Please note: If I haven't replied to a tweet you posted to me or in a thread we're in, it could be for a number of reasons; I might be really busy, distracted by another thread, or you just might have become a blathering idiot.
Status report:
Surgery went very well. Initial physical examination of the lump, per my Surgeon, did *not* present to be an atypical cancerous growth.
Pathology results due in ~1 week.
Thanks for the well- wishes & prayers - they definitely helped!
@AAver7
@drphiliplee1
Dear
@Twitter
,
In case you missed the memo, 57% of all of the graphical content posted on this platform *IS* out-of-context.
They are called...
#memes
.
My dear Brothers and Sisters,
We have had a tragedy strike three families in our Ward yesterday: one family is that of our Bishop, another is of a member of our Stake Presidency.
This is a tough ask, but please keep us in your prayers:
This. Has. Got. To. STOP!!!
Please?
The nurse said, "Weren't you here a few weeks ago?"
I'm a mess.
Waiting for CTA (Computer Tomography Angiography) Scan.
Prayers, please, for Michelle, the family & I?
Love you people so much!
--Peace.
So...
To my Mutuals, friends & others: Thursday is the day.
My pre-surgery check-in is 8:30am Pacific.
For those that hadn't heard, I'm having 1/2 of my Thyroid removed due to a Cancer risk diagnosis.
I feel that I'm burdening all of you for prayer requests, but if you could?
I think I made a huge mistake at The Temple last night.
I had a moment to speak with our Stake President in the Celestial Room about my love of working in The Temple, and the phone call he had with the Temple President the night my wife and I were set apart as Ordinance Workers
It's time...
They've got this cool but warm air-fed mylarized blanket for me - that's a first for me, but it's my first procedure here.
See you all in about 4hrs.
Love you guys!!
Russell M. Nelson, the only Living, actual & literal Prophet of God on the face of the Earth today, 17th Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Good news, I guess...
I've been released from the ER.
Nothing conclusive on the CT scan that would have caused the pain, like Appendicitis.
The rest of the test results won't be ready for 48hrs.
BRAT (bananas, rice, apples, toast) diet for 48hrs.
Could be worse🙏
Ok - here we go with some more fun news...
If you'll remember, I mentioned that I was scheduled to have a biopsy last week.
Well, we got the news we didn't want.
50% chance of malignancy in upper right Thyroid.
So, I have an Oncologist/Endocrinologist appt. this week.
😟🙏?
Post-op report...
THEY GOT IT ALL!!!
The next step is meeting with an Endocrinologist in about 2 week to make sure that what's left of my Thyroid is functioning properly and determining if I need Thyroid meds.
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have never been taught explicitly or implicitly to do violence to or hate anyone. I have been taught in no uncertain terms again and again to love as Christ loved and to be kind and compassionate...
#lds
#HearHim
An amazing thing happened in three Temple last night.
Someone that I hadn't seen in at least 30 years was in the Baptistry for some Ordinances to be done, and I was unaware that she ever was a member. Come to find out, she just joined The Church 3 weeks ago! A sweet reunion!
I will *always and at all times and places* support, defend and stand by The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ as preached by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The truthfulness of it has been born to me by the Gift & Power of The Holy Ghost, and I will never deny it.
I'm needing to do a better job at vetting who I'm following in the future.
When, in your pfp, you claim to be a member of The Church and then, all of a sudden (based on a news story) you go off on The Church and claim that they're "very good liars", you lose me and others.
You.
I never thought I could ever experience a headache as mind-numbing as the Migraines I've experienced.
I. Was. Wrong.
Concussion Headache + Migraine = Pure H€££.
I'm literally squeezing my phone.
Have a wonderful Sabbath Day.
Wife & Kids at Church.
Prayers appreciated.
🙏🙏
So, remember that post I made a few days ago about meeting with my future Oncology Endocrinologist that was supposed to happen last week?
Well, we missed that appointment.
It's happening today at 2:00pm Pacific.
I really hate to keep on asking for prayers, but I'm stressed.🙏
Brothers and Sisters,
I post this message to let you all know that sometimes, the act of giving a blessing to a family member who has been distant from The Church for far too long is both a blessing that is given to the recipient and the one who has given the blessing.
🙏
For the next few hours, I'll be laying down on a semi-comfortable bed in ER.
The meds did not work this morning, and things went downhill from there.
Being checked-out for a possible TIA. First one was in 2008.
Prayers, *PLEASE*?
