OT: The Latest News On My Health

[Boltdiehard]

I'm not Quacksaw. I'm his ghost! Having said that...

"Hear *that*, listeners? Chargeroo is surprised! REACTION! La Mesa! Eye wanna hear from EWE! Escondido! Give me a call! Poway! Light up those lines! Everybody into the pattern!!!"

It's all good, 'Roo! Love you, man!

That’s funny I would have never guessed and had no idea. Man we’ve all been doing this for a long time.

[chargeroo]

I'm sure some of the guys here( Fleet, etc....) know your story brother, but for those of us who don't know all the good stuff, any chance of giving us( or hell, just me!) a quick autobiography?
When you were born, where, where you grew up, went to school, etc....
Obviously if it's too personal, then that's okay. I'll certainly respect your privacy.
Semper Fi marine.

I should have answered this a couple of weeks ago but I've had family visiting and Pastors and friends, etc. It's easing up now until the weekend when some of my grandkids are coming. Anyway, here you go.

I was born in Aurora, IL on July 6, 1935. In 1952 we moved to a farm community, Yorkville, IL. My Dad was an auto mechanic. He had his own shop/gas station. I was a three sport letterman in HS. I didn't go to college, I joined the Marines. A month after my discharge, I married my sweetheart. We had one boy and one girl. My wife died 43 years later.

I worked for AT&T - started as a lineman and worked my way up to management. Retired after 30 years. Studied to be a Pastor and took up woodworking as a hobby. Married my present-day wife nine years after my first wife died. That's almost fourteen years ago now. That's a quick answer to who I am.

[FoutsFan]

I should have answered this a couple of weeks ago but I've had family visiting and Pastors and friends, etc. It's easing up now until the weekend when some of my grandkids are coming. Anyway, here you go.

I was born in Aurora, IL on July 6, 1935. In 1952 we moved to a farm community, Yorkville, IL. My Dad was an auto mechanic. He had his own shop/gas station. I was a three sport letterman in HS. I didn't go to college, I joined the Marines. A month after my discharge, I married my sweetheart. We had one boy and one girl. My wife died 43 years later.

I worked for AT&T - started as a lineman and worked my way up to management. Retired after 30 years. Studied to be a Pastor and took up woodworking as a hobby. Married my present-day wife nine years after my first wife died. That's almost fourteen years ago now. That's a quick answer to who I am.

You sound like an amazing all American, and someone who became an all-world believer in Christ.

God bless you Roo.

[WindsorUK]

Sounds like a life well lived, and loved!
Thanks for sharing Roo.

[chargeroo]

I should have mentioned this - I made furniture and clocks and anything people wanted to be made of wood. People used to ask what I made and my wife quickly answered "sawdust". She thought it was a cute joke. Now, it turns out that all that sawdust I breathed in back then is likely what caused this lung cancer. So if you are into making sawdust, wear a mask.

Also worth mentioning, I have hospice care now. It's a wonderful service. They take care of all my medical needs, including medicine, at no cost to me. Nurses come twice a week and more if needed. They have a Doctor they can call 24 hours a day. They even offer spiritual and therapeutic help for the family. It's hard on the wife watching her husband slowly going downhill so I'm happy she can get some help from the hospice people. If you ever get in this position, don't be afraid of hospice care!

[Guest]

Take care roo. right...look out for routers! unbelievable mess. anyone that is a San Diego charger fan is part of one family thats just the way it is. So I don't really know ya..but I do in that sense enough to care...heck...u have a lance alworth handle. oh yeah...at the UT forum i used to be quite_frankly. I was banned here for defending charger fan honor.

[Velo]

I should have mentioned this - I made furniture and clocks and anything people wanted to be made of wood. People used to ask what I made and my wife quickly answered "sawdust". She thought it was a cute joke. Now, it turns out that all that sawdust I breathed in back then is likely what caused this lung cancer. So if you are into making sawdust, wear a mask.

Also worth mentioning, I have hospice care now. It's a wonderful service. They take care of all my medical needs, including medicine, at no cost to me. Nurses come twice a week and more if needed. They have a Doctor they can call 24 hours a day. They even offer spiritual and therapeutic help for the family. It's hard on the wife watching her husband slowly going downhill so I'm happy she can get some help from the hospice people. If you ever get in this position, don't be afraid of hospice care!

Hospice care is wonderful. I have thought about volunteering some of my time to sit with hospice patients and get their life stories, and what they can remember about the generations before them, and putting it into words for the their families.

[chargeroo]

Hospice care is wonderful. I have thought about volunteering some of my time to sit with hospice patients and get their life stories, and what they can remember about the generations before them, and putting it into words for the their families.

What a nice idea. Now, can you follow through on it?

[SBbound]

I should have mentioned this - I made furniture and clocks and anything people wanted to be made of wood.

Carpentry is a rewarding calling and you're in good company, there was a special carpenter 2000 years ago. There's something very noble about using your hands to make things for other people. Those things you've made mean more to the recipients then you'll ever know.

[jamrock]

I should have mentioned this - I made furniture and clocks and anything people wanted to be made of wood. People used to ask what I made and my wife quickly answered "sawdust". She thought it was a cute joke. Now, it turns out that all that sawdust I breathed in back then is likely what caused this lung cancer. So if you are into making sawdust, wear a mask.

Also worth mentioning, I have hospice care now. It's a wonderful service. They take care of all my medical needs, including medicine, at no cost to me. Nurses come twice a week and more if needed. They have a Doctor they can call 24 hours a day. They even offer spiritual and therapeutic help for the family. It's hard on the wife watching her husband slowly going downhill so I'm happy she can get some help from the hospice people. If you ever get in this position, don't be afraid of hospice care!

I am both saddened and comforted to see that you have hospice care. Your grace is off the charts.

[floydefisher]

Mojo

[Heatmiser]

I should have mentioned this - I made furniture and clocks and anything people wanted to be made of wood. People used to ask what I made and my wife quickly answered "sawdust". She thought it was a cute joke. Now, it turns out that all that sawdust I breathed in back then is likely what caused this lung cancer. So if you are into making sawdust, wear a mask.

Also worth mentioning, I have hospice care now. It's a wonderful service. They take care of all my medical needs, including medicine, at no cost to me. Nurses come twice a week and more if needed. They have a Doctor they can call 24 hours a day. They even offer spiritual and therapeutic help for the family. It's hard on the wife watching her husband slowly going downhill so I'm happy she can get some help from the hospice people. If you ever get in this position, don't be afraid of hospice care!

Roo, I watched my father in law receive in home care. Those people were angels. And they inspired me to join the board of an organization that offers palliative care. I am so very glad you are taking advantage of the service they provide. You remain in my prayers
TG