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Title: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on March 29, 2011, 08:02:00 PM
I received a letter today with all kinds of questions about my activities over the last 5 years.  As some of you know, I have been placed on the dissabled list for a balance and eye/brain cornidation issue.  I had an MRI done a few weeks ago, and they called me and told me the results were back and they wanted to see me earlier.

These questions they are asking is mainly referring to what products I have been around, using, inhaling, or had long periods of exposure.

Well needless to say, most of the products, mostly all archery related have been in one way or another linked to these products.  Ie...carbon dust for cutting arrows.  Super glue for flteching, grinding wood arrows.  For the most part all questions are more related to inhalation, but others also to skin.

The results they found from my blood work found traces of chemicals in my system that can cause a lot of the problems that I am having by causing the cappilary vessels to shut down.  Now this is just from what I have been able to research so far.

But one of the highest levels of chemicals found was "Para-Dichlorobenzene probable carcinogen"  Well guess where this comes from other than moth balls, toilet bowl deoderizers???  Bird Feathers, or products that have been treated with pesticides.  Most of my feathers have been stored in moth balls!!!!!  Pesticides are in every wild animal that eats from nature by todays standards of farming.  I think I have a huge problem that is now reversable and never ending based on what I have read and how I had to answer these questions before seeing the doctors Friday.

Please say a prayer, it is very very much in need right now.

Thanks and God Bless

I wil update everyone on Friday.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on March 29, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
Praying for God's wisdom and best.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: magnus on March 29, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
Your always in my prayers Charlie and will continue to be!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: bear1336 on March 30, 2011, 05:17:00 AM
Prayers sent from Ga.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: ilarcher on March 30, 2011, 08:08:00 AM
Charlie,I will keep you in my prayers! Keep the faith! If there is something I can help with just let me know.

Brent
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on March 30, 2011, 08:07:00 PM
Charlie,

Products "treated with pesticides" reads a wee bit differently to my mind's eye than animals having ingested some pesticides in what they ate and then we ate them.

The link to what people who send feathers to you may have used to preserve them could be key.

Whatever it is, the fact that they've isolated some things, gives me great hope in the fact that they may be able to isolate and treat and counter the current effects.

Let's look on the positive side!

Pulling for great things. Heck, You might just end up bring a topin on "House, MD"  :)

Keep the Son in your eyes, brother. I got good feelings for your outcome for some reason!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Nosight on March 31, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Prayers from here...
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on April 02, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
I have posted a better explanation of my issues on my Associate Sponsor Listing for those that want more details.  And again, thanks for the continued support and prayers.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: F Thomas on April 16, 2011, 01:26:00 AM
Prayers from California!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Stone Knife on April 16, 2011, 05:05:00 AM
Matthew 15:30
Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Berube on April 16, 2011, 01:51:00 PM
Prayers sent!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on April 21, 2011, 07:05:00 PM
Rehab start tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM.  Let's hope and pray I do not have to go on oxygen.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on April 21, 2011, 07:54:00 PM
Prayers for peace and strength as you start the therapy. Mine has gone well for the back, but without pain, how'd we know we were alive?   :knothead:  

Prayers that O2 is not on the menu and that you will find new strength!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: F Thomas on April 21, 2011, 08:05:00 PM
Continued prayers from California.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on April 22, 2011, 08:19:00 AM
prayer for God's best
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on April 22, 2011, 04:16:00 PM
Rehab was to say the least a real struggle today, and the nurse, who by the way is just wonderful. I have see her before, she knows all my history, and she told me today that after we had done some of the exercises, that this would not work for my condition as it is. She is making me an appointment back with my original ENT, and sending an email to him to see if I qualify for "shots". She said there were two different ones that can be done, and with one of them it destroys the vestibular function of that side, and it has to be retrained completely, with her approval of a very high success rate. The other shots are prolong over a long period of time and only have a short term affect. If I have to go the first route, things will get a LOT WORSE for a while, but can be rehabed. The short term one offers but little short term help, and has to be repeated over and over.

So, if that's the case, I guess I have a decision to make. Do I allow someone to completely destroy my balance system and hope they can rebuild me or just sit and suffer and live life doing absolutely nothing and wither away. I hate days like this.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on April 22, 2011, 11:22:00 PM
Wow that's a tough decision to make. Prayers for God's wisdom and comfort.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on April 23, 2011, 11:13:00 AM
Time to stand tall on your knees before Christ, Charlie.

