I have been a little "edgy lately".. sorry for that.

Guy's:

A while back I asked to step down from the Engravers Group, I have also been getting a little edgy lately as a very important date draws near. My responses at times have been out of character for me and I suppose I should explain why.

I am scheduled for surgery on March 15th..7 days from now. I have a serious disorder related to acid reflux disease and have been confirmed with high grade dysplasia of the digestive tract. I am nervous, sensitive and on edge and I know it. I will ask for your prayers as the week fast approaches and I appreciate the only person knowing here on this forum for not saying anything about it. It is delicate and can have life threatening consequences.


I love this hobby so much, I try to give it my all. I mean no offense to anyone of you. Knowing my son will one day have the collection, and can find information here, is some what comforting...

Respectfully,

RickieB

 

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Rickie..thoughts and prayers go out to you old friend. May God Bless and Keep Thee. I know all will turn out well so hang in there. We're all pullin' for you.....

 

My prayers and best hopes go with you. I am not much of a paperboy, but I appreciate your knowledge and skill in that area. You overestimate any concerns about your postings. I read each, and I would have never suspected anything without you mentioning it. Take care !!
Respectfully,

Jim

 

Rick i am sorry to hear about your recent and upcoming challenges. You are definitely in the prayers of me and my family. it is totally understandable to be on edge knowing you have such a difficult thing to deal with. i am sure we all here feel the same way. we are kind of like a second family. i hope you all the best on you upcoming surgery. we will be here once you are back and recovered. for now relax and spend time with your family. all the best. :thumb:

 

Hey RickieB! We all have you in our thoughts and prayers! I recall your earlier mention in the engravers thread as this date draws near and I wish you the very best of health and success with your surgery.

 

Best of luck with the surgery, Rickie. All our thoughts will be with you.

Dave

 

Best of luck. I know your feelings - WELL!

 

RickieB I hope you can work out your health problems. I have had a few myself and for me dealing with cancer was not easy. I try to stay humble these days because I learned from being sick that I am not as important as I once thought I was. I used to think that things revolved around me then I realized......what would everyone do when I am gone. It was then I came to the conclusion that they would carry on.
Egos can be a tough thing to handle. So for me today I would prefer to be a father, brother husband and friend. I no longer have any interest in being king.
There is only one king.
Peace.

 

Good luck with the surgery Rickie! I myself am terrified of knives, needles and whatnot...I too have some health problems but nothing that surgury will fix...it makes life totally not fun, so I can sympathize. I also tend to snap at people sometimes, especially when the pain is worse then other times..and I think you've even been on the recieveing end of that...

Hopefully this surgery you are looking at will solve the problems! The modern medicine can do wonderous things.

 

I will keep you in my thoughts, RickieB

 

best of Luck RickieB with your surgery
On another note I havent ntoiced any change in your postings, youve always been the jolly helpful member who cant be forgotten and always will be...

 

Best with the surgery. I'm sure this is a very difficult time for you and your family. Prays are going your way.

 

"I really hope it goes even better than expected for you"!
My wish for you is to sit in the sun 3 months from now with it all behind you.
Sincerly,

 

Rickie, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you

 

Rickie, I am as stressed as you my friend however for different reasons and can relate to those feelings. I am sorry for the pain that you have to go through and I hope you a good recovery.

Your thoughts are in our prayers

-Shrek

 

Good luck RickieB, my prayers go out to you. Have a nice recovery after the surgery with your family.

 

RickieB, sorry to hear about the news. You have a lot of good friends here. I wish you well and hope that everything works out. Stay positive. You'll be in my prayers.

Brian

 

We all have bad days Rickie even when we aren't facing health problems. Take care of yourself. hya:

 

May you have a full recovery and everything should go well.

 

I'm with you RB. I've got a mild case of GERD myself. Keep in touch.