Hi

Well, they say you can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives and your crop of relatives are ganging up on you! I hope your friends are making up for it.

The prayer has been sent. I really do not know you,however I can assure you that you have been missed. 

Sniper,

So sorry to hear so many things are hitting you all at one time. You can definetly count on me to keep you and Cami in my prayers. They always say God never gives you more than you can handle, but I say maybe its time God gave you a break and will ask for His peace and grace to surround you both during these difficult times.

We are always here for you James, never forget that. You are part of our family and jokes or not, you are a valued member and are deeply missed. And its ok to vent to us, we all truly understand.

Love ya,
Gail*Nanners*

((((James)))) You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Saying a few extra for you and Camilla....

Oh Sniper! Prayers for comfort, healing, and support for both you and you wife! Your compassion, insight, and humor have benefited so many of us, I pray we can do something now for you! How is your wife doing? I pray she is recovering quickly! And how is your own health? As you go about your day, please remember how many on this forum are thinking about you and praying for you!

My love & prayers xxxx

I am very moved by the kind thoughts ans prayers. Sometimes I get so far down I forget to look up. Thank you all.... Last night we were in our third storm of the day . Lightning hitting all over so we had all the things we could unpluged. Candles were lit when the power went out and my wife noticed that the flame was not as distorted by her eye as it had been. That was such a load from my shoulders I cant explain. I know her eye will take a long time to heal but it looks as though it has begun. She may always have some sight loss in the one spot but she can judge distance a little better now. She has been through so much these last few years . .. As for me, I just finished a round of Flagil because of C Dif. I am very sure that the saying about a bitter pill to take is just for this pill. Had my remicade yesterday and am hoping the mouse juice will get me through the hard days I still have. Uncle Sam is still sending me questionnaires to fill out . They seem determined to drop my SSDI. The stress of fighting them is grinding me down. I just want some peace. I guess I was very naive about it when I got it. My cynical side failed to see that they could jerk the rug from under my feet. I wont make that mistake again. The thought of having to enter the job market again is just horrible. I would rather be back in Nam. At least there a swift end to suffering was always one step away. Thanks for listening. Sorry if I gripe too much. Its new to me and I need to practice some...

Hi Sniper!

I am so happy to hear you wife's vision is improving! What a wonderful bit of hope in this dark time. You said you were on flagyl -- please don't forget that it can really really twist your emotions. It left me weepy and anxious, which is not like me at all! And the VA trying to work one over on you! Makes me want to run in there and poop on their shoes! Hey, VA man -- think CD isn't a problem?? Take this!!!! That will lern 'em!

Seriously though, fight for your benefits, even though you shouldn't have to. Vets deserve much more then they are getting! I hope you are completely over the dred C-diff and are feeling stronger very soon!

(((Sniper)))) Hang in there buddy, I know how much I hate the hurry up and wait situation, and understand the stress of you having to deal with the govt who is famous for doing just that.

Hugs
Gail*Nanners*

Many hugs Sniper! Answers to prayers can be "yes", "no", and "wait -- trust me." I don't know which of the last two is harder for me! The second one below is for your VA person.

Psalm 9:9-10 "The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you."

Psalm 37:7-11 "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace."

We live in a broken world. Nothing of man is pure, and even the animals suffer the effects of our brokeness. The only worthwhile thing is seeking and learning from the creator who promised to do good to those who are his. The ambitions of the world (ambition, money, fame, etc.) are "chasing the wind". I long for the day when the world will be remade. In the meantime -- "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody" (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)

Sniper, I hope Mother Nature, Father Time and Uncle Sam do an about face and you and your wife receive kinder and gentler treatment. If the unthinkable happens and you lose your SSDI, you might want to consider a career in writing. You write beautifully. Peace. SB