Michael Cochran Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I cannot go into detail but my family needs urgent prayers. Things are really ugly and look like it's only going to get worse in the foreseeable future if something doesn't happen. Thank you all for all you've shared with me. I'll provide updates if/when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Prayers on the way Brother. Holding my breath. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Marg and I: Have added you and the rest of the family to our list of intentions. (a little late for this Sunday's Mass, but you all are in there. Hang in, take one development at a time and let time even things out. Best wishes, Marg, & SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 40 minutes ago, Frosty said: Prayers on the way Brother. Holding my breath. Frosty The Lucky. I've heard holding your breath too long can cause brain damage. 18 minutes ago, SLAG said: Marg and I: Have added you and the rest of the family to our list of intentions. (a little late for this Sunday's Mass, but you all are in there. Hang in, take one development at a time and let time even things out. Best wishes, Marg, & SLAG. I'm always at least a 'little' late. Thanks Frosty, SLAG and Marg. Some of the tension has eased up thankfully. I spend a while getting in touch with everyone I knew to get more 'help' and it has helped some. Truth is this has been an ongoing and worsening situation and I don't see any end but there needs to be one. For now it hasn't caused any marital issues but there is a tension there I'm afraid can turn into issues if the situation cannot be rectified. I don't want to go into any further detail for fear of sounding whinny or like I'm taking advantage of anyone's generous 'listening ear' so instead I say again, thank you for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 i'm praying for you, brother. follow God and hold on to him, no matter what. no matter who let's you down, He won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Mr Cochran, Remember to breath, and Sheila and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thank you Tubalcain2 and Mr and Mrs Taylor. We appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Your on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thoughts and prayers sent and will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Seek ye first the kingdom of the Lord and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. I'm praying for you. Keep holding on brother! He is in control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thank you, Glenn, Farmall, C-1 ToolSteel. The dust kicked up earlier has settled enough I think I might be able to get a decent nights sleep tonight. Then I get to go to work and deal with that headache. Yay! Anyone know a head doctor that does free exams? I feel like I need mine checked again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thoughts and prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thoughts for you and your family from the other side of the world, Michael. I hope things work out for you real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thanks Daswulf and ausfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 A little late, but better late than never: All prayers and blessings to you, my friend. May you have wisdom to see your path, courage to choose it, strength to walk it, and friends to guide and support you along the way. Much love, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thanks John. I did the one thing I know to possibly make the situation end that I can actually do at this time. Now I'm just playing a waiting game to see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 15 hours ago, Michael Cochran said: Anyone know a head doctor that does free exams? I feel like I need mine checked again. Spend some time at your anvil. Chances are it will answer many of your questions. No anvil, then spend some quiet time with your dog or pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I have an old friend named Father Marc; he's been a monk for over fifty years. He said to me once, "There's nothing like working alone in the shop to bring you in touch with what's going on in your soul and in your mind." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Michael: No, sitting and waiting to get better won't work it only lets you brood on what's troubling you. A MUCH better therapy is to DO things that take your conscious mind's attention. For me I go mall walking and just do little nice things for folk, just holding a door gets a smile or thank you. Taking someone's cart back to the store for them gets a smile and thank you and often a little bewildered look as they fully intended to just leave it there. That's a win win, you not only so something for someone directly but you help the next person who wants to find a parking space. Sometimes I'll just help someone find something in the store. During my worst depressions around Christmas BIG SURPRISE for a bachelor living alone ain't it? I discovered just smiling at folk who look distressed shopping a mega store two days before Christmas would usually get a smile in return. It got positively addictive I could make people feel better for nothing but a smile and it made me feel better. Then that person feeling happier because some stranger smiled at them like a friend finds themselves smiling at strangers who smile back. With a little practice you can infect a mall with happy, I used to sit on a park bench thing just inside the main atrium and infect folk as they walked in the door. No it didn't easy the burden of shopping in a jam packed store but any job you can do with a smile is a lighter task. I still get down, especially after the accident but I know how to fix it, I hit a store and smile at people, joke, chat and in just minutes I feel better and have left a wake of happier folk behind me. And that's how I control my times of depression. Sitting and thinking my way out is only a path to deeper depression. That's just me though YMMV Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 I've been busy at work today helping in another department instead of fighting to keep my mind busy doing my usual job. When I get home I have more work in the yard tearing down my old shop. I'll probably be busy on that project every day this week after work. Tearing down a structure takes lots of patience and attention so I won't be thinking about things but what's important to the task at hand. Then this weekend I'm hoping to get back to my hatchet project. That too will keep me busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 knee mail being sent, I can relate to wanting to talk about it but not being able too... have faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Staying busy helps; particularly if you are getting something productive done or helping other people. Be aware of unexpected pluses---I'm not supposed to drive for at least a month after my concussion; so my spouse has been coming down to the rental house on the border and taking me to work, (well to the border crossing so I can walk over get my visa and get picked up for work each day at the Factory in MX). So we've got to spend more time together than in the last 3 years I've been doing this job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thank you Steve. I feel as if the situation has gotten somewhat better. I am keeping busy at work again today in a different department (everyone wants me to come help when they are short a guy ) and I've been busy at home with my old shop tear down as well as plans for future projects. I have a long list of things to make and will be making a decision soon as to which one I'm going to focus on first and get busy. Thanks you everyone for your support, I'm thankful to have friends like you in my life. Even if I never see you face to face you guys are a great bunch of guys no matter what anyone says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 i have to admit some of us are pretty scary face to face, You have been warned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 And some (who will go unnamed) are a lot more "cudley" in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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