[Silent_Runner]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

It's gotted to the point I've just wanted to give up sometimes..

Don't you even THINK of giving up!

[Historian]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

This last several weeks have been the worst for me in terms of the nightmares and the demons in my head.

And that's hard. I had issues like that for years and had to go almost 10 years to get past some of it...and sometimes it creeps right back in. Some it will always be there. It will never go away.

This is sometimes the worst of injuries.

[deadday]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Actually Russ it's brought a tear to my eye several times over. This last several weeks have been the worst for me in terms of the nightmares and the demons in my head. It's gotted to the point I've just wanted to give up sometimes. I don't know how okie knew, but somehow he did and started this thread when I needed the moral support and prayers more than ever. You people have been a real blessing to me.

do you have a stuffed ani mal or something to snuggle with over there? I know it sounds childish, but it really helped me for some reason....I've got my lil stuffed dog that was given to me when I was about 2...still sleep with her every now and then when I'm having a bad night....if you don't have anything over there, send me your APO and I'll find something for you....

[blackbirdzach]

I don't venture into the open forum often, so today is the first I've seen this. First off, thank you for your service! Secondly, you will be in my family's prayers!

[RottnJP]

Originally Posted by deadday

do you have a stuffed ani mal or something to snuggle with over there? I know it sounds childish, but it really helped me for some reason....I've got my lil stuffed dog that was given to me when I was about 2...still sleep with her every now and then when I'm having a bad night....if you don't have anything over there, send me your APO and I'll find something for you....

You know, it may sound silly, but whatever it takes to get you through the dark times... For me, after the attack many years ago that ultimately led to my decision to carry a firearm, the worst of the nightmares lasted over a year. At the darkest times, when I couldn't sleep, and I reacted as if any person behind me was about to stick a knife in my back, my saving mantra was "You can't let them win." I'd say that over and over to myself, and just keep fighting it until the next day, and then the next day, and then the next...

I wish I could just give you a great big hug

I *promise* you, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, though it may be a hard slog... Just keep fighting, giving yourself just one more day. That's the only battle you have to win- one more day.

You keep doing that, every damn day, and you *will* come out the other side in one piece.

[Buki192327]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Actually Russ it's brought a tear to my eye several times over. This last several weeks have been the worst for me in terms of the nightmares and the demons in my head. It's gotted to the point I've just wanted to give up sometimes. I don't know how okie knew, but somehow he did and started this thread when I needed the moral support and prayers more than ever. You people have been a real blessing to me.

That okie dude, is a pretty smart fella!!

LW, sweetie, you CANNNOT GIVE UP!!! If you give up, you will not be able to go on tour. I would not be able to give you the that I owe you, okie would not be able to give you the that he owes you, and you would miss out on all of the free beer. Sweetie, there are a lot of people that want to meet you and THANK YOU, personally for what you have done, for us. YOU keep your spirits up, and know that a lot of us are praying for your continued recovery, safety and well being, and will continue to do so.

LW, you have been a real blessing for us. Prayers for you and all of your brothers and sisters in arms.

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

Just kidding Buki192327. Lone_Wolfe and I have been real world friends for almost 20 years. If I do stick a needle in her it would contain something to help her, never to hurt her.

I'll even give her guns back someday. That is after I torment Zombie Steve with my nice shiney Python.

Silent_Runner, I figured from some of the posts, that you 2 were real good friends. I knew that you would never do anything to hurt Lone_Wolfe. You 2 remind me of myself and a real good friend (old WWII vet), close to 40 years. We jab the needle at each other, just to keep each other going. It is so great when friends can do that.

I just want to know, who is going to chaffeur LW around the country, when she goes on her tour?

[Magnus2131]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

This last several weeks have been the worst for me in terms of the nightmares and the demons in my head. It's gotted to the point I've just wanted to give up sometimes.

Lone_Wolfe, when you start feeling that way, you need to stop thinking that and think about all the people that care about you. You are more than just another stranger on the Internet to me. Knowing that you're there and suffering for people like myself breaks my heart. I'm glad Okie started this thread and hope that it helps you cope with what you're going through. Please, never give up!

[Zombie Steve]

I know what will cheer you up.

2010 "Men of Glocktalk" calendar, starring:

okie
itisbruno
cjlandry
jason D
eddief4


et cetera.

I already have my pics ready to go.

[Buki192327]

Originally Posted by Zombie Steve

I know what will cheer you up.

2010 "Men of Glocktalk" calendar, starring:

okie
itisbruno
cjlandry
jason D
eddief4


et cetera.

I already have my pics ready to go.

OMG!!!! We just want Lone_Wolfe, to get well, not die from hysterical laughter!!

[deadday]

Originally Posted by Zombie Steve

I know what will cheer you up.

2010 "Men of Glocktalk" calendar, starring:

okie
itisbruno
cjlandry
jason D
eddief4


et cetera.

I already have my pics ready to go.

[Zombie Steve]

Originally Posted by deadday

[RottnJP]

Originally Posted by Zombie Steve

Oh my God, who is that?? That looks remarkably like my youngest!

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Kicking bird

Lone_Wolfe,
You are truly an American Hero!! You had the courage to enlist and defend this great country and that in itself is enough to constitute a hero in my book!! Thank You for what you have done!!!

You and every member of the armed forces deserve a Hero's thank you that would make the michale jackson media circus pale in comparison !!

