2 Years ago today

[Susan BAV]

Ross -

I don't have time to do all the research right now but I'll hope to look it up soon.

But also, let me tell you that I'm so glad you pulled through. When I think of VR.COM, I always think of you .

Best wishes!

 

[Ross]

Does this mean all you beautiful women here will now model thongs for me?

 

[Rich]

Hi Ross,
I don't want to relive things like that and I'm quite sure you don't as well.
Things sure didn't go as planned but the good news is your'e still with us.
After all of that and still having the sense of humor you have really says a lot about you.
Thanks for all you do to keep this great site running.
Rich

 

[Mark Wagner]

Hi Ross,
I am blessed in the fact that your surgery was a success. My life has most definately been enriched by coming to know you as a man and friend online. You have always spoke your mind, and had the moral courage knock me down a size or two when I needed it. The great thing is you do it with tact and integrity, and lots of humor. When I have felt sorry for myself, I look at what you have been through, and ask myself, "How dare I feel this way. Some people can only dream of the health I am blessed with." You are a brother indeed. Thanks for everything you do on this site.

Mark

 

[Karlynn]

Does this mean all you beautiful women here will now model thongs for me?

Don't you remember Ross? We all did. But no one took pictures. Gosh, you must still be suffering from pump head.

 

[Bryan B]

Ross,

I checked those threads out a couple of months ago. Once was enough for me.

Glad you made it though, I need someone here to keep me in line!

 

[Mary]

Here you go Ross. I can't remember which beautiful woman is the model, but TRUST ME it is a VR lady and thongs.

 

[Guest]

It spans from 7/27/02 until 9/19/02.

Eeegads. That ended on my birthday.

I joined VR in October 2002, just before Gram (my mom's mom) died, so I missed your entire episode, Ross. In a way, I'm glad I missed it, because as you all recall, about a month later, I found out I needed another open heart surgery. If I had been around for your ordeal, Ross, I'm not so sure that I would've been "OK" with having the surgery. As you know, I wasn't in the best of spirits at that point anyway.

I am ssssooo glad you survived and are still with us today, Ross. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts...and the banter that you carry on in the forum. I hope that one of these days I'll be able to stop and see you during one of my "infamous" road trips.....

Peace,
Cort, "Mr MC"/"Mr Road Trip"/"The Uniter", 30swm/pig valve/pacemaker
'72/'76/'79/'81/'87 & train & models = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/
Spotting MCs = http://www.chevyasylum.com/mcspotter/main.html

 

[liamty]

Oh I love this site!!!! Great to see someone else being picked on...
Your input is invaluable Ross thank god that you made it! Watch that anniversary date though, it may end up significant. Years after We were married I found that our wedding date was the date Steve was discharged from hospital. And his granny died on his op anniversary date. Weird!

 

[M&M]

Hey Ross, I read 'superdragons' posts and I can see why you don't want to read it for fear of temporarily reliving it. I've heard that when they cut the lungs it is the post painful surgery. Worse than the heart. You had such a rough time of it and I wish that hadn't happened to you - but I'm so glad you weathered the storm and came out with a beautiful rainbow at the end.. You have such a big heart and you have helped so many people.

It sounds like you have a wonderful family and I know you have many, many wonderful friends who care deeply about your health and your happiness.

You are truly blessed to have these things in your life.

Best Wishes
Runner (Marilyn)

 

[hensylee]

Does this mean all you beautiful women here will now model thongs for me?

Certainly - my picture is in the mail.

 

[hensylee]

Cort, I remember well how you felt back then. Especially the loss of your grandmother. And We look at you today and see all the progress you have made through these couple of years.

I am truly amazed when I see the members of this forum changed as time passes. The maturity they (well, maybe not Bonnie and me) achieve through 'the experience' of heart surgery. It's almost like we morph from that to this. Wonderful, indeed.

 

[Marguerite53]

Glad you are here!

Glad you are here!

Ross,

Just the length of time of your ordeal boggles my mind. Someday I will read more of Snapdragon's postings. September 3rd is a day you should celebrate!

You have such a grasp of reality and your spin puts a wonderful edge on the exchanges in this forum. I am so very very glad that you are here for all of us.

Marguerite

 

[tlhudson]

Happy Two Years Ross

 

[tobagotwo]

Words fail me, Ross.

I'm thankful you're here.

 

[Hank]

We are very people...

We are very people...

Everyone who was here then remembers those days well Mr. Ross.

We all prayed for you and watched the updates with hope for signs of progress in your struggles.

We are indeed lucky to have you here with us today.

Thank you for the vital contributions you make to our lives and to this community.

Remember that I am proud to call you my friend and brother.

Thank You for being here.

 

[Guest]

Cort, I remember well how you felt back then. Especially the loss of your grandmother. And We look at you today and see all the progress you have made through these couple of years.

. Yes, the progress has been tremendous, even if I do say so myself. I've had quite a few friends tell me that if people don't see the change in me...that's their problem. Course, this "turn around" of sorts have most of those same friends asking the fateful question: "When are you going to find yourself a girlfriend?" ARG! Part of the reason for "getting better" was to realize I don't need a gf....and that I'm perfectly happy being single. But, if that fateful question keeps getting asked...I'm going to get a complex...lol.

*sighs*

One of my friends coined the term "evil twin" to describe the "me" that was around a couple years ago. Course, I stretched that to include the years I owned FWD vehicles ('97 malibu and '00 mc)...lol .

And, yes, hensylee, it is truly wonderful to see VR.comers change...for the better .

 

[weekycat]

Congratulations Ross!

Congratulations Ross!

I remember that whole ordeal vividly enough...I don't want to read it either, and I can certainly understand why you don't want to post your story.

I haven't even wanted to think about posting my own story...just cuz I don't want to think that hard about everything I went through...(and mine was pretty routine).

I remember thinking about you, worrying about you, praying you through...and wondering if you were ever going to come back to us...(I have to admit there were times I didn't think you would).

I'm SO GLAD YOU DID! Praise the Lord!!


P.S. to Mary....you're a NUT! I LOVE the "thongs"!!!

 

[Ross]

Here you go Ross. I can't remember which beautiful woman is the model, but TRUST ME it is a VR lady and thongs.

Did I mention my foot fetish?

 

[nadi]

Congrats

Congrats

Ross,

Congrats on the 2 yrs but I agree that 9/3 is the best day for a celebration.
I read your of ordeal "after" my surgery. Thank God, since it would have made me an even bigger basket case, if that was possible, and may have even chickened out!. I am glad all the prayers were answered! You are the best!