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Published: Jun 24, 2013
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Post Date: 2013-06-24 12:29:59 by Lod
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My brother John was taken to Baylor Plano Hospital this morning and is being treated for renal failure. Thank you very much.
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#4. To: Lod (#0)
Will do.
Thanks, friends. I'm still numb from the phone call. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
He turned 63 this past February. Two and a half years younger than I. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
Not a praying man here, but I hope all goes well, lod. Losing a little brother sucks. Best wishes, buddy.
Support bacteria. (The world needs more culture)
Thanks, he's in as good a facility as there is in north Texas, so there's that going for him. Hopefully, it was caused by low back surgery last Wednesday and can be stopped and reversed. He never drank alcohol and both he and his wife stopped the cigs about fifteen years back. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
Sending prayers up to the Big Guy in behalf of your brother.
Hope all goes well and he has my best wishes for a complete recovery.
"Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results."; Margaret Atwood, "Surfacing" Niece Kim rings in with news that John's BP was 80/50 upon arrival at the ER; it's now up to 126/80, color has returned to his face, and he's been moved to the CCU. So the Lods thank the Great Physician and his earthly helpers, and all you guys for your prayers. Amen. (I'll update as I learn it.) “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
prayers up.
I was at near total Liver Failure April 2, '08. I was 63. Is transplant possible? > Acute Renal Failure Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to function. To treat kidney failure effectively, it is important to know whether kidney disease has developed suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations that lead to acute and chronic kidney disease. Acute renal failure is more commonly reversible than chronic kidney failure. > "If we don’t adhere to the Constitution on matters as significant as presidential eligibility, then the Constitution ceases to be a meaningful document for guiding our nation."
Between Rick's and Kim's calls, I learned that surgeries often can cause sudden, acute, renal failure; and of course he had that lower-back "remodel" as his doc called it, last Wednesday. He's not outta the woods yet, but he's not alone and lost in them either. When Kim was 4, John got her a motorized go-cart; when she was a junior in HS he got her a Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette. Her idea of driving is about like ours used to be. They got him loaded into the back seat of Kim's Tahoe, laying down; Kim said that John kept telling her to slow down, and she kept telling him to shut-up and close his eyes. I'm proud of our little family. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
My prayers go out for him for a complete and speedy recovery.
Thanks so much! He's had one hell of a '13. 1) Mysterious blood clots in his lungs - cleared up. 2) Lower back "remodeling" - evidently very successfully done, no pain. 3) Now this. The Lord is watching over His child. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
Thanked God that your brother's condition is improving.
------- "They're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time." -- Col. Puller, USMC
Amen, and thank you.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
Thanks for the update, that's wonderful news.
Paul Craig Roberts
Best wishes for your Brother's complete recovery!!
#5. To: James Deffenbach, Bub, 4 (#1)
#6. To: ndcorup, scrapper2, 4 (#3)
#7. To: Lod (#0)
#8. To: Obnoxicated (#7)
#9. To: Lod (#0)
#10. To: Lod (#8)
#11. To: All, Jethro Tull, Ferret (#8)
Thanks out to everyone for their good thoughts, wishes, and prayers!
#12. To: Lod (#0)
I used to be in a hurry, then I figured out I was just getting nowhere fast.
#13. To: Lod (#6)
#14. To: All (#11)
Some history I sent to a life-long friend -
#15. To: Lod (#0)
"The real deal is this: the ‘royalty’ controlling the court, the ones with the power, the ones with the ability to make a difference, with the ability to change our course, the ones who will live in infamy if we pass the tipping points, are the captains of industry, CEOs in fossil fuel companies such as EXXON/Mobil, automobile manufacturers, utilities, all of the leaders who have placed short-term profit above the fate of the planet and the well-being of our children." - James Hansen
#16. To: FormerLurker, 4 (#15)
#17. To: Lod (#11)
#18. To: GreyLmist (#17)
#19. To: Lod (#11)
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
#20. To: Lod (#0)
-Alex Kurtagic
#21. To: X-15 (#20)
Thanks X-friend. They were going from north of Ector to Baylor Plano. (John didn't want to die in Bonham) Niece had hammer down all the way.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#22. To: Lod (#0)
I'm very sorry to hear that, Lod.
Strange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught in falsehood’s school. And the one man who dares to tell the truth is called at once a lunatic and fool.
– Plato (429-347 BC)
#23. To: noone222 (#22)
Thanks, D He's still kicking - new tests have revealed blood clots in his legs. Hopefully, the filter installed prior to the back surgery will catch'em...it's all really whenever God wants him to come Home. I have to keep that truth in mind.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#24. To: Lod (#23)
I have to keep that truth in mind. No truer words were ever spoken. My sweet mother in law passed away this morning before dawn. She will be missed. it's all really whenever God wants him to come Home.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#25. To: Lod (#23)
Best wishes to you & your family, Loddy.
Godfrey Smith: Mike, I wouldn't worry. Prosperity is just around the corner.
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#26. To: James Deffenbach (#24)
Condolences, JD. My sweet mother in law passed away this morning before dawn. She will be missed.
#27. To: Jethro Tull (#26)
Thank you very much.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#28. To: Lod (#0)
I hope he makes a speedy recovery. His health may be key in this happening. If he was a heavy drinker and had bad diet don't expect anything but a miracle.
#29. To: James Deffenbach (#24)
As much as it hurts those she left behind, she's at her eternal home; where there is no hurt, or pain, or illness. (I've been crying so much today, it's pathetic.)
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#30. To: James Deffenbach (#24)
Matthew 28:20 for you and yours.
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"They're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time." -- Col. Puller, USMC
#31. To: Lod (#0)
My prayers are with you and him.
#32. To: Lod (#29)
I'll do my part in the prayer department for your younger bro, bro.
#33. To: Lod (#29) (Edited)
Thanks Lod. I read something a while back and thought it was so good I wrote it down and kept it. It is what I would tell my family and friends if I knew I wouldn't be seeing them again in this life. Don't look away. All life is transitory, a dream. We all come together in the same place at the end of time. If I don't see you again here, I will see you in a little while in a place where no shadows fall.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#34. To: GreyLmist (#30)
Thank you. That was wonderful.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#35. To: Lod (#23)
For what it's worth, Lod, I decided a long time ago that everything and everyone belongs to God and they're His to do with as He pleases. Life, when compared to the infinite length of eternity is an insignificant period of time that's described biblically as a mere "vapor." Our duty is to learn and endure til the end. it's all really whenever God wants him to come Home.
Strange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught in falsehood’s school. And the one man who dares to tell the truth is called at once a lunatic and fool.
– Plato (429-347 BC)
#36. To: Lod (#0)
Praying for you and your brother Lod.
God is always good!
#37. To: James Deffenbach (#24)
So sorry to hear this James. Praying for you and your family to be comforted by God's angels.
God is always good!
#38. To: RickyJ (#37)
Thank you very much, Ricky.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#39. To: James Deffenbach (#24)
Condolences to the family in your earthly loss. As with my parents and grandparents, they'll be with us forever in our hearts and minds.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#40. To: Lod (#39)
Thank you very much, Lod. Those we love are always with us, in our hearts and the memories we have of them.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#41. To: Lod (#39)
How's your brother doing?
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Why should we worship in God what we detest in man? -Robert Ingersoll
#42. To: All (#39)
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die! Mary Frye (1932) this was on a card that was given to a packed church service of a friend -
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#43. To: PSUSA2, 4 (#41)
I'm in the "no news, is good news" mode on this, and most everything else.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#44. To: Lod (#0)
you have my prayers.
A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America. Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever: Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.
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