What a Christmas present !!

[burnie43]

Happy Christmas everyone....

I'm not normally into sharing certain things .....but on this occasion and on this forum I really want to share this as I feel that you Guys have given me so much .......
The story ( very short version !!)
So I was told last March that I probably would not see Christmas this year ( I just turned 50 in May so I'm still a chicken from spring me thinks !!?)
I opted for a very aggressive course of Chemo which badly affected my hands and eyes to the extent that I couldn't model ( among other things !!) I had to stop the treatment half way through the course ........... and wait !! ( ***** that said I )
No no no no no...... I wait for nothing..., way toooo many kits to build !!
I went to the USA and rode a Harley for a week, came back and bought some more models to add to my stash, then, back to America for a 3 week trip round the Southern States , bought some more model kits ( stash getting bigger ! )
Started trying to build again........getting there now but having to change my methods a bit !
Anyway ......"
On Christmas Eve I got a call from the hospital ( which wasn't due until Mid January )...the news was great,it looks like this clock is gonna keep on ticking for a wee while yet...."see you in 6 months" they said..... I plan ( always have mind you ) on being here for the next Christmas and to continue trying to work my way through my kits...... whilst buying more.....
And a complete revamp of my man cave......thanks to you lot !!!
now my point is......
What a FANTASTIC feeling when I told my family and friends, my wee Mum just seeing her face, knowing that I would continue to watch my Boy growing up etc.....!!!
As this forum has kept me busy when I couldn't get outa bed etc I really felt the need to share this news with you and to thank you all !!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep up the great work and have a Merry Christmas
Mark
now lets get those gifts open ...there might be a kit or 2 in there !!

[Avgas]

Great news! Keep on slugging Burnie and have a great Christmas from all of us at Chez Dave.

[Paul]

Thats great news mark, Merry Christmas mate enjoy it

[Joker56]

Good for you fella , merry Crimbo to you & your tribe

[kruno59]

fantastic news mate -

[Lee]

Awesome Mark - Merry Christmas matey

[chief5437]

Brilliant news, brought a tear to my eye that did! Really happy for you and your family. Have a great Christmas buddy!

[OneSmallStep1966]

Super News. Your positivity is inspiration to us all.
Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

[wappynutter]

What a Christmas Present!
So pleased for you Mark, enjoy your day, make as Merry as you can, share the love and smile.....
Being blessed with time is something we all take for granted....
Sending love, peace, health and happiness mate..
Merry Christmas, Happy Modelling..

[Nige201980]

Brilliant news buddy. Merry Christmas to you and yours mate.

[Nev]

So happy for you mate best news ever

[Jagdpanzer]

Brilliant news mate.

[galileo1]

Best thing I've heard today! So glad for you and your family. Keep up whatever you're doing because it's working.

Merry Christmas!

[wookiee76]

Great news, keep on keeping on fella!

[ForbesHutton]

Great news! Health (for you and yours) is the best present of all.

[burnie43]

Thank you all for the very kind words.. man, what support ..I'm feeling the love !! Lol
Now it's time to hit the plastic before I fall off the chair !? ( OD'd n my Ma's trifle !!!)
Thanks again
mark

[Coen]

Many many moons ago my grandfather passed away, but before he did he taught me to live every day like it was my last and to drive every car like I stole it.
Do not let it slip you by is what he meant.
Sounds like you're doing exactly the same thing. Living every moment you can. Whether it's your last or you have a million more.
Good on you bud! I'm glad to hear the news.

[OliveDrab]

Wonderful news Mark!! Now just don't OD on Tamiya extra thin fumes...
Merry Christmas!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Happy news for you indeed, life is a precious gift taken away so easily
I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a New Year full of hope and health...and models

[Akula1959]

Very blessed news! I will add you to my prayers for continued conquest of the big C.

DonP

[burnie43]

Appreciate the words guys.....
Tamiya fumes must be the medicine that I've used.....!
Lets see if I can finish these builds now then !
Mark

[digger303]

Wow.....glad to hear the good news.... very pleased for you and me as I get to read more of your posts.....

[RFeeney]

That great! best of luck with all you future builds

[mannloon]

Wow man. That's great to hear. If you're back over here and need anything just track me down.

[burnie43]

Adam.....you might just regret that ...although I could hold your camera when you are doing the next youtube thingy !!
Cheers to you all !!
Mark

[Gaz262]

Fantastic news mon! - ....You got to ride that Harley, something I've always wanted to do - also increased the stash a wee bit! Can't be a bad thing, and model to the best of your abilities but be happy!
Happy Hogmanay to you & yours Mark

Gaz!

[burnie43]

Hey Gaz
Cheers for that , all of the above does apply, apart from the Harley riding....need a boat !!
Happy New Year when it comes mate
Mark

[localjedi]

Burnie, that's fantastic news! From my own experience scale modelling can have a positive effect on your health. Happy new year, buddy!

[burnie43]

Burnie, that's fantastic news! From my own experience scale modelling can have a positive effect on your health. Happy new year, buddy!

Thanks Pete
You are spot on mate !!
cheers
Mark