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Roger Pellett said:
The most remarkable thing about this post is that your optimism has returned. You have successfully moved on from a very dark place. Your courage and determination is wonderful.

Congratulations!!

Roger
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Thank you, Roger.

Fortunately I've retained a sense of humor and optimism throughout this adventure.
As is normal in life; one encounters sundry petty disappointments frequently which can be very frustrating.

Perhaps I'm overly naeve, but I've lived a life full of challenges and setbacks, but have never failed to believe the Universe put me here because it wants me and will look after me.
This is not the place to elaborate, but I've had several 'experiences' which have reassured my belief in this, including my accident late last year, during which I saw/heard my Guardian Angel telling me 'don't worry, things will turn out alright'.

Spooky, but I survived a major ordeal and am here to tell you my truth.
 
Pugs....
You have a great story / testimonial of your triumph over despair. You could be the source of strength, will power, and resilience for one who may be may be experiencing the same fate or wanting to simply give up. Writing it down may be a catharsis for you and a lifeline to some one else. It's a heck of a story... share it.
Blessings,
...henry
 
pugwash said:
Thank you, Roger.

Fortunately I've retained a sense of humor and optimism throughout this adventure.
As is normal in life; one encounters sundry petty disappointments frequently which can be very frustrating.

Perhaps I'm overly naeve, but I've lived a life full of challenges and setbacks, but have never failed to believe the Universe put me here because it wants me and will look after me.
This is not the place to elaborate, but I've had several 'experiences' which have reassured my belief in this, including my accident late last year, during which I saw/heard my Guardian Angel telling me 'don't worry, things will turn out alright'.

Spooky, but I survived a major ordeal and am here to tell you my truth.
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Zzyzx01 said:
Pugs....
You have a great story / testimonial of your triumph over despair. You could be the source of strength, will power, and resilience for one who may be may be experiencing the same fate or wanting to simply give up. Writing it down may be a catharsis for you and a lifeline to some one else. It's a heck of a story... share it.
Blessings,
...henry
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Henry, thank you for your kind comments.

I wouldn't know how or where to present my story, other than refer those that would be interested to this post.

I suppose it would work if I plucked each of my updates and put them together?

No idea what to do with it once it is done.
Suggestions would be welcome.

This seems a good moment to say thank you to all who have followed my journey. I cherish all your comments, likes and support.
Bless you.
 
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS said:
Seeing that picture inspires me about how tough people are. So glad to see you up and about once more.
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Kurt, hi.

My 3 months in hospital brought me close to all sorts of people.
I've concluded that the spark, the will to overcome and survive is a seed which needs the right kind of soil to thrive.

Unfortunately there are those with the bleakest of prognosis, yet it's this undefinable spark which in some remains to the end, those are the brave ones who take it on the chin to the very end.

From what I could see, they were the ones living life to the end; poor in health yet able to share (with those that would listen) until, all of a sudden, they slip this mortal coil.

The other extreme are the ones (for whatever reasons) literally just give up, refusing meds and food, but by doing so their passing becomes a long drawn out ordeal, not just for them. but also for their nearest and dearest.

Of course that's way too simplified a view, but a good illustration of what I encountered.

I was fortunate to encounter two gentlemen who clearly responded to my hand of friendship and I'm proud to have made a bond at the last few days they had left.
I witnessed their passing, not with sadness, but the warmest kind of respect.

We all have our Demons and if you let them, will devour your soul.
I believe if you are honest with yourself, there's a richness to be found.

Before my accident I was allowing myself to get old.
I was lucky to survive and feel I'm now the youngest old man I know, appreciating the opportunity of a second chance and the gift that is life.
 
I had to share this with my wife. We both agree how beautiful, generous and encouraging your message is, during this most challenging period in our lives together. We have traveled around the sun for the same number of trips, but with her memory gradually and inexorably being left behind, drifting on its' own off into space to parts unknown. Your perspective is so filled with hope, forbearance and wisdom that we cannot help but be encouraged and filled with hope by it. your philosophy and faith inform our own.
With deepest gratitude,
Pete and Kate Gutterman
 
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Peter Gutterman said:
I had to share this with my wife. We both agree how beautiful, generous an encouraging your message is, during this most challenging period in our lives together. We have traveled around the sun for the same number of trips, but with her memory gradually and inexorably being left behind, drifting on its' own off into space, parts unknown. Your perspective is so filled with hope, forbearance and wisdom that we cannot help but be encouraged and filled with hope by it. your philosophy and faith inform our own.
With deepest gratitude,
Pete and Kate Gutterman
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Aw shucks!

Peter, you've been along with me on this sometimes tempestuous voyage from the moment I cast off from the life that was.

Your sentiments today overwhelm, and embaress me with your generosity and kindness.

It's an old saying, (to coin a phrase') 'If I can provide only one person with an element of succour in a time of need, then my efforts have not been wasted'.

This forum, this thread, has provided me with a platform where I've been able to express not only to you, but also myself, the need... 'a problem shared is a problem halved'.
To my surprise, you folk here have been remarkably supportive. Not one negative' comment, just consistent friendship.

I also share another 'ship' forum, which I also enjoy, where I attempted to have this 'conversation, but there was nothing but a parched lake bottom.
So it goes.

Peter, thank you for sharing a little of your own back story.
Only yesterday I was communicating with another recently made 'online' friend who opened up to me with very similar domestic issues.

Which illustrates how bleak things possibly were for isolated individuals, before this wonder called the Internet.
Here we are sharing our views with like minded people all around the world, giving and receiving in genuine camaraderie, knowing we are never likely to meet, but none the less better for it.

I feel my story has a few more pages to go, so as long as no one objects, I'll be back!

Thank you once again.

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: It's loveliness increases: It will never pass into nothingness; but still keep. A bower quiet for us, and sleep.
John Keats
 
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