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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,491
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!! :mrgreen:
    not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

    driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together. :mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    normnorm I'm always home. I'm uncool. Posts: 31,147
    imalive wrote:
    something amazing happened today :mrgreen: .....

    but, before I get to that, a little update. I'm trying my damndest to stay upbeat and doing a pretty good job, most of the time. unfortunately the COMBO of chemo and radiation is beginning to kick my butt a little. you know how you feel when you've had about two hours of sleep and when you go to work all you can think about is coming home and going back to bed? well, that's about how I feel all the time. and, even with plenty of sun block chapstick, my lips are sore all the time. I'm eating about 4-5 meals a day to "fatten up" but I'm getting a little burnt on that, too. but, all in all, things are going pretty good.

    now, for the amazing part.... I came home from my daily radiation today and there was a package waiting. from the return address, I deduced :mrgreen: it was from a board member who had asked for my address a while back. I opened it up and, I'm telling you, the love literally flowed out. inside were cards, books, gift cards and an AUTOGRAPHED PEARL JAM BASEBALL from board members around the world!!!!! Oh, my god. I didn't cry but I was choking up pretty good (still am, as a matter of fact). You people are amazing!!!!!!! When I get to the bottom of how this came together, I am going to personally thank every last one of you. It was an incredible act of kindness to show some random guy who you may not know much more about other than he loves Pearl Jam, has a goofy golden retriever and lives and dies with the SF Giants (World Champs, ya know ;) )

    I could go on and on. You folks blow me away. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!! With your help, I'll take you up on your directive to "kick cancer's sorry ass!!!" (that made me laugh :lol: )

    Rob

    I see I used "amazing" more than a few times. but that's what this was. amazing. maybe even a-fucking-mazing :mrgreen:

    that is amazing! wtg everyone :clap:
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    dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Got a call last night Rob himself sharing his excitement about the care package. Nice work all! This is what the Pearl Jam Community is about. Loving, big hearted, and amazing people with priceless souls.

    Much love and support from us all to you Rob. :)
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    ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    imalive wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!! :mrgreen:
    not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

    driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together. :mrgreen:

    Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
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    StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!! :mrgreen:
    not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

    driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together. :mrgreen:

    Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma


    Guess that means if I want to be healthier I need to attend more PJ/Ed shows :lol:
    peace,
    jo

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    ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    edited June 2011
    StillHere wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

    driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together. :mrgreen:

    Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma


    Guess that means if I want to be healthier I need to attend more PJ/Ed shows :lol:

    DAMN SKIPPY, JO!! That's exactly why PJ and EV are important to Rob's healing! :mrgreen:
    Post edited by ShimmyMommy on
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
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    Leash_In_HidingLeash_In_Hiding Posts: 691
    Rob, hang in there buddy we are pulling for ya! Glad to hear you're still staying upbeat and that is awesome news!!! Sendin out good vibes again buddy keep strong!

    Dave
    The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself - EV

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    StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    StillHere wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:

    Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma


    Guess that means if I want to be healthier I need to attend more PJ/Ed shows :lol:

    DAMN SKIPPY, JO!! That's exactly why PJ and EV are important to Rob's healing! :mrgreen:

    EXACTLY! "that" was my point exactly :D

    Rob, you're out for a couple shows I hear...the more the better...good for the body, good for the soul.
    peace,
    jo

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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,491
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    be well Sir
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    jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:

    :thumbup:
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    Leash_In_HidingLeash_In_Hiding Posts: 691
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:

    ^^^^^^^^ = fucking AWESOME
    The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself - EV

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    ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Leash_In_Hiding wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:

    ^^^^^^^^ = fucking AWESOME

    I second that 1000%!!
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
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    Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 36,633
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:

    What? You ain't got no PJ socks? :lol: Huh hum! Let's get Rob some PJ socks. We all know the feets get cold in a hospital. We can ask 10C to put those anti-slippy things on both sides so Rob doesn't have to remember which way to put them on. 8-) Hello, 10C?

    Rob, be and get well!

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    GivenToLukinKPGivenToLukinKP Chicago Posts: 3,075
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:

    That's pretty freaking cool of them! I'd request it every time...or better yet, find out if you can bring in an ipod with a playlist you like :)

    xoxox to you Rob! :D
    Makes much more sense...

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    Back_PedalBack_Pedal Posts: 1,171
    Sorry to hear it man. Luckily though, it sounds like you have a really good prognosis, and you have an even more positive attitude.

    On a side note, I always thought you were a lot younger judging from your posts, haha. You seem pretty cool though, I always think it's awesome that people still think young, instead of feeling like they have to "grow up" and get boring. Best of luck to ya mate, but I think you've got this handled. ;)
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    appieappie Posts: 1,441
    Your possitivity is so great,your a person who has a place in my heart... :D
    Nice they have played pj during radiation for you,i realy hope it helps to take that a little better.
    Pearl jam hits me always right in the soul everytime when i hear it and lately i been thinking of you and how you keep it all togheter and that makes the music even better knowing that you find comfort in it...

