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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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A new lease on life

As I sit here,I consider myself lucky,I beat the grim reaper and wound up getting my first stint in my artery to my heart,stopping a what a doctor called a widow-maker. A few weeks of recovery and I'm going to make the things that matter in my life more of a priority and my job a less of one. I've got to get my eggs all into one basket and get my vacation plans with my family under way for this year.......finish my truck and camper and see the good olde U.S.A. I've got the knowledge and the capital just never can make the time, well I'm making the time now, cause it's soooo short. Ya just never know when it's up!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Wow............not many folks can say they lived to see a widow maker.
Sounds like you have the right idea there, you never know when you might be called to answer to the big guy, glad your on the mend!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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Glad you are ok brother! Certainly get out and enjoy the family and do it in the !
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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I got to get a few more parts,wife is putting a damper on work for awhile.I think I'm going for a total rebuild along with the truck.She said I have to come first thou
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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You know that she is right.

I thought that they were going to just Roto-Rooter you and not do the stint.

BUT very glad you ok and was happy to get the text message from you.




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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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Glad you are ok. Safe travels!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Glad you got fixed. When my dad finally went to the hospital while having a heart attack he was already inoperable. He survived it but was clogged from head to toe. He made it 10 years after but only about 4 or so with no problems. The rest was rough. Your plans for moving ahead are exactly on point!!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Make it count! Family first.....

Nobody lies on there death bed wishing the would have worked more.......life is short, enjoy it while you can.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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Sounds like the procedure went well. youre gonna get ancy sitting around but dont push it too quickly. That truck ain't going nowhere Get well soon!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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My dad had the same thing but they change the artery from his leg. First time went well, second time many years latter he had complications. You got a good sense of what you want, go for it. I'm going to start mine as well. Mine is with cancer I had that seems to be okay now. God bless,

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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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Make it count! Family first.....

Nobody lies on there death bed wishing the would have worked more.......life is short, enjoy it while you can.
Truer words have not been spoken.
Prayers for continued recovery!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks guys,I'm calling my accountant on Monday and set up an appointment to get the numbers....................no time like now!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Glad to hear that you are here with us, take it easy and enjoy time with the family and your future travels.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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So glad to hear you're still with us. Probably better listen to the wife and heal before diving in. I've used my nine lives and then some. Made it thru a year of getting shot at like a duck hunt and rockets coming in the chow hall, and living on a dart board in Iraq for a year unscathed, only to come back home and have the only engine in a single engine helicopter fail at 1200 feet. Broke my back and was told I'd never walk again. Good thing I'm hard headed. Took a few years to learn it again and it ain't pretty but I get around. I went stir crazy for 2-3 years but I did listen to the docs on taking it easy to heal. Made me appreciate what family I had and things I took for granted. I hope you continue to recover and have many more years with your family and truck!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 09:15 PM
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Glad your doing well Per4ormance. Hope your recovery goes well. Work and maintenance on the 6.0 will wait enjoy life and habpve as much fun as you can!
 
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