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I got laid off on Wednesday. Had a major back episode, went to the ER a couple times and got tons of dope and needles and they got it under control. I got laid off because I've missed four or five days since going back to work cause when the back acts up I gotta respect it.

Being as none of the symptoms made any sense, I have to go back to the neurologist. The ER docs just kinda do whatever I ask them to do now. They say "What do you want us to do?" I tell them "Go in that little cupboard of yours, find the badassest elephant tranquilizers you got, pour me a double, and jam those needles in my ass."

See, before I broke my back, I was doctoring for joint and muscle problems that had existed for lots of years and were getting progressively worse to the point I didn't have any balance any more, and had to ice my knees, shoulders and elbows every day after ball practice (I have been coaching two girl's softball teams for the last 6 or 7 years.)

I got the joint pain problems ironed out thanks to Kerri doing some research and coercing me into changing my routine. I had drank caffeine-free diet pepsi almost exclusively. Turns out the aspartame was killing me. It has a specific chain of proteins that feeds stuff that exists in your joints naturally. That stuff is there to eat joint material that isn't supposed to be there, and to remove damaged tissue. Feed it too much and it eats stuff that's supposed to be there. Aspartame provides what it eats and makes it go wild. I've since cut out the aspartame and my joints are healing to the point where I'm better than I've been in 20 years.

Anyways...
While I was waiting for my back surgery, my neurologist told me I had MS. My grandpa had it and I had every symptom in the book. They ordered a bunch of tests on top of the hundred tests I already had.
I thought about it a couple days and told Kerri, "Ya know what, I don't have time to have MS right now. Let's get the back fixed and then I'll go have MS if need be."
So...
I just got scheduled for a Back MRI and a Brain MRI. The brain MRI will be the final say on the MS and the back MRI will allow me to talk them into going in and drilling out a foraminal notch that is giving me hell. (It's a hole where a big honkin' nerve passes through and it's too small and has scar tissue growing into it, along with bony growth from a healing fracture that runs through it.)
That problem might be a bit touchy surgery-wise and the doc keeps side-stepping the issue because the odds of me peeing in a bag forever is very real if he has one slip of the drill.

So...
Armed with my new joblessness, I've just started cleaning the shop. I'm going to finish up two humi projects that I started months ago. One is for Silverfox, the other for a brother at the old site.
I'm going to build some racks today, some boxes, and get back to work on a small thermoelectric desktop cooler that is the coolest cigar toy ever created. :)
I have about 10,000 ideas and inventions swimming around in my head and I'm going to work at them at light speed until God decides it's time for me to sit down for a bit.

While I'm at it, I hope you guys will continue to pray for my sorry ass, and if there is ANYTHING I can do to help any of you out, please let me know.
I'm a firm believer that I'm here for one reason, and that's to lift up the body of Christ and be of maximum help to God and His children.
Without that, I'm nothing. Worse yet, I'm left with nothing to do but be a general nuisance. :D
I love you all, and I can't begin to thank all of you for all you've done for me, all the support you've lent me, and all the love you've showered on me.
I'm gonna go get back to work and see if I can try make a dent in evening the score, even though I know it's not even remotely possible. :)

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Prayers sent Scott! Continue to do what you enjoy. Thanks for the excellent product of beads. :tu Take care and I wish you the best.

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damn Scott, don't know what to say but good luck. prayers and well wishes sent your way

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You just can't behave yourself can you Scott? Here's hoping for a negative on the MS test:tu Relax, sit back and smoke em up:ss

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Hey, brother, so sorry to hear this! I pray for healing, relief of pain! God Bless You!

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Sorry to hear about your health problems Scott. I hope it all turns out well. Prayers sent!

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Consider your sorry ass prayed for.:tu

Everything happens for a reason.
Sounds corny, I know. But, I am a firm believer in that.
The dude upstairs is the only one with the plan.

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Scott... thanks for sharing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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Prayers for you Scotty!

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Prayers sent for healing your back Scott.

I hope life brings you all that is best.

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prayers for a speedy recovery of both your health and your job situation....sorry to hear...hope it turns out ok....the beads are great...may have to order more

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Note to self...pray for Scotts sorry ass! Consider it done brother and good luck!

