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How Are You Doing?
« on: January 21, 2022, 11:47:02 AM »

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How's 2022 treating you?  How's your health?  Your spirits? 

Share as much or as little as you'd like.  You guys and gals are what makes this site go, and during the best of times this site thrives like an actual community.  Feel free to share your stories. 


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Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2022, 12:04:29 PM »

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Well I just accepted a new job starting in about 10 days.  So hopefully 2022 will be better than the last two years!

Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2022, 12:09:21 PM »

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Thanks for asking the community.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the situation normalize. These past few years are wacky. The whole world but also in the NBA.
But I can't complain. I got a beautiful baby girl 14 months ago. My wife is great to me, my family is doing OK for the most part. I'm employed and I have few hobbies regarding helping out community. I'm blessed, And I feel like things will only get better for everyone after this health/social mess is under control.

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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2022, 12:15:57 PM »

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I'm still working on hitting the lottery. I feel I'm very close.

Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2022, 01:09:41 PM »

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To be brutally honest, not so great.  My wife and I are both in our 60's and this decade of life sucks so far.  We have both had health issues that kicked in starting just around the time we turned 60. 

My wife's problems have been a lot worse than mine.  She had a massive abdominal infection in 2019 and spent a good chunk of that year in the hospital, or recovering.  I stayed with her in the hospital and slept on a recliner chair.  She had 3 surgeries and finally recovered (physically) in early 2020...then BOOM, pandemic.  As a result she's been in lockdown for almost a year longer than everyone else.  Being a VERY social person, this has caused substantial psychological issues for which she has been seeing specialists.  Mental health is not discussed much in general; people don't understand, how to deal with it, or what to say about it.

My health issues have not been as chronic or serious, in general.  I had kidney stones which was the worst pain I've ever experienced. 4 days in the hospital. This, along with other gastrointestinal issues, has triggered a significant change in my diet.  No chocolate, no nuts, no processed meats, no alcohol, cut way back on caffeine.  Not much fun.  Then more recently I got some lab test results which, in the worst case could mean cancer.  I'm going for an MRI in about a week and likely will need a biopsy.

If that isn't enough, we just discovered yesterday that we have a serious mold issue in the attic which will likely mean some expensive repairs.  My dad almost 97 and is losing his ability to walk or stand.  He has fallen twice and both times he was in the hospital and then rehab facilities.  My mom is 96 and it's difficult for her to give him all the care he needs.

In spite of all that, life is good.  We try to keep our chins up and enjoy being together, sharing a laugh when we can. During the pandemic, we have been extremely careful about going out (essentially locked down nearly all the time) so have never been infected with coronavirus.  Our daughter married a wonderful man in 2019 and they moved into their own house a year later.  Both of their careers are going really well.  We think grandchildren may be coming.

We spend a lot of time taking care of each other.  Watching Celtics games is one of my few solo entertainment choices.  We really look forward to the end of the pandemic. 

Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2022, 01:21:49 PM »

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To be brutally honest, not so great.  My wife and I are both in our 60's and this decade of life sucks so far.  We have both had health issues that kicked in starting just around the time we turned 60. 

My wife's problems have been a lot worse than mine.  She had a massive abdominal infection in 2019 and spent a good chunk of that year in the hospital, or recovering.  I stayed with her in the hospital and slept on a recliner chair.  She had 3 surgeries and finally recovered (physically) in early 2020...then BOOM, pandemic.  As a result she's been in lockdown for almost a year longer than everyone else.  Being a VERY social person, this has caused substantial psychological issues for which she has been seeing specialists.  Mental health is not discussed much in general; people don't understand, how to deal with it, or what to say about it.

My health issues have not been as chronic or serious, in general.  I had kidney stones which was the worst pain I've ever experienced. 4 days in the hospital. This, along with other gastrointestinal issues, has triggered a significant change in my diet.  No chocolate, no nuts, no processed meats, no alcohol, cut way back on caffeine.  Not much fun.  Then more recently I got some lab test results which, in the worst case could mean cancer.  I'm going for an MRI in about a week and likely will need a biopsy.

If that isn't enough, we just discovered yesterday that we have a serious mold issue in the attic which will likely mean some expensive repairs.  My dad almost 97 and is losing his ability to walk or stand.  He has fallen twice and both times he was in the hospital and then rehab facilities.  My mom is 96 and it's difficult for her to give him all the care he needs.