Dear Brothers and Sisters on the
Platform...
I've mentioned this several times over the last few days, and I had hoped that people would have paid attention.
D&C 64:10
"I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men."
Be as One.
@HalvardGuard
@motherpilled
No, Joseph Smith became a Freemason after he joined the Lodge in Nauvoo, Illinois a short while after the Lodge was created.
The members of The Church founded Nauvoo in 1839, 9 years after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized in 1830.
My Dear Brothers & Sisters,
I've been keeping a secret from you all, but I must digress and (again) ask for your prayers.
When we were having that spot of car trouble, I lifted what I shouldn't have, and over-stresses my back above my last Fusion.😫😢👎😟🤕
Prayers, please?
Post-op recovery day No. 3:
Oddly, I found things a bit more painful today than yesterday, both at the incision and underneath, along with moving my neck. I removed the cover-bandage today and things underneath look excellent, but still painful.
Missed Sacrament Meeting.
Friend & Mutuals,
Please say a prayer for my son, Jason and us - he was involved in a low-speed head-on crash. He's non-critical but in a lot of pain, and we're waiting to hear back on CT & X-ray imaging.
Thanks - love you guys!
Brothers & Sisters:
Let's be brave and strong in the face of the opposition of The World.
The Church - The Organization
of Jesus Christ - to whom it belongs
of Latter-day - the age of time
SAINTS - those who belong to it.
WE ARE SAINTS.
OWN IT!!!!
#Saints
As I get ready for tomorrow, I'm so thankful for my friends here, for my testimony of The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, for my grown-up kids, but most importantly right now, for my awesome Wife who has the understanding me to buy me this for Christmas:
(This comforts me today)
Status update:
I've been trying to sleep since yesterday's release from the Hospital, but the pain from the surgery at the actual surgery site has made it difficult.
I had tried about an hour ago, and called "no joy"
I'm going to give it one last try.
Thank you all!! LOVE YA!
@BillyM2k
Let me tell you a short but sad story...
There was a point in time when I had a spare US$1000.00 to spend when $BTC was at $00.25/BTC.
Do the math. I kick myself at least twice a week for not making that move.
The last post of the night - the awesome ring my lovely wife, Michelle gave me as a Christmas gift this year; please note the symbology engraved into it (Solid Sterling Silver):
Any guesses?
We've both had a heck of a day, so I'm done for the day.
Thank you all for your continued love and support, and hello to all of my new friends & follows!
The Journey Continues...
When you have a moment of time, please say a short prayer for my family & I: we have a new & very unwanted visitor making the rounds:
(3 out of 4 at home confirmed)
This one goes out to all the Brethren of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
My Brethren, do whatever you must do in your individual, personal & spiritual lives to ensure that you remain worthy to use *all* of your Priesthood Keys & Authority at any given moment.
I am so very thankful today for all of my mutuals who took the time during their Sabbath Day to offer a quick prayer for me today - the power of Prayer does indeed work.
I'm also so very thankful for this Servant & Prophet of God and the Work he performed through God's power:
To my Brothers and Sisters in The Church:
Live your lives such that you can receive *all* of the blessings that you can within The House of The Lord.
The short time that my Wife and I have been working in the Temple has increasingly blessed our lives.
#BuildZion
#HearHim
@zach_freier
@LibertyAnders
Traditions hold the world together. They provide cultural continuity and cohesiveness and prevent break-downs in societal structure.
They provide a framework for civilization. Which, according to your profile and a cursory examination of your TL shows, you don't exactly "like".
@AprilDespain
Counter-sue her for Harassment, Intimidation, Invasion of Privacy, Public Humiliation, Defamation of Character, and "Use of Office and/or Official Position" for each of those infractions.
Ok...this is going to be tough.
Michelle has been diagnosed with a 75% detached Retina in her left eye.
Emergency Retinal Laser surgery is scheduled for Wednesday @ 7am PDT.
EQP & I (who I grew up with) Administered to her yesterday. RSP alerted. Family OK.
Prayers, please?
A special Thanksgiving Day wish to all in this circle: may the Thanksgiving that you humbly offer and celebrate this day bring you blessings in your lives.
Update:
Good news! The surgery was a complete success and he's doing well and in his own room. A little grumpy & groggy from the Anesthesia, but that's to be expected, of course. He'll be spending the night here.
Thanks again for the prayers and kind thoughts. Love you guys!
