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Stay Positive

3kushn said:
STAY POSSITIVE.
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You have many challenges bearing down at once. I prayed that you will see them as opportunities to show your young son how to face adversity, and to remind your wife of who she married. Get well.
 
Hang in there G8R fan!

I am only 38 and recently had a cancer scare. I went through 2 surgeries only a few months apart but am now free of that nasty little booger. I had it in my shooting arm, now I am pain free for the most part and have a nice chunck out of my arm but no worries.

I left it all up to God and had lots praying for healing. It worked this time.

I will lift all of your trials and concerns up to the big guy! Hoping for the best. Stay positive and BELIEVE!

Take care,

Joe
 
PROG8R said:
Apparently, I have a problem. I have had back pains off and on for the last year. I have endured a few cortisone shots now and then, which have worked quite well. Today I returned to the DR with a reoccurring problem, and I was asked to go for another MRI, this time for a different region. I felt like I was in there forever, when I thought it was almost done I was asked to lay extremely still while they moved the sled "PLEASE DO NOT MOVE", they took me out and informed me that I needed to have an IV of contrast added. When it was all said and done I spent close to two hours in that freaking machine to come out and have the specialist tell to please wait on my MRI results< the DR has asked that you bring the results right back to him immediately.
It turns out that I have to go to John Hopkins in MD to have some sort of growth in my spinal column removed. Want to talk about being scared? Let?s try this being thrown on top of a divorce and the chance to lose custody of my SON, My hero, my life. And the chance that I can?t play Golf anymore on to no more long sessions in the pool hall and the fact that I can become paralyzed. Now I feel stressed, and in need of your prayers please.

I don?t have anyone except a 3 year old to turn to for comfort.

Dang this Sucks!!
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Prog8r

Since I returned from service in the Gulf War in 1991, my entire life has been ruled by my physical problems. I have fought cancer, and other ailments, most notably the neurological disorder that has attacked my motor skills and left me fighting battles that most people fight in their 60's and 70's. I have gone down the dark road you are facing more than once, and I have learned some valuable lessons.

The first and most important thing to remember is to get out of your own problems and become a blessing in somebody else's life ON A DAILY BASIS. If you sit around worrying and concentrating about what is going wrong in your life and with yoru body, you will actually make the matter worse. However if you keep your eyes open for opportunities to add happiness, encouragement and friendship to those that need it most, your situation will remain in perspective - and you'll start to get better - not worse.

At the last Florida Pro Tour event I had the blessing of finally meeting poolshark52 - and we discussed this same phenomenon. When you understand that you can do nothing to change your physical ailments or the consequences that come with fighting such a battle - you either learn to let go, or you become consumed by the fear and the stress. That is why I recommend getting out of yourself and into helping someone that is in worse shape than you. It works wonders for your attitude and helps you keep everything in perspective (where it belongs).

On the weekend of November 3-4 I will be holding a fundraiser for a 3 year old boy that has cancer. You are more than willing to come to this event (at Capone's in Spring Hill) to help out with it if you have the time - If you have your son that weekend, bring him along. I can come out your way and pick you up if you want and we can go out there together. Believe me, it will be an eye-opening experience.

You can always get with me privately to talk about anything - believe me, I've been down some of the darkest roads you can imagine and I've lived to tell about it. It's not so much what you have - Its what you have left to give to others.
 
I just saw this thread and I will certainly be wishing the best for you and I said a prayer for you. I don't pray near as much as I should so hopefully that one got through.

Best of luck to you.
 
Good thoughts for you my friend.:)

This has helped me during Medical procedures, I play bank pool in my head
to help pass the time and keep my mind off things.

Of course you never miss.:D
 
You have gotten some great advice and wonderful words of encouragement from your buddies here. As this all plays out, you're still going to need lots more great advice and encouragement. Probably more than you can get from reading these posts. So I really, really urge you to find a bible believing church and start attending. Why? That is the very best place to get help for our spiritual problems, and this has affected your spirit enough that you felt the need to call out for help. The bible says in James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." I do know for a certainty that God loves you more than you could ever imagine and will help you thru this so difficult of times.

Like Blackjack just said, at some time in life, we all go down the path you're unfortunately on right now. You'll make it as well. But the walk will be much easier with some great support. You really should find a church home and stay with it, especially after this trial you're enduring is over. You owe that to your son and you'll also feel so much better about a lot of things. God really can and does change our life, if we give Him the chance. Try it and see for yourself. You can't go wrong!
In the mean time, you're in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on your progess.
 
