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Today - One year out...

nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
edited May 2017 in General Discussion
This evening exactly one year ago I dragged myself to the hospital only to be invited to stay for a bit. Three units of blood and an early morning ambulance ride found me in Sayre, PA at Guthrie Clinic. There to be told some very bad news. Among other things about a fourteen month chance of survival because of cancer.

Since then more hospital time, more blood, chemo, endless needles and by the grace of God, survival. Actually recovery. Not at all what was expected. Not easy, but truly a lesson in life and knowledge gained no other way.

I thank everyone here for having put up with me. Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and your support. You have no idea what this has meant to me and my family. I'll forever be in your debt.

I'm sharing this not to draw attention to myself. Though terminal, I've been very lucky and richly blessed. My intent is to underline the importance of friends who are willing to reach out to others. Mike, Dave, John, and so many others are enduring a journey which surpasses the imagination of anyone not having walked in their shoes. That kind thought or prayer given in their name might seem insignificant. It's anything but! It somehow makes a difference. Maybe ALL the difference.

LIVE!
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Stay strong, Bruce. You have a lot of prayers and friends pulling for you.
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    got several lighter duty issues to go thru but nothing compared to some....always glad to hear that others path is easier to walk
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  • HandLoadHandLoad Member Posts: 15,998 ✭
    edited November -1
    May You be blessed every step farther on Your Journey. Thanks to You for showing us a Great Example of "No Quit".
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One would think you might have better things to do than hang out among the likes of we here, but here is a toast to many, many more months of bad judgment on your part. You are a valued asset here.[^]
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  • NeoBlackdogNeoBlackdog Member Posts: 17,286 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    One would think you might have better things to do than hang out among the likes of we here, but here is a toast to many, many more months years of bad judgment on your part. You are a valued asset here.[^]

    My sentiments exactly, with a slight modification!
    Hang tough, Nord!
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Remove the "et" from asset and I think you've nailed me![:D]

    Better to laugh about some of these things than cry. Better to be aware of the blessing than the curses.

    Again... Thanks everyone!

    LIVE!
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nobody knows the day or time of their passing. All anyone can do is use what time they have to the best of their ability.

    Like you i have been giving extra time. While i am considered cured some times i do not go outside for a week at a time. I just hurt to bad.

    Most days i am grateful while some days i regret fighting cancer. Only problem is i have never walked away from a fight.

    Have fun and make everyday count. As Tim Mcgraw sings Live Like You Are Dying.

    I am 51 i have been everywhere i want to go. I have done everything i want to do. My kids are all doing fine on there own. All thats keeping me here now is my 5 grand kids. I would like to get to see then grow up. I have 1 that is 12 but 4 under 4 years of age.
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  • woodshed87woodshed87 Member Posts: 23,478 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bruce is one heck of a Man If any of you get a chance to meet him and his Beautiful Bride please do so, they are Great people, Dori And I Love them very Much!
    Bruce we will get back down still trying to kick the cough and will not take chances with your health. Roger
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  • roswellnativeroswellnative Member Posts: 10,195 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I draw strength from you, Live!
    Although always described as a cowboy, Roswellnative generally acts as a righter of wrongs or bodyguard of some sort, where he excels thanks to his resourcefulness and incredible gun prowesses.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    You are still in my prayers Nord and you are not in any way indebted to me. To the contrary, I am indebted to you, for your tale of courage in the sight of pain and strength and resolve in a time of weakness that instructs me in how to be a better man than I am. Thank YOU for your witness in those things.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • TfloggerTflogger Member Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Years ago I had some lumps cut out of me, finding out they were benign gave me a new perspective on life.
    Nord went through 10 times that and stayed sane, he deserves our respect and good wishes. He should also buy us lots of beer.
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Tears. Emotions. Sorrow. Hope. Thanks. I don't know where to begin or what to say. I'm humbled. And believe me, it was not my strength that has enabled me to make this journey and to continue. Those aren't my tracks in the sand.

    I celebrated tonight with my family. I can't describe the feeling. How I wish everyone could feel the same things I'm feeling right now.

    Tomorrow? It'll come. What it brings cannot erase what I have today. I am truly blessed. Thank you all. I wish I had better words.

    And to lighten things up... Yup on the beer![:D] I suppose the worst it could do is kill me. So what?[:o)]

    LIVE!
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  • SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,181 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Our best to you and your family Nord.
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  • 1BigGuy1BigGuy Member Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Vigilance nord. And keep living.

    (Tomorrow afternoon I go to see my oral surgeon for another "routine" check up. It's been just over five years for me now and the fear of its return never goes away).
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  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nord
    Remove the "et" from asset and I think you've nailed me![:D]

    Better to laugh about some of these things than cry. Better to be aware of the blessing than the curses.

    Again... Thanks everyone!

    LIVE!


    [:)]

    Thank you, nord. We are blessed with your presence and spirit!

    Prayers for you and your family.

    James
    What's next?
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  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,696 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glad you are still with us! What an ordeal.

    Hang in there, I enjoy your posts.
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