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I'm lucky to be in such bad shape:wiggle:

Things like that cause me to re-think my own life. Good post
 
I do think in a very similar way for examples about traffic jams.
I was stuck in a traffic jam, because the whole highway was closed. So I was sitting there for about 1 1/2 hours, driving not much more than 20 meters.
So you can start to be angry about that, because you may miss a business meeting, or you are on the way home and your kids and wife are waiting, OR you can think " Lord, I am a lucky man, because I am sitting here in my car - still alive and healthy - and a couple of 100 meters in front of me somebody may have lost his health, or even his live in a accident...

Peter
 
Hi Dave; (tabdog)

What a great post. It takes a lot of insight for one to see what they have..and not what they do not have ! !.
You may be slowed down a little, but you sure are not handicapped,and ability "Well Sir" any man that can see, and feel what you do, has ability far superior than most of us.
 
Dave thanks for the most interesting post. It appears that your hardships have made you an aware, understanding, compassionate and humble individual. You have a zest for life and the insight to know that the grass is not always greener on the other side no matter what you maybe experiencing. It kind of reminds me of my old friend who always said, "You are only one breath away from death, so enjoy the breath you have." He lived to be 96. Thanks for reading... Jer
 
Amen to that brother Dave. Some times we just don't take time to reflect on how blessed we are.
 
What a great post and thread ,
Thanks tabdog your realization and your excellent ability to put it into words is touching many people in a most positive way .
H H ,
George
 
Thank you David!
HH
 
several years ago, I got hit with graves disease ( the thyroid) I thought I was having a heart attack...turns out graves disease, I went onto a major pity party for myself... I lost my eyesight for 6 months..finally my sight came back but, my eyes are damaged from my optic nerve being damaged.. so again, I went on a pity party...then I said you stupid a$$, you can still do it....you have to adjust, I slowed my pace, make a few prs a day, yet I AM STILL DOING IT....yea, I am a perfectionist, I am a wire wrapper and take pride in my tight wrappings..it just takes me longer along with a magnifying glass... so, I am thankful now that I can still do what I love to do....Then, it flared up again...I was terrified I would go blind... I didnt, I had my thyroid meds changed but then the metal detecting came back and its done something to me that nothings ever done to me since getting this disease... its given me hope...its given joy... its given me free time and exercise and when I sit to take a break, I gaze at the forrest or the ocean and think how lucky I am to see this... to feel it... so for me along with my many hobbies... metal detecting has saved me and renewed faith in myself... for that I am thankful... weather I find something or not... I am outside, I am in the air, I am seeing things and people and I dont think I will ever stop detecting again... so for this I am so very thankful... even thou I am a sorta rookie...I love it.....
 
bootybay
What a heart warming post. I also feel it is just great to be metal detecting. When I am done I can hardly move every bone and muscle in my body is sore. I also think how lucky I am to have enjoyed another day of detecting. I see things differently. I look out at the lake and see how little I am and how big everything else is and then I realize that this is a tender, loving, beautiful, gentle universe I am experiencing. Everything seems to be ok at that moment and I can go on with renewed hope. Thanks for reading... Jer
 
Well, Tab. I'm not lucky enough to have a liquor store on the property that I hunt. But seriously, I know about bad health. Rheumatoid Arthritis invaded my bones about 5 years ago. I am not really "old" enough(or so I thought) to have these problems. And, I have had a steel rod in my back for 32 years. My right knee is also wired together in places. My main complaint is the fact that I have lost most of my ambition and energy to go digging, fishing, hunting, or whatever. I have "good days" every once in a while, and will 'push myself" to do something. But I do appreciate many things in life, because I know that it could always be worse. Thanks for your post. It's a good one.
 
(Wow).......What a fabulous out look you have. A beautiful posting.
 
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