In spite of all that, life is good.  We try to keep our chins up and enjoy being together, sharing a laugh when we can. During the pandemic, we have been extremely careful about going out (essentially locked down nearly all the time) so have never been infected with coronavirus.  Our daughter married a wonderful man in 2019 and they moved into their own house a year later.  Both of their careers are going really well.  We think grandchildren may be coming.

We spend a lot of time taking care of each other.  Watching Celtics games is one of my few solo entertainment choices.  We really look forward to the end of the pandemic.

I was hoping to hear that your surfing was going well.  All kidding aside, I hope things improve for you all in 2022. 

A pandemic that subsides, mold that is removed, and a return to a social life, with NO CANCER!


Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2022, 01:22:01 PM »

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very fortunate.

here in Monterey County things are not good COVID-wise. 15+% positive test rate. ICU beds full. cases are exploding at the prison where my wife works.

but we're both secure in our jobs, we've been in our (first) house for almost a year. the student loan pause has allowed me to pay off a huge chunk of my student loan principle over the last year and a half or so.  we're both young and reasonably healthy, plus we're vaccinated and boosted, so if we do get sick it will hopefully not be too bad.

also, as usual in Monterey, the weather is 60-70 degrees and partly sunny. the days are getting longer. I'm training for the Big Sur Marathon again, hoping it doesn't get cancelled like it was in 2020 and 2021.
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Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2022, 01:46:03 PM »

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To be brutally honest, not so great.  My wife and I are both in our 60's and this decade of life sucks so far.  We have both had health issues that kicked in starting just around the time we turned 60. 

My wife's problems have been a lot worse than mine.  She had a massive abdominal infection in 2019 and spent a good chunk of that year in the hospital, or recovering.  I stayed with her in the hospital and slept on a recliner chair.  She had 3 surgeries and finally recovered (physically) in early 2020...then BOOM, pandemic.  As a result she's been in lockdown for almost a year longer than everyone else.  Being a VERY social person, this has caused substantial psychological issues for which she has been seeing specialists.  Mental health is not discussed much in general; people don't understand, how to deal with it, or what to say about it.

My health issues have not been as chronic or serious, in general.  I had kidney stones which was the worst pain I've ever experienced. 4 days in the hospital. This, along with other gastrointestinal issues, has triggered a significant change in my diet.  No chocolate, no nuts, no processed meats, no alcohol, cut way back on caffeine.  Not much fun.  Then more recently I got some lab test results which, in the worst case could mean cancer.  I'm going for an MRI in about a week and likely will need a biopsy.

If that isn't enough, we just discovered yesterday that we have a serious mold issue in the attic which will likely mean some expensive repairs.  My dad almost 97 and is losing his ability to walk or stand.  He has fallen twice and both times he was in the hospital and then rehab facilities.  My mom is 96 and it's difficult for her to give him all the care he needs.

In spite of all that, life is good.  We try to keep our chins up and enjoy being together, sharing a laugh when we can. During the pandemic, we have been extremely careful about going out (essentially locked down nearly all the time) so have never been infected with coronavirus.  Our daughter married a wonderful man in 2019 and they moved into their own house a year later.  Both of their careers are going really well.  We think grandchildren may be coming.

We spend a lot of time taking care of each other.  Watching Celtics games is one of my few solo entertainment choices.  We really look forward to the end of the pandemic.

ah man Surfer, sorry to hear some of those rough things going on with you and your wife.  Sending you positive thoughts for no cancer and no return of the kidney stones.  I have had two kidney stones.  The first one was horrible, it got stuck in my ureter and I had emergency surgery (lithotripsy) to remove it.  That was def the worst pain I have ever had in my life, I was literally throwing up from pain.  Best to you and your wife.

Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2022, 01:48:52 PM »

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very fortunate.

here in Monterey County things are not good COVID-wise. 15+% positive test rate. ICU beds full. cases are exploding at the prison where my wife works.

but we're both secure in our jobs, we've been in our (first) house for almost a year. the student loan pause has allowed me to pay off a huge chunk of my student loan principle over the last year and a half or so.  we're both young and reasonably healthy, plus we're vaccinated and boosted, so if we do get sick it will hopefully not be too bad.

also, as usual in Monterey, the weather is 60-70 degrees and partly sunny. the days are getting longer. I'm training for the Big Sur Marathon again, hoping it doesn't get cancelled like it was in 2020 and 2021.

Sounds like almost all good news for you!  That is great.  I used to live in Monterey as well, before I moved to so cal.  It is a tough home market there, so awesome that you and your family got a house there.

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« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2022, 02:07:40 PM »

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To be brutally honest, not so great.  My wife and I are both in our 60's and this decade of life sucks so far.  We have both had health issues that kicked in starting just around the time we turned 60. 

