Our own Texast100 (Ted) sent me an email today telling me of his situation, I'm not a praying fella but I thought I'd pass this along so we can all send out our good thoughts for a quick recovery. Ted has battled with MS for many years, and he will get thru this... he's a tough ol' bird. Those who have met him will verify his big heart. Good luck pal! Well have had some bad times. I will try to be brief. Two weeks ago I became more paralyzed from the waist down. It has affected the colon and there is no evacuation at all. I go to Houston in the morn. (Mon.)to Hermon Hospital. I suppose they will do a complete Colostomey. If that wasn't enough 4-5 days ago I fell at the Doctor's office and broke my back in 2 places. They plan on seeing if it will heal itself. Maybe I will have better news the next letter but don't know when. Take care. Ted
Definetly thinking of him. Makes you wonder how we sometimes complain about a stiff neck, or hurting ankle when there are guys like this battling every day just to do what we all take for granted. Like I said I'll say one for him today.
My mom has got MS as well. It's not your easiest thing to deal with. My prayers go out to you Ted.......slim
My best wishes and prayers go out to Ted. The preverbial "light" in his tunnel is that he is going to Houston. There just are no better research doctors for MS/Cancer in the state.
Dude you took the words rightout of my mouth , I was thinking the exact same thing . Stay strong buddy and we hope to get a good report soon . Buzz Bomb
I will send him a link to this thread so he can read it when he gets out, I'm sure he will appreciate all your support... Thanks to all ! If anyone would be interested is seeing some vehicles he has for sale that might help with his (I'm sure astronomical) bills, let me know by PM, some are a little newer than allowed in here... he could use the help, I'm trying to scrounge up some coin for one or two myself.
The strength of some people is astounding. It's situations like this that put one's own problems into perspective. My thoughts are with Ted.
give 'em my contact info if he has any questions about his 'new' life. i'll be glad to help if i can. steve
Ted I'm thinking about you. I know some of the grief you have been put through because I have MS also. I hope your control to your lower body comes back. Non MS people probably think I'm crazy for saying that but symptoms do improve from time to time. Thank goodness the 100 degree days are over!!!
As always when asked to do so, Christ was just petitioned by me on Ted's behalf. Christ made us many promises, don't be afraid to call upon Him. Sometimes it's hard to see how He fulfills them, but trust Him, He does. Count your blessings Ted, there are so many when you take the time to do so. Take care, my friend.
If I could weld you back together, I would bring my own welder and rod. I guess I'll havta learn to pray. Ole Don
Ted: Hang in there man and keep on keeping on. Besides you've got the best name ever, its lucky and a winner you'll get through this! from another Ted!
You know??? There aren't many days that pass that I don't wonder why I am so blessed. I hear a story of someone having to deal with so much stuff and my simple life just rolls on. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I give thanks for all of MY blessings!
Ted, what he said and more! i hope this finds you in better shape. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. hearing about some one in your situation and still being a "hotrodder" make me cringe at my own whining about stupid stuff and not getting a car finished. Again,thanks for a "reality check" as some folks call it! and my thoughts and prayers are with you! R.R.
No further word... and I can't find his phone number... might google/search him and give him a ring. Got me all worried.
That letter from Ted kinda puts everything in perspective, doesn't it? The daily hassles that seem so important really don't matter in the long run. Ted, we're praying for you.............
Aint that the truth Skate Fink... I too wonder why I have gone through this life so far with more good things than bad happen. Ted, my prayers are said for your recovery. Please know that i will continue to keep you in mind. PJ
Ted wrote me finally today, with an update... thanks for all the prayers people... U guys/gals are the best. I'm doing better than 3 weeks ago. I still have a lot of pain with my back but it appears to be letting up some so maybe the breaks are healing themselves. They are trying to wait until it is better before the Colostomy. If I don't get to full of shit that will be okay. Ted Visit www.erasems.com for information about Multiple Sclerosis, which is one of the seven most dreaded diseases in the world.
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