    Sending thought and prayers to you and hope your doing fine and get well soon

    Much respects and lots of hugs..

    Appie
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    LoulouLoulou Adelaide Posts: 6,247
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:
    That's awesome that they let you have PJ on, hope it might help take your mind off it all a little. :)
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    PJ_ROCKSPJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    Stay strong my friend !!!

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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    imalive wrote:
    so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

    next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what? :mrgreen:
    Next time tell them to play some Who. :P ;)
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    Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,977
    Hope you are doing okay this morning Rob.
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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,491
    Back_Pedal wrote:

    On a side note, I always thought you were a lot younger judging from your posts, haha. You seem pretty cool though, I always think it's awesome that people still think young, instead of feeling like they have to "grow up" and get boring.
    that's pretty funny. yeah, I never really "matured" :lol:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 36,633
    Happy Saturday Rob! Hope you're sitting around watching cartoons, eating Kap N Krunch and wearing your footy pajamas! :lol:

    Be and get well! Still sending positive Chi your way and keeping you in my thoughts!

    Peace!
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    GivenToLukinKPGivenToLukinKP Chicago Posts: 3,075
    ROB IS THE MAN!!!

    Thank you SO much for your support of Bugs Amongst the Waves!! Please concentrate on staying strong and healthy!

    Thinking of you today and sending you thoughts, love, hugs and all good things :)
    Makes much more sense...

