Time for me to leave this site for a while...

There are just too many things going on in my life right now. It's not like I contributed a whole lot of knowledge here anyway. The pain I am in has really taken a physical and mental toll. I respect you folks and don't want it to come through in my posts. 41 years old and the doctors want to replace my left knee. Hands getting crippled so bad I can't even ty any more. I'll be back when the doc and I get this squared away. Please understand if I don't respond to phone calls or emails. It hurts like @#$% just to sit at the computer and type this. Until then God Bless and stay safe.

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Eric "nighthawk"

American veteran and proud of it!

Hey nighthawk,

Very sorry to hear about your troubles. I feel your pain, I'm only 43 and in the same boat physically with you, been this way since I was 29.

My back is messed up bad, really bad and getting worse! and all of this because a lady couldn't put her eye make-up on at home instead of in her mini-van on the way to work.

I had to hang up a career in Law Enforcement, funny how life changes when we least expect it.

Above all, Thank You for your service to Our Country. Some in this life have to be givers, and it appears you've given more than your share.

Please check in once in awhile and let us know how things are going.

nighthawk, we'll keep you in our thoughts, and be praying for your Miracle from above.

Terry

Good luck and good recovery, Nighthawk. I also understand chronic pain, the extreme fatigue and the limitations it causes.

Hope you and your docs can ease the pain.

Check back when you can and give us a sitrep.

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aka Cap'n Yid.
Stev Lenon Trout Ski, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

Eric, ...

You take care of yourself.

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Christopher Chin, Jonquiere Quebec
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Nighthawk - Take care ole buddy, there are lots of waters to fish still. I don't know if you belong to the VFW or the American Legion? I do and we take care of our own. Don't pity yourself, ask and you will have friends around you that will help you when you need it. As the Marines say " The difficult we do everyday, the impossible just takes a little longer" Go for it!

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I learn more about the world while talking to myself when fishing alone

Eric, very sorry to hear of your health issues. I sure hope you are able to get help that overcomes them. You're in my prayers.

Eric,
You know you'll hear from me, and if you& Amy need anything, I'm only a call or do-able drive away.
Talk to you soon, buddy..you are in my prayers,
Mike

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This site's about sharing!

Hi Eric,

So sorry to hear of your troubles. You
will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are
not "fairweather" friends here. We are
family and we do give a hoot. Please come
back if you need someone to listen or if you
want to get your mind off of things. We
will be here. Warm regards, Jim

Eric Your presence here has been important to many people You have allways been ready to support those having troubles. You will be missed. I hope the doctors find a solution for your problems quickly and look forward to your return.

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all leaders tangle; mine are just better at it than most. Jim

I can't add much more to the sentiments that have already been given except that I share those same wishes for you.

I had a total knee replacement just over a year ago, and although there was a lot of pain involved in the short term, it was maneagable, and now I hardly even know I had trouble with that knee. I've struggled with knee problems for the past 25 years or so, and it seems that with each surgery, came a behavior change. Not necessarily a better change, just different behavior. I think psycologically, that trauma tells us that we must do something "different". Strictly my own hypothesis based on nothing. My point is: Don't disconnect, if it's at all possible not to. The supports you get from other people will be as valuable, and healing to you, as your medications. Suffering by yourself can be very depressing, and we're here to encourage and sustain if you can stay in contact. Do it at your own pace, and on your own terms, as conditions allow. We gotcha' brother.

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Lew