Nobody but you and God can make that call.  

I will pray for your discernment, insight and ability to hear His still small voice on this one!

Of course, the ENT has to agree that is the right course of 2 options at all...

Keep the Son in your eyes, brother.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Cookus on April 23, 2011, 10:25:00 PM
God will give you the answer Charlie.   Let your trust in God be strong and never waiver.   Read Psalm 25... It will comfort you in this time of tribulation brother.   Our prayers through Christ never fall on deaf ears!   :thumbsup:    Happy Easter and may God bless and heal you my friend!   Hallelujah our savior is risen!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on April 25, 2011, 04:38:00 PM
Got the appointment on Thursday morning at 9:40 to discuss the options or lack there of.  Soon, I hope some sort of answer can be found. I know things are in his hands, as I put them there long long ago, so we will make the best of it for sure.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on April 25, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
Even the strong sometimes feel weak, Charlie!

I've got ya covered on Thursday for prayers a plenty!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 26, 2011, 09:54:00 PM
payers sent for Charlie String stretcher.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on April 28, 2011, 04:40:00 PM
Well my options are in, now have to wait another 30 days before they can decide which one they will do. They are going to take another MRI on the 19th of May. I have to bring my old MRI from a year ago so that they can compair it, because they see a distraction on the MRI that they don't like. It it has grown in size since last year, it is a tumor and will have to be removed. If it has not grown, they will do the shots to destroy the vestibular fuction on my left side and rehab me to function using only my right side. Either way my friends, this old boy is in for a very very rough ride for a while. Thanks again for all the concern and thoughts, and will keep you posted.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on April 28, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
Go slow with all the killin off.  You know about 2nd opinions...might be time for one.

Keep the Son in your eyes and open the eyes of your heart to his prodding.

Blessing and prayers for healing, insight and discernment as you go forward.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on April 28, 2011, 08:29:00 PM
Prayers for your best through this.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: magnus on April 29, 2011, 05:31:00 AM
I continue to pray for you Charlie. Keep up the fight. You will win!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 17, 2011, 08:53:00 AM
I will have my MRI agian on the 19th.  Let's hope and pray there is no tumor and they do not have to operate at least.  Will have the results on the 25th, so please keep me in your prayers everyone.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 17, 2011, 09:42:00 AM
Done. Brother, you never leave my/our prayers.

Continue to beseach Him to bring favor on you.

Keep the Son in your eyes, Charlie.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on May 17, 2011, 12:03:00 PM
Amen. Prayers for God's best
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Al Dente on May 17, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
You got it!!!!  Prayers on high for you!!!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Nosight on May 18, 2011, 01:24:00 AM
Continued prayers from here...

Will be keeping you up high on the list..
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Hooked on May 18, 2011, 06:26:00 PM
prayers sent from kansas
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: magnus on May 20, 2011, 05:54:00 AM
Every day Charlie!  Keeping the Faith!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 20, 2011, 08:05:00 AM
Well the MRI went ok, and they said they got some good pictures.  He also said he saw some loose nuts up there, so maybe just a good tune up will do  :scared:
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 20, 2011, 11:36:00 AM
There ya go, Bro...some nut-tightener is needed!

Seriously, hopefully they can ferret out some good information to guide future treament and directions for you!

Prayers continue!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on May 20, 2011, 12:24:00 PM
Prayers for a good report and peace of mind.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 24, 2011, 06:12:00 AM
Just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who has kept me in their prayers and concerns.  Tomorrow will be a decideing factor in my life that will take me to the unknown.  To say that I am concerned on what the outcome will be, is putting it moderately.  But knowing that there is a possibility to have a better quality of life out ways the fact that I have more liminations now than ever in my life as to what I can or can not do.

I only hope that some kind of relief and betterment can come from all this and allow me to get back to doing what I love, archery, the outdoors, and the desire again to be somewhat normal.

Again I thank each and everyone of you for bearing with me, and helping me through this.  This is not a decision I wanted to have to make, but it is the only options I have.  Lets just pray that the outcome is on that is better.

