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Life is finally good. Simon's first birthday today!

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    I don't know how that "the" ended up in the op title but I'm leaving it

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    cabsycabsy the fattest rainbow unicorn Registered User regular
    Shit josh that sucks to hear :( hopefully it is early detection and an easy recovery for her.

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    UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    So many hugs Josh <3

    And my knitting needles are ready and waiting if your Mom needs anything

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    Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    Damn, Josh :(

    I'm always here if you need to vent or anything

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    takyristakyris Registered User regular
    Jesus Christ, man.

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    taky what is up man

    How are you

    I need to live vicariously through you for a minute

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Breast cancer is the easiest to detect, treat, and fix. My mom was diagnosed a year ago and she's fine. Don't start freaking out about the curse of a higher power just yet, josh.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    I'm confident she'll be okay. It's just like, when do things go back to normal?

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    StaleStale Registered User regular
    they don't

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    PiotyrPiotyr Power-Crazed Wizard SilmariaRegistered User regular
    Is there any way to just go get everyone you know checked for cancer? Like just walk into the hospital and say "Hey, I need you to screen me for cancer, while also not giving me cancer in the process."

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    I learned to stop asking that question and expecting an answer about 7 years ago, Josh.

    Maintain inertia, keep doing the shit you normally do.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    The biggest thing for me right now is that I feel totally out of control. Before shit started happening I felt like even if issues came up I could keep things locked down. I'm also going through the worst time in my life (psychologically speaking) and I feel like it just doesn't matter and I need to always be stepping up to the plate anyway. I mean, they have cancer; my issues can't compare.

    Rrr. Today is a bad day.

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    On another note, I do go in for a follow-up with the psych clinic today and will hopefully be evaluated in a way that helps me instead of making things tougher. With all the anti-depressant issues I'm going through right now I don't think I could take it if things became more unmanageable.

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Maybe I'm different because I've been conditioned for this crap since I was thirteen? I doubt it, because I'm fairly broken at this point.

    But you pretty much just put it out of your mind and focus on what you need to do today. Don't worry about shit you can't control, focus on the shit you can. Maintain intertia, never stop doing the things that drive you in life. Engross yourself in something such that it takes your mind off things.

    Part of the reason why I'm having trouble now is that I reached my life goal, becoming a lawyer, and subsequently lost the job I thought I was going to have. I don't have a plan and I am far, far too ill to get myself back on the right track quickly enough. When I have clear goals and a clear path, I can pull myself over pain and coals to get shit done.

    So can you.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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    alternatingAberrationalternatingAberration I am the milk man My milk is deliciousRegistered User regular
    Man, one hell of a Monday.

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    SyphyreSyphyre A Dangerous Pastime Registered User regular
    Damn.

    Well you know you have a support/cheering/whatever section here to vent off to.

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    Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Rah! Rah! Josh is our man!

    etc. etc.

    ...and when you are done with that; take a folding
    chair to Creation and then suplex the Void.
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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    Munkus Beaver wrote:
    Maybe I'm different because I've been conditioned for this crap since I was thirteen? I doubt it, because I'm fairly broken at this point.

    But you pretty much just put it out of your mind and focus on what you need to do today. Don't worry about shit you can't control, focus on the shit you can. Maintain intertia, never stop doing the things that drive you in life. Engross yourself in something such that it takes your mind off things.

    Part of the reason why I'm having trouble now is that I reached my life goal, becoming a lawyer, and subsequently lost the job I thought I was going to have. I don't have a plan and I am far, far too ill to get myself back on the right track quickly enough. When I have clear goals and a clear path, I can pull myself over pain and coals to get shit done.

    So can you.

    Yeah, I'm typing this up from my campus, so I am managing to make it to classes and stuff still. Sorry to hear about your job. I appreciate the encouragement.

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Lost the job three months ago, but thanks.

