under the heading of "Luck is better than skill" category. The real question for the heavy smokers and people that want to flout medical advice is, "Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do you???"
Tobacco caused cancers kill about 1/3 of users.Strokes and heart disease caused by tobacco kills another 1/3.The rest have genes we all wish we had.Yup,it's a roll of the dice.
Thoughts and prayers sent your way, glad your dad is doing better. Cancer has taken several family members and friends of mine, wish no one had to ever deal with this. Think I am going to spend some time with my kid, later.
Very glad to hear your dad is ok. My dad had prostate cancer a few years back. He got his prostate removed and is all good now. I've had a few other relatives/friends that weren't so lucky. It's a scary disease and I worry about it often. It's good to hear stories like yours. Very inspirational indeed!!
Thoughts an prayers good to hear dads doing better stay positive, I like Asparagus one of the simpler things to try
With all of the terrible things posted on the HAMB here lately, Larry Watson and Rich Pichette were certainly big influences in my life, Im just bringing this to the top because my father was giving a clean bill of health on Monday after his first CT scan since his surgery. God bless our loved ones and heros that are no longer with us.
You will read many stories of peoples losses. These things will happen all around you and until it hits home you will not know what it is like. You, unlike many others, have been blessed with an extended opportunity. Cherish the days you have left with your father. Prayers are sent. God Bless
X2. Remember to tell everyone you love that you love them. Make sure that they hear it, AND know it. It is too late when they are gone to make sure that they know. Cherish every day that you have too. Nobody gets to pick when he or she goes. I am 40, and a cancer survivor. It could have just as easily killed me.
How many times do the car ads start with "must sell due to illness"? We all have to stop thinking we are supermen. Get those checkups and tests when you are suppose to and get that yearly physical. I had neck cancer 8 years ago. Had radiation, chemo and surgery and live with the outcome every day. The key word is "live". Life is too short to begin with so do whatever is needed to hold on to it. Be proactive and stay in the game. ron "
Glad to hear your Dad is going to be with you a while longer. 15 years ago I lost my Dad to leukemia. He put up a good fight, but his type was agressive.... My son was born about 9 months later and at 1 month old he was diagnosed with leukemia. He had a stem cell transplant 14 years ago july 29th, and is a healthy young man today. This summer he ran a 5k race with me and beat me It's not always a death sentence. It's what you make of it. It can be a blessing that brings your familly close, or tear people apart. I'll never forget Dad telling me "I'm going to die sooner or later. All they can do is extend my life". It makes me sad he didn't get to see my kids grow up. I know he would love my shop. He is missed by many. Treasure the time you have with him. Spend all of the time you can with him and don't worry about being a pest. These are the things I can tell you after loosing my father, partner and freind...... Jeff
Thanks for the kind words everyone, just left their house. Mom and dad take off tomorrow in their 54 Hornet to go to Spokane for the Hudson National. Something we didnt think would be possible not to long ago.
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