Back after being MIA (AWOL?)

[JohnnyReb]

Hi Fellas!!

Good to be back.

Prolonged absence probably requires an explanation:

Had a heart attack in '07 which caused me to be out of work for a while.
Financial challenges followed.

However, worse part was post-cardiac depression. It is a real condition but took a manly man (translation: hardheaded) like me a long time to admit to it!! Wasted a lot of time and life by ignoring it.

Lost interest in work, hobbies, people, obligations, etc. Have a wonderful family who stuck by me!!

Well, that is all in the past now!

Need to get on the boards and make some amends and check on some unfinished business. Gonna try and make things right.

Robb (JohnnyReb) Kiker

 

[Srjeeper]

Welcome back....

Glad ya pulled thru the Heart Attack and all that goes with it JR...settle in...stay a spell...one thing you'll notice...things have REALLY changed..

 

[RodUSMC1962]

Welcome back!No one knows how we would react to a similar situation.God bless you'r family!

 

[uscgmatt]

Welcome back.

 

[212sparky]

Welcome Back!!

 

[atankersdad]

Welcome back. I thought maybe you had moved to NY and become a Yankee fan. We missed you JohnnyReb and are glad you are well and back on the site with us MV addicts..

 

[lacoda56]

Welcome back, good to see you on here again!

 

[dikwks]

Welcome back from a relative noob. I had to comment 'cause I'm feelin' ya with regard to the whole getting bummed out, and not wanting to do NOTHIN'. Glad to know your feeling better, it gives me hope.

 

[wreckerman893]

Come to the 2012 GA Rally this October.......if that can't pull you out of a funk we'll just have to shoot you.

 

[papabear]

Hi Fellas!!
Good to be back.
Prolonged absence probably requires an explanation:
Had a heart attack in '07 which caused me to be out of work for a while.
Financial challenges followed.
However, worse part was post-cardiac depression. It is a real condition but took a manly man (translation: hardheaded) like me a long time to admit to it!! Wasted a lot of time and life by ignoring it.
Lost interest in work, hobbies, people, obligations, etc. Have a wonderful family who stuck by me!!
Well, that is all in the past now!
Need to get on the boards and make some amends and check on some unfinished business. Gonna try and make things right.
Robb (JohnnyReb) Kiker

Welcome back Bro!
I had a heart attack in 1983..not a real bad one...if there's such a thing...but yes...takes awhile to trust pushing yourself into super turbo overdrive.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Glad to see your still kickin! Welcome back.

 

[swbradley1]

Welcome back. I know what it's like to have a zipper in my chest............

 

[clinto]

We're glad to see you again JR.

 

[3dAngus]

Welcome back. Been there with a 3 year illness. Makes you feel like you're not a REAL MAN anymore.

Now get your ass back to work. And send pictures.!

 

[JohnnyReb]

Welcome back. I thought maybe you had moved to NY and become a Yankee fan. We missed you JohnnyReb and are glad you are well and back on the site with us MV addicts..

I would have pulled the plug myself first........

 

[JohnnyReb]

Come to the 2012 GA Rally this October.......if that can't pull you out of a funk we'll just have to shoot you.

Srjeeper said things have changed but it is nice to see some things stay the same....
WM is just as caring and compassionate as ever....

 

[JohnnyReb]

Guys, thanks for all the nice words....

dikwks.... hang in there.... lots of prayer and sometimes just get moving.. that can be the hardest part...

3rdAngus: Know what you mean but remember my Dad who died of a heart condition; went from 190lbs of muscle. to 125lbs of skin and bones.... but even after the change, I still saw "one ****'va man"! Not what you are but WHO you are!!

 

[JohnnyReb]

Guys, thanks for all the nice words....

dikwks.... hang in there.... lots of prayer and sometimes just get moving.. that can be the hardest part...

3rdAngus: Know what you mean but remember my Dad who died of a heart condition; went from 190lbs of muscle. to 125lbs of skin and bones.... but even after the change, I still saw "one ****'va man"! Not what you are but WHO you are!!

 

[Danger Ranger]

Whew, I gotta stop reading all those old threads, I hadn't noticed you were gone, I keep seeing old posts by you...

 

[JohnnyReb]

Whew, I gotta stop reading all those old threads, I hadn't noticed you were gone, I keep seeing old posts by you...

yeah....well.....quality work and wisdom never go out of style