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Post by cindylee on Jun 3, 2008 14:54:40 GMT -6
Hey Wenty, Do I need to come down and toss your booty around or what? You, my man. have much to offer with your wit and unique way of looking at things. Just because today there is nothing major medical that can be done doesn't mean tomorrow will be the same. That's not having false hope, that's hope, period.You have become like the brother I never wanted, but learned to love anyway. You need to find a way to channel all that you have to offer, that's all. Keep postin' little bro'. Cindy
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Post by went on Jun 3, 2008 17:27:28 GMT -6
I'm not going to shoot myself, but I'm forever going to be something that I hate, and that is a hard pill to swallow.
I'll be fine. Thanks for the concern, though. I appreciate it.
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Post by went on Jun 4, 2008 0:23:59 GMT -6
All the junk food and the Jack is gone. My plan to become morbidly obese has been foiled.
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Post by shannan on Jun 4, 2008 10:33:19 GMT -6
We all deserve a good drunk once in a while, we've definitely earned it and the one positive thing I found about the wheelchair is that I don't fall when I've had too many!!
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Post by ScrapHeap on Jun 4, 2008 10:37:27 GMT -6
All the junk food and the Jack is gone. My plan to become morbidly obese has been foiled. Been there. Tried that. Epic Failure! Spent 2 years working on the fast track obesity plan. I completely failed to even achieve pleasantly plump. 6'5" and barely 155 ponds post-op. Oh, on the Jack. Better suggestion is to hang w/his better brother Jim. Jack = whiskey, Jim = bourbon. Whiskey isn't fit for drinking. My dear ol Grand Dad taught me a rhyme to remember this by. Whiskey for the wounds, Bourbon for the belly. ;D |
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Post by drummer904 on Jun 4, 2008 23:03:03 GMT -6
yeah i figured my metabolism would slow down from being in a chair, but still cant get over 140 lbs. Go figure!
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Post by went on Jun 4, 2008 23:28:43 GMT -6
Mine has slowed way down. I'm gross.
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Post by Joel on Jun 5, 2008 2:34:37 GMT -6
OK,OK,OK. You're gross and depressed! It's all just hilarious, right? We oughta all band together and hit the road, doing the comedy clubs! Gimps in action! It'd be a hoot, don't ya think Went! Come on, help me put some material together! You know, it's either laugh or cry and I never was a good one for crying very long. It is BOOTSTRAP time people!!
Love as always,
Joel
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Post by bethann on Jun 5, 2008 10:15:46 GMT -6
It is nice to see the humor back! Went you seem like such a great guy! You could do a lot for others with your sense of humor. Just remember there is a future out there for you you just have to figure out what you want and can do! I am sure the list is much larger than you can imagine!
Beth
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Post by ScrapHeap on Jun 5, 2008 11:43:12 GMT -6
Yes. We have a few choices. Laugh, cry or remain indifferent. I think we cover them all at times along the way, don't we?
I'm a pretty good judge of character. I'm not often wrong (but when i'm wrong, i'm way wrong). I'm concerned for anyone who is suffering. That includes/involves each of us. I don't take Went as one to be the type to jump ship due to setbacks. I think, like myself and some others, he is just a lot more open/outspoken about how he is feeling and what he is going through. Add the fact that many of us choose to make light of our suffering, in some way or another, and you have a positive outlet. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there like that, humor aside. Point is, I KNOW a Warrior when I see one. Went is a Warrior!
I find it refreshing that we can speak freely here on how we feel and why. Isn't it amazing how we can do that and not be so judgmental of each other? That alone is something very hard to find elsewhere in this world-something of great value.
Joel - I had/have a similar idea in mind for the Gimps in action thing. I am contemplating a music video. I already have the script ready and most of the song. I thought if I could make a complete fool of myself, drawing attention to my "physical shortcomings" w/sick humor, I could possibly raise awareness. I would love to have it sponsored w/all proceeds going to charity-a charity to help pay for those everyday things sct patients need, can't afford and/or isn't covered by insurance. Let's face it, there are high expenses involved w/our care, post-op. Not all of us are blessed w/the means to have what we need. I feel blessed and would like to try and bless others. Making a complete fool of myself is no huge sacrifice.
Yet again, I digress.
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