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I hope today brings good news for Jeff or at least less pain.
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Just when you think that the world is going to hell in a hand basket something like this tread comes along to show that there are still some decent people left.
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Anyone going to visit with Jeff today?
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"You would have to be daft to attack Tennessee, it would be a bad cross of a Terminator movie and Deliverance, but with a good soundtrack you can square dance to."
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Originally Posted By FlyingGorilla:
I cannot think of better words for Jeff's case. THERE IS VICTORY IN PRAYER. Of everything posted in this thread, those words move me to tears. They ring so true to my soul. I've been hospitalized near death twice in the past ten years. I felt the power of prayers for me and the comfort they brought. I know that Jeff is surely feeling that now. God bless and keep Jeff, Reta and their children. God bless the doctors and staff tending to Jeff, God bless everyone who's read this amazing story of humanity on display. We pray for a happy ending in Jeff's illness, but whatever happens at this point will be Jeff's victory. A victory over the cancer or the victory of Jeff's eternal life over the pain and suffering of what has befallen him in this life. And it will be God's victory because every soul that has been touched by this episode is surely moved a step closer to God, whether they know it or are willing to admit it or not. God bless you Jeff. Get well brother, please get well. I'd like to get to meet you and see you go shooting with your son at some future Arfcom get-together. May God make it so. If not, I'll see you on the other side. Either way we'll celebrate the victory in all these prayers for you. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By FlyingGorilla:
Originally Posted By usjet:
Almost 2 years ago after being diagnosed with melanoma on my right temple, with the probability that it had mestastasized, I went to team and asked for prayer. In no time prayers were being given all over the country. After surgery and 6 months of tests and procedures I am clean. There was victory in prayer. Then this year, after 18 hours in the hospital with my wife close to death, I went home to get some rest, and in utter desperation again posted to team asking for prayer. Four days later she was home. Now fully recovered and I have a hard time keeping up with her. There was victory in prayer. Tonight I found out my friend Mike has passed after 10 years battling cancer . He was given less than a year to live almost 10 years ago. He had told me then of his plan to go out on his own- suicide. It never happened- in the end, his faith and belief helped him ride this horse right into the ground . We had spent years as friends- rode thousands of miles on our bikes, camping, sharing laughter and tears. The last 3 years have been horrific. He is free now, and in that there is victory. And now Jeff, Reta and family. Reaching out simply for prayer, Jeff got that and so much more. His simple request has ignited faith, love, understanding and renewal. Friendship as well. In the midst of his terrible battle he was given another task- bringing all these things and more to hundreds around the world. And regardless of outcome, there is victory. Lord, we come to you now, asking that not which we want, but praying that thy will be done. We commend into your hands Jeff, Reta and family. We don 't know what the day will bring but pray we will see your hand on all of it. We ask also for peace and understanding for all touched by you through Jeff and family, that the lessons learned, the faith and love renewed and ignited during this time will not be forgotten, that it will grow and prosper. Through your son Jeff, many have taken up your sword, put on your armor. And so, Lord, we pray For victory. Amen I cannot think of better words for Jeff's case. THERE IS VICTORY IN PRAYER. Of everything posted in this thread, those words move me to tears. They ring so true to my soul. I've been hospitalized near death twice in the past ten years. I felt the power of prayers for me and the comfort they brought. I know that Jeff is surely feeling that now. God bless and keep Jeff, Reta and their children. God bless the doctors and staff tending to Jeff, God bless everyone who's read this amazing story of humanity on display. We pray for a happy ending in Jeff's illness, but whatever happens at this point will be Jeff's victory. A victory over the cancer or the victory of Jeff's eternal life over the pain and suffering of what has befallen him in this life. And it will be God's victory because every soul that has been touched by this episode is surely moved a step closer to God, whether they know it or are willing to admit it or not. God bless you Jeff. Get well brother, please get well. I'd like to get to meet you and see you go shooting with your son at some future Arfcom get-together. May God make it so. If not, I'll see you on the other side. Either way we'll celebrate the victory in all these prayers for you. This can't be said any better than this. Prayers for victory today. |
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bump. Praying for you Jeff. Lord heal this man.
