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Thank you post for @mEGG_My_Day

ryantt
ryantt Posts: 2,558
this will be my last post for a little while, because life is getting challenging with all that is going on.  A few days ago @mEGG_My_Day  sent me a pm telling me not to give up hope and also about some of the struggles he and his wife had gone through.  

He asked if it would be ok to send Chef Norah Grace a care package to help lift her spirits.  I certainly didn’t mind, I figured Norah Grace would love it.  Inside the fedex box that just arrived was a wonderful assortment of  Memphis rubs and sauces.  Norah was so excited she  can hardly wait to try them.  Also in the box was a letter addressed to my little chef that had me balling like a small child as we read it together. 

He and his wife connected with their words to what our hart are felling.  She has been overwhelmed by this whole situation, and at just 10yrs of age finds herself being a caregiver at times.  To know that Rick and his wife, wanted to lift her spirits warms a fathers heart.  The fact that the keep us in their thoughts and  prayers makes me so  thankful  for this community of people. 

All I can say is that our family has been put through the ringer and we’ve received such support and kindness from many of you.   There are to many to name, and some have asked to stay anonymous, which I respect.  Please know the kindness that you have provided has helped us all along this difficult road.  It has kept me from tossing in the towel and calling it a quits.  There have been a number of times when I just wanted to sleep and never wake up again, but I can’t because of have my girls to look after.  

I can not thank you enough for what you done, I will never be able to repay the kindness I’ve received from you, but know it has helped tremendously.  

Happy cooking my EggHead friends and family,
Ryan 
XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


Comments

  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    edited June 2019
    Giving something to someone in need has a way of benefiting the giver and the receiver. Proud to have @mEGG_My_Day as a brother egghead. 

    Will be thinking about you in your absence. Look forward to picking up where you left off when the time is right. Until then.....keep the faith.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,397
    Not enough "Likes"...  What a great gesture!  

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,215
    Good luck to you as you continue the healing process. We’ll be here when you get a chance to return. Cheers. 
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,892
    @mEGG_My_Day - wonderful gesture.  Way to reach out.
    For @ryantt As everyone who personally knows you and all of us forum members as well, You've got this.  Stay positive to the maximum extent and take no prisoners.  Always remember, you are your own best advocate. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Super kewl.  Eggheads are some of the best people around.
    =======================================
    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
  • Thinking of you, my friend. Wishing you all the happiness you and your family deserve as you continue on this journey of healing, whether physical or spiritual. 
  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Wishing you the best, and I say this as someone who thought I was past the point of no return, we are Never given more than we can handle and there is always somebody far worse off....Strenghty through adversity my friend 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • SmokeyLopey
    SmokeyLopey Posts: 435
    You don't know me from Adam's house cat, but know you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
  • Markarm4119
    Markarm4119 Posts: 526
    Ryan, even though we have never met, I am praying for you and your girls. You take the time to heal physically and spiritually.
    We await your return here.
    Tell NG I wish I had her chef skills !
    LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
    Buford,Ga.
  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Stay strong brother... you and your family are in our prayers.. please check in from time to time until you are ready to get back at it... 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,656
    Sorry for all that's going on, praying for strength, healing and peace!
  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    edited June 2019
    @ryantt - stay strong.  As @lousubcap often says ‘you got this’ . 
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
  • smokingal
    smokingal Posts: 1,025
    This is awesome.  I wish you much luck in your healing process.
    It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
    Egging in the Atlanta GA region
    Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
    Arteflame grill grate

    http://barbecueaddict.com