Charles Goodnight type night

RevSmoke · 12-20-2016, 06:00 PM

I have a Council Meeting tonight, but it was the call from the Doctor's office that made my decision for me.

I had a growth removed from my back the other day that was discovered by the doc during my yearly physical, "How long has this been here?"
Me: How long has what been there?
Doc: This lesion?
Me: I do not know.
Doc: I do not like how it looks. It probably is not, but it should be removed and have a biopsy done.
Me: OK.

I showed it to Pauline, she said she'd seen it. She said, "That is the spot you said itched this past summer." OK, and didn't think any more about it.

So, last week Thursday the dermatologist removed it. Not biggie! Didn't even think about it. Pauline (my wife wanted to look at it) said, this is like 3", there are 7 stitches here." Still no biggie, just a spot that looked funny.

Today the office called: I this Todd?
Me: Yes.
Office: Please confirm your date of birth.
Me: (I did)
Office: OK. It was cancerous.
(at this point I realized, "Todd, you are getting old!")
Office continuing: But we got all of it. No further treatment is required.

I have been there with people in all sorts of situations. I have been with people who were told they had spots of skin cancer, I have been with people who had been told they have pancreatic cancer that has spread to almost all of the internal organs and there is nothing they can do.

I know this is NOTHING, but now I have a small taste of what people go through when the word CANCER is tossed their way.

It is over, there is nothing more, there are no more spots, but it just causes a guy to pause.

So, a prayer of thanksgiving was said.

And a couple fingers of Charles Goodnight will be raised in thanksgiving later.

Join me with whatever libation you enjoy to give thanks that this is nothing.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Greentud · 12-20-2016, 06:11 PM

You got it. A Makers 46 is being enjoyed in your honor. Prayers for continued positive health.

AdamJoshua · 12-20-2016, 06:17 PM

Glad to hear all is well, Todd.

A Merry Christmas to you, Sir!

The Poet · 12-20-2016, 06:24 PM

Good news rates top tipple, not the swill I've about. Still, I'll give it a shot.

icehog3 · 12-20-2016, 06:33 PM

Glad they got it all, Todd, and pray it's first and last for you.

pnoon · 12-20-2016, 07:08 PM

Good news indeed.
I will raise a glass/bottle to your continued good health, Todd.

G G · 12-20-2016, 07:13 PM

Glad it's over my friend. Merry Christmas!!!

longknocker · 12-20-2016, 07:14 PM

Praise God, Todd!

I Will Keep You In My Prayers, Brother!

Tio Gato · 12-20-2016, 07:16 PM

Now that's a Christmas gift to be thankful for! It is both scary and a blessing with the perspective you get from that experience. Live a long and happy life and be grateful for every day.

RevChief · 12-20-2016, 07:22 PM

Prayers of thanksgiving ascend. And I will lift my glass and enjoy the 1st article gift of smoke as well.

WhiteMamba · 12-20-2016, 07:56 PM

Glad everything is taken care of Rev. I'll have some Caol Ila 12 in your honor tonight

Dave128 · 12-21-2016, 08:58 AM

Thank God they got it all, Todd.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

jledou · 12-21-2016, 10:56 AM

Sorry to hear about the scare but glad to hear they were able to catch it all in one shot.

RevSmoke · 12-21-2016, 03:12 PM

Thanks!

All your thoughts & prayers are appreciated.

12-20-2016, 06:00 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Charles Goodnight type night I have a Council Meeting tonight, but it was the call from the Doctor's office that made my decision for me. I had a growth removed from my back the other day that was discovered by the doc during my yearly physical, "How long has this been here?" Me: How long has what been there? Doc: This lesion? Me: I do not know. Doc: I do not like how it looks. It probably is not, but it should be removed and have a biopsy done. Me: OK. I showed it to Pauline, she said she'd seen it. She said, "That is the spot you said itched this past summer." OK, and didn't think any more about it. So, last week Thursday the dermatologist removed it. Not biggie! Didn't even think about it. Pauline (my wife wanted to look at it) said, this is like 3", there are 7 stitches here." Still no biggie, just a spot that looked funny. Today the office called: I this Todd? Me: Yes. Office: Please confirm your date of birth. Me: (I did) Office: OK. It was cancerous. (at this point I realized, "Todd, you are getting old!") Office continuing: But we got all of it. No further treatment is required. I have been there with people in all sorts of situations. I have been with people who were told they had spots of skin cancer, I have been with people who had been told they have pancreatic cancer that has spread to almost all of the internal organs and there is nothing they can do. I know this is NOTHING, but now I have a small taste of what people go through when the word CANCER is tossed their way. It is over, there is nothing more, there are no more spots, but it just causes a guy to pause. So, a prayer of thanksgiving was said. And a couple fingers of Charles Goodnight will be raised in thanksgiving later. Join me with whatever libation you enjoy to give thanks that this is nothing. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-20-2016, 06:11 PM	#2
Greentud Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2016 First Name: Michael Location: MA Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night You got it. A Makers 46 is being enjoyed in your honor. Prayers for continued positive health.

12-20-2016, 06:17 PM	#3
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Glad to hear all is well, Todd. A Merry Christmas to you, Sir!

12-20-2016, 06:24 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Good news rates top tipple, not the swill I've about. Still, I'll give it a shot. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

12-20-2016, 06:33 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Glad they got it all, Todd, and pray it's first and last for you. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-20-2016, 07:08 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Good news indeed. I will raise a glass/bottle to your continued good health, Todd. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-20-2016, 07:13 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Glad it's over my friend. Merry Christmas!!!

12-20-2016, 07:14 PM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Praise God, Todd! I Will Keep You In My Prayers, Brother!

12-20-2016, 07:16 PM	#9
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Now that's a Christmas gift to be thankful for! It is both scary and a blessing with the perspective you get from that experience. Live a long and happy life and be grateful for every day. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

12-20-2016, 07:22 PM	#10
RevChief Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2016 First Name: Mike Location: Dakota Dunes, SD Posts: 4 Trading: (0)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Prayers of thanksgiving ascend. And I will lift my glass and enjoy the 1st article gift of smoke as well.

12-20-2016, 07:56 PM	#11
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Glad everything is taken care of Rev. I'll have some Caol Ila 12 in your honor tonight __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-21-2016, 08:58 AM	#12
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Thank God they got it all, Todd. Merry Christmas to you and your family. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

12-21-2016, 10:56 AM	#13
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Sorry to hear about the scare but glad to hear they were able to catch it all in one shot.

12-21-2016, 03:12 PM	#14
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Charles Goodnight type night Thanks! All your thoughts & prayers are appreciated. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"