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Happy Holidays!
We all have our own problems to worry about so in no way am I suggesting I have it worse than anyone else, but 2016 was just an awful year for my family and I. The year kicked off with my 6 year old daughter getting pneumonia, which both of boys caught. My father and mother both discovered health problems. Nothing life threatening, but my Dad can no longer read which was a passion of his and my Mom may require surgery in the new year. I was in a serious car accident on the highway that totaled my car and then I buried my Uncle the very next day. Two days later my wife’s Uncle passed away while waiting for a lung transplant. Things at work haven’t been so hot and my engagement has plummeted. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. The entire year seemed to be one thing after another. It’s life and that’s the way she goes, but there were times (quite a few actually) where I asked myself when the heck are things gonna turn around for us.
All that stuff aside, thee one thing that stands out as a positive for 2016 was my first Mego Meet experience. It exceeded my expectations and I can’t stress enough how important it was to me to meet you guys, shake hands, eat together and just be around people who get me. I’ve communicated with several members here for years and putting a face to the name was special. I also made some great friends like Rob Turner, who will forever be my mego brother from a another mother. It felt more like I was visiting old friends than meeting folks for the first time. For anyone who is on the fence about going, GO…..proactively introduce yourself and socialize. These folks are amazing.
And throughout all the crappy stuff of 2016, this Forum served as my escape from the real world. Visiting this place every day helped keep me sane and allowed me to take a little time for me to decompress. For that I profoundly thank you.
Which brings me to the real purpose of this thread. I wanted to sincerely wish you all a Happy Holiday season. However you choose to celebrate the next few weeks, no matter what your religion or who you voted for, I hope you and your families have a safe and happy time.
And here’s to 2017 not sucking as bad as 2016.
BB
All that stuff aside, thee one thing that stands out as a positive for 2016 was my first Mego Meet experience. It exceeded my expectations and I can’t stress enough how important it was to me to meet you guys, shake hands, eat together and just be around people who get me. I’ve communicated with several members here for years and putting a face to the name was special. I also made some great friends like Rob Turner, who will forever be my mego brother from a another mother. It felt more like I was visiting old friends than meeting folks for the first time. For anyone who is on the fence about going, GO…..proactively introduce yourself and socialize. These folks are amazing.
And throughout all the crappy stuff of 2016, this Forum served as my escape from the real world. Visiting this place every day helped keep me sane and allowed me to take a little time for me to decompress. For that I profoundly thank you.
Which brings me to the real purpose of this thread. I wanted to sincerely wish you all a Happy Holiday season. However you choose to celebrate the next few weeks, no matter what your religion or who you voted for, I hope you and your families have a safe and happy time.
And here’s to 2017 not sucking as bad as 2016.
BB
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