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I don't do MRR "for" mental stress but to relieve mental stress. [:D] Sorry Rambo1 I couldn't pass that one up. Just messin' with ya so don't flame me!! I see that some of you have shared your story with us and I enjoy hearing from others. So I will share my story of why I do MRR. <ul> In January 2001 I was diagnosed with an incurable brain disease. The dr. told me that he thought that he would be able to keep me out of a nursing home for at least 5-7 years but could expect my name to come up on roll-call up yonder in about 9-10 years. In Novmeber '01 the company that I had worked for for many years told me "we don't need you" and put me out on long term disability. Being told that I couldn't do my job and that I was no longer needed was a big blow to my ego. For a year and a half I sat around feeling sorry for myself and did nothing but watch the grass grow. Then one day last spring ('03) I realized that there were things I wanted to do before leaving this world. I took a deep breath, tightened my belt, and decided to get back into doing models. I had built a layout back in the mid-80's and enjoyed it very much so decided to build another model RR. Hence the "Double Six Northern" railroad was born. </ul> I didn't post this to get pitty, however I do except prayers. I just wanted to let everyone know that MRR is a great stress reliever! When I'm working on the railroad (sounds like there is a song in there somewhere.) I forget my troubles and enjoy the moment.
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