leave of absence from the board

Kerry S
Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I have been advised by my wife (she is a scary old woman) and my insurance company medical advisor to take a leave of absence from the board. For the last week I have been popping percocet just so I could get some sleep. It’s just pure nerves. The percocet is nothing but “dry booze” for me. The medical advisor said they see this a lot with heart attack patents. It hits them when they start feeling better. It is when the shock of what they have been thru hits them. Yeah, cancer has been a wild ride for me.

Love you all. You all have done much for me in my journey. I will be back in a few months cause I am sure as hell not going to croak from this crap. Hell, someone needs to keep screaming Attitude Attitude Attitude to all the newbies!!!

Kerry

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  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #2
    Kerry -
    I understand. It breaks my heart to see all the young ones joining the board and the bad news we have been reading about lately. Tell that "scary old woman" that it is her "duty as a wife" to keep you totally relaxed and don't forget to post your black eye after you say it!

    Hugs - Tina
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #3
    You'll be missed
    Sorry to see that you'll be off of the board for a while. I'll scream Attitude at some newbies for ya while you're gone.

    Take care my friend
    Brooks
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #4
    There's an old saying, Kerry


    "Old farts don't die, they just stink up another room".

    You'll be lurking, just like I did..... Then the urge will overpower
    you, and all your self-discipline will dissipate like the smell of
    deer pee on a windy winter day.

    Yeah, you'll be back.


    Be well,

    John
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #5
    Be well and come back
    I understand your wife's concern (my husband has heart issues). However I will miss you, and I hope you'll be back soon.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    #6
    I completely understand.
    I completely understand. Take care and keep up that great attitude. We'll be here when you get back!

    -Sheri
  • vhtqm1
    vhtqm1 Member Posts: 107
    #7
    miss you already
    you will surely be missed by all.....but take care of Yourself and you know what?? we'll all Benefit!!

    ed
  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    #8
    You're like General Patton
    You're like General Patton imploring the troops to get out there and kill as many bastards as possible, and when you're finished killing those bastards, go find some other bastards to kill. And not telling us to be courageous, but reminding us that we already are.

    Patton said, "I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." For us on the board, sometimes we hit bottom. Sometimes we get hit in the bottom. But we always bounce.

    Thanks for all your humor and encouragement.

    Take care - Roger
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #9
    Crow71 said:

    You're like General Patton
    You're like General Patton imploring the troops to get out there and kill as many bastards as possible, and when you're finished killing those bastards, go find some other bastards to kill. And not telling us to be courageous, but reminding us that we already are.

    Patton said, "I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." For us on the board, sometimes we hit bottom. Sometimes we get hit in the bottom. But we always bounce.

    Thanks for all your humor and encouragement.

    Take care - Roger

    Kerry
    Miss you already!! You take care

    Jennie
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #10
    Kerry
    Kerry,
    Have a good break. I will miss you and your incredible wit.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #11
    you'll be missed
    You'll be missed -- but I understand. Have a good rest -- recharge the batteries.

    Tara
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #12
    taraHK said:

    you'll be missed
    You'll be missed -- but I understand. Have a good rest -- recharge the batteries.

    Tara

    Kerry,
    Kerry,

    We love you and appreciate you and your attitude!

    Take some time off - rest and relax. Hurry back in when you are ready!

    Hugs,
    Lizzy
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #13
    Kerry
    You have a nice break,and take care of yourself.I understand how you feel,I have to take zoloft to get to sleep.Get some rest,and enjoy the rest of summer.
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #14
    Act Like a Tree
    and get out of here for a while.
    ;-)
    I understand totally about taking a break. Take care of yourself Kerry.
    See you in a few months.
    -phil
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #15
    I'll look forrward
    To your return. I love your posts + will really miss them + the humour but I am glad you are following the advice you have been given. Take good care of yourself + remember how much we care about you!

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