I was going to put this in PIF, but for some reason It just seems to be more than that...at least to me.


This is a really long story, and I've struggled with finding words so I'm going to spare you most of the details.

I received something this weekend that I honestly can never repay or say thank you enough times or possibly express enough gratitude. I also don't have the capability of paying forward anything even close to the magnitude of this.

Blind painters are in very low demand.

Shiv...

Not only are you a gracious host...

You gave me the gift of not having to worry about losing my sight and becoming a burden to my wife and son.

I will forever be indebted to you.

amazing....

I wasn't aware you had a problem.
So I'm happy that whatever was done for you was done, as whether you like it or not you grumpy old bastard   , we like you and you have been instrumental in bringing joy to others. I'm happy that someone else could do so for you and your family.  

Good on you....

it is hard sometimes to be the recipient of a gift or kindness that is impossible to repay

Every time I walk thru my front door in A-ville I am reminded of that 

Quote from: ducpainter on June 04, 2012, 03:50:10 AM

You gave me the gift of not having to worry about losing my sight and becoming a burden to my wife and son.

Wow.... that - in whatever form it takes - really is quite a gift  .




No incentive now for you to get a bloody move on, is there?   

WOW!

Just helping a friend, same as you would 

it was great finally meeting you, Nate. Had a blast with you, Matador, and DesmoLu all weekend 

http://www.lasikathome.com/

Very very cool!!





I understand having considerable vision limitations and when that changes, it's nothing short of amazing.  To have a friend give you that, well, yeah, I can understand the lack of enough words to convey the gratitude.  

Thanks for sharing (on a Monday morning)!

Quote from: derby on June 04, 2012, 05:11:28 AM
http://www.lasikathome.com/

Quote from: Stella on June 04, 2012, 05:17:56 AM
Very very cool!!





I understand having considerable vision limitations and when that changes, it's nothing short of amazing.  To have a friend give you that, well, yeah, I can understand the lack of enough words to convey the gratitude.   

Thanks for sharing (on a Monday morning)!

This procedure wasn't vision correction. I was at risk for a somewhat uncommon form of glaucoma...one that can blind you in a very short time and severely damage your sight in a matter of hours.

I still have things to accomplish in my life...I have a little boy to care for. The thought of me possibly losing my sight has been weighing heavily on me for the past several months.

Quote from: swampduc on June 04, 2012, 05:00:06 AM
Just helping a friend, same as you would 

it was great finally meeting you, Nate. Had a blast with you, Matador, and DesmoLu all weekend 

Likewise...give Zoe a scratch from me.

Shiv does what he did for me all the time so I realize it isn't a big deal to him...

Trust me my friend...

It's a big deal.

 

Holy crap, Nate! We had no idea you were going through something so serious. I'm so glad that you were able to connect with someone who could help. The DMF is awesome!!

 

<--- happy ones

Too dang early for tears. I can only repeat what others have said. The DMF definitely does ROCK 

Quote from: ducpainter on June 04, 2012, 05:33:19 AM
...one that can blind you in a very short time and severely damage your sight in a matter of hours.

Fortunately for you...and for us...it only turned you into a crotchety grumpy old bastard! 


Seriously though, I  you Shiv. Without Nate, this place would suck even more!