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Thu 21 Jun, 2012 11:46 am
My family was at the hospital gathered around my bed because the docs said I was probably not going to live. I lost my home, my business and within 2 years, my wife and kids. I barely had enough shoddy unkempt gear to do one show a week and couldn't walk a city block. I was in constant pain. 95% of the agents, event planners, employees and fellow entertainers in my life jumped in my grave, immediately went to work calling on my clients to tell them I was done.
Today I paid off my 2 systems worth of state of the art sound and lighting gear. I own it lock stock and barrel. Next month I will own my truck that hauls it lock stock and barrel. I have almost all the work I can handle and it's high end work.
Although I still have chronic pain issues, I do 10 to 20 miles cycling daily, my body fat percentage is about to enter single digits again and my blood sugar is under control without the use of insulin. I have been off ritalin and anti depressants for over a year.
I'm happy and blessed but in addition, whether it makes me sound arrogant or not..... never bet against this Polar Bear. One of these days death will come calling and I won't be able to fight it off, but it better pack a big lunch.
@blueveinedthrobber,
Proud of ya bear! That's pretty damn inspiring.
@blueveinedthrobber,
I recall those days.
You've fought so hard and look at you now!
I'm glad you hung in and could make this post.
@blueveinedthrobber,
there is no **** quite like bear ****...
keep on rockin', dude.
@blueveinedthrobber,
Are you sure you're not dead and this world/so called reality really isn't ... Limbo?
@blueveinedthrobber,
Bear,
I did not realize this was you in disguise.
Hope things keep getting better...and that the pain eases.
As the Greeks used to say: You ain’t getting’ outta this alive, so you prolly should have as much fun as possible while still above ground. (I think it was the Greeks, although I might be wrong about that.)
@tsarstepan,
tsarstepan wrote:
Are you sure you're not dead and this world/so called reality really isn't ... Limbo?
not sure at all... how can we be sure of anything ?
@blueveinedthrobber,
Way to go.
Joe(And keep going!)Nation
@blueveinedthrobber,
The Bear and I have a common attitude: NEVER GIVE UP!!! Pain may make life difficult, but we never give up. Congratulations for your great progress.
BBB
@blueveinedthrobber,
C'mon. Only the good die young. You're going to live forever!
Here's my musical tribute to you:
@dlowan,
Boom and Dlowan stole my line.
Happy for you, Bear.
Keep On Truckin' -
@blueveinedthrobber,
Congratulations on an impressive recovery!
@blueveinedthrobber,
One of my favorite quotes:
"It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness"
Thanks for the light
Peace & Love Bro'
@blueveinedthrobber,
Cool post bro, way to do it to it
Cycloptichorn
@blueveinedthrobber,
I don't know you all that well, but it seems you've exemplified determination against "the odds". Your words are inspiring. Eat your heart out, Reader's Digest...
blueveinedthrobber wrote:
I'm happy and blessed but in addition, whether it makes me sound arrogant or not..... never bet against this Polar Bear. One of these days death will come calling and I won't be able to fight it off, but it better pack a big lunch.
Arrogant? I don't think so. **** death. **** it up it's dirty, uninvited ass.
@blueveinedthrobber,
I could not help to thinking about those old days, funny unforgettable.
I am the ripper man
A locomotion mind
Love american style yeah
I am the nexus one
I want more life
****** I ain't done yet
More human than human
More human than human. . .
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