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Been off forum a while
Hi guys.
Sorry I have been off the forum for a while
I had a bout of depression and things were a little bad for me.
My left leg lost the little power I had in it and I almost had an vehicle accident because of it. That's when things started going down hill for me. I started to fall a lot more than previously (even with crutches) and had to revert to my wheelchair on a permanent basis again.
After (more) medication for the pain and nerve spikes, I started getting a little better in the movement department again. So much so, that I am back on the crutches again. But only for short periods at a time.
I have also given in to the fact that the wheelchair is part of me, no matter how much I despise it.
Thankfully I got through it with the love and help from my wife.
Now, since about just after Easter weekend, I have not driven my beloved Hilux. I am too scared that my left leg will give in again, and this time, I might actually cause an accident. So I will be looking for an automatic vehicle for safety reasons.
Another reason (or cause) for my depression was that financially we were struggling. Luckily my wife has started a new job today, so that is a real blessing.
I am not sure why I am posting this, but it makes me feel better.
Sorry I have been off the forum for a while
I had a bout of depression and things were a little bad for me.
My left leg lost the little power I had in it and I almost had an vehicle accident because of it. That's when things started going down hill for me. I started to fall a lot more than previously (even with crutches) and had to revert to my wheelchair on a permanent basis again.
After (more) medication for the pain and nerve spikes, I started getting a little better in the movement department again. So much so, that I am back on the crutches again. But only for short periods at a time.
I have also given in to the fact that the wheelchair is part of me, no matter how much I despise it.
Thankfully I got through it with the love and help from my wife.
Now, since about just after Easter weekend, I have not driven my beloved Hilux. I am too scared that my left leg will give in again, and this time, I might actually cause an accident. So I will be looking for an automatic vehicle for safety reasons.
Another reason (or cause) for my depression was that financially we were struggling. Luckily my wife has started a new job today, so that is a real blessing.
I am not sure why I am posting this, but it makes me feel better.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Welkom terug Kevin
Jammer om te hoor v d afgelope ruk - klink darem of jy nou weer sterk op spoed is !
Ons sal vinnig n gtg moet reel
Hoop jy kry vinnig n auto voertuig - ek weet van n paar goedkoop Land Rovers - bel my
Jammer om te hoor v d afgelope ruk - klink darem of jy nou weer sterk op spoed is !
Ons sal vinnig n gtg moet reel
Hoop jy kry vinnig n auto voertuig - ek weet van n paar goedkoop Land Rovers - bel my
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Re: Been off forum a while
Baie dankie EbenWarrior wrote:Welkom terug Kevin
Jammer om te hoor v d afgelope ruk - klink darem of jy nou weer sterk op spoed is !
Ons sal vinnig n gtg moet reel
Hoop jy kry vinnig n auto voertuig -ek weet van n paar goedkoop Land Rovers- bel my
Ek se mos, ek was alklaar baie skaam oor die rolstoel, nou wil jy my n LR aanbied
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Re: Been off forum a while
Welcome back Kevin...
You seem to be back to your old self again...
Hope things improve significantly for you & remember that your mind is your strongest weapon, so remain positive and use your determination to improve your situation...
You seem to be back to your old self again...
Hope things improve significantly for you & remember that your mind is your strongest weapon, so remain positive and use your determination to improve your situation...
HABOOB means "Dust Storm"
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Re: Been off forum a while
Thanks Edge.
It is absolutely just as you say. A little good news goes a long way
It is absolutely just as you say. A little good news goes a long way
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Jis Kevin, ons het net nou die dag by Welgelegen gewonder wat van jou geword het, goed om weer van jou te hoor, hoop ons 4x4 gou weer saam, maar in n TOYOTA asb...
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Re: Been off forum a while
Welcome back Kevin.... was wondering why you were so quite. Sorry to hear that you were in such a bad place but very glad that you things are looking better again.
To God be the glory
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Strongs Kevin. Remember there is a always a guiding hand in the Lord when ever you need it. Thinking of you.
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Thanks guys.
If all goes well, I might be in another Toyota by the end of the week.
Just hope there are no hangups.
If all goes well, I might be in another Toyota by the end of the week.
Just hope there are no hangups.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Kevin, die ouens kan maar vir my lag en moeg raak vir my stories en struwelinge met my seuntjie Calvin, maar ek sal jou sê, as 'n man af voel is daar niks wat jou opbeur soos om net te kan praat daaroor nie. Baie jammer oor jou struggles, maar soos jy self noem, jy't 'n wonderlike vrou en kinders, en dit maak als die moeite werd.
Ek sit in Jhb, so kan fisies niks vir jou doen nie, maar glo my, as jy nodig het om net te chat, pm my net. Ons self stoei met die geld en die kind en my vrou is boonop Bi-polêr, so hier's baie pret... Hehehe.
Ek is nie die enigste ou wat hierdie forum soveel geniet dat dit nuwe betekenis gee aan die lewe nie.
Manne sal dit dalk nie erken nie, maar glo my, sonder die forum sou baie van ons se lewens maar saai gewees het.
Welkom terug!
Ek sit in Jhb, so kan fisies niks vir jou doen nie, maar glo my, as jy nodig het om net te chat, pm my net. Ons self stoei met die geld en die kind en my vrou is boonop Bi-polêr, so hier's baie pret... Hehehe.
Ek is nie die enigste ou wat hierdie forum soveel geniet dat dit nuwe betekenis gee aan die lewe nie.
Manne sal dit dalk nie erken nie, maar glo my, sonder die forum sou baie van ons se lewens maar saai gewees het.
Welkom terug!
I feel a lot less wise at 45 than I did at 15.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Thanks Mickey.