CaptainHook said:
Good thoughts for you my friend.:)

This has helped me during Medical procedures, I play bank pool in my head
to help pass the time and keep my mind off things.

Of course you never miss.:D
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You are too cool! :)
 
Man, this is bringing back lot's of old memories. G8R, you may think things look bad but you really have a lot going for you. You're a young man with a son that has unconditional love for you and a group of crazy pool players that love and care for you. Go into this with nothing but positive thoughts and may God bless you.
 
I would like to say thank you to everyone of you. It is truly a blessing to have so many people out there pulling for me.

Just an update:
I just got off the phone with the neurlogical imaging place and after review of the MRI yesterday that started this whole thing, John Hopkins has request an immediate brain scan MRI and a Cervical one as well, both with contrast. :(
 
Prayers said and will continue. Best of luck and God bless. There are times in our lifes when He is all we have, then you will find that He is all you need. That has help me through a lot, I hope it will do the same for you.
 
My sympathies are with you. One of the things I learned from similar situations and have seen my children learn is that these experiences will change you for the better if you let that happen.

You learn what life is truly about and will find as many of us have that there is always time for the people in your life. Time to make their life better and time to enjoy their life with them. Blackjack has it right, listen closely and life will improve no matter the physical outcome.

"Do not go gentle into that good night - rage rage against the dying of the light."(Dillon Thomas) works for me.
 
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You and your son are in my prayers. Do everything you can and trust God for the rest. Dave had some good advice...I'd take him up on his offer for the fundraiser.
 
I haven't felt compelled to post recently, and almost certainly am never inclined to comment on peoples non pool related personal problems.

However, after reading your post, I felt "moved". This coming from someone who has seen many dead/dying in front of my own two eyes. I also survived my own near fatal harry attack nearly 4 years ago. The thing about my situation, and what inspired me about yours, was the child involved.

Sadly, I'll admit, EVERYONE in my life is expendable and replaceable, except my daughter. I survived my heart attack, just like you will survive your medical problems, because therein lies a passion to live for someone else. Had I not had her, I would have surely given up.

I too share your feelings that my child is my best friend, and although mine is now 6, could survive in this world with only her companionship if need be.

Todays medical advancements are truly miraculous. Getting the best dr's and as much information should be the most important thing for you to focus on right now. You may very well be in for the fight of your life. Prepare your mind and body for any and all complications.

Purdman, your comments were equally as touching, this coming from someone who has become, more and more of a non believer as I've gotten older. But there was a certain sincerity to what you said that offered to, atleast myself, a surprising amount of serenity and comfort.

For the original poster, I wish you and your son all the best, and no matter the outcome, I hope you have the ability to handle it for the benefit of your child.

Randy Goldwater
 
I've said a prayer for you my friend and I hope everything works out for you as quick and painless as possible.
 
PROG8R said:
I would like to say thank you to everyone of you. It is truly a blessing to have so many people out there pulling for me.

Just an update:
I just got off the phone with the neurlogical imaging place and after review of the MRI yesterday that started this whole thing, John Hopkins has request an immediate brain scan MRI and a Cervical one as well, both with contrast. :(
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Here is what they found in my head lol.
 

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PROG8R said:
Apparently, I have a problem. I have had back pains off and on for the last year. I have endured a few cortisone shots now and then, which have worked quite well. Today I returned to the DR with a reoccurring problem, and I was asked to go for another MRI, this time for a different region. I felt like I was in there forever, when I thought it was almost done I was asked to lay extremely still while they moved the sled "PLEASE DO NOT MOVE", they took me out and informed me that I needed to have an IV of contrast added. When it was all said and done I spent close to two hours in that freaking machine to come out and have the specialist tell to please wait on my MRI results< the DR has asked that you bring the results right back to him immediately.
It turns out that I have to go to John Hopkins in MD to have some sort of growth in my spinal column removed. Want to talk about being scared? Let?s try this being thrown on top of a divorce and the chance to lose custody of my SON, My hero, my life. And the chance that I can?t play Golf anymore on to no more long sessions in the pool hall and the fact that I can become paralyzed. Now I feel stressed, and in need of your prayers please.

I don?t have anyone except a 3 year old to turn to for comfort.

Dang this Sucks!!
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Your son's big smiley face is worth facing the devil himself.

Be strong, be positive- He needs you. Prayers sent.
JoeyA
 
Allow me to add my prayers and best wishes for both you and your son.

You have a lot of people caring and praying for you, plus a great hospital filled with the best specialists. Can't beat that combination.

Don Purdman's offer to visit you in Baltimore is really big hearted.
Jim
 
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