I WON!!

spongebob
spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, it seems I have won an all-expense paid trip to .... New Orleans! I received a request to head down and do critical incident stress debriefs. They have put my second surgery on hold pending my return and I leave next week. I'll be like Kanga - AWOL - for a wile as I expect to be right in the heart of New Orleans where the last thing I expect to find is internet service.

I'll drop y'all a note just before I leave but wanted to let everyone know all is well with me - they pulled out my cath today and confirmed that the problems I was having are not cancer related - they were caused by scar tissue resulting from an old injury.

Well, I better run for now. More soon. Take care and be well, my dear friends.

- SB

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  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #2
    SpongeBob,

    You take care of things down in "Nawlins". They could use some expert help down there right now, it sounds!

    So glad to hear that your "problem" is not cancer related. Whew....

    I was wondering if you would get dispatched back down to your old stomping grounds. Sorry about Biloxi - good chance your apartment is no longer there!

    Take care and let us hear from you when you return. Just get back in time to go to Las Vegas!

    Kerry
  • timlou
    timlou Member Posts: 60
    #3
    God Bless you up there SpongeBob, I'm doing the same here in New Port Richey , FL we are receiving families daily to our county and debriefing is part of our services of crisis intervention. Take care of yourself and them.
    Louise
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #4
    Hi Bob,

    Bless you for putting others needs before your own. I'm so thankful that scar tissue caused your recent medical scare.

    Take care and be safe.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #5
    Kanort said:

    Hi Bob,

    Bless you for putting others needs before your own. I'm so thankful that scar tissue caused your recent medical scare.

    Take care and be safe.

    Hugs,

    Kay

    Hey Bob...I bin awol again for the week so was worried about your water works! Good to hear the drain tube is gone now and hope you are not going to have any more trouble, especially while you are working. Hurry back mate and take care in the south.
    We missed your birthday so;;;;;
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY YAH 'OL FART!!!!!!!! LOL!
    Luv from Kanga n Jen
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #6
    kangatoo said:

    Hey Bob...I bin awol again for the week so was worried about your water works! Good to hear the drain tube is gone now and hope you are not going to have any more trouble, especially while you are working. Hurry back mate and take care in the south.
    We missed your birthday so;;;;;
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY YAH 'OL FART!!!!!!!! LOL!
    Luv from Kanga n Jen

    Count me in on those birthday greetings, Sponger.

    Boy, go away for a while, and I miss so much.

    New Orleans couldn't ask for a better person, Sponge. You take care and God bless you, my friend. ( I missed the whole surgery thing. I hope all is well with you. I am so sorry you have to be going thru that. )

    Love to you, Bob. I'll be thinking of you.

    Barb ( who is thankful for each and every individual who puts others before themselves in times of crisis. ( and any other time!!) )
  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #7
    Well, SB, New Orleans sure needs you right now. The Coast Guard is receiving high praise from survivors and rescue workers for the level of preparedness and tireless work in helicoptor evacuation of a few thousand people, round the clock, from rooftops and breaking into attics to free those trapped by rising waters.
    Thank you all for your work and you take care. Judy
  • indydaughter
    indydaughter Member Posts: 21
    #8
    Not that scar tissue is a great thing...but glad all seems to be going well!!!
    Be careful, stay safe, and God Bless!!

    Indydaughter
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #9
    kerry said:

    SpongeBob,

    You take care of things down in "Nawlins". They could use some expert help down there right now, it sounds!

    So glad to hear that your "problem" is not cancer related. Whew....

    I was wondering if you would get dispatched back down to your old stomping grounds. Sorry about Biloxi - good chance your apartment is no longer there!

    Take care and let us hear from you when you return. Just get back in time to go to Las Vegas!

    Kerry

    Thanks, Kerry -

    Yep, my old apartment is definitely gone. I saw some photos that were taken about a mile from there and everything was leveled. I am pretty certain the building didn't withstand the winds or rain.
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #10
    jsabol said:

    Well, SB, New Orleans sure needs you right now. The Coast Guard is receiving high praise from survivors and rescue workers for the level of preparedness and tireless work in helicoptor evacuation of a few thousand people, round the clock, from rooftops and breaking into attics to free those trapped by rising waters.
    Thank you all for your work and you take care. Judy

    yeah... those damn flyboys always get the good press and all the girls... they actually deserve it this time!

    Thanks, Judy...
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #11
    timlou said:

    God Bless you up there SpongeBob, I'm doing the same here in New Port Richey , FL we are receiving families daily to our county and debriefing is part of our services of crisis intervention. Take care of yourself and them.
    Louise

    Thanks Louise -

    Bless you for helping the folks that are coming into New Port Richey. Being a "sponge" I have always had a special place in my heart for NPR!

    Take care of 'em and bring them to a good cognitive place (you CISMers will know what I mean)

    - SB
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #12
    Kanort said:

    Hi Bob,

    Bless you for putting others needs before your own. I'm so thankful that scar tissue caused your recent medical scare.

    Take care and be safe.

    Hugs,

    Kay

    Thanks, Kay -

    I'm glad it was just scar tissue, too! Too bad I can't sue the person that did that to me (I might get my old house back!)

    Be well...

    - SB
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #13
    tkd3g said:

    Count me in on those birthday greetings, Sponger.

    Boy, go away for a while, and I miss so much.

    New Orleans couldn't ask for a better person, Sponge. You take care and God bless you, my friend. ( I missed the whole surgery thing. I hope all is well with you. I am so sorry you have to be going thru that. )

    Love to you, Bob. I'll be thinking of you.

    Barb ( who is thankful for each and every individual who puts others before themselves in times of crisis. ( and any other time!!) )

    Kanga, Jen & Barb/Elaine -

    Thanks you guys - and thanks a lot for the Birthday Wishes...

    I'll send you a post card from New Orleans... no, wait, no post office...

    I'll send you and e-mail... no... no electricity...

    I'll give you a call... woops... no phones

    I'll send you positive energy!

    - Robinson Caruso
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #14
    indydaughter said:

    Not that scar tissue is a great thing...but glad all seems to be going well!!!
    Be careful, stay safe, and God Bless!!

    Indydaughter

    Thanks, Indy -

    And FYI, (even though I am living in the heart of Ravens country at the moment) - my money is on Indy this Sunday!

    Cheers

    - SB
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #15
    SB,
    Who'd a thunk we'd be happy for a little scaar tissue. But I am. Thanks for all you'll be doing down there in New Orleans, and happy bday.
    Mary
  • neeliec
    neeliec Member Posts: 106
    #16
    I myself have been awol for a while-- it's impressive and touching to see that you put others ahead of you. Thanks for the inspiration! May God be with you! blessings, neelieC
  • cheer3
    cheer3 Member Posts: 105 Member
    #17
    SB I am happy to hear your problem was not cancer.I love your attitude on your trip. Praise God for people like you.

    Blessings to you,
    Jean
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  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #19
    just be careful not to give preferential treatment to those survivors in bikinis.. and I'm sure you will discover some holdout bar with wireless internet. Bud
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #20
    nanuk said:

    just be careful not to give preferential treatment to those survivors in bikinis.. and I'm sure you will discover some holdout bar with wireless internet. Bud

    Thanks, all you guys (and gals!)

    Leaving on Sunday...

    Be well. Thanks for all of the kind words and positive energy.

    - SB

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