My wife's problems have been a lot worse than mine.  She had a massive abdominal infection in 2019 and spent a good chunk of that year in the hospital, or recovering.  I stayed with her in the hospital and slept on a recliner chair.  She had 3 surgeries and finally recovered (physically) in early 2020...then BOOM, pandemic.  As a result she's been in lockdown for almost a year longer than everyone else.  Being a VERY social person, this has caused substantial psychological issues for which she has been seeing specialists.  Mental health is not discussed much in general; people don't understand, how to deal with it, or what to say about it.

My health issues have not been as chronic or serious, in general.  I had kidney stones which was the worst pain I've ever experienced. 4 days in the hospital. This, along with other gastrointestinal issues, has triggered a significant change in my diet.  No chocolate, no nuts, no processed meats, no alcohol, cut way back on caffeine.  Not much fun.  Then more recently I got some lab test results which, in the worst case could mean cancer.  I'm going for an MRI in about a week and likely will need a biopsy.

If that isn't enough, we just discovered yesterday that we have a serious mold issue in the attic which will likely mean some expensive repairs.  My dad almost 97 and is losing his ability to walk or stand.  He has fallen twice and both times he was in the hospital and then rehab facilities.  My mom is 96 and it's difficult for her to give him all the care he needs.

In spite of all that, life is good.  We try to keep our chins up and enjoy being together, sharing a laugh when we can. During the pandemic, we have been extremely careful about going out (essentially locked down nearly all the time) so have never been infected with coronavirus.  Our daughter married a wonderful man in 2019 and they moved into their own house a year later.  Both of their careers are going really well.  We think grandchildren may be coming.

We spend a lot of time taking care of each other.  Watching Celtics games is one of my few solo entertainment choices.  We really look forward to the end of the pandemic.

ah man Surfer, sorry to hear some of those rough things going on with you and your wife.  Sending you positive thoughts for no cancer and no return of the kidney stones.  I have had two kidney stones.  The first one was horrible, it got stuck in my ureter and I had emergency surgery (lithotripsy) to remove it.  That was def the worst pain I have ever had in my life, I was literally throwing up from pain.  Best to you and your wife.
hey blink, mine stone also got stuck in the ureter which as you said is intensely painful. Urban legend says this is more painful than bearing a child. Then a scan showed I had more stones in my other kidney so I got the lithotripsy as well.  So, you know what I mean about diet modification, right?  I only listed the 'fun' foods.  We also have to avoid spinach, chard, kale (no great losses, lol) plus reducing salt content.  This was my third bout with kidney stones; apparently once you get them you are prone to get it again.

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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2022, 02:28:27 PM »

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I'm good.  Was fortunate enough to make it back to Mass for the holidays. Even got to go to the Garden for a game with my dad when I was a back & see a Celtics win.  Had Anna's Taqueria as the pregame meal. Man, I miss that place.

Professionally, about to dive into the annual hell that is tax season but upbeat about it.  Health is good after that stupid Shingles stint last summer. Still doing the running thing and have a half marathon coming up next weekend & registered for the Chicago Marathon in October.  Will be my 7th marathon.


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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2022, 02:57:55 PM »

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Surfer- sorry to hear the trouble you and your wife have had but glad for the good things.  I’m dealing with the 60’s too.  To be honest I’ve been loving work at home - so much better than all the driving I used to do.  Unfortunately my health has taken a hit too.  Cancer diagnosis a couple years ago. Had a stem cell transplant in April.  On the plus side the transplant was successful and with ongoing treatment we hope to keep the disease at bay for a while. On the downside I’m on a daily chemo pill and get monthly treatment infusions. Side effects not bad but it takes a toll. 

I am walking 3 miles twice a day. My mood is good almost always. Finally got to see both my daughters at the same time a few weeks ago for the first time in 2 years (one is in New Haven, the other in Sacramento).  My wife is stressed - working like crazy to make sure we are safe and helping me whenever needed — and working full time at a middle school. 

I am at the hospital now getting infusions and will start inoculations for everything today. My immune system was wiped out by the stem cell transplant process so have to be vaccinated for everything - it takes 2 years for the whole process.   I’m getting polio, pertussis, tetanus and pneumonia today. 

Aging  isn’t great but hasn’t been that bad either. More confidence in my work, more time to relax, fewer financial worries (at least till I can’t work anymore…) and generally I’m in good shape despite above.  Covid causes stress for sure especially with the spread of omicron. But I’m hoping to steer clear at least through this wave.
 Thankfully I like being at  home!!!

