Vasa - 1:65 DeAgostini [COMPLETED BUILD]

dockattner said:
Hello @Messis Christos. Yes, it's been a while since you posted progress on YOUR magnificent build. I thank you for your overly kind assessment of my work. I'll make no claims for quality - but I am truly enjoying this new diversion. Unfortunately, some other responsibilities and a troubling life issue have made modelling a rare activity at my place. Hoping you are well my friend.
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Hope everything works out for you and your family! Prayers!

Best regards!
 
Hello Dear Friends,

I'm more than a little embarrassed over how much attention I have drawn to myself with my passing comment to Christos. But more than that, I am deeply moved by your kind words and well-wishes. We all face challenges in life so even as I share what we are dealing with I know that so many of you face difficulties as well.

This little guy is grandson #2. His name is Damian.

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Damian has had a rough go of it thus far. He spent the first several weeks of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit. We didn't even get to see him until he was two weeks old (partly pandemic and partly his frailty). Even while in-utero he was diagnosed with a 'mass' in his left lung. He has a rare condition that sometimes terminates the pregnancy, but God had another plan and he got to breath real air in his life. Indeed, he has thrived. He is sweet, quick to smile and laugh (sorry, crying as I write this) and happy to be the center of attention.

Late this week he will have a difficult procedure to remove the upper lobe of his left lung. We have known about this need for some time, but the surgery has been delayed for a variety of reasons (insurance, pandemic, availability in his hyper-specialist's schedule, etc.). But it has all gotten very real for my family now that he is on the schedule. If he survives the procedure, recovery will still be difficult for him. He will remain in the hospital for a while. God is faithful, but his grandpa is scared.

Working on a trivial thing like a ship model just hasn't been something I want to do. This is unexpected for me as I used my ship as a sort of therapy as my dad was dying this past year. Not so much this time around.

Anyway, that's our situation.

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I know that many of you have your own 'life issues' and I would love to pray for you if that would be helpful. Just PM me the details and we'll interact. Peace.
 
My friend thank you for sharing and please do not feel embarrassed about the response you are getting from your friends. I have stated some time ago that I believe there is a wonderful core of builders developing on this site who are all interacting with one another because they truly care. All I can say is that I will pray for you and little Damian and carry you both in my thoughts. Please keep us posted on what happens and if it doesn't feel right to work on the ship at the moment, then do not feel guilty about that. My thoughts are with you.
 
dockattner said:
Hello Dear Friends,

I'm more than a little embarrassed over how much attention I have drawn to myself with my passing comment to Christos. But more than that, I am deeply moved by your kind words and well-wishes. We all face challenges in life so even as I share what we are dealing with I know that so many of you face difficulties as well.

This little guy is grandson #2. His name is Damian.

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Damian has had a rough go of it thus far. He spent the first several weeks of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit. We didn't even get to see him until he was two weeks old (partly pandemic and partly his frailty). Even while in-utero he was diagnosed with a 'mass' in his left lung. He has a rare condition that sometimes terminates the pregnancy, but God had another plan and he got to breath real air in his life. Indeed, he has thrived. He is sweet, quick to smile and laugh (sorry, crying as I write this) and happy to be the center of attention.

Late this week he will have a difficult procedure to remove the upper lobe of his left lung. We have known about this need for some time, but the surgery has been delayed for a variety of reasons (insurance, pandemic, availability in his hyper-specialist's schedule, etc.). But it has all gotten very real for my family now that he is on the schedule. If he survives the procedure, recovery will still be difficult for him. He will remain in the hospital for a while. God is faithful, but his grandpa is scared.

Working on a trivial thing like a ship model just hasn't been something I want to do. This is unexpected for me as I used my ship as a sort of therapy as my dad was dying this past year. Not so much this time around.

Anyway, that's our situation.

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I know that many of you have your own 'life issues' and I would love to pray for you if that would be helpful. Just PM me the details and we'll interact. Peace.
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Good afternoon Paul, words are not available in certain situations, stay close to your jewel which is the most important thing, stay in my prayers
 
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dockattner said:
Hello Dear Friends,

I'm more than a little embarrassed over how much attention I have drawn to myself with my passing comment to Christos. But more than that, I am deeply moved by your kind words and well-wishes. We all face challenges in life so even as I share what we are dealing with I know that so many of you face difficulties as well.

This little guy is grandson #2. His name is Damian.

View attachment 295000

Damian has had a rough go of it thus far. He spent the first several weeks of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit. We didn't even get to see him until he was two weeks old (partly pandemic and partly his frailty). Even while in-utero he was diagnosed with a 'mass' in his left lung. He has a rare condition that sometimes terminates the pregnancy, but God had another plan and he got to breath real air in his life. Indeed, he has thrived. He is sweet, quick to smile and laugh (sorry, crying as I write this) and happy to be the center of attention.

Late this week he will have a difficult procedure to remove the upper lobe of his left lung. We have known about this need for some time, but the surgery has been delayed for a variety of reasons (insurance, pandemic, availability in his hyper-specialist's schedule, etc.). But it has all gotten very real for my family now that he is on the schedule. If he survives the procedure, recovery will still be difficult for him. He will remain in the hospital for a while. God is faithful, but his grandpa is scared.

Working on a trivial thing like a ship model just hasn't been something I want to do. This is unexpected for me as I used my ship as a sort of therapy as my dad was dying this past year. Not so much this time around.

Anyway, that's our situation.

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I know that many of you have your own 'life issues' and I would love to pray for you if that would be helpful. Just PM me the details and we'll interact. Peace.
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If anyone deserves prayers, it's this little guy.
 
Hello Paul,
As you, your family and grandson Damian face this difficult challenge know that we are all pulling for you in so many ways. You have shown great personal strength in sharing with us all. I have no doubt little Damian has inherited his grandfather’s strength, especially for the times ahead.
 
dockattner said:
Hello Dear Friends,

I'm more than a little embarrassed over how much attention I have drawn to myself with my passing comment to Christos. But more than that, I am deeply moved by your kind words and well-wishes. We all face challenges in life so even as I share what we are dealing with I know that so many of you face difficulties as well.

This little guy is grandson #2. His name is Damian.

View attachment 295000

Damian has had a rough go of it thus far. He spent the first several weeks of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit. We didn't even get to see him until he was two weeks old (partly pandemic and partly his frailty). Even while in-utero he was diagnosed with a 'mass' in his left lung. He has a rare condition that sometimes terminates the pregnancy, but God had another plan and he got to breath real air in his life. Indeed, he has thrived. He is sweet, quick to smile and laugh (sorry, crying as I write this) and happy to be the center of attention.

Late this week he will have a difficult procedure to remove the upper lobe of his left lung. We have known about this need for some time, but the surgery has been delayed for a variety of reasons (insurance, pandemic, availability in his hyper-specialist's schedule, etc.). But it has all gotten very real for my family now that he is on the schedule. If he survives the procedure, recovery will still be difficult for him. He will remain in the hospital for a while. God is faithful, but his grandpa is scared.

Working on a trivial thing like a ship model just hasn't been something I want to do. This is unexpected for me as I used my ship as a sort of therapy as my dad was dying this past year. Not so much this time around.

Anyway, that's our situation.

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I know that many of you have your own 'life issues' and I would love to pray for you if that would be helpful. Just PM me the details and we'll interact. Peace.
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Friend Pablo, I am very sorry for what you are going through, Damián is a strong boy and will emerge victorious from this battle. Courage and a big hug, friend.
 
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