    If it help at all, just remember all that happened to me last year and how I'm still here, full of piss vinegar and pseudo-angry retorts of wit and ire.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    I need to go pick up some piss and vinegar at the grocer today

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    StaleStale Registered User regular
    good, it will give you a chance to walk it off.

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Dan, sometimes when I see you post I see paragraphs of unsaid things.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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    JoeUserJoeUser Forum Santa Registered User regular
    Josh is Dr. Manhattan

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    belligerentbelligerent Registered User regular
    In '06, I had a JoATs moment where everything that could go wrong, did.

    6 years later, my life is in a good spot, and I'm expecting my first child. I never thought I'd get over my mom's death or the failure of my first marriage (at the same time).

    I didn't want to use specifics, but I couldn't think of a way to say that with enough perseverance, you can get through anything. I wish you luck Josh.

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    skettiosskettios Enchanted ForestRegistered User regular
    Dang josh
    We're all still here for your venting and general support needs!

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    AnialosAnialos Collies are love, Collies are life! Shadowbrook ColliesRegistered User regular
    So many hugs man. This is one of the times I wish I still lived in the midwest so I could drive down and do something in person.

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    Sorry I haven't been around much, peeps. Been a busy week and a half or so.

    So. Good news/bad news.

    Christina had her last chemo treatment on Thursday. So if her next scan shows enough progress, we're done with chemotherapy. Yay.

    Unfortunately, I had a show tonight that I've been on the hook for since last year (I'm in an Irish band, St. Patty's day is kind of booked far in advance). To keep things easy on the wife I took the kids to the show with me (it was all ages). Well, in 2 hours she went from perfectly normal to spiking a huge fever. I got a bunch of calls from her family while I was on stage and I had to cancel the show and run.

    We got her to the hospital, and now she's at 104 degrees. So... we'll see what happens.

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    AntimatterAntimatter Devo Was Right Gates of SteelRegistered User regular
    aw fuck

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    UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    Oh no! Hugs Josh

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
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    I've been at 104.6 once, when my intestinal wall was perforated by a too rigid scope. It's not happy, it's not pretty. Keep us updated.

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    Munkus Beaver wrote: »
    I've been at 104.6 once, when my intestinal wall was perforated by a too rigid scope. It's not happy, it's not pretty. Keep us updated.

    Damn, man.

    Family coming in from out of town now. Called work and told them I'm not going to make it tomorrow.

    The hospital is backed up, unfortunately, but they at least got her in a room since she's immunocompromised.

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    DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Hoping to hear better news soon, Josh.

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    TheidarTheidar Registered User regular
    Fucking fuck.

    Keep us updated, thoughts and prayers are with you.

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    They're giving her IV and other meds to lower the fever now, and drawing labs.

    More as soon as I know.

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    Sweeney TomSweeney Tom Registered User regular
    Josh, my prayers remain with you and your family.

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    HounHoun Registered User regular
    Dude. I think it's pretty obvious at this point you have offended a God.

    It's cool though, because for you, bro, we will slay this dark deity and end the curse on your family.

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    YukiraYukira Registered User regular
    Good luck.

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    joshofalltradesjoshofalltrades Class Traitor Smoke-filled roomRegistered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Dude. I think it's pretty obvious at this point you have offended a God.

    It's cool though, because for you, bro, we will slay this dark deity and end the curse on your family.

    As long as we're doing a JRPG in real life, can I be the old guy with the gun who's too old for this shit

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    BYToadyBYToady Registered User regular
    Shit we may have to move up from praying and on to slaughtering fattened calves.

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    YukiraYukira Registered User regular
    joshofalltrades wrote: »
    Houn wrote: »
    Dude. I think it's pretty obvious at this point you have offended a God.

    It's cool though, because for you, bro, we will slay this dark deity and end the curse on your family.

    As long as we're doing a JRPG in real life, can I be the old guy with the gun who's too old for this shit

    No gun. You do get a spear, a cigarette and an airship.

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