Thanks and God Bless
Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: ber643 on May 24, 2011, 06:18:00 AM
Best of luck for the best possible outcome, Charles.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: bear1336 on May 24, 2011, 07:03:00 AM
Prayers continue from Ga.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on May 24, 2011, 09:51:00 AM
continued prayers for the best
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: longarrow on May 24, 2011, 10:13:00 AM
Prayers from Texas.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 25, 2011, 08:00:00 AM
Charlie,

Missed the update with some issues w/ Dad last evening, but my prayers continue with you today. I surmise this is the day they kill off the part you spoke of before and then retrain.

That has to be scary, but you've walked in Faith this far, no need or sense in trying to take back for worry's sake what you gave to God.

Prayers for full healing thru your faith and His will for you to be realized!

Keep the Son in your eyes, brother.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 25, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
Well it's done.  Sitting here with a lot on my mind and feeling really helpless right now.  They did the shot to kill my left side vestibular function completely.  Now, if it can, my right side will have to rehab my balance system, if it can, to adjust to the dizzyness, and balance.  Per doctor, can take weeks, months, and depending on my reaction within the next 3-4 days, to tell if it is working, will decide if I have to have more injections.  What to expect?  Severe dizziness, nashau, imbalance, jumping eye movement and total loss of my balance system for the next few days to weeks.  So here I sit, and wait to get worse, which is gaurenteed, and then hopefully things will gradually get better.  When?  Don't know?  Will it?  Don't know.  I was put on valium for the pain and to knock me out basically for the next 7-8 days, so I will be in and out of it, so please bear with me on communications.  And if you would, please keep me in your prayers.  I will surely need them now more than ever.


Thanks and God Bless

Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: GRAYBEARD on May 25, 2011, 12:06:00 PM
Pulling for you, Charlie. Praying for the best possible outcome. Stay Strong!!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on May 25, 2011, 07:37:00 PM
Man we are praying for God's strength and healing
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 26, 2011, 08:41:00 AM
Charlie,

You know my heart for you, brother! I have felt your frustration and I stand in awe of the grace and strength you have demonstrated thru your illness!

Prayers continue that during this time of adjustment, and inactivity, God grant your mind peace and quiet to rest, wait on His hand and live in faith of that which we cannot know, trusting in Him to hold you up and provide His perfect will.

Lord in your Mercy... hear our prayers
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 26, 2011, 08:52:00 AM
Thanks again everyone.  I have to admitt, this is tuff going.  Today I feel like something is missing in my life, and don't know what.  I have been struggleing this moring to focus but finding it harder and harder.  Not taking any of the meds like he ask, I am not sure if it is that, or the shot working.  But if this is the beginning of what is to come, I sure hope it goes by fast. I have been on bended knees a lot lately, and I know he has a plan.  I just have to wait it out and see what it is, but regardless, I will learn to deal with it one way or the other.

Having support of my archery family means more to me than anyone can ever know.  It has been my life, my passion, and my enjoyment for so many years, I care not to count.  So I just have to find what it is I can do and do it.  Enough said.

Thanks and God Bless
Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on May 26, 2011, 11:41:00 AM
Amen. Charlie here is a link to an audio recording of healing scriptures that has helped me a lot. The bible says that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Praying for God's best for you and family through this.   Healing scriptures (http://www.awmi.net/extra/audio/i05)
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 27, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by stringstretcher:
  I just have to wait it out and see what it is, but regardless, I will learn to deal with it one way or the other.

Charlie
Tears roll down my face, imaginging the isolation and fear that has to washing over you in this time of change and unknown, Charlie.

You are never alone.  I find small but powerful encouragement in your quoted words above, and yes, you will, you WILL learn to cope with whatever God offers up because your Faith is strong and your Love of Christ has carried you this far!

Prayers continue for you to mend gracefully and find a positive outcome thru this time of change and unknown.

Keep steady and Keep the Son in your eyes!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 27, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
Thanks Doc.  It is people like you and the others here that keep me in a positive mood. As they say "all good things must come to an end"?  I live by " all bad things can only get better"?
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 28, 2011, 04:13:00 PM
“By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land. He was warned about something he couldn’t see, and acted on what he was told …. As a result, Noah became intimate with God.” Hebrews 11:7 (MSG)

Imagine this scene: One day God comes to Noah and says, “I’m disappointed in human beings. In the entire world, no one but you thinks about me. But Noah, when I look at you, I start smiling. I’m pleased with your life, so I’m going to flood the world and start over with you and your family. I want you to build a giant ship that will save you and the animals.”