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Prayers for your sorry, hairy ass on the way today and every day, Scott. You're one of the really good guys here, and I've missed having you around.

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Best to you and yours Scott!

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Prayers sent for your sorry ass! :tu

Thermoelectric cooler you say... any thoughts on cooling a 2'x3'x3' cabinet? I have a set and forget it that can control temp as well... :ss

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Hope all turns out well, and soon.

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Prayers and thoughts for you Scott.

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Prayers sent your way, Scott for the best possible outcomes on your back and health issues. You have got an amazing attitude! :tu

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Prayer and thoughts with ya brother! If you need anything you know how to get ahold of me.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you Scott, if you need anything let us know :tu

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:tpd: (all except the hairy ass part; I have no idea and I can't help wondering how Vin knows :ss)

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Wow Scott, hope everything turns around for you and you get some good news from the doc soon. Your sorry ass is in my prayers.

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I'll make sure to say a prayer for your sorry ass next time I jump!

(hey, if he saves MY sorry ass every time I jump, it should be NO problem!)

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Scott, I'm really sorry to hear about your trials and challenges. May you find the strength, the inspiration, comfort and peace. Praying for improved health.

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Many prayers your way on both a negative MS test and to a speedy recovery...you need to do what makes you happy and no matter what happens fight like hell! God puts hurdles in your path and the best you can do get over them...one step at a time...never more than you can handle...though at times it may seem like it...dig deep and kick ass! Take care of yourself! :tu

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Prayers sent.

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Wishing you well.

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Prayers for a speedy recovery, everything happens for a reason. Maybe you can do that cigar pop-up thing for the car glove box thingy now.

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Very sorry to hear of your current situation.
Just remember, it IS current and NOT permanent.

We're all rooting for you from behind our cells here .:)

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two words: web cam

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Thoughts and prayers sent, Scott.

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:tpd: i'm down for the shilala web cam show. half web cam show half wood work. like this old house but with bob vila naked.

here try this, it'll make you laugh
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Li...sored/1103443/

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Prayers continuing for an improvement in your situation. Now you have more time to cause trouble.:tu

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I'm very sorry to hear this, Scott. Prayers sent your way...hang in there.

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Prayers for what you need and God's will for you my friend. I would but hope that if I ever face the things that you have faced the last couple years, that I could have half the good attitude and be half the man you have been.

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Prayers sent brother!! And thanks you for everything you do!!

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Prayers sent, Scott! You're a great guy and a tremendous asset to everyone. God is able to meet your needs, Brother!:tu:)

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Wow Scott, I'm very sorry to read this. Losing your job for a health matter really stinks. But you are an amazing encouragement with you positive, caring attitude. I've had a pretty crappy day today, but your positive attitude puts me to shame. Thanks for a good kick in the keester. :tu

I'll be remembering you in my prayers!

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My garage is a mess. If you can get it cleaned up before my daughter's graduation party weekend after next, that would be swell. :D

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Good thoughts for you brotha.

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Thinking of ya Scott! Good luck buddy!

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Sorry to hear about the joblessness bro, but on the other hand with all those ideas you got swinning around in your head I think the world will be better for it! :D


Hang in there brother. :tu I'm with ya if you need me!

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Scott you are one of the really, really good guys on here, I'm praying for healing, but most of all for a great BOTL who bows to God's plan! Can't go wrong with that attitude, many props to you brother!

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You are in my thoughts and prayers, Scott....seems to me like you are strong enough to handle anything that comes your way. You have a lot of friends here to help in any way as well.

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Prayers sent for one of CA's finest. :tu Get well soon brother!

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I was both concerned and uplifted by your post--probably reflects a lot of how you must be feeling these days. My thoughts & prayers are with you, hoping for a good outcome to your medical tests and a healthy prognosis so you can continue to do what you love!

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\:tpd: I couldn't say it any better myself. Get well!

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Glad you still have that great attitude Scott! You get kicked out of the plane without a parachute so you enjoy the ride down :wo

Hoping for a quick recovery from your back issues that have been acting up lately and the neg on the MS.

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Prayers sent -
I think your attitude about hardships could be an inspiration to anyone. I can just go back and read this post when I'm feeling like life has wronged me or things are too tough.

Can you say movie deal? :D