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Originally Posted By usjet:
Almost 2 years ago after being diagnosed with melanoma on my right temple, with the probability that it had mestastasized, I went to team and asked for prayer. In no time prayers were being given all over the country. After surgery and 6 months of tests and procedures I am clean. There was victory in prayer. Then this year, after 18 hours in the hospital with my wife close to death, I went home to get some rest, and in utter desperation again posted to team asking for prayer. Four days later she was home. Now fully recovered and I have a hard time keeping up with her. There was victory in prayer. Tonight I found out my friend Mike has passed after 10 years battling cancer . He was given less than a year to live almost 10 years ago. He had told me then of his plan to go out on his own- suicide. It never happened- in the end, his faith and belief helped him ride this horse right into the ground . We had spent years as friends- rode thousands of miles on our bikes, camping, sharing laughter and tears. The last 3 years have been horrific. He is free now, and in that there is victory. And now Jeff, Reta and family. Reaching out simply for prayer, Jeff got that and so much more. His simple request has ignited faith, love, understanding and renewal. Friendship as well. In the midst of his terrible battle he was given another task- bringing all these things and more to hundreds around the world. And regardless of outcome, there is victory. Lord, we come to you now, asking that not which we want, but praying that thy will be done. We commend into your hands Jeff, Reta and family. We don 't know what the day will bring but pray we will see your hand on all of it. We ask also for peace and understanding for all touched by you through Jeff and family, that the lessons learned, the faith and love renewed and ignited during this time will not be forgotten, that it will grow and prosper. Through your son Jeff, many have taken up your sword, put on your armor. And so, Lord, we pray For victory. Amen View Quote Truly inspiring. I am humbled. Prayers sent for Jeff, Reta and family. |
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"Truth is the cry of all, but the game of few." George Berkeley |
Thoughts and prayers for Jeff and his family.
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I don't even know how to begin to say what I want to say. I'm not very good with words.
Jeff, you have inspired some people that I quite frankly thought would be uninspirable. For me personally you have given me back my patience which I seem to have lost in the last several years. I have no words to describe the number of times I've thought about you and how strongly I feel. I've been updating my wife nightly on your condition as well as talking to my kids about you. I'll even admit to trying to find a job in TX so I could live close enough to visit you. I'm not sure what more to say other than thank you. |
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<more prayers inbound>
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Good afternoon Jeff.
Thoughts and prayers with you today! |
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Bump.
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Prayers sent this morning to Jeff and family from Las Vegas.
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Originally Posted By FightingHellfish:
Arfcom has got to be the only group of people in the world where the majority of the members will believe that sasquatch roams free in SE Oklahoma but nobody will believe that a member met Lootie in NOLA. < |
Prayers and good thoughts coming from Texas. Keep fighting buddy.
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NRA Endowment Member
TSRA Life Member GOA Life Member Tennessee Squire Trigger # 19 Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it - Pericles |
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To The Lost
NRA Member Never pick a fight with seven men if all you are packing is a six gun. |
Any updates?
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NRA Endowment Member
TSRA Life Member GOA Life Member Tennessee Squire Trigger # 19 Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it - Pericles |
Got an update this morning from Reta:
Still on the ventilator. He had a bit of time yesterday without sedation and he managed to communicate some by scribbling. He's had a bit more bleeding from both ends. We'll let him rest today and see if we can do a breathing trial again tomorrow. Get well soon Jeff we are all pulling and praying for you. |
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"Women are amazing creatures-sweet, soft, gentle & far more savage than we are" Robert A. Heinlein
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Originally Posted By GuynamedDave:
Got an update this morning from Reta: Still on the ventilator. He had a bit of time yesterday without sedation and he managed to communicate some by scribbling. He's had a bit more bleeding from both ends. We'll let him rest today and see if we can do a breathing trial again tomorrow. Get well soon Jeff we are all pulling and praying for you. View Quote Thanks for the update! |
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"You would have to be daft to attack Tennessee, it would be a bad cross of a Terminator movie and Deliverance, but with a good soundtrack you can square dance to."
-Aimless |
Reta, you're going to have to screen his nurses a little better if they keep taking his breath away.
Thoughts & prayers are with you.thanks for the update! |
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Wow, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family :(
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Say no to page two!
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Bumpski.
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"You would have to be daft to attack Tennessee, it would be a bad cross of a Terminator movie and Deliverance, but with a good soundtrack you can square dance to."
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F$$K CANCER!!! Team Reed for the win!!!
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NRA Endowment Member
TSRA Life Member GOA Life Member Tennessee Squire Trigger # 19 Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it - Pericles |
Thank you for the update.
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Originally Posted By GuynamedDave:
Got an update this morning from Reta: Still on the ventilator. He had a bit of time yesterday without sedation and he managed to communicate some by scribbling. He's had a bit more bleeding from both ends. We'll let him rest today and see if we can do a breathing trial again tomorrow. Get well soon Jeff we are all pulling and praying for you. View Quote Thanks for the update. Keep up the fight Jeff! Prayers are continuing. Wes |
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Beat this like the red headed step child it is Jeff. (cancer that is)
Prayers sent here. And just shamelessly bumping this where it belongs. |
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Thats between us and Jesus, Uncle Sam don't need to know nothing 'bout that.
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Hip like jelly, 'cause jam don't shake like that.
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Can someone please PM Jeff and Reta's address to me? TIA.
