Posted 2011-07-08 5:31 AM (#135455) Subject: AWAKENING
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
When you face an uncertain future, an imbalance is created that affects everything in your daily life. When you are forced into a sleep, not knowing its outcome or finality, many questions are left unanswered. First opening your eyes to a loud, cold and bright environment, is unsettling and fearful. Hearing recognizeable soothing voices, and then seeing two of the most beautiful smiles a man can enjoy, I knew I had made it.
With the support of my blood family, my friends and now this internet family, I have been given a strength and direction I've never known. In a few short days, my ambition is changing. Trivial matters are being set aside, recovery and family are now my principle goals. This epiphany has created a warmth and ambition I've not previously enjoyed.
Again I offer you accolades, for your support of a faceless person only known in cyberspace, and of whom most will never meet. You will never know how much your good will has meant, nor the value I place on your many best wishes. Everyday we see and read about the worst of humanity. Very infrequently can one person experience the best. You have made this possible for me.
I am enjoying my awakening. May you all be as blessed as you have made me. Gard
Posted 2011-07-08 9:37 AM (#135462 - in reply to #135455) Subject: AWAKENING
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As a woman who has had three major surgeries in the past three years & another one coming the end of July, I can appreciate your attitude, Garth. It is an incredible feeling to be helpless yet surrounded by the love & support of family & friends. And we, who read your posts on Horse Trailer World consider you a friend. Your good attitude will keep you out of depression & speed your recovery. God Bless you & your family.
Posted 2011-07-08 11:08 AM (#135466 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Posts: 140 Location: NM
Gard - it is awesome to hear that you came through! You don't know me but I'll keep praying that you have a steady recovery. Love your tribute to the smiles that you awoke to.
Posted 2011-07-08 1:27 PM (#135472 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Posts: 720 Location: Never miss a good chance to shut up.
I've tried to talk his wife into sending me an address awhile back, so I could send flowers on behalf of Horse Trailer World bulletin board buddies. Alot of us have been here for years and we don't even know what each other look like. Me included.
Posted 2011-07-08 5:00 PM (#135477 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Location: Virginia
Gard, I have been looking for a post from you for days. When I saw your name I knew all of our prayers were answered. Continue your recovery and be prepared for a barrage of questions needing your expertise.
Posted 2011-07-09 10:29 AM (#135499 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Posts: 212 Location: novinger, mo
I am not sure what happened to you, but you are an awesome person to post such thoughts. We all need to see where we are and live according to your philosophy. You are a good man, Gard, and your influence on everyone around you is blessed.
Posted 2011-07-10 4:32 PM (#135530 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Gard,
i did not know that you'd been ill, or had undergone (i'm guessing) surgery. I totally agree that in many ways we have all become family, regardless that, as you say, most of us have never seen each other..I am very grateful for the knowledge I have received form you and others on this website. I am proud that I did accomplished something that I would never have attempted otherwise (floor liner).. I will pray for your speedy recovery and continued health
Posted 2011-07-11 9:48 AM (#135537 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Posts: 1205 Location: Arkansas
Gard, sometimes, your answers to questions from folks here, undoubtedly seem an answer to a prayer..... and now prayers for you have been answered as wel :) l............please accept our continued wishes for your complete and speedy recovery!
Posted 2011-07-14 7:14 AM (#135618 - in reply to #135455) Subject: RE: AWAKENING
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Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
So glad to hear that your doing better. We here would surly miss the Gard wisdom and experience that you have given many of us. Prayers for your recovery.
God isn't ready for you and the devil doesn't want you. So your stuck with your HTW family hopefully for a long time.
AWAKENING
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