Better days ahead - I hope. (1 Viewer)

[OzDigger]

At the risk of adding more drama to already troubled times I'm dropping some of my usual forum anonymity and trying the problem shared is a problem halved approach.

The fact is I have had a shocking year.

Firstly I lost my job because of a work related injury, then my wife Sue had to have a series of operations and recently she was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, which she apparently has had for some time

Life can be a struggle at times, especially if you are a realist like me with a glass half empty type of personality. But this has never applied to my wife as Sue has had health problems since childhood but has maintained her bubbly personality throughout. Sue has started chemo therapy and radiation treatment and this week she was able to eat solid food after four months living off liquids only.

Anyway, thanks for listening guys and I hope there are better days ahead as my Mother in Law keeps saying.

Cheers
Matt

 

[Captain]

Wow. That is a tough year mate. Very sorry to hear of your tough times. It sounds like your wife is on the mend with the solid food though. If it werent for bad times we wouldnt know what good times were. Y'all are in my prayers. Good luck.

 

[Rethymno]

Dear Matt

I hope things take a turn for the better soon, so you can look back on this as just another thing that you fought through together.

Sincerely

Todd

 

[lancer]

Matt -- best of luck to your wife and you during this tough time. -- lancer

 

[bsager]

Matt,
I wish you and your wife well. Keep your head up and pointed forward.
Best wishes,
Bill Sager

 

[Peter Reuss]

Matt, you are in our prayers.

 

[Saber]

Oz - That is indeed a very trying year. I sincerely hope your fortunes take a turn for the better. You and your family are in our prayers, hang in there.

Best Wishes
Saber

 

[jazzeum]

Matt,

Sorry to hear about your ill luck this year. Hopefully, from this day forward things improve and that 2009 is one of the best years ever.

Best,

 

[Spitfrnd]

Very sorry for your troubles mate. I join those wishing you the very best from now forward. I certainly hope your days ahead are much better indeed.

 

[Leadmen]

OZ; Our prayers are with you and your wife and family. Nothing is harder then a ill wife or child. I hope your year improves for you. John

 

[sammy719]

Hi Oz, I hope all goes well for you and your wife in the days ahead, sounds like it was a tough year, but I would have never known it, you always have a great sense of humor, and I always look forward to your input on topics that we are discussing on the forum, better days are ahead for you all I'm sure of it, just take one day at a time.....Sammy

 

[Alexdakar]

Matt, you are in our prayers for better days ahead.

 

[nmrocks]

Matt,
You hold up well under such trying circumstances, Best wishes and my prayers to your wife and yourself.
Hearing the trials of life such as yours puts my petty problems in there proper place ie: nothing
Ray

 

[marco55]

Best wishes to your wife and yourself.Sometimes we wonder why things happen to us but you are not alone in this world.May you have a great 2009.
Mark

 

[Gideon]

Wow Matt, I am really sorry to hear about all that.

Collectively, I think this taps so many of the issues we as human beings are being faced with around the world.

In our more developed nations, I think we kind of thought there was a wall or a fail safe or a safety net for us to help catch us as situations like yours and your wifes present themselves.

Sadly, for many, the net is getting smaller and the walls are crumbling.

Best wishes and hang tough,

Gideon.

 

[Rob]

Oz,i send all my very best wishes to you and your good lady.My wife went through cancer aged 32 and i know how hard it is for you.I hope 2009 is a much better year for you mate and your good lady enjoys a speedy recovery.,all the best

Rob

 

[wadepat]

At the risk of adding more drama to already troubled times I'm dropping some of my usual forum anonymity and trying the problem shared is a problem halved approach.

The fact is I have had a shocking year.

Firstly I lost my job because of a work related injury, then my wife Sue had to have a series of operations and recently she was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, which she apparently has had for some time

Life can be a struggle at times, especially if you are a realist like me with a glass half empty type of personality. But this has never applied to my wife as Sue has had health problems since childhood but has maintained her bubbly personality throughout. Sue has started chemo therapy and radiation treatment and this week she was able to eat solid food after four months living off liquids only.

Anyway, thanks for listening guys and I hope there are better days ahead as my Mother in Law keeps saying.

Cheers
Matt

Hi Matt,

I am very sorry to learn of the deep toubles you and your wife have encountered. So many of us, in one way or another, have been touched by serious illness. My brother-in-law, with whom I am very close, has also been fighting cancer of the esoghagus, so I know a little about the anguish you must be facing. Hang in there and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people, myself included.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[nshighlander]

Hi Matt
I feel your pain.I can`t wait for this year to end.I lost both my Father and Mother with in 2 months plus health problems with my 15 year old daughter.I can`t wait to say go bye to this year.Keep the faith my friend.
Dave

 

[marco55]

Hi Matt
I feel your pain.I can`t wait for this year to end.I lost both my Father and Mother with in 2 months plus health problems with my 15 year old daughter.I can`t wait to say go bye to this year.Keep the faith my friend.
Dave

My prayers also go out to you Dave.2008 isn't going down as one of the great years of mankind.
Mark

 

[trooper]

Really sorry to hear of the problems facing your wife and yourself, please pass everyone's best wishes on to her and tell her you are both in our thoughts. God bless. Alan