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    on the edge...on the edge... Posts: 15
    My name is Tom. I'm a firefighter with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. I've known Rob for several years. Although, after seeing how many posts he has on this forum many of you may know him better than I do. (pretty sure we haven't had 6000 conversations) I do know that if Rob approaches his fight with cancer with the same passion that he has for his wife, the SF Giants and life in general then cancer hasn't a "snowballs chance in hell" against him. Rob sent me an e-mail the other day that said "wait 'til I tell you what some 10c members did for me." After reading the thread today my wife and I were completely blown away by the outpouring of support for Rob. We found ourselves crying by the end (gotta get those toxins out :) Rob considers each and every one of you true friends. To the person or group of people who put together the care package: The contents of that box was more powerful than any dose of chemo or radiation that Rob will receive throughout the course of his treatment! Rob is a superfan of PJ. We've shared music, videos (his extensive collection made me question my PJ fanhood) and stories about the band. Like the one when I was working security at the Alladin in Las Vegas in '93 and Eddie was skateboarding up and down the line of people waiting to get into the venue. They were all oblivious...forest for the trees thing I guess. Classic E.V. move! What Rob won't tell you is that he was a great fire captain who had a positive influence on countless lives and trained hundreds of firefighters to do the same over his career. He was outspoken when the time was right and was highly respected for that alone. In the twilight of his career when he had the seniority to bid to a slower area of town Rob chose to stay at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Central Station only blocks from the Fremont Street Experience where he felt he could do the most good. It's one of the busiest houses in the country! Rob please let me know if there's anything Lucy or I can do for you guys. What a support network: Pearl Jammers and Firefighters. Doesn't get much better than that brotha! Best of luck and trust in music...it's never let me down. See you in Vancouver my friend :D
    Hold onto the thread, the currents will shift. ;)
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    LoulouLoulou Adelaide Posts: 6,247
    Awesome post, Rob your a well-loved man my friend. ;)
    on the edge... wrote:
    My name is Tom. I'm a firefighter with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. I've known Rob for several years. Although, after seeing how many posts he has on this forum many of you may know him better than I do. (pretty sure we haven't had 6000 conversations) I do know that if Rob approaches his fight with cancer with the same passion that he has for his wife, the SF Giants and life in general then cancer hasn't a "snowballs chance in hell" against him. Rob sent me an e-mail the other day that said "wait 'til I tell you what some 10c members did for me." After reading the thread today my wife and I were completely blown away by the outpouring of support for Rob. We found ourselves crying by the end (gotta get those toxins out :) Rob considers each and every one of you true friends. To the person or group of people who put together the care package: The contents of that box was more powerful than any dose of chemo or radiation that Rob will receive throughout the course of his treatment! Rob is a superfan of PJ. We've shared music, videos (his extensive collection made me question my PJ fanhood) and stories about the band. Like the one when I was working security at the Alladin in Las Vegas in '93 and Eddie was skateboarding up and down the line of people waiting to get into the venue. They were all oblivious...forest for the trees thing I guess. Classic E.V. move! What Rob won't tell you is that he was a great fire captain who had a positive influence on countless lives and trained hundreds of firefighters to do the same over his career. He was outspoken when the time was right and was highly respected for that alone. In the twilight of his career when he had the seniority to bid to a slower area of town Rob chose to stay at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Central Station only blocks from the Fremont Street Experience where he felt he could do the most good. It's one of the busiest houses in the country! Rob please let me know if there's anything Lucy or I can do for you guys. What a support network: Pearl Jammers and Firefighters. Doesn't get much better than that brotha! Best of luck and trust in music...it's never let me down. See you in Vancouver my friend :D
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    Adelaide 2006 night 1
    Adelaide 2006 night 2
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    Christchurch NZ 2009
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    PJ20 USA 2011 night 1
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    The JugglerThe Juggler Behind that bush over there. Posts: 47,305
    agreed. great post...hang in there buddy
    Loulou wrote:
    Awesome post, Rob your a well-loved man my friend. ;)
    on the edge... wrote:
    My name is Tom. I'm a firefighter with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. I've known Rob for several years. Although, after seeing how many posts he has on this forum many of you may know him better than I do. (pretty sure we haven't had 6000 conversations) I do know that if Rob approaches his fight with cancer with the same passion that he has for his wife, the SF Giants and life in general then cancer hasn't a "snowballs chance in hell" against him. Rob sent me an e-mail the other day that said "wait 'til I tell you what some 10c members did for me." After reading the thread today my wife and I were completely blown away by the outpouring of support for Rob. We found ourselves crying by the end (gotta get those toxins out :) Rob considers each and every one of you true friends. To the person or group of people who put together the care package: The contents of that box was more powerful than any dose of chemo or radiation that Rob will receive throughout the course of his treatment! Rob is a superfan of PJ. We've shared music, videos (his extensive collection made me question my PJ fanhood) and stories about the band. Like the one when I was working security at the Alladin in Las Vegas in '93 and Eddie was skateboarding up and down the line of people waiting to get into the venue. They were all oblivious...forest for the trees thing I guess. Classic E.V. move! What Rob won't tell you is that he was a great fire captain who had a positive influence on countless lives and trained hundreds of firefighters to do the same over his career. He was outspoken when the time was right and was highly respected for that alone. In the twilight of his career when he had the seniority to bid to a slower area of town Rob chose to stay at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Central Station only blocks from the Fremont Street Experience where he felt he could do the most good. It's one of the busiest houses in the country! Rob please let me know if there's anything Lucy or I can do for you guys. What a support network: Pearl Jammers and Firefighters. Doesn't get much better than that brotha! Best of luck and trust in music...it's never let me down. See you in Vancouver my friend :D
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    he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    Agreed, great post on the edge. Glad that the package lifted your spirits Rob. This community is nothing short of amazing. Keep it up buddy!
    We were but stones your light made us stars
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    dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Hey Rob, hope everything is good for you this Sunday morning. :wave:
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    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    on the edge... wrote:
    My name is Tom. I'm a firefighter with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. I've known Rob for several years. Although, after seeing how many posts he has on this forum many of you may know him better than I do. (pretty sure we haven't had 6000 conversations) I do know that if Rob approaches his fight with cancer with the same passion that he has for his wife, the SF Giants and life in general then cancer hasn't a "snowballs chance in hell" against him. Rob sent me an e-mail the other day that said "wait 'til I tell you what some 10c members did for me." After reading the thread today my wife and I were completely blown away by the outpouring of support for Rob. We found ourselves crying by the end (gotta get those toxins out :) Rob considers each and every one of you true friends. To the person or group of people who put together the care package: The contents of that box was more powerful than any dose of chemo or radiation that Rob will receive throughout the course of his treatment! Rob is a superfan of PJ. We've shared music, videos (his extensive collection made me question my PJ fanhood) and stories about the band. Like the one when I was working security at the Alladin in Las Vegas in '93 and Eddie was skateboarding up and down the line of people waiting to get into the venue. They were all oblivious...forest for the trees thing I guess. Classic E.V. move! What Rob won't tell you is that he was a great fire captain who had a positive influence on countless lives and trained hundreds of firefighters to do the same over his career. He was outspoken when the time was right and was highly respected for that alone. In the twilight of his career when he had the seniority to bid to a slower area of town Rob chose to stay at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Central Station only blocks from the Fremont Street Experience where he felt he could do the most good. It's one of the busiest houses in the country! Rob please let me know if there's anything Lucy or I can do for you guys. What a support network: Pearl Jammers and Firefighters. Doesn't get much better than that brotha! Best of luck and trust in music...it's never let me down. See you in Vancouver my friend :D
    After I learned that Rob was a firefighter I knew he had to be an awesome one despite joking with me once that all firefighters want to do is sit around and be lazy! :lol: It's great to read this from one of the people who's known him on and off this board. :clap:
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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