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Posted by GP-9_Man11786 on Sunday, December 14, 2014 11:50 AM

Jeffery, thank you for all the guidance, ideas and support you've provided on this forum. I wish you a speedy recovery.

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Posted by Newport on Saturday, December 13, 2014 9:18 PM

Heartland Division CB&Q

As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year.

Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems, but this may be very difficult.

i am sure he will appreciate your words of encouragement if you post them here or contact him directly.

 

Heartland Division CB&Q

As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year.

Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems, but this may be very difficult.

i am sure he will appreciate your words of encouragement if you post them here or contact him directly.

 

Hello jerry this is JEffery's little sister. i just happen to find on the net to find if Jeff had been on anything to do with trains or people who do know Jeff.

Jeff is not doing to good he is in nursing care sense his last surgey. He had a heart attack, it has affected himm with speech and usage of his right side. 

 

thankyou and everyone

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Posted by jacon12 on Thursday, October 16, 2014 8:56 PM

Jeffery I wish you all the best and hate this has come your way.

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Posted by Jimmy_Braum on Thursday, October 16, 2014 6:45 PM

Best wishes. I hope things start turnIng your way soon. 

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Posted by WheelSet2 on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:49 PM

Hey Jeffery.  Really hate to hear this.  Just know you are in mine and my families prayers.  Let us know if you need anything. 

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 11:58 AM

Dusty Solo

Jeffrey. 

Major medical procedures are hell on Earth to have to endure. But it's also all that other stuff you also have to endure as after effects, that's the real devil in it all.

Whistling

I'll second that with First Hand knowledge...........................

Johnboy out..

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:53 AM

Parents of LION just moved into an assisted living place. It is not a nursing home, but is a cross between apartments and a nursing home. for $5500 a month they get a large room with a handicapped accessable bath room, room for bed, furnature and an alcove. Very Nice. Meals are included with this price, so is heat and air condidioning, electricty, telephone, cable TV, and internet. Also included is an exercise room and daily room cleaning. The recent sale of thier house will keep them here for a good five or six years or more, but then they are already 91 years old.

Because dad is a war veteran there is just over $2000 a month in veteran benefits. (Such benefits apply to WW-II, Korea, and Vietnam vets. I believe you are a Vietnam vet, is this not so?

For a single person this home would offer the same suite and services for $3500, but the vetweran benefit would only be in the neighborhood of 1700 or 1800 per month.

LION thinks this is worth looking into. The room his parents has is much bigger than your trailer, it has no steps, it has round the clock assistance, and room for a train layout and a computer lab.

LION thinks you owe it to yourself to look into assisted living in your area. Him thinks you are worth it!

 

ROAR

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Posted by joe323 on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 7:09 AM

Jeff:

 

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 

Joe Staten Island West 

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Posted by RDG1519 on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:44 AM

Jeffrey,

Our prayers for a healthy and speedy recovery.

Chris

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Posted by E-L man tom on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:37 AM

Jeffrey,

You are, as many others have stated on this forum, an inspiration, both in the hobby as well as in the kind of person you are. I, as I have stated before, take great heed in your advice in this hobby. Now I can take your unspoken advice from your actions in dealing with such a very rough "bump in the road", as you might call it. I just want you to know, however, that you will be in my (daily) prayers as you travel this journey.  

Take care, my friend!

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Posted by Capt. Grimek on Monday, October 13, 2014 1:53 PM

Jeff, there really isn't anything I can possibly add or say differently but you are in my thoughts and prayers and even though you certainly didn't ask to be, a role model for facing adversity and gettin on which we can all reflect upon when our time and or tribulations come.  Hang in there and we look forward to hearing about what good things come to you down the road.  Most sincerely, Jim

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Posted by cwclark on Monday, October 13, 2014 1:24 PM

Haven't been here in awhile. Sorry to hear about your condition. You are in my prayers and hope you get better real soon!...Chuck

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Sunday, October 12, 2014 2:31 PM

Whistling

Well Jeff, It is the second day of the rest of your life.  See how fast each one goes.  Before you know it you will be up chasing those nurses.

But indeed, time passes quickly and I hope your healing goes as fast and you get back to your more normal activities.

