Posted 2010-10-19 9:39 AM (#125986) Subject: Thank You all
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
What have you lot gone and done now ? A short time ago, we were a collection of internet names talking about hardware, metals and various things that spin in circles. The next time I saw this forum, it had radically changed. The members have become a cohesive unit, with common goals and purpose. It has become a family, into which I have been most graciously invited.
Last week when I was having a bad time, I returned home fresh with the knowledge that I had avoided some seriously bad events. I had written off the experience to luck. My wife then showed me your many postings. My giddlness was quickly replaced by the realization of the enormity of what you all had done for us. At that moment I knew my positive outcome, had had nothing to do with luck; it was the result of serious contemplation by the concerted effort of many.
Donna and I are humbled by your concern, the sharing of your faith and strength, and mostly, the friendship you all have so freely given. We truly are blessed.
I am not circumambulating well now, and the seat time in this chair is limited. This initial response will spare you much of my typical long winded, heavy duty replies. It is impossible for me to now acknowledge all of your personal friendships. That will be a future project.
On behalf of my wife and me, with the deepest respect for what you have given and shared with us, I thank you from the soul of my being, Gard
Posted 2010-10-19 9:54 AM (#125987 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 714 Location: Minnesota
Glad to hear fromyou Gard. Keep on the mend! One thing wrong with yor post though. You have been the one to enrich us and bring us into your family. THANK YOU!
Posted 2010-10-19 10:43 AM (#125990 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 824 Location: Kansas
Gard, if we as a forum have given anything back to you, that is as it should be. To have a friend you must be one and you have been a friend to all. You have my continued prayers until you are "circumambulating". Hope to hear from you periodically as you are on the mend.
Posted 2010-10-19 12:32 PM (#126004 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
Hello gard, So glad to hear from you and nothing like starting off with some of your big fancy words.hee hee hee..... Just keep it simple for the few of us way south of you.
Get some rest and get back soon.
HTB-Kelley
still praying and thinking about ya'll......
Posted 2010-10-19 12:39 PM (#126005 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 83 Location: Minnesota
Great to see you back, Gard! Take good care of yourself and know you've got a lot of people out here thinking positive thoughts and sending prayers for you and your wife.
Posted 2010-10-19 3:13 PM (#126015 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Remember,"give and it shall be given unto you",no one gave anything to you on this forum that you had not already earned.You helped others way before you yourself got into a bind.Good to see you back posting,take care of yourself,tell Donna to take care of HERself,and God Bless!
Posted 2010-10-19 4:56 PM (#126027 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 41 Location: Lexington, SC
I, too, am to see you are doing so much better. I usually just lurk with a once & a while post but you have help me in so many way as you have with others. God bless & continue to mend.
Posted 2010-10-19 5:24 PM (#126029 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 11
Location: Charlotte, NC
It is wonderful to see you are back at the keyboard!
Yes, there is a bond created here on the board. I appreciate all of the knowledge you have shared here. Just know that by being generous with all that you know you have endeared yourself to many here on the board.
Best wishes for a continued speedy recovery.
Posted 2010-10-19 5:27 PM (#126030 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 45
It is so good to hear from you again, Gard, please know your internet family wish you and your loved ones the very best. I have learned so much from you over the years, thank you for being there! Happy trails.
Posted 2010-10-19 7:27 PM (#126038 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
Awww Gard it's so nice to see your words again. Take care of yourself and get better. We will be waiting for your valued information and wit. I still say Gard is Da Man...
Posted 2010-10-19 9:38 PM (#126044 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 30
Gard and Mrs. Gard,I will continue to pray for you 10 days beyond when you are feeling good. My estimate is 20 days or about Nov 8. I want you both to be very health conscious until AT LEAST then. Gard, I broke lose and bought a bigger vehicle...2008 Expedition and hubby has my 2004 Explorer now... and ordered a new Blue Ribbon which is being built...am not made of $ but don't want to endanger horses, selves or strangers. Your advice was a wake-up. God Bless You Both... JR's Pal
Posted 2010-10-20 8:47 AM (#126052 - in reply to #125986) Subject: RE: Thank You all
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Posts: 140 Location: NM
You have helped so many of us. It is about time we let you know how much! There are a lot of us that don't post a lot but read the forum and over the years you have provided so much needed information. Thank you!
Thank You all
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Take care of yourself and get better. We will be waiting for your valued information and wit. I still say Gard is Da Man...
