Indefinate leave of absence

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A little history. I've been involved with the IAP in one name or another and in one way or another for the last 6-1/2 years. I've made a few friends and probably a few more "enemies". I have to leave because of health and personal issues. My family history leans heavily toward heart disease. I lost an uncle at 37, another uncle at 51, my mother a few days short of her 67th birthday and my oldest brother at a month shy of his 44th birthday. I myself had a mild attack at 40 and had an episode a couple years ago with a severe arrhythmia that was corrected with a shock to stop my heart and another to restart it. I also have a form of arthritis in my back known as Ankylosing spondylitis that has had me on pain killers for several years and now I've been diagnosed with Diabetes. I've been a borderline diabetic for years but have been able to control it with diet and exercise but the symptoms are now taking their toll. I've noticed a decline in my eyesight and a tingling in my hands that prevents me from holding a turning tool for any length of time. I've come to realize this week that I've become addicted to the painkiller Vicodin and I'm going to get help before it gets worse.

I've tried to contact some old friends and let them know but some have chosen not respond so all I can do is tell them that I am sorry for whatever I did to cause you not want to communicate with me and
I'll not bother you again. I'll also not be available by telephone or email for the next few months as I try get my medical problems under control and find an effective pain management technique.


Keep the faith,

Scott
 
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Scott, You do what you have to do to get your heatlh under control as best as possible. We will be here to welcome you back when you make your return known. :biggrin:
 
Scott,

Get well and come back to penturning.

Hope you will read and follow along with the threads posted here and jump in and voice what you think. I know some threads are heart stopping but just skip those.:wink: :redface: :rolleyes:
The very best to you.

paul
 
Scott,
Will pray for a good recovery for you. In the meantime, even though you can't turn, please check in and keep up to date with us.
 
Scott, I sure would not be concerned with what others think or do at a time like this. My prayers go out to you and your family. That is what your concerns should be. Think positive and look to God for help.
 
Scott you've been one tough Mudder, so hang in and you'll make it,the best of luck, and please stop back in when you got things right in your self.
 
Many of us have driven out the "addiction demons", Scott. While it is not easy, the rewards are well worth the efforts. In a few weeks you start seeing the world through new eyes. I wish you nothing but pleasant views!

Good luck and good health---recovery is painful and pleasant---an interesting mix. I wish you success, stick with it, five minutes at a time, until you progress to one day at a time. Most fail---become determined that you won't!

May God help you succeed.
 
Scot, you have just now made the hardest and the most important step to your eventual recovery, you recognize that you have a problem and have faced it head on with determination to solve it for yourself. You will make it! There is no doubt about that. You have already set the goal you seek, keep your vision on that goal and achieve it you will.
God be with you and your family in this time of trial. Your bravery and determination, along with God's hand, will see you through this. Go forward, one small step after the other.
Please check in on us as time allows you to and when you feel ready, the lathe and tools will be there, patiently awaiting your return. So will we.
Charles
 
Hello Scott! I don't think I have had the pleasure of meeting you but I wish you all the blessings and good will.May God watch over you and your family in these trying times and help to get you back where you need to be.
JIM
 
Hi Scott,


I have been out of rhythm for many many years twelve times died under supervision but not come back into sync. Have a skip heart beat so did my dad who passed at 92 yrs of age. We may see indicators in our family and can follow them as a self fulfilling prophecy or choose to regard as I do each day as the first day in the rest of my life. Now 76 yrs and some days a bit slower I have a one to two hours sleep most afternoons but we get up around 5.30 and go to bed around 11 pm so my day is quite long. Heart surgery last year. I know the Lord takes care of me also and wish you a safe recovery, I use normal Medics I regard as good friends and Chiro, Naturopath in conjunction they keep me upright.

Take care fight your own demons knowing there are so many people worse of with alcohol addiction etc. I say three things I must, I can, I will. Moving on to the next exciting phases can be fun for me the challenges keep me very aware.

Kind regards Peter.
 
hope to see you back soon, and you feel better soon i know personally what your going through with Ankylosing spondylitis its not much fun, hang in there.
 
It sounds like you have a good handle on what your problems are and have a plan to overcome them. That is the most important part. I'm betting on you to overcome this stuff and you have my prayers. Good luck Sir.
 
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