@LDSMormon
They all use the same sources. Nothing is original, nearly everything is cut-and-paste from some other Anti-Saint's website, blog, or other online source.
The reassurance is that we know, through The Holy Ghost, that we do indeed have the truthfulness & light of The Restoration.
BTW - not sure if everyone caught this earlier:
Covid-19 has landed again at our humble abode.
3 out of 5 confirmed.
3 out of 5 with 100+ Temps
Wife and I are in quarantine in our room.
Eldest in his.
Son
#2
is the infection vector (dagnabbit!!!) but he is off-site.
Prayers?
I want to start today by thanking everyone who offered prayers & thoughts of support during my Cancer & Surgery episode.
Yesterday, the Pathology report came back:
Positive for Carcinoma on the removed section.
Negative for other tissues. Negative for Lymphatic samples.
UPDATE:
Headaches are virtually gone.
BP in normal range.
No fever.
Slight body ache.
Slight airway / lung congestion & cough.
P
@xlovid
treatment ends Monday.
I think I beat it.
I have no degrees at all. Nada. Zip.
I have been fortunate to have been able to work for and with some of the most important and respected High-Tech companies in the World (Microsoft, Intel, Boeing) over my 40+ years of experience.
Sometimes, the experience talks louder.
UPDATE:
Just met with the doctor in charge - amazingly, the only injury was to one of the connecting bones to his Sternum at the top of the Sternum.
He's in pain from the seat belt and airbags, but ambulatory.
Doctors are amazed that he wasn't hurt more seriously.
God's hand!
@shlexii
@DrJulieHanks
Really?
Directing members of The Church to continue with behaviors that are antithetical to the beliefs & DOCTRINES of The Church?
Nice justification there.
Remember that Freud was a cocaine addict.
Please let me vent?
I'm getting into my sleeping zone, about ready to finally drop-off...Joe Satriani in my earbuds...
Some fool decides to unload his 9mm.
Behind our Apartment Bldg.
When we first moved here, we didn't feel safe.
Things got better.
Now?
I'm done here.
Well, it's 8:43am...at the ER!!
As we were leaving The Temple, several of us were in the foyer, and I decided to take a shortcut to sit by my wife by walking in-between the couch and the lamp-table.
Yeah, I'm so graceful when I catch wires with my feet. Took a tumble. 🤕☹️
Just to warn everyone today:
I am flat in my bed. This is a bad Fibromyalgia day with the Weather and some other Neuro weirdness happening. I missed both hours today. Pain on left side.
I am "in a mood" today because of this.
1. Need prayers😖🤕
2. Forgive my feistiness today.
2/2
A biopsy was done last week which showed the nodules to be malignantly Cancerous. The Cancer has not metastasized, so tomorrow morning at 6:00am PDT they will be removing his Thyroid.
Please keep Jason and us in your prayers.
Thanks & goodnight!
@ldsbishopNoMo
Not much, apparently.
The Church is just going to let it sit there and do *nothing* with a warehouse?
How about...Food distribution for Bishop's Storehouses?
I bet that never crossed your mind, huh?
You intentionally dig and scowl.
Who do you serve?
So, it's been an *interesting* Friday morning.
We prepared to meet our daughter at
@wsupullman
for "Parents Weekend" and I started showing symptoms that *might* indicate mild heart trouble.
I'm in ER right now, hooked-up and being checked-out.
Prayers, please?
Oh, boy!
Remember back when Mrs. ScottK had to have Emergency Laser Surgery on her eye for a detached retina?
It's MY turn now. Bright ring surrounding my vision in my right eye and flashes.
Headed to the doctors in 10min after this post.
Prayers would be appreciated.
❤️☹️
@smashbaals
Since God the Father is the Father of all of our spirits, including Jehovah and Lucifer (who became Satan after his expulsion from Heaven), then he is the spirit brother of Jehovah *and* us as well.
All of this is Biblical.
Have a nice evening!
I'm getting hit by "The Double-Whammy" this morning: Concussion Headache + Migraine.
I'm halting any further posts for the day, since this is my day later on to work at The Temple.
Have an awesome day, friends.
Guess where I am:
(This is not a new fashion brand available now at Walmart)
(The Secret Word starts with the letter "M" and ends with "I")
I have never exhibited symptoms of Claustrophobia.
However, that "*Ping*....*Ping*....*Ping*" sound does get annoying.
