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jon019

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Dear Family....
Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:03pm

I think you all know me by now....welllllll, maybe not entirely. What I have received from you all has literally saved my life...and, if there is a better man/woman than DJ...I have yet to meet or know of him/her.

Have been at ch.com for years...sometimes lurking...lately participating... because...as my teachers implied or taught...ya GOTTA give back.

I try...I really do...and sometimes I ask for help...cuz what is family for if ya can't ask when ya need it? Been doing that a lot lately...as most men would tell you..it's a hard road and not something I used to think I would EVER do. Been "healthy" most of my life...took it for granted. Things not so great lately...I can handle CH...screw THAT beast...you all taught me how.

Then along came the big "c"...and danged if I don't care a damn about that either...again...YOU! Now, and I have to ask...isn't there some rule where they have to stop kicking a man when he's down?

Well, enough already! On Friday I go in for spinal surgery. Seems I have an arthritic spine with bone spurs that are pressing on my cord and causing all kinds of unpleasant effects. Doc said 2 weeks ago...."if it was me, I'd be in the hospital TOMORROW...this is bad s**t."

I'm conflicted on posting this.... aren't y'all as tired of my dilemmas as I am? Don't y'all have problems too?
Can honestly say I care more about those than mine.

Anyway...miracles happen on ch.com..I've seen 'em.
If ya can spare a thought or a prayer this Friday...I'd really appreciate it. Have NEVER thought you or I deserve any of this, or did something that caused it...life happens...we deal with it as it comes. Have felt the wind beneath my wings more often than I can say
from y'all...just one more time, ok ? Good hospital (UW)...good Doc....I checked.....oh my, I'm so tired....

Best,

Jon

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Charlotte CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2385 Patterson,California Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #1 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:07pm I will be thinking of you & praying for you, Jon. Don't be conflicted. This is what family is for. Charlotte
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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #2 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:18pm Man you don't ever have to feel bad about asking for prayers on here. I will be praying for you especially during the day on Friday. Talk to you when you get back.
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Mrs Deej YaBB Administrator Offline My life is what I make it, and it's beautiful! Posts: 1348 Tornado Alley Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #3 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:24pm ALL of our love and prayers headed your way dear sir! NEVER feel like you can't or shouldn't bring these things up, we are family, and we stick together..through the thick and the thin of things. Keep us posted when you can and we will see you back here soon!
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Dallas Denny 62 CH.com Old Timer Offline Semper Fi !!!! Posts: 295 Island Bayou Mushroom Farm Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #4 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:29pm All our prayers and healing thoughts coming your way Jon!! Look forward to seeing you back soon!! Dallas Denny
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #5 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:55pm We got your back, Jon. Give those nurses what for.
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #6 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 11:09pm I'll add that gladly my friend. I'll pass it along at church tomorrow as well. How long will you be in hospital? Jerry
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #7 - Mar 30^th, 2010 at 11:37pm Sending all the best we can, Jon. George
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QnHeartMM CH.com Sponsor Offline I AM a Phoenix! Posts: 1783 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #8 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 12:03am Man Jon, just one thing after another for you... We will certainly keep you in our prayers this week and through your recovery. Do let us know how it went as soon as possible.
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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #9 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 5:14am Ya got it friend... Prayers and good vibes going your way...
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Iddy CH.com Alumnus Offline Smile Posts: 486 Toronto,Canada Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #10 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 7:13am All the very best Jon. Come through safe and sound Friday. Prayers, Iddy
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Re: Dear Family....
Reply #11 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 8:34am

Sending you all the positivity that I can. Think of your upcoming surgery this way, "what better day to have surgery than *Good Friday*.

Here you go Jon, just for you.

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anthony g CH.com Old Timer Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 318 manhattan nyc Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #12 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 8:50am Jon I will totally keep you in my prayer's and thought's! Stay strong my friend!!
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #13 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 9:11am Jon I'll be thinking of and praying for you on Friday... and always. Jeannie
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #14 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 9:33am Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Jon. Beth
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Re: Dear Family....
Reply #15 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 10:19am

Haven't stopped yet, Jonboy. ,matters not what kinda pickle you're in, plenty of love and support coming your way!
I'm letting you do things YOUR way nowadays.....you just have to ask.....
You know how to reach me, if you need a voice, or an ear or silence. I'm here for you, Jonboy!
One favor......if you're going to be hospitalized for more than a few (3 or more) days, couldja call someone, let us know you're coming along just fine, couldja please???

Hey, if I rub my hands together really fast and really hard, I can make sparks fly and people will think I'm magic.....wanna see??

Remember, Jonboy, the ties on your hospital gown go in the back...unless people are standing behind you.....THEN they go in the front....... umm, unless people are standing in front of....... hmmm....take a robe with you, ok?

Looking forward to good news,
your short sis from a different mom.......
Cathi

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Re: Dear Family....
Reply #16 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 10:24am

jon019 wrote on Mar 30^th, 2010 at 10:03pm:

I'm conflicted on posting this.... aren't y'all as tired of my dilemmas as I am? Don't y'all have problems too?
tired.... Jon

My Dearest Jon..

Yes we do have problems... but I want you to know that YOUR PROBLEM is OUR PROBLEM...

The word YOUR also contains the words' YOU & OUR... So always remember, your problem are our problem and we are always there for YOU

I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and Prayers.... and place your name on the Prayer list at Bible Study this Evening..

Peace & Blessings
Ruthie

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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #17 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 10:34am Continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Speedy recovery to you, Jon. You're important to us....we need to know how you are. Please keep posting. Love to you, Jackie
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Re: Dear Family....
Reply #19 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 10:52am

You have been told many many times to lean on us and this time is no different. If you close your eyes and concentrate real hard I'll bet you can FEEL all of our prayers and good vibes on their way to you.

I like it that your Dr. said "If it was me..." that would give me confidence that this surgery is right and should be done.
Hope they give you something wonderful for the pain following surgery. Grin

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Marc Ex Member Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #20 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 10:59am Jon, I'm glad that you decided to let us know! Yes, we are all pulling for you - and will continue to do so.
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #22 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 2:56pm You got it Jon. Your balls have to be purple from getting kicked so much. Looking forward to your "that wasn't so bad" post next week. Good luck with everything. I'll be thinking of you and praying. -Dennis-
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BigMatt CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Live to ride, ride to live. Posts: 1089 Mountain View, CA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #23 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 3:00pm Stepdad had the same thing said he felt 90 before the surgery and 20 after, said the only problem was reminding himself that he was not 20 and to keep from doing something stupid like jumping off something tall and hurting himself. Hope you have the same experience my friend. Vibes on the way. Matt
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