uncle trouble....

[JApplegate]

I usally don't talk to strangers like this but i feel like you all are family... saturday i found out that my uncle has alot of cancer in him. . lungs and the bones. he;s not looking too good. and i just got word that he might becoming to live with us untill he pases away. the reason i'm telling you guys this, is because he was the guy that could fix anything on a car or truck. after a week of tryin gto get my Getrag out of my truck he got it out in 20 minutes. after a week of trying to get my ball joints out he came over and got them out in and hour. In issue 44 when they asked us to finish the statement "i was apprehensive about working on my turbo diesel until... . " i would have to finish it... "until my uncle came over. " As in Brad Nelson's case he lost Al and i feel like i'm about to lose my uncle the same way. i would just ask everyone out there that if you smoke to think a second time about it. not only are you killing yourself but your emotionally killing your family when they have to watch you die. also i ask for prays for my family and my uncle and also to any one else who is lossing a love one to smoking.

 

[dpuckett]

Dammit, man; that IS too bad. Not sure what else to say, other than he is in our thoughts and prayers. It seems the good people always go away too soon. Guess you (and anyone else in a similar situation) can be thankful for the good times and memories. If there is anything I can do, you have my email. I've been told cancer is a bad way to go.



Daniel

 

[rmrc]

Prayers are being sent for you Uncle and family. I wish that there were other words to say to help during these times. Just be with your Uncle and family and try to give all of the support you can muster.

 

[JLEONARD]

Jimmy, my thoughts are with you... try to stay positive and be thankful you have some good memories.

 

[MFalkinham]

I'm very sorry to hear of your uncle's condition. Having lost my Dad two years ago after a long battle with MS, I understand how you are feeling. My only advice is to make the most of each and every day that you still have him here, and to tell him in no uncertain terms how much you love him, and how much you appreciate all the good times you've shared.



May God give you the strength and courage to make it through these difficult times.



- Mike

 

[fkovalski]

And talk to him as he is still alive which he is until his Maker comes to call. Talk trucks and cars! Talk about funny things like the "ole' potatoe in the exhaust trick. " Get all the mechanical knowedge you can get from him. Let him pass on the reigns of his experiences to you.



Even though his demise may be near and known by your family treat him as a the real person he is without insulting his intelligence.



Peace to you and your family, my TDR brother. -frank