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Offline Fraxinus

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It's been a while
« on: November 28, 2009, 07:31:15 pm »
Without going into all the details, let's just say the past few months have been rather interesting.  I had surgery 8/17 to remove a tumor in my spinal cord between C2 and C3.  It turned out to be Melanoma.  No other sign of any cancer anywhere.  Very rare situation.
As of the MRI following radiation treatments last month, I am "clean".  At least for the time being and hopefully for good.
Meanwhile, I am on long term disability and have applied for SS disability.  Doubt if I'll ever go back to work.  My right leg and especially my arm, shoulder and neck are still quite impaired from the tumor and the surgery and I'm still doing therapy a couple times a week.  Hope to get back to something close to normal eventually.  Meanwhile, I'm darn grateful they got it when they did and I can function as well as I can.  At least I can drive and walk, mostly using a cane except around the house.
Greetings to all my FFriends.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2009, 07:43:37 pm »

  WOW. Interesting I'd reckon  :o :o :o

  Glad to hear things are looking up.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2009, 07:45:33 pm »
Great.  Glad to hear recovery is on the way.  I think that I can speak for all that we wish you a complete recovery.  Prayers are forthcoming.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2009, 07:46:26 pm »
certainly glad to have you back and as healthy as it seems, following an experience like that.  Man!  You dn't need that kind of excitement after you reach 60.

Get yourself settled down and enjoy the forum.   :)
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2009, 08:31:23 pm »
Welcome home Lester, in every sense of those words.  I check in on "Tales" every now and then and have had you in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm glad to see you back on here! :) :)
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2009, 08:40:18 pm »
Quote from: DanG on November 28, 2009, 08:31:23 pm
Welcome home Lester, in every sense of those words.  I check in on "Tales" every now and then and have had you in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm glad to see you back on here! :) :)
Thanks for the DanG welcome! ;)
Friend has just bought a used portable band mill.  Don't 'member what brand it is but it has a debarker, log turner, edger.  Maybe I'll get a picture of it soon.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2009, 02:53:18 pm »
I wish you a complete recovery, glad to have you back


Davide ;D
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2009, 05:59:15 pm »
Glad things turned out good for you!
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2009, 11:44:29 pm »
Glad you're doing better, Fraxinus.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2009, 04:38:50 am »
Glad you are best with us again.You do not need more interesting things to happen to you.Good luck with the therapy.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2009, 06:15:01 am »
Welcome back, glad your on the mend.
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2009, 09:35:33 am »
I thank all for the well wishes.  Maybe I might even have time in the future to travel around some and meet a few of you folks.  Would love to go to NB and NS but don't have a passport.   :-\
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2009, 10:59:24 am »
Only need one to get back home, which is odd.  ::)
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Pre-commercial thinning pays off. :)
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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2009, 11:45:24 am »
Not wishing this for you, but  ancient chinese curse " May you live in Interesting Times"
Enough is enough!!

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Re: It's been a while
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2009, 12:32:26 pm »
Our prayers are with you for a full recovery.
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