I do not have to explain to anyone who has been a regular to this site about Pappy. You all know and love him as I do, I am sure. He has given his time and wisdom to so many people. Perhaps countless alcoholics..those who have posted...those who deleted accounts and perhaps still come here and read, and perhaps those who just "drop by" and have read his postings. We will never know just how many people he has had an influence on. He has helped me so very much. I cannot express in words how very much Pappy has helped me...although I will say that "ACCEPTANCE" comes to mind....he has accepted me for all my many negative traits....as I have shared with him over the last several years so many of them. He has made me feel that I was "okay" and has given me constant love, patience and accepted me for all my flaws. I have shared so many things with him. Many would high tail it and run in the opposite direction and have from me--not Pappy. He is what I consider to be a very genuine and caring friend...through thick and through thin, as they say. I will say that he is the dearest, most sweetest man I have ever met.
Pappy has been through so much himself......he has still managed to come here despite his own health battles and has continued to try and help others. He has exhibited such a tremendous outpouring of love and devotion. I cannot honestly say had I been through similar trials, I am not sure I could do the same--sorry to say.
I am asking all of you to pray for Pappy. He is getting ready to go through something very serious--heart surgery. Please, no matter who your Higher Power is--whether it is God or something/someone else, please include our much loved and dear Pappy in your prayers. I believe in the power of prayer and miracles can and do happen because of it.
Thank you and Bless you.
-- Edited by leavetherest on Wednesday 29th of June 2016 01:30:33 PM
Pappy I have only known you for a short time, 17 days sober I do not remember my first post but you responded and have been so kind and thoughtful and your experience with alcoholism has really helped me try to overcome my problem with alcohol. I just want you to know your in my family's prayers , I told them about you,yiur going to come out of surgery just fine, God needs you to help alcoholic people like me get b a ck to sobriety so you are not going to heaven just yet. God needs you down here . I will check in with LTR to see how you are progressing in the meantime me and my family are praying for you.
Bunchie
Well, I'm laying here with wires and IV already started and a never ending stream of nurses, Drs, and Techs take'n me to do Xrays, Ultrasounds, and Lord only knows what else ... They tell me that they'll come for me around 6 a.m.(CDT) and prep me for surgery, scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. ... The anesthesiologist just left(beautiful, very attractive Redhead, bout 28 y/o) ... for a brief moment I forgot why I was here, LOL ... She explained to me what to expect ... and now I want to go home and forget the whole thing ... too late now I guess ...
I sincerely appreciate all the prayers, See ya on the other side,
Love you guys
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
If you survived the red head HP may be showing you that you have more moxie than you thought or what is in the future rooms for you. Keep it real and make them all sponsors. God bless
oh dear.....watch that redhead, Pappy....better yet.....don't watch her too much....you need to watch that heartrate....
We're rooting for you! (Although that "other side" thingie kinda scared me..)
You're a hell of guy who has helped me with posts and inspiring messages. good vibes and "higher power" coming your way and of course prayers. Without ever meeting, you are the purest definition of "friend."
Okay, I'm not sure what I posted lately or not ... all I know is the hospital stay was the WORST and most painful experience of my life ...and you guys have caused the emotional tears to flow ...ONLY God knows the love I have for each and every one of you ... as it turns out, y'all are the very 'beat' that makes my heart work ... of that, I am positive ....Over time, we have grown a bond and love that knows NO bounds .... everyone of you are MY 'Miracle', and will be to the end of time ... ... ...
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I thought you were go'n to pick the stuff outta my garden whilst I was gone, Gr___??? ... all I can do is look at the stuff ... the wife tries to pick it, and actually does a pretty good job ...(It just ain't like gett'n your own hands dirty, ya know??? ... )
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
I was going through all the "Pappy" threads.....making sure I didn't miss anything...I did miss this one and the one about the stroke, Pappy. So glad you made it through despite yet another hurdle.
oh, the garden....do you know I actually thought if there were anyway at all I could come and help you out while you were getting better. That is no joke! Then I realized that being around me in "real life" may be too much of a burden on you.....I have been such an annoyance, I know, just on this board and my going on and on.
Good thing is....I am doing much better mentally than I have in a longgggg time. Just need to continue working to get my license and who knows? One day, you may get a call from me. (I even give my mom advance notice when I go see her so she has an opportunity to run for the hills when she knows I'm coming...LOL!
