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Mark Is Home

nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
edited September 2002 in General Discussion
Thanks to those who have been praying for Mark. Keep it up.

He was released from the treatment place and he came here. He is still scheduled for outpatient counseling and attends 12-step meetings. He isn't out of the woods yet, I know, but he is better.

He hasn't decided what he wants to do. Admirably, he does not want to be a burden on me, but he needs to learn how to make a living, whether trade school or college, but something. He has expressed an interest in air conditioner/refigerator repair, so we may go in that direction.

Thanks again, everyone.

SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the best gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net
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  • charlieccharliec Member Posts: 269 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glad to hear his home. Mark listen to your father, he cares about you more than you'll ever know!
    Chuck

    If man thinks for one minute he understands women, he's timed it about right
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  • muleymuley Member Posts: 1,583 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Great news, nunn! I hope things will work out. This is a step in the right direction. We will keep praying......

    muley

    **I love the smell of Hoppes #9 in the morning**
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,489 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers to continue...Glad to hear he is making progress. Now it will be step by step and day by day.

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good news David!!! You both will continue to be in my prayers.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    It will be awkward,
    as Mark is not likely an "Addict"
    and he is being told that he is.

    Our society is not geared toward
    helping kids who just want to be
    eccepted,take a few drugs,get caught.

    It is easier to label them "Addict"
    especially since AA and their kind
    have taken over,and are eccepted as
    the all knowing authaurity(?) on the
    subject.

    It`s tuff to be a shy kid,maybe not so popular,just looking to loose some of your inhibition.

    .218



    Edited by - 218Beekeep on 09/14/2002 21:47:51
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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    Congratulations to Mark and your family. Our prayers continue for everyone. Now will be the really hard part for him and your support and guidance are crucial. Almost like 'jailhouse religion' until they get out. Tell Mark to keep up the good work it really pays dividends in the long run.

    AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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  • alledanalledan Member Posts: 19,541
    edited November -1
    Good deal! Right now he is running in the right direction! He needs a career where he can find self gratification with his work. There is nothing like a good dose of achievement to bolster his spirit!

    Just when you think your out of the woods,a tree falls on you!
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  • moparmopar Member Posts: 338 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    David,

    I'm glad to hear Mark is back home and doing better.I know that he will overcome his problems and head in the right direction,especially
    with a loving Dad like you by his side.

    I'll continue to keep you both in my thoughts!

    Take Care My Friend
    Doug
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  • 4wheeler4wheeler Member Posts: 3,441
    edited November -1
    Great news,hope all continues to go well.

    "It was like that when I got here".
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Glad to hear he's home and doing better. Will keep the prayer line going.

    Save, research, then buy the best.Join the NRA, NOW!Teach them young, teach them safe, teach them forever, but most of all, teach them to VOTE!
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Best wishes for ALL of you. It's a hard road, but you'll make it through.

    The gene pool needs chlorine.
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  • boogerbooger Member Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glad to hear Mark is home! I've been following your news and not posting much. I'll continue to send all positive energy your way.

    Them ducks is wary.
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  • boeboeboeboe Member Posts: 3,331
    edited November -1
    Very happy for this movement in the right direction. Best to Mark, and of course, you.

    To err is human, to moo is bovine.
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  • timberbeasttimberbeast Member Posts: 1,738 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    God Bless.
    You'll know what to do and when.
    So will Mark.
    Mark, you know what to do. And you don't need to see a boy looking back when you turn towards the mirror.
    You want to see a man.
    Your father has given you help towards seeing the face that you want to see.
    He never let you down.
    Pay it back.
    Dad deserves that.
    God Bless.
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  • Evil ATFEvil ATF Member Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is going back into the service an option once he gets better, or did he get a DD?

    Stand And Be Counted
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    He got an OTH, which will upgrade to a GD after 6 months. Can't go back.

    SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the best gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Your son, as well as the rest of the family will be in my prayers..

    To your son...
    Sometimes the actions of a parent seem harsh, cold, but it is only out of love that we do what we must....
    Children so often say to a parent.. if you love me, you wouldnt do what you did..... but it is because we love you so much that we do it...and will continue to do what ever we have to ...
    After reading the posts by your father, it is evident just how much he loves you and is concerned about you...You have come a long way...and your father is proud (evident in the posts as well)
    You are doing great Mark... keep it up... one step at a time...


    Lil' Stinker's Opinion
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  • bk0331bk0331 Member Posts: 525 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good news! Best of luck to both of you.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm glad to hear Mark is on his way to recovery.
    I agree with beekeeper
    Been there, Done that.

    Woods
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  • loader44loader44 Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    NUNN.

    Glad to here that Mark is home. You both have been in my PRAYERS.

    loader44.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    David, I am wishing you both all the best. I know it's tough for both of you, but if Mark is cut from the cloth of his Dad, he will pull through and make you both proud. Please keep us posted; I know many here care very much about this.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That's good news, but remember, the hard part is the every day. If things get tense at times, remember, it's up hill, all the way. In time, with support from you, he will pull free and not want to go back. I have seen it before, support and understanding go a lot further than lectures and videos at the meeting. Get into an activity you two can do together, that helps tremendously. Best of luck.

    A great rifle with a junk scope,....is junk.
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  • pikeal1pikeal1 Member Posts: 2,707
    edited November -1
    David, Glad to hear your son is home. give him all the love he needs, and im sure he won't dissapoint you. As long as parents show their kids the right path, and are there to get them back on their feet when they stumble...they usually turn out ok.

    God bless

    Alex
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    David,

    Knowing me as you do, I'm happier than you could imagine.

    Please keep one thing in mind, do not validate his behavior by accepting anything as an excuse. I've heard several on the board do exactly that. They're wrong. He knows what he's done; he must accept that and go on from there. What others have done is of no consequence to him, he has his own fight to wage.

    I'm rooting for him, and you, and his mom.

    Clouder..
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