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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:11:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: NCUrk]
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Have pretty much had to dry my eyes for 115 pages now, a few times more then once.
And after the edit... I am sure it will be 116 now 
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:15:32 PM EST
[Last Edit: usjet]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again You're among friends. 
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:19:28 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wwace:
same here Quote HistoryOriginally 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. ditto |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:19:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usjet:
You're among friends. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usjet:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again You're among friends. And should be a team member as long as I typed in the correct info... Welcome, your help is very much appreciated. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:21:43 PM EST
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Keep strong brother.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:21:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usjet:
I need to step outside for a bit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usjet:
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. Wow. It's really hot here at work. So hot my eyeballs are sweating. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:26:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NwG:
And should be a team member as long as I typed in the correct info... Welcome, your help is very much appreciated. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NwG:
Originally Posted By usjet:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again You're among friends. And should be a team member as long as I typed in the correct info... Welcome, your help is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Prayers outbound for Jeff and family |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:30:54 PM EST
[Last Edit: oregonroofer]
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May God continue to bless Jeff and his family with such wonderful and caring people as I've witnessed here.
Keep fighting Jeff until that that time that the Lord says it's enough (in about 40 years). |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:31:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning. /snip/ Dang. I need to talk to the spousal unit about the dust in here. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:32:53 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Prayers outbound for Jeff and family Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Originally Posted By NwG:
Originally Posted By usjet:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again You're among friends. And should be a team member as long as I typed in the correct info... Welcome, your help is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Prayers outbound for Jeff and family Your welcome, now log off AR15.com and log back in... (You have to sign out and back in) Your membership has been taken care of for the first year. 
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:35:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again Your doin' fine kid... We knew where your heart was... "Officially" ARFCOM doesn't allow threads like this. To "tack" it would be someone involved with the site (staff, etc...) acknowledging it exists...
Oh, and a bump for you Reta and Jeff... |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:38:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning. <SNIPPED> . WOW!!!!.... Some really needs to dust in here!! I keep coming back to this thread, and amazed how Jeff is touching us all. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:39:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi:
Your doin' fine kid... We knew where your heart was... "Officially" ARFCOM doesn't allow threads like this. To "tack" it would be someone involved with the site (staff, etc...) acknowledging it exists...
Oh, and a bump for you Reta and Jeff... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again Your doin' fine kid... We knew where your heart was... "Officially" ARFCOM doesn't allow threads like this. To "tack" it would be someone involved with the site (staff, etc...) acknowledging it exists...
Oh, and a bump for you Reta and Jeff... This thread is the Arfcom equivalent to US operations in Laos. It didn't really happen... nothing to see here.... bump. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:40:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NwG:
Your welcome, now log off AR15.com and log back in... (You have to sign out and back in) Your membership has been taken care of for the first year. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NwG:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Originally Posted By NwG:
Originally Posted By usjet:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
Ok, Thank you . Just didn't want to annoy the forum by bumping. Trying to tread lightly because I'm new. Thanks again You're among friends. And should be a team member as long as I typed in the correct info... Welcome, your help is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Prayers outbound for Jeff and family Your welcome, now log off AR15.com and log back in... (You have to sign out and back in) Your membership has been taken care of for the first year. I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:40:43 PM EST
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More prayers sent. And - gofundme.com
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:44:42 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much Thank your family from us for their service. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 4:46:38 PM EST
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That people who haven't felt close to God stop at a church and pray for someone else (not for personal interests) warms my heart. Too often we only see our own struggles and not the suffering of others, and fail to take stock of our blessings. I've been a big offender where this is concerned. I haven't been to church since moving last year and took the family to a local catholic church last Sunday. I was reborn in the anglican church in my 30's after a life of denying Christ. I think it was later Sunday when I found this thread.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:02:22 PM EST
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Prayers inbound
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:02:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much And here's an avatar for you: 
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:04:29 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usjet:
And here's an avatar for you: <a href="http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/usjet1/media/Jeff.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/usjet1/Jeff.jpg</a> Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usjet:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much And here's an avatar for you: <a href="http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/usjet1/media/Jeff.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/usjet1/Jeff.jpg</a> Thank you ! You are the best ! |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:10:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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. Ive held strong from day one, even through praying for Jeff and his family for all these days. I lost it on this one. Haven't shed a tear in years and years. Thinking of ya Jeff. From one Texan to another. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:15:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: RT-Texas]
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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. Thank you for sharing this. You kicked upped one hell of a reaction from this old man. And once again, my mac is soaking wet! |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:19:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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. I didn't know my eyeballs could sweat in this Colorado cold. Prayers for you brother. Thanks for the update guys! Prayers for Victory. FUCK CANCER |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:19:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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. Good read. If it was any other situation, we'd all be calling each other a bunch of pussies in this thread for all the crying.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:19:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much I knew I liked you ... Tell your son Happy Birthday this weekend from an old dilapidated former Marine... Semper Fidelis, and again, welcome... |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:28:33 PM EST
