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I will be taking a Sabbatical for the near future. Do not start cheering however as I will be "popping in" now and then to make sure that y'all are on your best behavior. I would appreciate it if you could keep the Trivia thread active.
 
It is a good thing that the racing season is finished. I have lost much of my interest in Nascar and many other things as well.

My favorite nephew, age 41, has colorectal cancer and recently went through a very major seven and a half hour surgery.
My niece, age 38, has been diagnosed with cancer and has been told that it is terminal. She had breast cancer 7 years ago and now it has come back.
We also have 3 uncles that have cancer.
Last week my wife's brother-inlaw was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

I just wanted y'all to know what is going on as you probably won't be seeing too many posts from me. I will just have to see how things go. I do enjoy the people on this forum, you are a good group.
 
So sorry to hear about all your family members health problems, muggle. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
 
muggle, you and yours will be in my thoughts. Please feel free to come in and vent any time you feel the need. I think you'll find it helps. We're all pretty good listeners.
 
Oh muggle, I'm so sorry to hear about all the woes. Please feel free to cry on our sholders any time. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
 
Hey Muggle don't be a stranger, come in and chat once in awhile....it does help, hang in there!
 
I am so sorry to hear about your family's struggles. I will say an extra prayer for them, and for you as well. Although I am only a med student I understand what your family members will be going through. I also have first hand knowledge of Parkinson's disease, so anytime you need to vent your frustrations feel free to contact me. I'll be here.
 
I'm gonna stick this so we can continue to give support to our friend Mugglenot.
 
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and one day at a time. It really does help to talk and share things among friends, even if it's online.

NW, maj, TRL and I have helped an online friend on another board in a small way, and I know many have helped me through some tough times.
 
Muggle, kat is so right. We may be faceless folks to you, but we are here to listen and offer a shoulder to lean on. All you have to do is talk!
 
Well things aren't any better. I got a telephone call last night about my one uncle and it appears that he is in his last days.

On my 41 yr old nephew. This is what his wife says he is going through.

He is also experiencing neuropathy to his face and throat in which he has an ultrasensitivity to coldness. He described "drinking ice tea" as pouring acid down his throat. So he sticks to room temp. or warmer liquids. The Dr. informed us that this neuropathy will eventually go to his extremities too. For example ; He will have to wear gloves to hold something cold. I guess with new Chemo drugs there comes "new side effects".

I feel so bad for him. I don't know what else to say.
 
muggle, I went through 8 yrs with my mom, so I know what you are experiencing.
You have to stand to the side, absolutely turning yourself inside out, because you cannot do anything.

Talk to us, yell at us, cry on our shoulders --- we're here.
 
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Muggle, we really DO care. I keep you in my thoughts and know from personal experience the pain and frustration you must feel. I hope Hospice is available for your Uncle as they helped a great deal when my stepdaughter's FIL was moving on.
Please take care of yourself and try to be strong for those you love.....one day at a time.
 
Received the telephone call today. My uncle passed away. I don't know if I will be able to attend the funeral due to snow and ice storm and the distance to travel. Charlottesville, Va to Lock Haven, PA.

I remember back in the 1950's when I was in H.S. and he worked at Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven, PA. He got me a job for the summer at Piper and I stayed with him and his wife all summer.
 
Muggle, he is no longer in pain and is probably chatting with Gollum as I type.

I barely made it to my own Daddy's funeral in '93 because of weather. I almost didn't go from RI to NC because of the Blizzard of that year. IF you can't make it, just remember him in your own way at home with your own family. Sometimes just lighting a candle and honoring his memory bring peace. I still light a candle in honor of my Dad on the anniversary of his passing.

Peace and Godspeed to Uncle.
 
Godspeed to your Uncle, muggle. He no longer is in pain --- God is holding him.

As Kat said, as long as you remember him in your heart, it is OK if you can't make the service.
 
Muggle, my thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Remember that your uncle will live in your heart forever. He rests now, pain free, in the arms of God.


Continue to talk to us...yell. cry, scream or what ever you need to do. It's great therapy. We're here to listen. (((((hugs)))))
 
As you may have noticed I am doing a little posting again. I made a mistake though, I posted in The Podium. I think I will graciously back out of those topics. The 2006 season will be here before we know it. Don't quite know if I am ready for it yet. My mind just went blank. Who won last year. :)
 
I love it Muggle! A little humor helps us all on a daily basis. (P.S. TONY STEWART :D )
 
kat2220 said:
I love it Muggle! A little humor helps us all on a daily basis. (P.S. TONY STEWART :D )
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What humor. I was serious. :) Oh yeah, it was Tony Stewart, thanks for reminding me. ;) :)
 
Geez, my wife's brother in-law (mid/late 70's) fell and broke his hip after the Super Bowl. After the hip replacment operation he had a heart attack.

On another note, I had my eye surgery last Wednesday. I was in the O.R. for about 90 minutes and they put me under for the surgery. I looked afterward like someone hit me in the eye with a 2x4, and I felt even worse. It looked so bad that my wife couldn't stand to even look at me. :) It still looks bad but is improving every day and I feel much, much, better.
 
Muggle, as you may or may not know, my hubby lost a leg almost 2 years ago, and it was due to circulation problems. This past week, ALL the toes on his remaining foot were amputated. I still need catarac and back surgery, and we have NO $$$.
Sometimes life just sucks!
 
kat2220 said:
Muggle, as you may or may not know, my hubby lost a leg almost 2 years ago, and it was due to circulation problems. This past week, ALL the toes on his remaining foot were amputated. I still need catarac and back surgery, and we have NO $$$.
Sometimes life just sucks!
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Old age is as much fun as a barrel of monkeys. :( Sorry to hear that kat.
I got my stitches out last monday and the eye is slowly healing, at least my wife can stand to look at me now. :)
 
Muggle, since it's been a month since anyone has posted in this thread, is it OK with you if I un-stick it?
 
please do. actually I was thinking of asking someone if they could do it. thanks kat.
 
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