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[Webhead]

sorry webs. I kinda figured that's what you were referring to about the tragedy

Things for me are OK. Work is busy (lots of travel) Kids are doing well (Aidan is 3 years cancer free) Jamie and I are happy. We were just starting to get things together financially and of course we just got hit with a torn dog acl on champ which is likely to set us back 3 to 5 thousand dollars. We have a 24 months same as cash credit card, but I hate taking on that much debt when we are just getting stuff together, but there's not much we can do. If we don't fix it he's going to blow out the other leg and we can't even consider putting him down...he's too young and everyone would be crushed. Seems like the way it is for me, 2 steps forward and then 3 giant steps back. We were just starting to talk seriously about building in the next few years. This is going to put a little bit of a crimp in that, but I guess we'll do what we can.....

Oh man, I didn't know about that. I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Poor guy. Yeah, that does suck having to spend that much money -- especially when things are just getting settled. It seems like that is the way of life. Hard to really ever get out of having debt and there's always something going on. It'll be worth it though. Champ will appreciate your help getting him back on his feet.

Oh and yeah, that was the tragedy. I never posted it on FB though. It was just too hard. I had posted the good news on FB originally on January 1st of 2016 and then shortly after, that all went down. The main thing I have taken from it all though is that every moment is a gift -- because you never know when another moment will come along. It's important to take the gifts we are given and really appreciate them. I'm sure everyone here can relate in one way or another. This is all life.

[3fingersalute]

Oh man, I didn't know about that. I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Poor guy. Yeah, that does suck having to spend that much money -- especially when things are just getting settled. It seems like that is the way of life. Hard to really ever get out of having debt and there's always something going on. It'll be worth it though. Champ will appreciate your help getting him back on his feet.

Oh and yeah, that was the tragedy. I never posted it on FB though. It was just too hard. I had posted the good news on FB originally on January 1st of 2016 and then shortly after, that all went down. The main thing I have taken from it all though is that every moment is a gift -- because you never know when another moment will come along. It's important to take the gifts we are given and really appreciate them. I'm sure everyone here can relate in one way or another. This is all life.

While I've never experienced that, my wife has worked for years in the L&D field and is constantly telling me of people having something like this happen. Most of them then go on to have a successful pregnancy later on, so while it's a tragedy, it's not necessarily the end.

Good to see you again Webby!

[Tekboy]

Oh man, I didn't know about that. I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Poor guy. Yeah, that does suck having to spend that much money -- especially when things are just getting settled. It seems like that is the way of life. Hard to really ever get out of having debt and there's always something going on. It'll be worth it though. Champ will appreciate your help getting him back on his feet.

Oh and yeah, that was the tragedy. I never posted it on FB though. It was just too hard. I had posted the good news on FB originally on January 1st of 2016 and then shortly after, that all went down. The main thing I have taken from it all though is that every moment is a gift -- because you never know when another moment will come along. It's important to take the gifts we are given and really appreciate them. I'm sure everyone here can relate in one way or another. This is all life.

Yes, every day is a gift. I came to that realization when my wife blew that artery out in Oct. 2010. Then, later, I had a massive heart attack in Nov 2015, and according to my medical records, I was stone cold dead for 17 minutes. Not only did CPR keep me alive, it kept me from being a rutabaga or something. I consider myself to be very blessed to be alive, and to be able to do the things I get to do.

My oldest granddaughter just got married in the last couple of weeks, to a young man just out of Basic Training in the Army. They seem to have their heads on straight, which is commendable these days. They have been friends since middle school or something. I am happy for them.

I recently took a stress test, with scanning and everything. Except for the two stents in my heart, there is NO evidence that I ever had that heart attack! So yeah, every day is a gift. I am about to turn 67 this coming Tuesday, and I am just beginning to "speed up" again! Nice to see you, Webhead. Sorry for your loss, but I love your attitude. I have developed a new motto recently:

"It is not what happens that causes me to have a bad day, but my response to those actions". It seems to be helping quite a lot.

Been Reading A whole lot of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Tolkien, and Heinlein.

[Webhead]

Yes, every day is a gift. I came to that realization when my wife blew that artery out in Oct. 2010. Then, later, I had a massive heart attack in Nov 2015, and according to my medical records, I was stone cold dead for 17 minutes. Not only did CPR keep me alive, it kept me from being a rutabaga or something. I consider myself to be very blessed to be alive, and to be able to do the things I get to do.

My oldest granddaughter just got married in the last couple of weeks, to a young man just out of Basic Training in the Army. They seem to have their heads on straight, which is commendable these days. They have been friends since middle school or something. I am happy for them.

I recently took a stress test, with scanning and everything. Except for the two stents in my heart, there is NO evidence that I ever had that heart attack! So yeah, every day is a gift. I am about to turn 67 this coming Tuesday, and I am just beginning to "speed up" again! Nice to see you, Webhead. Sorry for your loss, but I love your attitude. I have developed a new motto recently:

"It is not what happens that causes me to have a bad day, but my response to those actions". It seems to be helping quite a lot.

Been Reading A whole lot of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Tolkien, and Heinlein.

That's a great motto. And I'm glad you're still here with us. Reminds me of what I've been watching my dad go through. He is on 100% oxygen now. He had stents put into his heart a couple years ago because he couldn't qualify for a quadruple bypass. That's because his emphysema is so far advanced that he would likely be on a ventilator for the rest of his life if they tried. Recently they put two more stents in after a heart attack. Every day I am reminded that every day is a gift. Hard to watch my dad go through this. My dad will be turning 70 in April.

Also, happy for your granddaughter. Very good news!