One More Positive Vibe Thread

[mbgreene]

Thank you Sterling

For a while I found it hard to post, particularly on all the new products and innovations (or my sometimes snarky sarcasm). It's tough commenting on something you know will definitely not be happening. Right now I am being "optimistically realistic" and don't believe I will be making any extravagant investments in the future. I've got some nice stuff at home. In fact, in a down moment I mentioned to my wife I should probably just sell the extra guitars and just keep my acoustic at home. She told me NO that they make me happy and after 22 years of marriage I answered with the obligatory - yes dear.

I did finally get to play a 25th at GC in NY about 2 weeks ago and loved the way it sounded and its variety. I had inquired earlier in the year with Pete and was waiting to get a hold of the neck, and then just dropped the idea. After playing it, it would probably have been be the next choice to round out the collection with some buckers. But I also probably would have waited to see if they were available in that BFR emerald green when line was put into limited production.

I like this place and it's one of only two forums I belong to (the other being related to my cancer) and since I no longer need to be cryptic will try to get back to posting more.

And again thanks to all of you for your thoughts and wishes

 

[Big Poppa]

Michael....what are your choices? I am not speaking from direct experience but have a son that the doctors have told me was/is still terminally ill. THat was when he was two. Jan Hanser one of the greatest ladies I know and is married to Gary Hanser of BC Rich Kustom was given up for dead......last rights very catholic.... the priest came to the hospital room and said farewell stuff.....That was 20 years ago and my family just spent a weekend celebrating the wedding of their oldest son...an event that there were no odds on her attending. Robert Urich was a friend and he didn't beat it.....I know the hard facts...I choose to believe that Casey will be around a long time and have dedicated all of my extra time and energy to do anything I can to make sure that he and others with kidney disease can survive. I dont claim to be anything but a guy who had life dumped in his lap. Some really good and fortunate and one particularly devastating. You are very smart and dry....you know all of this.

I think you have to live life like social security may not be enough.....even if they tell you about the invasion of your body.

Easier said than done...sometimes really easy to embrace...sometimes impossible to shut out the light.....You have a cold hard fact bearing devil on one shoulder and on the other it the angel of miracles, hope, and perspective. The devil may win but Im going to butter up to the angel.

 

[mbgreene]

I am definitely living on the optimistic side of optimistically realistic. And I'm researching all the options I can. I know that stats are bad for this, but someone's got to end up on the positive side - so why not me

Just some days its tougher than others while the chemo and the tumors fight over who wants to screw with your body more. It's actually tough to play right now due to peripheral neuropathy from the chemo. I have no feeling other than pins and needles in my fingertips (as well as my toes and soles of my feet) but I still have a go at it. You thought I mocked my playing before, its even worse now that I can't feel the strings or my pick

Though I feel that dropping large coin on a personal extravagance is not appropriate for me now, if and when I make it through this I will have no problem spoiling myself in the future. Plus, I just made reservations to take my family to Disney World. Since I had to cancel my summer vacation plans based on the the chaotic nature of the initial scans, tests and treatments, I was able to book a long weekend in September based on the timing of a current more stabilized schedule and told my daughter I'd take her out of school for a few days.

Remember folks
"Always look on the bright side of life (whistle, whistle, whistle whistle whistle)"

 

[stingray96191]

The people here have been a great help for me in staying positive. You more than most Michael... I can't believe all of the resources available for people in our situation. Its nice to know that everyone here is on the same team.

Erin

 

[fogman]

Mr. Greene,

If you haven't already seen it, find this movie and rent it, buy it, whatever!

The Guitar

It's excellent, and is good for anyone to see. We can all learn from it on some level too.

 

[roburado]

Thanks everyone. Sometimes a little positive reinforcement can work wonders for the psyche.

And thanks for the memories Foggy. (2004 - original envy green Al photo shoot). However now I look more like a cross between Mr. Clean and Lord Valdemort

Mr. Greene, that means you must look like a bad-ass. Good luck and good vibes to you and your family. It sounds like you've got a great attitude right now. All you really can do is take it one test at a time, one treatment at a time, and just hope for the best each time.

Thanks for bringing some perspective to life, etc.. Like everyone else, at times, I forget how fortunate I am. I complain--usually not aloud. I moan. I bitch. I groan. Thanks for reminding me--through your own attitude--to make the most of each moment all of which are gifts. Let's all get busy living.

 

[Dizzy]

Really sad news and a truly humble post.

Best wishes mate, hope it all comes good - stay strong

 

[Big Poppa]

I sent Jan Hanser this thread......she has started her cnadle lighting and prayers....She said that if she didnt survive cancer she wouldnt have met me......Im wondering how to take that! heheheheheh

 

[Coffeemug]

Michael, I am so sorry to hear this, lots of positive vibes sent from over the pond. Stay positive, we all have you in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[JMB27]

mbgreene,

sending thoughts, prayers and best wishes for you from Canada, eh.

cheers always, eh

Joel

 

[threeminutesboy]

Michael the aloc surely needs you but above all, your attitude and humble position toward the desease, renew my faith in human being and good people in general. You are one of those so hold on mate.

I can't make miracles with prayer but positive energy and tons of good thoughts on their way from France

David.

 

[jbert]

Best wishes to you Mr. Greene, from an occasional poster who is around enough to know how much you contribute to this forum and how much you are appreciated by its members.

Jean B.

 

[przemek_n]

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. I hope it will change in near future. Keep the faith.

 

[sickindian]

My thoughts are with you and i do my best with prayers. Take care

 

[catdaddy]

Michael, when first I started looking around this forum to learn more about the AL model, the pics of your guitars immediately made me Greene with Envy... particularly that sparkly Gremlin!

I'm pulling for you too!

 

[whitestrat]

Hang in there man... My prayers are with you! Hope everything works out the way it should!

 

[SteveB]

mbgreene, I'm pulling for ya, too.

Stay positive!

 

[DrGonzo5150]

Stay strong and hang in there mate... We've got your positive vibes covered.

Ps. The family will have a blast at Disney World!!!

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Michael,

Sorry I couldn't reply sooner, I just got back to a computer this afternoon. I'm sorry to hear about the change in your condition, and wish you all the best. I don't know if I can compete with an entire convent, but I'll sure try!

 

[D.K.]

All the best wishes, God's help and Power - and there is no way You cannot win this fight!!!