@MHorrowitz
@OchoZaco
Anyone who says that "Soaking" is a real thing doesn't understand the mechanical process of Part A + Part B and simply wants to "ride the wave" of false notoriety.
@shelflessbishop
BINGO. GOTCHA.
TITHING IS NEVER HANDLED IN THIS MANNER, PER THE HANDBOOK. TITHING DECLARATION, REMEMBER?
YOUR OWN WORDS BETRAY YOU, AS HAVE YOUR CONVERSATIONS WITH ME TODAY.
YOU ARE A CHARLATAN. YOU ARE NOT A BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
GET LOST.
@BlackMenaces
But they are right.
That's your game. Your action. Your focus.
You're intentionally confrontational, and you don't deny it.
So, when someone turns the tables, you pout.
Don't like how it feels? Don't like the rules?
You created the game.
So...stop playing.
Ok, folks - fair warning.
Israel has been attacked by pro-Palestinian forces, and things are heating up rapidly.
I *strongly* support Israel, for obvious reasons beyond many lifelong friends.
I may make heated comments. I will meet fire with fire, but will keep my account.
I've got to admit it, peeps - life is hard. It was never meant to be easy.
I wish with all of my heart that my stupid body wasn't weighed down with all of the troubles I have and be working as I should be.
I'm so thankful for my Father in Heaven for helping us rise above it.
@voxwilderness
"Cult"? I know 'em!
My ex was actually caught up in one in the 80' called "The Forum" created by Werner Erhart, a softer version of his "est" mind-control cult that used pop-psycology, zen & groupthink mind-control.
Ruined my marriage, ruined 100s of lives.
LDS is not a Cult.
@smashbaals
Hey, Smash!!
The guys that made this video, "The God Makers" , Ed Decker and Dick Baer were excommunicated members of The Church.
In fact, Dick Baer was excommunicated *TWICE*, you clown.
You're getting desperate with your attacks - thanks for the ammo.
@realKellyKnight
@MilaLovesJoe
Back then, the big word was "Minimal Brain Dysfunction".
The teachers at school and the District Psychologist couldn't figure me out.
An EEG and hospital Psychologists figured me out: "He's bored as he'll at school". They would never tell my parents my IQ; all they said was "He
Ok, folks - Wednesday check-in time.
I'm going to work towards getting my Blue Check thingy this week, for one.
Second, my Thyroidectomy is 01/19/24 - 9 days away. Still nervous about things, but my Endocrine Surgeon is awesome (did Son No. 2's surgery)!
🙏then, please?
@saulgooodmann
Every time I've paid my Tithing first, regardless of my financial position - poor or well-off - I've been able to pay all of my bills, on time, and feed my family.
What's the point you're trying to make, Saul?
In regards to the story I posted: I am so thankful to my friends in the Pleasant Hill 2nd Ward, Walnut Creek CA Stake who stood by me in the past, and to my friends in the Issaquah 2nd Ward, Bellevue WA Stake who took me in as a new friend in 1981 with my family.
Broken no more.
@BradRTorgersen
The problem isn't all on The Leader.
The problem is The People who are not humble, meek, seeking peace through proper paths, yearning to be taught and wanting to be teachable and acknowledging and bowing to God the Father & His Son and their Redeemer.
UPDATE:
✅️No Bleeds
✅️No Cervical Spine injuries.
Prognosis: Level 1 Concussion.
Yay, Me!!
On the way home. Bedrest and reduced screentime.
Sis. K feels terrible about it and was in tears over it yesterday, despite my assuring her that I didn't hold her responsible.
This is my Lord and Savior of Mankind, The Great Jehovah, even Jesus Christ, the Messiah, whom The Prophets testified would come unto the world to redeem Mankind and offer Himself up as ransom for the blood & sins of the world, to unlock the Spirit Prison and be Resurrected.
Today was a difficult Sunday.
Since last week was General Conference, and the previous week was Stake Conference, this was the first Sunday that we had both families involved in the crash last month in attendance @ Church.
Today's Sunday School lesson was perfectly suited.
2/2
Our family experienced what can only be described as a miracle through Priesthood Anointing and Blessing with what was then our 4-hour old son who nearly died at the hospital from an adverse reaction to Morphine from emergency abdominal surgery from Cystic Fibrosis.
@RationalPrepper
She cast her lot, and won her just reward.
One might ask: Do I have any pity?
I feel sorry for anyone who makes bad decisions and has to go through the process of dealing with the consequences of those choices / decisions.