Fast Eddie Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I don't guess I will ever be able to attend one of these conferences without crying "tears of joy". Just to meet other clusterheads and add them to my extended family is wonderfull to say the least. After being chronic for the last 5-1/2 years with up to 16 hits a day, what a pleasure it was to tell all of you there my success story. I hope some of you can tell yours next year. Clusterbusters saved my life and I thank God for my new family. I am still pain free; Geneva and I have been given our lives back, and now I am doing lots of volunteer work such as building wheel chair ramps and meals on wheels and loving every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Denny Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hey Eddie, So good to see you here and it was great meeting you and hearing your inspiring story at the conference!! Believe me my friend, I shared some of those "tears of joy" with you as you gave your testimony!! Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago if not at a meet n greet before then!! Dallas Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyoop Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hey Eddie, It's great to see you here on this board! And even better to hear how well you are doing!! I still remember how you related to Dr. Lazarus' presentation in Atlanta a couple of years ago. I think we were all genuinely concerned for your well being. Isn't it a different experience attending one of these conferences when you are not in such pain? Best, bobb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Ann Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hi Eddie, It was so nice to meet you and hear your success story. Keep in touch and hope to see you again soon. Lee Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galwin Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 To say that every clusterhead would benefit from meeting Eddie would be an understatement. I'm so grateful for the time we spent together and I know it's just the beginning of an incredible friendship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hey Fast Eddie, I hope you'll share details of your success story here - like maybe on the "Share Your Busting Stories" forum. That's something that can reach and help a lot of other CH'ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I agree with Bejeeber, would love to hear your success story Fast Eddie ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hi Eddie, I want to publicly thank you for reaching out to my son, Michael. We're both so happy that you were able to bust what must have been - nice to be able to talk about it in the past tense, huh? - an absolutely awful chronic. I hope Michael will be able to follow your lead. It sounds like there's a growing interest in hearing your success story on these boards. Maybe we'll all be able to read it soon. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria9 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Eddie, You have an incredible story to tell and you are an inspiration to all of us. If you can also tell us about what happened in Portland, if you are comfortable telling us. Hint, hint, the angel from Portland that dropped something in your lap, so to speak. :-) Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddie Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wow. I can't help but tear up everytime I read these threads; what a wonderfull family a great bunch of supporters you all are. I will try to put my story on paper and post it in a few days; if I can give just one of you hope that there is a light at the end of that dark tunnel it will be worth it There are three verses in the bible that keep me going: (Jeremiah 29:11) (James 1:17) (Phillippians 4:13) You may or may not be religous, so if you want to read them look them up, if not forget it (unless you keep your bible on the top shelf and broke an arm or leg climbing up that high). I hope I don't offend anyone mentioning these, but I personally can't give my story without them, so if ya don't like it don't read it when I post it, just go to another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmacks Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 There are three verses in the bible that keep me going: Great verses! I'm so believing that somethings gonna happen with me soon as far as "busting". I have been following this thread, and I'm SOOOOO looking forward to hearing your story. I'll be checking the forum every 5 minutes until you post it. lol k maybe not that frequently. I find such strength here with fellow sufferers. ---Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmacks Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Fast Eddy when are you posting your story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddie Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 I am slowly putting it down on paper. I had church today and a list of "honey do's" this afternoon. I am also writing a poem and I will share it when it is finished. It is called "A Stranger Helped Me Today". You can guess what it is about! I didn't know I could write them untill Christmas two years ago. I was having lots of hits so I decided to make my two daughters and my wife a Jewlery box and my grandkids a box for trinkets "just in case something were to happen to me". I wrote each a poem. I called the Grandkid's one "Papa's Little Box" and the daughter's "A Little Box Of Memories". Geneva's is very personal so I won't share it, but here are the other two: Papa's Little Box By Eddie Langford Your Papa made this little box For you to keep inside Some little things you treasure Some little things you hide It may just be a trinket As simple as can be But to you it has more meaning Than what other people see I made it out of wood and glue And a tiny bit of varnish But I also added lots of love That will never ever tarnish So when you open up your box And look real deep inside Be sure to look for Papa's love I put it in with pride __________________________ My Little Box of Memories By Eddie Langford My little box of memories Is special just to me It contains some times, my mind can see As clearly as can be It has love and joy and laughter Like it happened yesterday The simple things, that good times bring Like bouncing on daddyÂ’s knee It also has a tear or two A pain that came to stay Like memories of my loved ones In heavenÂ’s arms today Some things are not on paper So no one else can find But when I open up my box I can see them in my mind The good, the bad, the fun, the sad Will fit real neat inside No matter how or when or where From myself I can not hide It contains a little bible That my mom put in for me She prayed that God would guide me Throughout eternity IÂ’ll add tiny strips of paper notes And a picture now and then To remind me sometimes who I am And where in life IÂ’ve been My most important treasures Only God and I can see Are in my little box of memories My daddy made for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmacks Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Great poems! I enjoyed reading them. I've always been great creating music, but I am in no way lyrically talented. I can't write lyrics to save my life. Looks like you've got a gift with words. Looking forward to your story. -Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyoop Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 sniff, sniff... :'( Damn Eddie, from another father of two girls (ages 25 & 28), you've got me in tears. That is so special, your girls must be proud! (I don't have any grand-kids yet, but can't wait till I do.) Thanks for sharing that. Bob Bowling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961mom Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Dearest, kindest, warmest Eddy, We (my husband, Mick & I) have shared our memory of your story soooo many times since we have returned home from the conference. We are filled with wonderful emotions both sad and ultimate happiness. This is one speech I wish I would have video taped but my darn arm got so tired, I quit taping!!! What I think is so meaningful to me is your love of God never diminished throughout the painful days and nights of the chronic years. That you openly shared with your clergyman the choices that you were facing and together with your family and your faith you moved forward with a treatment that may not be legal in man's eyes but discovered who's eyes are the most important in the end. That's a very loving thing to do! Hugs, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi Suddaby Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hey Eddie, congrtulations on your success. I remember you well from other conferences - couldn't make it to Portland - the first one I've missed. I am so happy for you - and you give such hope to others! Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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