Ek volg op facebook wat daar aan gaan in jou lewe. En ek moet se, jy is n ou duisend.
Thanks vir die raad, en jy is reg, die forum maak dit baie beter. Ek is bly ek kan nog hier uithang.
Ek volg op facebook wat daar aan gaan in jou lewe. En ek moet se, jy is n ou duisend.
Thanks vir die raad, en jy is reg, die forum maak dit baie beter. Ek is bly ek kan nog hier uithang.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Ja, die forum is "sanity", die FB blad is stuitig maar pret. Baaaaie beter as aan die begin. En daar's 'n paar lekker "offshoot" blaaie wat Thys hulle geskep het.
I feel a lot less wise at 45 than I did at 15.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Kevin is dit jou manier om te sê jy het jou Birthday thread gemis ?
WELKOM TERUG ou maat !!
Medies is mos nes die markte .... goed eendag, en dan minder goed die volgende dag .... jy het baie vrinne hier !! HIER mag jy maar praat.
Hoop jou vrou geniet haar nuwe werk.
WELKOM TERUG ou maat !!
Medies is mos nes die markte .... goed eendag, en dan minder goed die volgende dag .... jy het baie vrinne hier !! HIER mag jy maar praat.
Hoop jou vrou geniet haar nuwe werk.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Ek is net so bly vir haar.
Gelukkig het sy die eerste werk gekry waarvoor sy aansoek gedoen het.
Dit is al klaar so baie stress van ons af, en dis net haar eerste dag.
Gelukkig het sy die eerste werk gekry waarvoor sy aansoek gedoen het.
Dit is al klaar so baie stress van ons af, en dis net haar eerste dag.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Welkom terug Kevin. Depressie is maar 'n ou slegte ding, probleem is jy kan nooit voorspel wanneer hy jou gaan gryp nie. Die goeie ding is jy kan beheer hoe gou jy uit die sloot klim. Wat jy doen is reg, post op die forum of doen iets, groot ding is mens moet net nie stil sit nie want dan sit hy jou ore aan. Sterkte. Baie bly jou vrou het werk gekry.
Na watse outomatiese kar soek julle? Iets spesifieks?
Na watse outomatiese kar soek julle? Iets spesifieks?
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Moenie bekommerd wees nie Pieter - die man het uiteindelik die lig gesien !
Kom ons hou duimvas hy kry sy nuwe koets die week
Kom ons hou duimvas hy kry sy nuwe koets die week
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Re: Been off forum a while
Kevin,
We are one big family. We share in each other's pains as well as happiness. Please always post something on the forum when the need arises, someone will be along soon enough to offer good cheer. We are as one!
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We are one big family. We share in each other's pains as well as happiness. Please always post something on the forum when the need arises, someone will be along soon enough to offer good cheer. We are as one!
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Re: Been off forum a while
Thanks again for the support guys, really appreciate it.
@Pieter - ons sal maar wag en sien wat kom. Wil nie my naam gat maak nie.
As hy hier is en ek het sy sleutel, sal julle hom ontmoet.
P.S. My vrou koop hom vir my.
@Pieter - ons sal maar wag en sien wat kom. Wil nie my naam gat maak nie.
As hy hier is en ek het sy sleutel, sal julle hom ontmoet.
P.S. My vrou koop hom vir my.
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Hi Kev. Eish ou pel. Sterkte. Ons is familie hier. Dis goed dat jy deel met ons. Baie sterkte
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Re: Been off forum a while
Hey ou jy moet vir vroulief die 4.0 het n uitstekende outo box
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Re: Been off forum a while
Hi Kevin glad you back really missed that chirping (grapgat) mouth of yours .
Just remember you will never go through anything that you cannot handle .You and the fam has allready conquered
some serious up hills keep on pushing as the sun will shine tomorrow .strongs to you
Know that you are in our prayers
Just remember you will never go through anything that you cannot handle .You and the fam has allready conquered
some serious up hills keep on pushing as the sun will shine tomorrow .strongs to you
Know that you are in our prayers
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En wat gaan nou van daai Swart Bees word ??? Ek dink dis genoeg om depress te word kan iemand nie vir hom n auto box in bou nie LOL. Kevin welkom terug en jy weet waar my huis is dis nie te ver nie so jy kan hier ook kom gesels ek het altyd iets vir die gemoeds rus wat n man kan weg sluk as dit moet.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Dankie ouens. Word opreg waardeer. Ek voel al klaar stukke beter.
Ja, ek gaan van ou BEES moet ontslae raak, maak nie saak hoe ek daarna kyk nie.
Ek wil nie, maar hy staan net hier by my.
Ja, ek gaan van ou BEES moet ontslae raak, maak nie saak hoe ek daarna kyk nie.
Ek wil nie, maar hy staan net hier by my.
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Sterkte Kevin, jy is in on gebede. Hoop dit gaan gou beter met jou
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Re: Been off forum a while
Hi Kev, also wondered what had happened to you. Eish! Not lekker at all! Can't improve much on all the sentiments above but echo them all .... glad you're back!!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Been off forum a while
Thank you. The support is awesome here and I'm glad I got it off my chest
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Re: Been off forum a while
Hey Kev,
We are a lot of guys in and around you. SKreeu as jy hulp nodig het met iets. Soos hulle se onsis mos almal familie.
We are a lot of guys in and around you. SKreeu as jy hulp nodig het met iets. Soos hulle se onsis mos almal familie.
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Re: Been off forum a while
Without repeating the sentiments and wishes stated by the forum family.Welcome back and CHIN UP Kevin.God bless
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Thanks a lot guys.