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been swamped at work all week and try and check in this thread a few times a day
I dont have a way with the words like some members have but I just wanted y'all to know your on my mind, not all that good at praying but I try 
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:29:48 PM EST
[Last Edit: Mazeman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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. Absolutely beautiful. I came back to the Church under similar circumstances; unexpectedly drawn to an actual church through someone's misfortune. If ever there was a sign, you just experienced it. He has been waiting for you, give your heart to Him. And for those who ask "Why does God allow suffering?" the answer is in a story like this. In a thread like this. Think of the Virtues. Most of them REQUIRE suffering in order to be displayed. Yet by performing them, you do yourself, and the world, a great good. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:34:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi:
I knew I liked you ... Tell your son Happy Birthday this weekend from an old dilapidated former Marine... Semper Fidelis, and again, welcome... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much I knew I liked you ... Tell your son Happy Birthday this weekend from an old dilapidated former Marine... Semper Fidelis, and again, welcome... I will tell him indeed and thank you for your service to our country. When he served I never knew a person could be so afraid and so full of pride all at once. He would call from Iraq and those were the two emotions that filled me...I never let him know just how fearful I was though..he's my greatest accomplishment and his Dad would say the same if he were alive today. Outbound Prayers for Jeff & family |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:34:51 PM EST
[Last Edit: wwace]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi: I knew I liked you ... Tell your son Happy Birthday this weekend from an old dilapidated former Marine... Semper Fidelis, and again, welcome... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi: Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed: I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much I knew I liked you ... Tell your son Happy Birthday this weekend from an old dilapidated former Marine... Semper Fidelis, and again, welcome... |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:45:40 PM EST
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I,am home and this goes back to page one
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:57:46 PM EST
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Bump to the top.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 5:59:49 PM EST
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:02:13 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wwace:
Your son SHOULD be a member here, if he isn't please invite him as that sort of guy is welcome around here, same for as his mom. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wwace:
Originally Posted By SgtKiwi:
Originally Posted By Fightingforjeffreed:
I don't even know what to say.....thank you so much...my heart is bursting. Boy, hope my son isn't a member he's former Marine, Fallujah x2 but if he is " Hi Danny yes it's your crazy mom " ...thank you so very much I knew I liked you ... Tell your son Happy Birthday this weekend from an old dilapidated former Marine... Semper Fidelis, and again, welcome... He just may be a member. I'm afraid to ask because he wouldn't want mom in a forum with him while he's BSing with his brothers. Not that I'm politically correct or anything myself and his dad raised a tough cookie and his dad was a tough bird too, and I've heard just about everything once and may have said a few too but not sure my boy would take kindly to his mom looking over his shoulder...plus if I find out he's in here I may have to post a picture or two Prayers of strength for Jeff and family |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:06:17 PM EST
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:12:38 PM EST
[#35]
More prayers sent for Jeff and his family.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:14:45 PM EST
[Last Edit: SgtKiwi]
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This young man remains an inspiration in the Florida panhandle... Video still makes it dusty for me....
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:16:27 PM EST
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Any updates? I sure hope Jeff and Reta get some good news soon.
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:19:15 PM EST
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:28:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning... Oh, boy here come the waterworks...really dusty in here. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:30:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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. I am Catholic but I haven't been to Mass in a long while, I have sinned and I know it. After reading about Jeff it has made me want to go back to church. I have a cross around my neck that I have only taken off a few time less then 10 times in the last 3 years, it has been there when I cried, went to war, anytime I do it is there I got it after my grandmother passed away and it was my grandfather sometimes it is the only thing that gets me through the day |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:35:32 PM EST
[#41]
Angels Up!!!
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:41:31 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By twayne:
Angels Up!!! |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:44:33 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NBTR13:
WOW!!!!.... Some really needs to dust in here!! I keep coming back to this thread, and amazed how Jeff is touching us all. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NBTR13:
Originally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning. <SNIPPED> . WOW!!!!.... Some really needs to dust in here!! I keep coming back to this thread, and amazed how Jeff is touching us all. Getting dusty here at work. Thanks for posting that. Prayers for Jeff and his family. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:49:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BayEagle:
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. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BayEagle:
Originally Posted By iteotwawki:
I drove past a cathedral this morning... <snip> 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. Who could ever say a GD thread could touch their lives and make grown military hard men cry. My wife looks at me nightly and knows I must be reading this. God bless Jeff. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:51:39 PM EST
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:53:41 PM EST
[Last Edit: gregk135]
[#46]
Moar prayers and moar bump!
You guys and gals are making Brother Jeff a very happy man by sharing your stories with each other like this. As a God fearing man, I am sure he is bursting with pride. He may not be able to hug each one of us, but Jesus is hugging each of us through Jeff! |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:56:10 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally 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. I've recently started wearing glasses to read ARF, now I need wipers for them. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 7:01:35 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gregk135:
Moar prayers and moar bump! Jesus is hugging each of us through Jeff! And kicking a few butts- He's real good at that you know...... 
Good night and God bless Jeff and all. |
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Posted: 11/8/2013 7:04:45 PM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CROQ:
I've recently started wearing glasses to read ARF, now I need wipers for them. 
That's my father in this pic.....
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Posted: 11/8/2013 7:14:29 PM EST
[#50]
God bless you, Sir. You have truly touched the hearts and soul of many here. May you have peace on your journey.
I have always known that ARFCOM is something else....but this community is just unbelievable. Keep up the good work folks. Thought and prayers for Jeff and his family. . Quote HistoryOriginally 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. |
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