Reply #248: Stinky's Back [View All]

A little chastened, a little scared, a little humbled, a little sad, a little wistful ........ and a whole lotta grateful.

I'm grateful first and formost to my wife, who has been there every step of the way. My kids and my future daughter-in-law, who is so very special to us all.

The heart attack was a no bullshit heart attack. The fact that I'm alive is a bullet dodged. Stents were used, no bypass - this time.

Changes are called for. I will endeavor to do what's needed.

Demon Tobacco and I have more than a few 'prayer sessions' in our future, no doubt.

My daily pill intake has become far more colorful.

And then there's this thread ........ Sparkly brought a print-out of this thread to me in the hospital. Wherever it was at about 8.30 yesterday morning is what I read. To say I was touched is to understate by several orders of magnitude. To each and every one of you who responded: Thank you.

For my part, I am using my experience as a basis to petition GWB and his gang of thugs to vacate the people's house in the name of my personal well being. My blood pressure and my heart simply can't tolerate their being there any longer.

Please feel free to join with me in wishing them a speedy departure.