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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2022, 03:33:04 PM »

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very fortunate.

here in Monterey County things are not good COVID-wise. 15+% positive test rate. ICU beds full. cases are exploding at the prison where my wife works.

but we're both secure in our jobs, we've been in our (first) house for almost a year. the student loan pause has allowed me to pay off a huge chunk of my student loan principle over the last year and a half or so.  we're both young and reasonably healthy, plus we're vaccinated and boosted, so if we do get sick it will hopefully not be too bad.

also, as usual in Monterey, the weather is 60-70 degrees and partly sunny. the days are getting longer. I'm training for the Big Sur Marathon again, hoping it doesn't get cancelled like it was in 2020 and 2021.

Sounds like almost all good news for you!  That is great.  I used to live in Monterey as well, before I moved to so cal.  It is a tough home market there, so awesome that you and your family got a house there.

we were very lucky to find the house we did, as the prices have only continued to skyrocket.

it's super weird, but the zillow estimate on our house is like 80-100k higher now than when we bought it ... of course, that has no real value to us since all the other houses are super expensive too lol.
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Re: How Are You Doing?
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2022, 03:57:32 PM »

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Tough to complain too much. Many people have had it much, much worse than me. But I will share my unique journey.

I worked as a Pastor and was starting to have a rough time at the beginning of 2020 with the church I was at. Meanwhile, my wife and decided to start foster care. We got a 3 year old who could not walk or talk and a 1 year old to go with our other 3 kids in last February.

Covid hit. The night the NBA shut down, I was coming down with it. And then the country shut down. My wife and I both got sick. We were laid up for two weeks. Then I was laid up again with a bad flu for another week and half (went to the hospital once). We couldn't get respite care because we had covid. We had to try to entertain 5 kids under 10 in quarantine while we struggled to walk to the kitchen.

We finally got healthy, but Covid put new pressures on my job on top of the other pressures that were already mounting. My youngest daughter during this time reverted in her development and starting pooping and peeing everywhere.

Oh, and during this entire season, we had just so many unlucky breaks with random stuff in our house. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, computer, an outlet caught on fire, etc.

Then I got Covid again in October at a "super-spreader" event at our church. Many were being appropriately careful, but not all. It wasn't nearly as bad the second time, but it still sucked.

By November we were able to reunite the two foster kids back with their mother, and by the beginning of January had quit my job.

Throughout this whole season, my wife was struggling emotionally, alot. As I'm sure anyone who is married knows, that adds pressure, but I was happy to have someone to walk through that with.

It's a very easy thing to wrap up your entire identity in pastoring. That meant the early months of 2021 I needed unravel my identity a bit. My faith in God was bigger than my job, and even bigger than the identity I had built, but I was struggling to feel it.

2021 has largely been a year of healing, emotionally, physically, financially, and especially spiritually. God gave me great job with Wells Fargo that makes me more money than I ever thought I could make. I'm helping a church plant get established in East Des Moines and starting to use my gifts and abilities there more.

Overall doing a lot better than a year ago, or even two years ago. Still don't know what lies ahead, but I'm happy where I'm at with my family.

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Surfer- sorry to hear the trouble you and your wife have had but glad for the good things.  I’m dealing with the 60’s too.  To be honest I’ve been loving work at home - so much better than all the driving I used to do.  Unfortunately my health has taken a hit too.  Cancer diagnosis a couple years ago. Had a stem cell transplant in April.  On the plus side the transplant was successful and with ongoing treatment we hope to keep the disease at bay for a while. On the downside I’m on a daily chemo pill and get monthly treatment infusions. Side effects not bad but it takes a toll. 

I am walking 3 miles twice a day. My mood is good almost always. Finally got to see both my daughters at the same time a few weeks ago for the first time in 2 years (one is in New Haven, the other in Sacramento).  My wife is stressed - working like crazy to make sure we are safe and helping me whenever needed — and working full time at a middle school. 

I am at the hospital now getting infusions and will start inoculations for everything today. My immune system was wiped out by the stem cell transplant process so have to be vaccinated for everything - it takes 2 years for the whole process.   I’m getting polio, pertussis, tetanus and pneumonia today. 

Aging  isn’t great but hasn’t been that bad either. More confidence in my work, more time to relax, fewer financial worries (at least till I can’t work anymore…) and generally I’m in good shape despite above.  Covid causes stress for sure especially with the spread of omicron. But I’m hoping to steer clear at least through this wave.
 Thankfully I like being at  home!!!

Roy - thanks for asking!

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