Fellow pen turner ill,

[stevers]

Hello all,
I realise this may not be the right forum for this, but I wanted to get the word to as many of you as I could. This forum has the most hits. (becides 'show off your pens')

One of our fellow pen turners sent me this yesterday;

Steve,

I'm writing from Lost Wages, NV. It appears this will be out home for a couple more months,(the trailer) I was struck down with "end phase kidney failure" and need dialysis 3 times a week. I have to get stable before I head up the highway back to Alaska. I sure miss the pen turning, but I meet a great fellow in AZ and just want you to know I will always think kindly of our time that afternoon.
David

This is Fuzzydog, AKA David Shelp

We all need to give our thoughts and prayers to David and wish him a speedy recovery. Thank you all.

 

[smoky10]

Sorry to hear about your health problems David and I do know what you're going through, my wife and son both have kidney failure and dialysis three times a week. Hang in there and watch your fluid intake and don't use tobacco.

 

[jcollazo]

Fuzzydog, keep up the good attitude! Having gone through renal failure and a subsequent transplant myself, it's nothing but attitude. each time you get out of that chair just be ready to take the world by the horns. But as Smoky10 says, watch your fluids and watch out for the french fries[]

 

[TBone]

Good luck David, my prayers are with you

 

[alamocdc]

Prayers are with you, David! Thanks for letting us know, Steve!

 

[Dario]

David, we'll pray for you.

Steve, Thanks for sharing.

 

[gerryr]

Thanks for passing this along. You'll be in our prayers.

 

[Jim15]

My prayers and best wishes are with you David.

 

[ken69912001]

Fuzzydog, I know exactly how you feel. I too had end stage renal disease. Was on home dialysis for 4 years. I received my transplant on July 22 2005. Always look up for good things. As Joe said attitude will take you anywhere. My prayers be with you.
Also watch them tomatoes. []

 

[redbulldog]

Fuzzydog:
I will keep you in my prayers. My wife was diagnosed with the beginning stages of kidney failure earlier this year. A doctor in Idaho Falls saw something and had tests run, his initial concern was right, 4 days of around the clock dialysis, then three times a week for three weeks, and is now completely off of dialysis, The doctor does not need to see her for another year (next Dec) Praise the Lord she has been healed! we know that prayer works.
redbulldog.

 

[bnoles]

David,

You will be in my daily prayers. May you recieve blessings and a miracle this Christmas season.

 

[Paul in OKC]

Praying for you, David.

 

[byounghusband]

Fuzzydog,
My prayers are with you. God Speed healing and recovery.

 

[bob393]

Fuzzydog: David, we'll pray for you.

Steve, Thanks for sharing.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

We will also keep you in our prayers here and in our church. Hope you get well very soon! []

 

[jscola]

My prayers are with you.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

My Thoughts and wishes are with you for better and brighter days..

Peace,

 

[Dawson]

Our prayers are with you. God speed in this and all that you do. Safe travels.
Dawson

 

[Fritz Lang]

Dear Dave (Fuzzy Dog)Shelp,
I too will be lifting you and yours up in prayer. Seeing the responses to this "off-topic" subject makes me proud to be a semi-silent member of the IAP. Good people here.

As one who yet walks this earth by the Grace of God; I know the power of prayer. Also I will put your name on my church's prayer list. Please let us know how you are doing from time to time.
In Christ,