Same old massage, friendly reminder.

[2ndamendfan]

For most I am pretty private, for some I share more.

Today I had an phone call and at first reaction it was very bad. As the day progressed things got better than expected (still not good).

Life changes in a flash. Hug and kiss those close.

Time goes by FAST!!!

 

[Bradu]

We take shit for granted until it's too late.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

I started a thread a year and a bit ago, called "I'm Smarter Now"..... and for anyone who checked into that, and/or followed it, ya'll can grasp the point. And it's STILL going on, on a daily basis. Wherein the focal point of each and every day, is 'that'. Shit got bad, then it got worse.

So yeah, 2ndamendfan, believe me when I tell you "I get what you're saying" and on top of that, I still PRAY for others. I do so, because I truly know that there are OTHERS who have it worse than I/we do. So 'they' are the ones who need more help.

Strong back, and stiff upper-lip, man!

 

[powdahound76]

Yeah buddy.

Been seeing that for the last 22 years as part of real life.

Sorry stuff stinks man. Your a damn good man 2A. I know religion aint yer thing so much and Im still gonna pray for you and whoever.... ?
Holler if WE can do anything.

 

[Snipe260]

Prayers sent! Hope the situation gets better!

 

[Hobo Hilton]

déjà vu ........ This morning, in church, my Pastor shared a very similar message. Similar to 2ndamendfan he chose not to go into detail. We prayed for him. I too have received those calls in the middle of the night and it gives you a lot of time to "ponder". I'll pray for you.

Hobo

 

[PPB]

I sent you a hug

 

[flyer]

Let's hope for a happy ending.

 

[Slash0311]

Smoke and prayers...

Never let an opportunity to tell those closest to you how much they mean to you. There is no guarantee for a tomorrow.

 

[Threadcutter308]

Here's wishing you strength 2A. Hope and prayers sent. Be strong.

 

[Blue Sky Country]

Prayers and positive words sent your way buddy...

I hope everything pulls through and gets better quickly. God be with ya'.

 

[Alphatreedog]

Prayers sent brother .

 

[Maggot]

Keep the faith, brother.

 

[Crang]

Its always amazing that great things in a life come from years of planning, hard work and sacrifice and the equally bad things come in an instant with a phone ringing. Hang in there man-

 

[2ndamendfan]

I want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and hugs.

I will say it would appear a tragedy was avoided by fractions of an inch. Will know more later this week. But death and paralysis was avoided.

One note that may or may not help others is this. We got rid of our home phone a while back. We sleep with our cell phones on our night stands not 20" from out heads.

For obvious reasons we put our phones on vibrate at night. I missed the first phone call. Barely noticed 2nd call 10 min later. (Another family memeber).

Android (5.0 or greater I believe) has settings to allow certain phone numbers to ring even when phone is muted. There are also apps it looks like to do this. I would assume Apple is similar.

I had wondered about this in the past but until yesterday never looked into it. My phone is now set up to allow about 10 emergency numbers through. People who wont call at 2am unless it is emergency.

Just a friendly PSA.

 

[Nik H]

Sorry to hear about the troubles @2ndamendfan

Always a tough way to start the day.

I wish you and the family nothing but the best possible outcome

 

[AIAW]

Damn. Best of luck and recovery to all involved!

 

[Strykervet]

2a, best wishes for 'ya and I hope it all works out for the best. Judging by the names here, I don't think any of us are shy of tragedy and bad news... You couldn't find a better group of brothers to have your back than here though.

Wishing for nothing but the best for you and yours. I'm laid up due to surgery but if you need a hand I'll do what I can!

 

[1J04]

Hang tough Brother! You know we're pulling for absolute best outcome. You and yours are in our wishes and we are definitely here for you as usual.

 

[StealthOwl]

All the best to you and yours.

 

[texastonk]

Prayers for you and yours. Hope all gets better.

 

[FS1]

You never know where the next blow will come from. But they do come. Wishing you well.

 

[StealthOwl]

Hope all's well with you.

 

[SilentStalkr]

Keep us updated!

 

[2ndamendfan]

Keep us updated!

Surgery was done yesterday. More damage was found once inside. 3 broken vertebra. Should be coming home tomorrow. Everything will be fine now I think, but it was a scary day for sure.

Again I say thank you to everyone for the thoughts and prayers, and hugs too.

 

[JWHITE]

Glad to hear things are looking up and will pray they continue to do so. Take care.

 

[SilentStalkr]

This is precisely why we need a Hide meet! I feel like I know you guys but how many of us actually know each other?