JTFormula Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I am sorry in advance for the depressing post but I have to get this out. First my Boss has a heart attack (he's recovering pretty well though) the Saturday before Christmas. Today was the first day he came into the shop. He didn't remember where half our cars in the dealership came from, including ones he bought himself. Then I caught some super nasty cold that put me on my ass from Christmas Eve until now. I get a phone call from my best friend on New Years day and his father passed away. I've known him since I was 6 years old so he was like a father to me as well. Today the Vet tells me my cat has a tumor behind her eyes and $4,700 later, we might have an idea of what we can do to treat her tomorrow, after I get back from the Funeral.PS - we still never bought a damn fridge as the one we found was an inch too wide for the cabinets.Today is a good day to start drinking. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens mePhilippians 4:13 2 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-154964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 PS - we still never bought a damn fridge as the one we found was an inch too wide for the cabinets. 2 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-154965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 PS - we still never bought a damn fridge as the one we found was an inch too wide for the cabinets. [img=http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd410/sdelwood/Sawzall2.jpg] I needed he laugh Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-154987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 When it rains it pours....I'm going through some things right now as well,i feel for ya. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-154989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I have to stay positive. My boss is recovering and is alive so that's a plus, my cold is getting better. The cat we'll know more tomorrow and proceed as directed. As for my friends father, he passed away peacefully after having breakfast, two cookies and then for a nap. That's the way to go. Still it felt like the weight of the world dropped on my shoulders. I have seen a lot of good people on this site who truly care and pray for each other. For this I thank you for your support for your fellow hobbyist. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-154992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yup,best thing (it can be difficult,i know) is to try and stay positive,it will get better. From one "Jersean" to another,just remember to stay "Jersey Strong" !........................................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-155001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just a side note, at least you don't have to pump your own gas.Just sayin.Tim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-155008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Sorry to hear about your misfortunes Jt. Stay strong and know you've fit plenty of friends here to support you, as I've found that out myself. Also remember that god doesn't give you more than you can handle. And next time I see ya ill buy you a beer. Hang in there buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-155026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 "I picked a bad day to stop smoking"Sorry to hear about all this. Keep your head up, as Mike said, he only gives you what you can handle. It only makes you stronger. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-155042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Keep well!All that is life, it turns from side to side, make curves and you never know what will be tomorrow.But it's your life and everything that going is also your. Have that all and be thankful. There are positive bits in each moment of time, maybe sometimes too painful to think this way. You're still alive, try to make good everything you can do by yourself. Don't sorry hard and take "as is" all that you are not the master for.Be shure, there are many people on here who are ready to support you. And not virtually only. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-155058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Update: Your prayers and well wishes have been very helpful. The boss is starting to recover. He is still at 60% but out of the hospital and has been in the shop a couple hours a day before he gets tired and goes home. He still has memory loss which is hard for him as he remembers everything. Time will tell and heal. I had the honor of being a pall bearer at the funeral. It was a sad day but we got through it. My cold is just about gone. It really kicked my ass. What ever it is that is going around it is strong as hell. Still have a flem cough but I feel a heck of a lot better. As for the cat, many of the test results came back negative which is a good thing but still waiting on the spinal tap results to see what this tumor like thing is. But the best news is tonight I noticed the cat has regained her vision back a bit which is telling us we are going in the right direction. The medication she was given is working. I am not a very religious person but I think one of the things you guys told me I really held onto. "God doesn't give you more than you can handle" - This helped me get though this rough time as well as the power of positive thinking. In one week I was really down but with the good news of our pets recovery, there is a good light at the end of this tunnel. Thank you everyone from my wife and I for all of your support! 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-156285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Good news! Thanks for the update! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-156287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 JT your are mounted on a 44k camel back suspension and you run a e7-400 turboold style ( no ecm) but like everyone of us or any truck even Mack's you can have a flat tire or twoor your off a dirt road for a while , but you'll be back barking around, I know this sentence is clichébut time help heal a lot of different kind of pain .good day and get better . 1 Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-156360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Glad you're balancing well. Keep the track and update to us. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29166-two-weeks-of-hell/#findComment-156391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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