There were three problems that could have caused Noah to doubt:

1) Noah had never seen rain because, prior to the flood, God irrigated the earth from the ground up;

2) Noah lived hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean;

3) There was the problem of rounding up all the animals and then caring for them.

But Noah trusted God completely, and that made God smile.

Trusting God completely means having faith that God knows what is best for your life. You expect him to keep his promises, help you with problems, and do the impossible when necessary.

Trusting is an act of worship. Just as parents are pleased when children trust them, your faith makes God happy. The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV).
***************************************

Best I can tell, Charlie, you got this one nailed!

  :wavey:
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 29, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
Well for sure the time spent on bended knees are showing that he does listen and work wonders.

The doctors said that in 2-3 days, it would hit me if the shot was going to do it's job. I had the shot Wednesday morning,and Friday, nothing until about 7 pm.  All evening I had the feeling like something was crawling in my ear, itching, and scracthing at it, but it would not go away.  At 7 Pm, I just felt poor enought to just go to bed.  At 11:20 I was awakend by a feeling that was not usual and I tried to get up and it was all I could do to stand.  I could not sleep, so I managed to run out to the end of the road and get a cup of decafe coffee, and then spent time on the computer until about 1:30, after taking a valium.  I got back up at 4:15 and let me tell you.  For anyone that has vertigo, I feel so sorry for you. Every step I made, every movement of my head the whole world would spin.  I had to lay down at least 5 times between getting up at 4 and 12 noon.  So I took another valium, and that helped me(made me not care actually) and I made it until about 4 and it broke loose again, this time feeling really sick at my stomach(like they said I would).  But I was ask to try and not take any mecklizine, so the shot would do its thing.

Let me say this.  That was the worst day for imbalance I have had in the entire 2 years of this delima.  It was bad, and I mean bad.

I got to bed last night, after my 3rd valium(can only take 4 a day) and I did not move I don't think until 4:30 this moring.

Today has been the same without the sick feeling, but the imbalance is still there.  So I know for a fact the shot is working, and now it is just what time it takes for my right side to read all the signs and make adjustments.  Per the Dr., it can take days, weeks, months, but it will go away.

So agian last night, I thanked him for another one of his blessings and ask that he contiune his healing. Only time will tell.

Thanks again everyon and God Bless
Charlie
Stringstretcher(soon to be feather grinder again I hope)
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Killdeer on May 29, 2011, 07:41:00 PM
Prayers up for you, Charlie.
May God hold you in His sheltering hands.

Killdeer
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on May 30, 2011, 07:49:00 AM
That's some Great/Bad news! Sorta!

Sounds like you realize/accept you've got to go thru all this yuk time to have the shot work so that things can start to rebuild on right side what's gone on the left side.

Prayers continue, Brother.  Just about the time you start feeling right, there will be the TGMM crowd with Tatoo artists and branding irons!

What have we done?   :eek:    :help:  

That's it...keep smiling Charlie. Be careful during this dizzy time. No casts!!!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on May 30, 2011, 08:14:00 AM
NO TATOO OR BRANDING IRONS  :scared:
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on June 04, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Charlie,

Sent you a note. Praying that things are progressing in a positive direction, even if that means that for the short term, it's a bit more challenging.

Keep the Son in yoru eyes!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on June 06, 2011, 05:41:00 AM
Thanks Doc. Some things are getting better, such has the eye jumping has all but gone away.!!!!!!!!.  But the imbalance is still quite an issue when walking and especially driving with haveing to move my head so much in many directions.  I have driven twice since last Wednesday, for about an hour each way, and paid dearly for it for about 6 hours or so, with the help of valium and the bed.  So it is going to take a lot of time to be mended completely.  But I will take what I can get at this point.  So yes I am progressing, and refuse to push the issue to try and speed it up.  I will let my body adjust no matter how long it takes.

