my recent obsevations/thoughts

I haven't been here that long... But I have noticed that you always respond and have the correct thing to say to everyone. You seen to always be right on time!! All of you guys are an inspiration to me and have given me strength and courage for my future. I've noticed that since I've healed up some and started to get out and do things that there's a little thought that stays right in the back of my mind... It's a thought of fear and uncertainty.... You guys have helped me with that so much... I'm thankful for each of you and I'm so very thankful to have found you guys.. just a simple Google search brought me here back in December. What a lucky guy I am. And I think we are all lucky to have guys like Fox on this site. I wish you nothing but the best my friend!

foxhd said:

It's all about the big picture

and lots of luck.

I don't know if anyone follows UCONN womens basketball. People think they are the best team because they get the best players. That implies there are only a handful of good players available in the country. The WNBA is not made up of only UCONN graduates.

What UCONN does better than ANY other team in organized sports is that their goal is to master the game. Beating other teams is just what it takes. It's a thing of beauty. Once this dynasty ends we may never see another dominance like this again. Ever.

The moral of this story is; Don't look at every obstacle as blocking our path. Keep our concentration on the big prize.

You're the guy, Fox. The definition of luck (via Oprah) -- "Preparation meeting opportunity." Yes, the big picture and "lots of luck" is what we need.

I've spent some time not just off of the CSN forums, but off of the internet. Had to find the balance between contemplating my navel (or was it my slowly fading neph scars?), not getting sucked into the world's CRAZYness, getting / being support, bringing the joy to the party. Meanwhile, some stuff I'd been planning for several years fell through. Completely. Friends left, friends died. I had medical issues (unrelated to the RCC), my little dog and #1 buddy spent several weeks ill.

Not sure if I ended up in a hole because I dug it or if I wasn't paying attention and just sort of slipped and fell in. At any rate, I knew I had to get back out somehow, find me some sunshine, and get back to my people. I'm working at mastering the current game.

It's good to be back here because of all the great people, and especially for the great wisdom and truth you bring. Thanks, Fox.