OFF TOPIC........FYI

[scootertrash]

Members,

Although I don’t post often, I do check in here daily. I only belong to a few forums, and like the others I’m involved with, I consider folks here friends….even though we have possibly never met. This post will also be placed on one other forum, so if you see it there too, I apologize in advance. Folks here have helped me tremendously since I joined, and I’d like to personally extend a huge thank you to you all.

Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with inoperable and terminal lung cancer. Before I go any further, I want you to know I’m not seeking “don’t give up” advice and such. I’m taking treatments and fighting the disease. I know all about the “miracle” survivors and I am also well aware of what this disease is capable of.

I’m told with my treatments, I may have to possibly the end of this year. Of course, nobody can say with certainty when any of us will really go. But the sole intent of this thread is to inform you all, and if I don’t respond to an IM or a question, I wanted you to know that I’m not ignoring anyone, but it is likely that I will be down for the count, or I have “left the range” completely. So once again, thank you all, and keep them all in the ten ring.

Mike

[WaltherP99]

Really sorry to hear about your condition. I hope all goes well for you and hang in there buddy! It sucks that ya got thrown a curve ball like that!

Good luck and live every day of life to its fullest! Prayers out to ya and god bless!!!

[jo191145]

Mike This is tough

You've been with us for quite a few years now. We're hoping that does'nt change.
Keep up the fight and our prayers are with you.

[Glen]

Hi Mike. I hate to hear this for you & your Family. Hang in there & do everything you want to do & can do & in the meantime we'll be praying the Dr's misdiagnosed or they can cure you my Friend!! Best of Luck & stop by anytime you feel up to it!!

[acloco]

Be thinking of you and yours often. Take care....brother of caliber.

[Ray P]

Sorry to hear. May our prayers and shear determination help you through this trying time in your life.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Later
Ray P

[TD-Max]

Truly sorry to hear this. I lost my Grandmother in 2006 to lung cancer round 2 and my Dad in 2008 to a brain tumor. I must say that Home Hospice care was a tremendous help through it all. Please don't take this as forward or pushy, but my suggestion is to equip your home as best you can for handicap accessibility as soon as possible. Get a hospital bed reserved for the times you can't get moving and also a set of rails that attach to the toilet. ADA height toilet, grab bars etc.

[Rick in Oregon]

Scooter: I am truly saddned to hear of your plight. Life is indeed fragile and temporary for us all. In light of the worst, I wish you the very best and as long of time with us and your family as possible.

I hesititate to bid you farewell, hoping for the possibility of better news in the near future. My thoughts will be with you Scoot, from our correspondence, I know you are a brother and a true rifleman.

Via condios mi amigo,
Rick

[Mike]

Scooter, I am truly saddened by this news and admire your courage and spirit in the face of such adversity. You've got a group of friends on this forum pulling for you every step of the way, eager to lend a hand any time you need one. You will be in my daily prayer list and I sincerely wish you the best. Don't hesitate to ask for anything.

Mike

[Keith in Ga]

Scooter, that is the kind of news we don't want to hear. My prayers go out to you and your family. We never know what is in the big plan for each of us, but hopefully the Dr.'s are wrong. Hang in there, and don't give up.

[broncsandwhiskey]

Scooter: I just wanted to say that you are in all of our prayers and we will be thinking of you and yours always my friend. I know what ever the outcome, just like Rick said you are true gentleman and rifleman. I hope for better days in your future.

Your Friend
Shane

[Captqc]

Mike, you are in my prayers. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Gary

[Jim White]

I don’t know that we’ve ever corresponded with one another. Like you I feel I have a lot of friends here and hopefully someday I’ll be privileged enough to meet them all.

I’m truly sorry to hear of your predicament but do live each day to its fullest and from the words of an inspirational person, Jim Valvano “Don’t ever give up”.

Take care,

[Clint E]

Our prayers are with you. Live life to the fullest.

[Gube]

Scooter, I wish you all the best and hope you hang in there. Keep living your life to the fullest.