Thanks and God Bless
Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: ber643 on June 06, 2011, 06:12:00 AM
Wow, hang in there, Charles and may the good Lord watch over you, and give you the strength to keep on dealing with it all.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on June 07, 2011, 09:33:00 AM
Charlie,

You're in good company with me and Bernie...we're both a half-bubble off level too, so now that you are wobbly, you fit in with us like 3 clappers in a bell!  :)

Seriously, just saw my back surgeon for my 3 mos follow up and heard much what you wrote: "You're doing very, very well for the time it's been, but you will continue to see progress from here on out for up to a year"

We might see the sand running out too fast in the hour glass for our liking, but we can't hurry the Body's healing. Only God can do that.

Prayers for His will to grant you expedient healing and the wisdom to know your limits and heed them.

Keep the Son in your eyes, bro!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on June 07, 2011, 06:37:00 PM
I am sure all of us are guilty for the most part of always asking for God's help when we are down and think we need it.  It has been a while for me, but on bent knees this past week, I gave thanks, not asking.  From where I was a 2 years ago and especially this past year with all the dealing with this and that, I am beginning to feel usefull again and someone whole.  I know I have a long journey, but it sure feels good to be able to look down that road and say, "Now I can make it".  I have been blessed so much in the last few weeks it is over bearing at times, and definately over whelming.  But for sure, I am beginning to see the results, and good ones.

I know I have unfinshed business with some on here, but have faith in me please, as all will come to pass.

Thanks again everyone and God Bless
Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on June 09, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Glad to see the positive in your note, Charlie!

Take time to take time! Chores and debts of feathers will wait.

heal thyself with His Help and your patience and then we'll all dance together in the rain one day!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on June 18, 2011, 09:13:00 AM
I am sure as most of you have seen, I have not been real active lately.  Up until last weekend, things were showing a considerable improvement.  Since Monday, I have had to go on the meds just to stand and function.  I go back this Wed., and as of right now, I can say the first shot was definately not the cure all.  Not sure what or when, but I am certain it is going to have to happen again.  I will keep everyone updated.

Thanks and God Bless
Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on June 18, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
Sorry it was the one-shot deal, but seems like you're on a path to progress, brother Charlie!

Keep the Faith and we'll keep praying for you!

Keep theSon in your eyes!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on June 20, 2011, 10:31:00 AM
Prayers for continued healing
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: GRAYBEARD on June 20, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Prayers for strength and healing.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on June 22, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
Had my appointment this morning, and the Dr is very please with the progress and what the shot is doing.  At this point, I will not need another shot unless the dizzy attacks come back and I go back to see him in 3 months.  I had a few setbacks this past week, and the stress was to blame more so than the shot.  So as of now, it is just let my body take over and rehab itself.  Again, I thank everyone for their concerns and prayers.

Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on June 22, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
YEAH!!!!

Great to read that bit of news, Charlie!

Ain't God sumpin?  :)  Thank you, Lord!

Sounds like you've got a full time job to control the inner stress and alleviate the uglies that come of it.

I'm still so glad to read that the docs are pleased!

Keep the shiny side up, brother! Prayers continue!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: JimL on June 22, 2011, 09:02:00 PM
Prayers up bro.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Rookie@51 on June 22, 2011, 11:18:00 PM
I'm lifting you up my friend. I have followed your post and have had you on my list for some time now. I just wanted to step out and say thanks for sharing this with us and thanks for allowing us to partner with you in prayer for what seems like a mountain but is just bump in the road. Lord you know what he needs and you have a plan for this brother while he is traveling down this path. While I pray for him I also pray for those who are walking this path with him. Give them strength and endurance to see this thing thru and that you help to preserve their faith in you and your healing. Thanks for hearing our prayers and for forgiving us when we don't show our trust or faith in you. Father I ask all these things in your name and in the power of your might, Amen.......Dusty
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on July 14, 2011, 02:00:00 PM
Been a while since I updated everyone, so here is what is going on. The first injection did show signs of improvement in certain areas, but not in the most important ones.  But we let it go to see if it would be a long tern rehab rather than go through the procedure again. On July 4th, sitting by a pool watching my grandson and other kids playing in the pool, I got so sick I could not stand up and walk and stayed that way for two days.  Day before yesterday, I changed the oil in my four wheeler, and rode it around the yard for about 10 minutes, and could not stand up yesterday and having problems doing so today.  I made the call yesterday, and if they can not get me in before, I go for another injection on Aug 10.  Round two.  Thanks again everyone.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on July 14, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Prayer sent for God's best
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on July 14, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
I'm still grateful there is something that can give you hope, Charlie!