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"Internet based attacks on your S.O. can backfire. Bigtime." ~ karma
"Honey there's a man outside in a penguin suit, sailor cap and a strange pinafore, he also has a rifle... " ~ Aimless |
Hip like jelly, 'cause jam don't shake like that.
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Got it. Thanks!!
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"Internet based attacks on your S.O. can backfire. Bigtime." ~ karma
"Honey there's a man outside in a penguin suit, sailor cap and a strange pinafore, he also has a rifle... " ~ Aimless |
Is there any way of removing the goal of $20,000 on Jeff's donation page ? Can it be changed to 100k ? I like to pray big
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I drove past a cathedral this morning.
I'm not Catholic. I have gone to Catholic services with friends before, but, if I'm being honest --- it always felt too formal for me and I couldn't relax there. I in no way mean that as a slight against Catholicism. As a matter of fact, looking back at my experience with older eyes, I can say that what felt too formal was actually quite nice. The point of that is ... I drove past a cathedral this morning when I was in the city. The front doors were open. I went around the block three times before I decided to stop and go through those open doors. I've never made any bones about the fact that I dance on a tightrope when it comes to religion. My faith has been shaken, restored, lost, and found. I've been angry at God. I've loved God. I've turned my back on God more than once. I am not a pious man, but I make an effort because having kids changed me. It changed how I think. Anyway I walked through those open doors and I slipped into a pew. For a while I just sat there and looked at how gorgeous the place was. Then I kneeled down and prayed for Jeff. I prayed for a cancer cure. I prayed that Reta and the kids would find strength and love and peace. I prayed for miracles, I begged for a man to continue living for a really long time, and ... I prayed for myself as well. Because I want to be the kind of man Jeff is. I want that kind of faith. I want that kind of relationship with my wife and kids. Jeff is a good man. He is a pious man. I don't know how long I was there but at some point a priest sat down in the pew behind me. He must have been there a while because he handed me a cloth to dry my eyes. I told him I wasn't Catholic. He said it didn't matter. We didn't talk much. He just sat behind me and I guess ... waited for me to talk if I needed to. I finally told him that a family man was dying of cancer and I was there to pray for him. Our talk was sort of like this: Priest: You are not a Catholic, yet you came here to pray for someone else. Me: I prayed for myself, too. To be a better man. Priest: Don't you think walking through the door and praying for your friend has bettered you? Me: I don't know. I hope it has. Priest: God knows your heart. Even better than you do. Me: Then he knows that Jeff's family needs him to beat this cancer. Priest: I believe that God knows his purpose for all of his children. I can't tell you if your friend will survive, but I can see that his sickness has served a purpose here. With you. Just imagine what he will accomplish when it is his time to go serve with God. Great men leave legacies that teach good men to live greater. __________ I lit a candle. I accepted a rosary. And I came home with a lot on my mind. Jeff, I hope that you know you are a GREAT man and you have done GREAT things by sharing your story here. I've seen fathers become better daddies, husbands take stock of how fortunate they are, and sons/daughters realize how fleeting life is. Thank you for that. Thank you for changing me. God bless. You and yours continue to be in our prayers. |
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Need this at the top ! Can it be pinned ? Will be sending over others to read. Thank you
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Originally Posted By iteotwawki: I drove past a cathedral this morning... <snip> View Quote That is pretty damn beautiful. I really hope someone can read that to Jeff. He should hear that story, right now, of all times. Lots of amazing people and stories coming about because of Jeff. He is a good man, and no matter what transpires, is creating a wonderful legacy. More prayers for Jeff and Reta and their family tonight.
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"Al-taqiyya" means that no non-Muslim can believe anything told to them by any Muslim.