We are all praying and pulling for you, so draw on some of that also and I hope that is some comfort to you at this time.

Johnboy out...........................

from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North.. 

We have met the enemy,  and he is us............ (Pogo)

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Posted by csxns on Sunday, October 12, 2014 11:02 AM

I just came on and this was the first thing that i saw,Jeff wishing you a fast recovery.

Russell

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:02 AM

BRVRR

Jeff,

I offer you my support, best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

You are an inspiration!

God Bless you and Keep you. 

 

I can use whatever I can get.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, October 12, 2014 9:58 AM

Enjoyed my breakfast this morning while listening to 'City of New orleans'. Afterward I heard 'Play it again!‘. Talked to my father this morning. He'll be here in a day or two. He says he had a busy day at the fuel point yesterday. One vehicle in eight hours.

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Posted by BRVRR on Sunday, October 12, 2014 9:09 AM

Jeff,

I offer you my support, best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

You are an inspiration!

God Bless you and Keep you. 

Remember its your railroad

Allan

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Posted by zstripe on Sunday, October 12, 2014 4:44 AM

Jeff,

Some tunes to listen to. This particular one has alway's inspired Me when I was down.

A lot of people don't care for Him....but I alway's did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUTXb-ga1fo

Take Care! Buddy.

Frank

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Posted by galaxy on Sunday, October 12, 2014 4:39 AM

See above

Geeked

 

-G .

Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

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After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.

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Posted by galaxy on Sunday, October 12, 2014 4:23 AM

Jeffrey, your yard may be flat flat flat, but you do SO WELL climbing uphill.

Good Thing you like to "bounce back" every time!

So, please Hang in there!

Geeked

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Posted by Alantrains on Sunday, October 12, 2014 4:10 AM

jeffrey-wimberly

 

 
Heartland Division CB&Q

As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year.

Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems.

 

 

I have this annoying habit of adapting and overcoming obstacles in my path.

 

 

 Jeffery,

Keep up this annoying habit, as others have said, you are an inspiration. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Alantrains

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Posted by Ray Dunakin on Sunday, October 12, 2014 12:45 AM
Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery and relief from the pain!
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Posted by gmpullman on Sunday, October 12, 2014 12:18 AM

I wish you the best toward your speedy recovery and I pray that you are receiving the best care and comfort as humanly possible.

You are a valuable and cherished asset to this community! Thank you for your generous contribution...

Ed

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Posted by ricktrains4824 on Sunday, October 12, 2014 12:16 AM

Best wishes, and speedy recovery. Health issues are no fun at all, but you do inspire, so keep chugging!  Smile

Ricky W.

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Posted by glutrain on Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:53 PM
Prayers and best wishes....Just keep beleiving that each step is just driving another spike along the way to keeping the line running smoothly! Don H.
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Posted by HO-Velo on Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:53 PM

Jeffrey,  Get well soon.

sincerely, Peter

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Posted by hon30critter on Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:57 PM

Jeffrey:

Hang in there dude! Too bad the pain killers aren't working - that's no fun.

Dave

I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:58 PM

Heartland Division CB&Q

As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year.

Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems.

I have this annoying habit of adapting and overcoming obstacles in my path.

Running Bear, Sundown, Louisiana
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Space Mouse for president!
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Posted by PRSL6006 on Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:37 PM

Jeff,

Sorry to hear about your new health issues. I have been stuggling to think of a way to write about how important a part of the forums you are to me and so many others. Thankfully, all of the other contributors in this thread have already done so.

You sir, are a class act! I truly hope your recovery is quick, and that Mr. Murphy will realize he isn't going to win against you.

What little pull I have with the Almighty is headed your way in my thoughts and payers.

Chris Ballinger

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Posted by Pruitt on Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:36 PM

Holy cow, Jeff! (stronger expressions blocked by content rules)

I'm really sorry to hear about your travails! I hope you mend fast and well.

You've been the most consistent thing about this forum since you first joined (and I know, being one of the graybeards who joined when the new car smell was still in the air!). Your presence is a very big part of the personality of the MR forums, so make sure you stick around through the hard work ahead. We'll help you (or at least provide a distraction).

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