i have adopted a new outlook on life, i figure, if god wanted me to die a certain day, then it would happen one way or another. So theres nothing else to do but live life to its fullest, so now

I'm gonna drive it till the wheels fall off

 

Be careful or you may upset God's schedule.

 

maybe the old one wasn't bad either

 

Okey dokey

 

What way were you living life before? You should always take precautions or rather err on the side of safety but you should squezee every bit of "living" out of life that you can, recognizing that there will be good as well as bad things that happen in our lives. My belief is that we can shorten our lives through "incorrect" living but that God does have a certian time frame for us. That's just my opinion. I will tell you that I've always had a zest for life but this last May I had a "situation" happen where I had something, a seizure or small brain anursym, the doctors still don't know what, where I fought for almost 4 hours by myself at home...it's a long story, but I finally was able to get help. After the life flight and hospital stay, well lets just say that even though I always had a zest for life I look at things now and realize that although I love my job, it's not the most important thing in the world. The TV shows I used to live for I don't watch anymore. I'm going to tell you the way "I" feel is the "only" way to live. Live every minute as if it's your last. Love the people around you as if you'll never see them in this life time again. Don't sweat the small stuff and remember it's ALL small stuff. Right now I'm still dealing with the after effects of that day...and of some things it caused. I'm active duty Air Force and they are doing evaluations on me to see if I can stay. I have 19 years with them and if they discharge me, financially we'll be in really bad shape. It's part of life. We will cross that bridge when we get there. I have made plans in the event it happens but the best made plans of mice and men never seem to work out like we wish they would, if they did I wouldn't have had to worry about an alternate plan. I put my faith in God. Well enough rambling from me. It's so weird. I have never done this stuff before. This is the first site I've been to and here I am spilling my guts. I came to the site looking for help for my 79 Ford Bronco and I found some really neat people and a lot of interesting conversation. Convalesence leave is driving me nuts I guess. Sorry about my spelling. Nuff said.

 

wow! well spoken.sorry to hear of your situation.this post made me realize how little we really know about each other.very touching story.i truely wish you all the best .you seem like a strong person.i seem to be at a loss for words here good luck

 

Fordfaggiole,

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not a strong person...well not any stronger than you or anyone else. Everyone takes life as it comes. Believe me I've had my days of "Why me?"Not many but I have had them. Mostly I just try to figure out what God wants me to do. I really hate to say it but I am probably one of the biggest slugs on the planet. I'm not the best neighbor. I really need to be a better friend and I need to be a better Father and husband. So everyday I try to be a little bit better and some days I suceede and some days I don't. What can I say? Such is life. What I do know is that we all have a purpose here and we all need to help one another. Your kind remarks have helped me tonite. Thanks. Have a good one.

 

You know, something? i think you may have helped me put some definition into my new year's resolutions! You may not be any stronger than the next guy, but your words are inspiring.

I hope that your 19 years turns into 20 before they are able to make any final decision. i find it hard to believe that they would bail on you after that many years of faithful service. I have 15 in and am looking at my last re-up at the end of the month. How many more months until you hit the 20 year mark, if you don't mind me asking?

 

Omg, u defined it so much better, that was great

 

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have just over 11 months. Even as I write this I'm sitting here with a portable EEG machine on and wires sprouting off my head! It's very weird and my grandkids think there is a major problem with me now and are very concerned...it's hard to explain to a 4 and 5 year old what's been happening. As for you stu37d I've REALLY enjoyed the "service". ALL of it. This is just "one O those thangs" that happens. Everyone has challenges in life and I was really upset about mine until I had to go into the hospital and while there I realized I didn't have problems at all. I have a minor glitch. This is something I can work around NO MATTER WHAT happens job wise. I am fairly healthy and I have one hell of a wife who's been there from day one and I also have my family's support along with my church's. Life is full of challenge's and what we do with them is basically the measure of our life. Now don't get me wrong. I've cried a little and cursed a lot. When you go along and think you've got your life pretty much planned out and then your legs get kicked out from under you...well it's hard. But who am I to complain? I've seen a lot of others who've had it a lot worse. Why we had a family right here in town who had their whole house burn down! In fact when the lighting hit, the guy was at his front door talking to his neighbor and it blew him out the door into the yard breaking his wrist...no one else was home. So he was very lucky and yet very un-lucky because the fire was so intense they couldn't save anything and his insurace didn't cover very much so they were really struggling. So I count my blessings and just go on. In looking back I realize, even with this that 2003 was a great year and God blessed me with many things. Well nuff said. Have a GREAT day.

 

i'm sorry to hear of your situation.you have the right attitude to battle your"glitch".at times like this your church family can be very helpful.believe me when i say there is power in prayer.i have seen miracles accomplished through a church familys prayers.Life saving miracles.i'v seen lives extended beyond all medical explanations.i'v seen illness cured where medicine failed.god does answer prayers.A church can be a very good support group for you and your family.faith can be a healer.god may perform a miracle for you.I say that with all sincerity.keep the faith.i will pray for you as well.in the meantime i look forward to many more of your posts.

 

I, too, look forward to hearing more from you. It is quite inspiring. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers, also.

STU

 

No matter how down and out you may feel, it seems there is always someone else who has it worse. A positive attitude is hard to find and keep. Good luck to all the good people who come here. Life is definitely the proverbial "box of chocolates".

 

Drive like it is stolen, I too have had my LIFE as I KNEW IT, totally changed due to an severe auto accident, bladder cancer and now a stroke to the Optic nerve, with the loss of vision in my left eye(no root cause). I can suggest a book titled " WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE" by Harold S. Kushner, it's a good read and can help! Good luck and we will all be praying for you!

 

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