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Rough couple of months

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  1. MUDSHARK

    MUDSHARK Grizzled Veteran

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    Well it all started back in Feb ( end of Feb), i had a kidney stone. 2 weeks later still not sure if it i had passed it. The middle of March i came down with a bad cough. Didn't think much of it. tough it out and then the kicker. My mother God Rest her soul. she decided to decline her kidney diailysis Every Monday wednesday and friday treatment. She had gone almost 11 years on DIALYSIS. The average length of time on Dialysis is about 5 years. As i discovered once you stop the dialysis it is just a matter of days before your body shuts down. The average lenth of time off of Dialysis is 5 days. That tough old bird made it 11 days. Well My MOM passed away on March 29th, Rest in Peace MOM, i'll see you again one day.

    After taking some time off of work to clear Mom's estate up, i still had that cough but i was burning the candle at both ends and i started a fever and I was placed in the hospital for couple of days for bi lateral pneumonia (both Lungs). After another Kat scan while in the hospital the Kidney stone was gone unknown when i passed it.

    Ok lord I now know to stop and smell the roses. Everyone please make sure you take the time to enjoy your families.

    If you could make a donation to the Kidney Foundation we would appreiacate it.
     
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  2. Schultzy

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    Many thoughts and prayers on the loss of your mom Mudshark. Get well soon yourself as well.
     
  3. Tony

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    Hey Brother, I am so sorry to hear this! I saw a missed phone call on my phone from you and no message. I ,meant to call you back but life here has been crazy and I forgot. I am praying for you and your family ... call me ANYTIME!!!
     
  4. MUDSHARK

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    thats what that the phone call was about, then i got real busy myself / then into the hospital i went.

    thanks for the prayers PT
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome back Mudshark. I am very sorry for your loss. Please take of yourself as well.
     
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    michaelp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Glad to see you back brother...prayers sent.
     
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    Prayers sent.
     
  8. Rob / PA

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    Chris,

    You'll definitely be added to my list of prayers. He gives us nothing we can't handle, be strong my friend.
     
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    Mine list also
     
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    Chris
    Terribly sorry to hear about your Mom's passing and your rough time.
     
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    elkhuntinut Weekend Warrior

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    Chris,

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, I know exactly what you are going thru. However, a day will not go by where a positive thought will not enter your mind and put a smile on your face. So remember, even though our loved ones may not be here for us to call and talk to, their ability to shape our lives will live on.

    See you on the range
    Rob
     
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    So sorry for your loss brother. You and your's are in our prayers. After my Father passed, I made it point to tell my family that I love them more often. When Mom passed while having a broken bone reset, I changed more. Now I tell everyone in my family that I love them at the end of every telephone conversation. No guarantees how long we get, so I am just ensuring that when I go, the last thing my kids, aunts, and siblings heard from me was "I love you".
     

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