Might not be the silver bullet we all hoped and prayed for, but... I am pulling hard and praying hard this 2nd will show marked improvement nad if more are needed, that God give you strength, confidence, discernment and patience.

Keep the Son in your eyes!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on August 07, 2011, 01:58:00 PM
Praying for you this AM am and saw in my mind God angry with seeing you being put through this and coming to your defence ready to kick some butt and some butt being kicked. God's best!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Rookie@51 on August 07, 2011, 07:14:00 PM
Well it ant many days till your next shot. I will be praying that it brings the results you are wanting.......Dusty
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 08, 2011, 07:14:00 PM
Thanks everyone.  The last couple of weeks have been to say the least, bad.  I am looking forward to this shot, because I know it in no way can make things worst, so let's do it and get on with life.  I only hope that this one does as much good as the first one did, but for a lot longer period of time.  As they have said, it may take several injections, but with each one, if things improve, shoot till you drop...

Thanks again everyone for your prayers and thoughts and concerns.  You have no idea how much this has helped me get through these tough times.   :notworthy:    :pray:
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on August 08, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
Charlie,

We can't live out the drama for you, but we can stand beside and behind you through it all!!!

Lean on the Lord as you have all along. His Will be done!

I don't know if I could be as positive as you have facing such unknowns, but in many ways, everyday is an unknow whether there will be yet another sunrise.

Keep the Son in your eyes and prayers for a long-term success this shot...or the next. Keep firing till your quiver is empty and then you can shoot some of mine!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 10, 2011, 05:04:00 AM
Well it's off for another injection today.  I hope this one does more and last longer than the first one.  With each one things are supposed to improve, and it has somewhat, but now it is back with a vengence.  So going for another load of juice in my ear at 10:50 this morning.  Wish me luck.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Rookie@51 on August 10, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
I will pray for you to see a big improvement. God bless you and yours.......Dusty
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 10, 2011, 01:16:00 PM
This one did not go near as well as the first one.  It takes a lot of pain to bring tears  to my eyes, but this one did, and it's all I can do to stand up.  Going to bed.  Talk to you guys in a few later or in a few days.

Charlie
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on August 10, 2011, 02:27:00 PM
Sorry for the pain... Don't let that challenge upset your apple cart. The shot isn't the issue, the results ARE!

But please, don't be a knothead and CALL THE DOC and be sure he knows... sometimes, things they forget to tell us to TELL THEM can be critical!

Once you know they know...then you can "cowboy up!"

Prayers continue for release from pain and a better outcome!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Rookie@51 on August 21, 2011, 11:57:00 PM
Standing by awaiting the news. God please give Mr Charlie the results he is looking for but if not the understanding to know why. Father continue to lead this brother in this time of pain and weakness. It is into your hands I place this thing and stand on you word to shine forth your light into this problem. Father you made us and we need you to fix us right now if you find us worthy of this thing. I love you Father and it is in your name I ask these things.......Amen.......Dusty
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 22, 2011, 04:08:00 PM
Thanks again everyone.  This time around things are really different and causing more bad than good.  It seems like the vertigo comes on about every three days or so and floors me.  I went out this morning and tried agian to grind a few feathers, 72 to be exact, and had to come in and take meds and hit the bed.  Got up, and it's all I can do to stand up.  Things are just working differently and I am not sure why.  I did walk in the woods for a while yesterday watching some guys shoot, and felt like a dog since.  I am sure that was the depth perception thing doing that, but just grinding a few feathers should not put me down all day.  Just have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on August 22, 2011, 09:00:00 PM
Bubba,

Did you call the doctor to share all this???

I sure hope so...so they can track it and do what needs done!

Really sorry for your disappointment, but we're still claiming His Stripes and that this will in time, provide you the launching pad back to your normal self!

Keep the Son in your eyes!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 23, 2011, 04:08:00 PM
I get to visit with him again on Sept 7th Doc, and I have a note pad full. I really think the shot is doing more this time than the first and have a good feeling that this is the result of what it was supposed to do the first time but did not.  At least that is what I am hopeing for.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on August 23, 2011, 06:52:00 PM
Always good to hope.  

