Peterpools 3,463 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 A few years ago I woke up one day and realized I was totally burnt out, I just couldn't sit at the bench - the juices were gone! What started out a as short break, eventually became a few years. This past fall I began to feel physically weak, no energy and couldn't walk more then a few yards - as I was totally exhausted. Long story short I was diagnosed with cancer: non - Hodgkin's Lymphoma in early October. After starting chemo therapy, numerous hospital stays, my oncologist/hematologist has the cancer under control. What they say is true, chemo therapy is rough with all the chemicals leading to issues and side effects that need to be dealt with. I'm half way through my chemo sessions - approximately a 16 plus week program, not counting the missed sessions due to hospital stays and transfusions. Atrophy had set in and I needed a walker to help me keep my balance but I'm finally walking again. I'm hoping modeling will be my therapy for my hands hand muscles and closing in on what they once were. I've started working on the Academy F-16I Sufa and in a week or so, hopefully will be able to post a short update on my progress. I have been lurking all the time I was absent from the forum and will be catching up on all the builds. I know all my friends on the forum will help me keep a positive attitude, as I push forward to beat my cancer. Looking forward to bench time and spending time with all the guys. Peter 12 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnB 5,848 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 VERY glad to see you back Peter!!!! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 3,463 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Hi John Feels great to be back and now how to remember how to do things. Peter 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smitty44 4,620 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I tried to reach you with pm's and messages on facebook, on several occasions. Was very pleased to see your post when I opened LSM. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Fran 1,334 Posted February 15 Administrators Share Posted February 15 Awesome to see you back and int the way of full recovery!! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThomasProbert 866 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Wishing you all the very best for a speedy recovery, Peter! We'll look forward to seeing your progress on the F-16, too. Tom 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber_County 10,158 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Welcome back Peter, man we have missed you buddy.........it’s been to long.......we are all here if you need anything........great to see you on the road to recovery.......... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnB 5,848 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 14 hours ago, Peterpools said: Hi John Feels great to be back and now how to remember how to do things. Peter That's going to be a really good looking F-16 Peter! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlrwestSiR 12,825 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Looking forward to seeing you back here Peter. Can't wait to see you back at the bench. Carl 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 3,463 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Thanks Guys - great to be back and working at the bench again. Just can't tell you how much I missed al my friends. Peter 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martinnfb 13,379 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I wish you a speedy recovery Peter. Glad to see you back my friend. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 3,463 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Martin Thanks so much both; the recovery and the Sufa photo. Just the best medicine to be with my friends Peter 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TJTX 3,562 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I'm so very happy to see you back Peter. Your infectious attitude combined with great building skills was definitely missed. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GusMac 3,756 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Great to see you back Peter and wishing you a speedy recovery. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HubertB 4,301 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Good to see ou back, Peter, and, more importantly, that your predicament seems under control. Go for this Sufa ! We’ve got your six. Hubert 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 7,347 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I echo everything everyone has said so far, Peter, and, I like a lot of the other guys have really missed you...... I am glad to hear you see that you are on the long road to recovery, and am confident you will be most successful with the treatments...... take you time and know, we are here for any thing you need or want, your friends are glad to 'see' you again.... I'm looking forward to your posts again,..... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaS 9,203 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Welcome back, Peter! I''m so glad to see you again! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire 478 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 That sounds like a very rough ride, but it's great to hear that you are on the mend and if building kits helps go for it, it would be a waste if that skill was not used. Cheers Dennis 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocRob 8,762 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 It's good to see, that LSM is a place, where members care for each other, beside the obvious modelling stuff. Great to have you back here, after that hard time you encountered. From personal experience I know, that modelling can be helpful for recovery. It sometimes help to lift the burden of heavy thoughts, with the need to focus on a kit and getting distracted with thoughts about the right shape of a Spitfire cowling. I wish you a fast and full recovery. Cheers Rob 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckeye82 170 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Wishing you all the best with your recovery and return to the bench. Mike 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy1 VX-4 625 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Hope all is getting better with you Petter!!!!! Welcome back to 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 3,463 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Thanks guys for the warm and heartfelt welcome back. Peter 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harv 10,457 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I can only echo everyone else's welcome. Glad to have you back buddy. If you need anything modeling wise, let me know....harv 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_S 2,178 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Welcome back, Peter. I look forward to seeing your builds! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Clunkmeister 16,532 Posted February 17 Administrators Share Posted February 17 Very, VERY happy you’re home again, Peter! We were all concerned, to the point of checking pool companies to see if anyone heard from you. But all’s week that ends well, right? An F-16 is a great place to start, they’re a nice building kit and we’re certainly passing along all good thoughts, positive waves, and prayers. You’ll beat it, my friend 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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