God Bless you and prayers for a speedy recovery!!

If you are ever in Fort Collins, Colorado, stop by New Belgium Brewery for a 1554 on me. My brother is an engineer there and he has a couple five cold 1554's for you !!!

Thank you Kicking Bird. And thank you for the prayers.

New Belgium Brewing Company? Yummmmm. I don't think they make a bad beer. Maybe instead of 5 1554's your brother could have a sample of each of thier different beers? <insert sheepish grin smiley here>

Last year I held a drawing for NRA memberships to be given away and even posted pics of the actual drawing taking place. I just looked at the pics again and sitting there beside the hat is a Mothership Wit.

Originally Posted by RottnJP

Cue the 2009 LW HomeBrew Tour! How's Raspberry Imperial Stout sound? Add Weber grill, steaks, and cozy wooded back yard, and toddlers bouncing off each other for entertainment... You know, the East Coast is pretty much on the way to anywhere when you're on the way home, last time I checked!

Never heard of it, but it may be good. I'll have to find out, won't I?

Toddlers.... Oh yeah, I remember what those are...

Steaks, yummmmmmmmmmm........

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Historian

And that's hard. I had issues like that for years and had to go almost 10 years to get past some of it...and sometimes it creeps right back in. Some it will always be there. It will never go away.

This is sometimes the worst of injuries.

Wow, 10 years of feeling like this is not something to look forward to. Yes, it is the worst part. I think the physical injuries would be a lot closer to healed if not for the psychological part. Things like waking up thrashing from a nightmare or worse is not condusive to healing a chest injury.

Thanks for the and back

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by deadday

do you have a stuffed ani mal or something to snuggle with over there? I know it sounds childish, but it really helped me for some reason....I've got my lil stuffed dog that was given to me when I was about 2...still sleep with her every now and then when I'm having a bad night....if you don't have anything over there, send me your APO and I'll find something for you....

I'd have never thought of a stuffed animal. Does make a bit of sense though. I spend a lot of time looking at the Caturday thread and I keep pics of my kitties up on my laptop whenever I can. Something about furry critters I guess....

Originally Posted by blackbirdzach

I don't venture into the open forum often, so today is the first I've seen this. First off, thank you for your service! Secondly, you will be in my family's prayers!

Thank you blackbirdzach, and thank you for the prayers.

[Zonny]

Hey!!! I happen to know it's 2AM where you are. When do you sleep?

You need some rest to heal sweetie. Do you need a kitty to cuddle with @ night?

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Zonny

Hey!!! I happen to know it's 2AM where you are. When do you sleep?

You need some rest to heal sweetie. Do you need a kitty to cuddle with @ night?

Sleep? What's that? Oh yeah, that's where the nightmares hide... They are there waiting for me again tonight...


Hi Zonny

I was just PMing someone noting the time. I know I need rest, but just can't sleep these days. That's part of what's dragging me down so much.

A kitty to cuddle with? Can you send my calico?

[Zonny]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

A kitty to cuddle with? Can you send my calico?

You know the routine, find me one that does the trick!!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...o+cats&spell=1

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Zonny

You know the routine, find me one that does the trick!!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...o+cats&spell=1

Zonny, you are just too nice to me. I started to write that you don't owe me any stuffed animal, but thought better of it before I clicked submit.



And you did give a laugh.


Now to look at kitties......

[Zonny]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Zonny, you are just too nice to me. I started to write that you don't owe me any stuffed animal, but thought better of it before I clicked submit.



And you did give a laugh.


Now to look at kitties......

Here's the deal. My daughter tells me that all her 'needs' are readily available to her. She needs me to send her nothing but that there are plenty of troops who aren't in the situation that she is in and that if I want to send something send it to someone in need. So guess what? I chose you. You're stuck with me like it or not.

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Zonny

Here's the deal. My daughter tells me that all her 'needs' are readily available to her. She needs me to send her nothing but that there are plenty of troops who aren't in the situation that she is in and that if I want to send something send it to someone in need. So guess what? I chose you. You're stuck with me like it or not.

I have been told. <insert submission smiley here> Hey at least this time you didn't have to go get Lady Glock.


And I do like you and want to meet you someday. I just got to make it out of here.

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by engineer151515

Prayers and best wishes, LW.

Thank you engineer151515

Originally Posted by Magnus2131

Lone_Wolfe has a sticky. Congratulations, people love you!

Actually that's just gum on my shoe.

Originally Posted by cjlandry

You know you ain't alone, lady.

I'll be back over there soon. Hope you're out before then.

Thank cj. And you know what to bring when you come back here, right?



Right?


Maybe I'll run into you...

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

Don't you even THINK of giving up!

I'm doing my best.

[RottnJP]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Never heard of it, but it may be good. I'll have to find out, won't I?

Toddlers.... Oh yeah, I remember what those are...

Steaks, yummmmmmmmmmm........

'Course you haven't heard of it- It's a *home-brew* tour, remember? Something like 10 pounds of fresh organic raspberries went into that batch...

[deadday]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

I'd have never thought of a stuffed animal. Does make a bit of sense though. I spend a lot of time looking at the Caturday thread and I keep pics of my kitties up on my laptop whenever I can. Something about furry critters I guess....




Thank you blackbirdzach, and thank you for the prayers.

PM me your APO, and I'll send you something soft and cuddly...