Me? I'd be on the horn and buggin the bejabbers outa them medicos. That's what they get paid for...to fix stuff and to feed back to us what they forgot to tell us...

But if you got the stones to wait till the 7th, by gosh, I'm praying for good vibes and your hoped for outcomes to be the case!

Keep the Son in your eyes, Charlie!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on August 24, 2011, 10:24:00 AM
Prayers for God's wrath against this disease and healing for your body.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 25, 2011, 04:03:00 AM
Please go and read my final post on my feather grinding and thanks again for all the prayers and friendship that everyone has shared with me through these trying times

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=162;t=000046;p=3
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on August 25, 2011, 08:08:00 AM
Dear Charlie,

I sit here reading your last notes on your Sponsor site.

Good thing I come in before everyone and got chores done in time to check prayer page cause it'd be hard to explain to these guys why tears are rolling down my cheeks.

To even be mentioned among those you names is a high honor for me, Charlie.  You always give better than you get from me so the "thank you" is mine!

"For everything there is a season... under heaven".  We have to remain open to His leadings and "still small voice" for I'm certain He still has much for us old pharts to do... just something different.

I feel your pain and saddness, Charlie, but knowing what you've been going thru--physically and emotionally, for you to push this hard to get those remaining orders out is "above and beyond the call".  They broke the mold on ya, bud! If anyone has a problem with you, just let me know...a few of us trad folks would be happy to go discuss it with them in person!

Ease up and take heart in passing on your knowledge, skill and friendship building to young Matt. You couldn't have chosen a finer successor if you'd tried!

Keep in touch and...

You've much yet to give in yet other ways and deeds!

God bless! Keep the Son in your eyes!
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on August 26, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
Again I want to thank everyone for their prayers and sharing with me through all this.  I am feeling better, for the last couple of days it is like the first shot did. For that I am thankful.

After next weekend when Matt comes to get my equipment and start his new venture in life, I have decided to take a break from the web sites for a while and get some me time in on some other interest.  I will still be a part of Tradgang and other sites, but my visits will be far less frequent.  For anyone that needs to get in contact with me, my email is on my profile as well as a web site that I will spend more time on for personal reasons.

I have made many many friends along my journey, and want to thank all of you for walking along with me.  This is not a good by, but a break for me to settle down a little bit more and concentrate on a few things that I have too.

May God bless each and everyone of you, and all of you will always be in my prayers.

Stringstretcher
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on August 27, 2011, 08:43:00 AM
Thank you, Lord!

glad you're starting to feel the upswing from this 2nd shot. May that continue to improve and you get your feet lined up under you.

Keep us posted time to time as you 'vacation' and heal the inner self as well!

You've pushed hard under incredible obstacles for a long time to do what you thought was honorable to your customers.  Most folks today, wouldn't have persevered so hard for the sake of "ethics".

Kudos my friend. Rest and rejuvenate and come back renewed and of good balance!

Lord in your Mercy...
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: stringstretcher on September 07, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Back from the Dr. today and had a somewhat good reaction from him.  He now thinks that I am right where I should be with the injections, and does not see the need for another one.  As he put's it, I am at the leveling out stage of the process and should over time see an improvement.  Of course I will have limitations the rest of my life, but may be able to find a happy medium to move on.  So as of tomorrow, I will start my rewarding start to function in what ever manner I can and do what I can and not do what I can not.  I have been blessed, because there are far more out there with this same issue that are not a fortunate as I.  For the prayers and thoughts, he listened and worked his wonders of healing on me, so I am living proof.  Again I thank you all, each and everyone of you have made me a blessed man.
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: BenBow on September 07, 2011, 09:10:00 PM
Praise God and continued prayers
Title: Re: Decision made and working(pg4)
Post by: Doc Nock on September 08, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
The Lord works in mysterious ways, Charlie.

I'm so filled with joy that it almost brings me to tears to hear your uplifting report!

You have new mountains to climb, albeit, slowly perhaps and not as tall as once, but may it continue to be that God's healing touch be on you and the doctor's prognosis come to fruition in spades!

Listen for that "still small voice" to guide you to your new destinies! I believe you have much yet to share and do her on mother earth to benefit us all!

Thank you Lord!