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Worst Day Ever...
« on: November 06, 2012, 03:24:17 PM »
Let us say a prayer for Russell and his son...



"Well....I don't post here much anymore...but I wanted to ask people on this election day to keep what's important in front of them....what's really important.

Is it the budget deficit?

Gay marriage?

National Security?

Roe v. Wade?

Tax rates?

No....it's about life...and family.....

You see my wife and I were told today that our middle child Jake, who is 3 years old has Ewing's Sarcoma....a very aggressive bone cancer.  We have been building up to this for 3 weeks and even still hearing those words felt like a sword going through my sternum....sideways.  We had conversations that didn't feel real, that seemed like a movie, except without the happy ending from a magical cure.

We don't know what stage it is in, and won't until he is in for a PET/CT scan later this week.  At that point we will face real evil in the face.

So tomorrow when you get your blood pressure up about some a** hole that is voting for Obama/Romney/Johnson....etc....remember that it isn't what matters.  What matters are the people who will be there for you no matter what in life, through thick and thin.

At the end of the day I have a challenge for each of you.

When you get home, tell your wife/husband/child/mother/father/brother that you love them.  Give them a hug and tell them how much they mean to you.  Life is short, and it isn't promised.  My son is 3 years old and may stare death in the face.  Tomorrow isn't promised, say what you mean, say it now, and say it often.

It's just an election people"....

Russell

 

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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2012, 03:51:27 PM »
Yes, let's all keep Russell and his family in our hearts and minds.  +1
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2012, 04:11:28 PM »
+1,000 for Russell & his family in this time of crisis.
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2012, 04:15:14 PM »
Agreed. You and your family are in my prayers tonight and from here on out, Russell.

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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2012, 04:20:35 PM »
Just as everyone else has said, my thoughts and prayers out to Russell and his family from here on out.
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2012, 04:39:41 PM »
I respect Russell as much as anyone on this board, regardless if his political beliefs often run counter to mine. My best wishes to Russell, his son and his family and let's all hope that this was caught early enough that they can put up a fight.

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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2012, 05:20:36 PM »
God bless.

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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2012, 06:30:01 PM »
Words fail me.
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2012, 07:00:50 PM »
I've always enjoyed the back and forth battles in this form from many of you folks since I joined BR almost 9 years ago on the non bowling forums. Never wanted to get involved and be affected in any way or form.

But for the first time, this post affected me more (teared) than any other post in the past.

I will pray for you Sir, for your child, and family.
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2012, 08:23:46 PM »
+ 1 thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2012, 08:28:42 PM »
Learn to laugh, and love, and smile, cause we’re only here for a little while.

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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2012, 10:26:33 PM »
Sorry to hear that Russell, my prayers go out to you and you're family. BR will miss one of the true greats with an immense amount of knowledge and quick wit but take care of your family and keep us updated.
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2012, 10:36:35 PM »
Prayers to you and your family. Perspective isnt always in high supply, unfortunately its the dramatic and potentially sad events that provide it. Hopefully it hasnt spread and Jake can fight this awful disease.
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2012, 12:03:13 AM »
Prayers to you and your family russel
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Re: Worst Day Ever...
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2012, 01:11:00 AM »
Thoughts and prayers for your family!!
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