'The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.' Plutarch |
Originally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning. I'm not Catholic. I have gone to Catholic services with friends before, but, if I'm being honest --- it always felt too formal for me and I couldn't relax there. I in no way mean that as a slight against Catholicism. As a matter of fact, looking back at my experience with older eyes, I can say that what felt too formal was actually quite nice. The point of that is ... I drove past a cathedral this morning when I was in the city. The front doors were open. I went around the block three times before I decided to stop and go through those open doors. I've never made any bones about the fact that I dance on a tightrope when it comes to religion. My faith has been shaken, restored, lost, and found. I've been angry at God. I've loved God. I've turned my back on God more than once. I am not a pious man, but I make an effort because having kids changed me. It changed how I think. Anyway I walked through those open doors and I slipped into a pew. For a while I just sat there and looked at how gorgeous the place was. Then I kneeled down and prayed for Jeff. I prayed for a cancer cure. I prayed that Reta and the kids would find strength and love and peace. I prayed for miracles, I begged for a man to continue living for a really long time, and ... I prayed for myself as well. Because I want to be the kind of man Jeff is. I want that kind of faith. I want that kind of relationship with my wife and kids. Jeff is a good man. He is a pious man. I don't know how long I was there but at some point a priest sat down in the pew behind me. He must have been there a while because he handed me a cloth to dry my eyes. I told him I wasn't Catholic. He said it didn't matter. We didn't talk much. He just sat behind me and I guess ... waited for me to talk if I needed to. I finally told him that a family man was dying of cancer and I was there to pray for him. Our talk was sort of like this: Priest: You are not a Catholic, yet you came here to pray for someone else. Me: I prayed for myself, too. To be a better man. Priest: Don't you think walking through the door and praying for your friend has bettered you? Me: I don't know. I hope it has. Priest: God knows your heart. Even better than you do. Me: Then he knows that Jeff's family needs him to beat this cancer. Priest: I believe that God knows his purpose for all of his children. I can't tell you if your friend will survive, but I can see that his sickness has served a purpose here. With you. Just imagine what he will accomplish when it is his time to go serve with God. Great men leave legacies that teach good men to live greater. __________ I lit a candle. I accepted a rosary. And I came home with a lot on my mind. Jeff, I hope that you know you are a GREAT man and you have done GREAT things by sharing your story here. I've seen fathers become better daddies, husbands take stock of how fortunate they are, and sons/daughters realize how fleeting life is. Thank you for that. Thank you for changing me. God bless. You and yours continue to be in our prayers. View Quote Great post. Now I need to go dry my eyes. |
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Originally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning. I'm not Catholic. I have gone to Catholic services with friends before, but, if I'm being honest --- it always felt too formal for me and I couldn't relax there. I in no way mean that as a slight against Catholicism. As a matter of fact, looking back at my experience with older eyes, I can say that what felt too formal was actually quite nice. The point of that is ... I drove past a cathedral this morning when I was in the city. The front doors were open. I went around the block three times before I decided to stop and go through those open doors. I've never made any bones about the fact that I dance on a tightrope when it comes to religion. My faith has been shaken, restored, lost, and found. I've been angry at God. I've loved God. I've turned my back on God more than once. I am not a pious man, but I make an effort because having kids changed me. It changed how I think. Anyway I walked through those open doors and I slipped into a pew. For a while I just sat there and looked at how gorgeous the place was. Then I kneeled down and prayed for Jeff. I prayed for a cancer cure. I prayed that Reta and the kids would find strength and love and peace. I prayed for miracles, I begged for a man to continue living for a really long time, and ... I prayed for myself as well. Because I want to be the kind of man Jeff is. I want that kind of faith. I want that kind of relationship with my wife and kids. Jeff is a good man. He is a pious man. I don't know how long I was there but at some point a priest sat down in the pew behind me. He must have been there a while because he handed me a cloth to dry my eyes. I told him I wasn't Catholic. He said it didn't matter. We didn't talk much. He just sat behind me and I guess ... waited for me to talk if I needed to. I finally told him that a family man was dying of cancer and I was there to pray for him. Our talk was sort of like this: Priest: You are not a Catholic, yet you came here to pray for someone else. Me: I prayed for myself, too. To be a better man. Priest: Don't you think walking through the door and praying for your friend has bettered you? Me: I don't know. I hope it has. Priest: God knows your heart. Even better than you do. Me: Then he knows that Jeff's family needs him to beat this cancer. Priest: I believe that God knows his purpose for all of his children. I can't tell you if your friend will survive, but I can see that his sickness has served a purpose here. With you. Just imagine what he will accomplish when it is his time to go serve with God. Great men leave legacies that teach good men to live greater. __________ I lit a candle. I accepted a rosary. And I came home with a lot on my mind. Jeff, I hope that you know you are a GREAT man and you have done GREAT things by sharing your story here. I've seen fathers become better daddies, husbands take stock of how fortunate they are, and sons/daughters realize how fleeting life is. Thank you for that. Thank you for changing me. God bless. You and yours continue to be in our prayers. View Quote WOW ! Amazing .....God is great |
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I'm still praying for you and your family Jeff.
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Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Need this at the top ! Can it be pinned ? Will be sending over others to read. Thank you View Quote Pinning it is the worst thing we could have done. Pinned threads get less responses and less views. The way to keep this thread on top is to keep doing what we've been doing. If it isn't on page 1, give it a bump. Make a reply. Say a prayer. Post a picture. Tell a joke. Keep the thread alive. |
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"You would have to be daft to attack Tennessee, it would be a bad cross of a Terminator movie and Deliverance, but with a good soundtrack you can square dance to."
-Aimless |
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Originally Posted By wwace:
Originally Posted By jeadams:
Originally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning. snip Great post. Now I need to go dry my eyes. I need to step outside for a bit. |
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"A Republic, if you can keep it!"-Benjamin Franklin, 1787
"Well, I guess we know where this is all headed now!"- USJET, 2012 |
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again
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