Using Depression For Good.

"Birddog" (maintmgt)
05/22/2016 at 20:23 • Filed to: None

I learned abruptly that a close cousin had passed away. Spent some time with family this morning and just didn’t know what to do with myself. So I dove head first into my 3 Wheeler and a 30 pack.

We all have ways of dealing with depression and mine would put a tweaker to shame. I unbolted, prepped and painted everything I could all at once. The only things left are changing the rear tires and chain.

Pardon me as I go off the rails for a sec..

My cousin was a Ranger. He spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan. An IED took his right leg and whatever was being used against our guys over there took his life. He developed over 20 tumors that couldn’t be stopped. Every time he got a little better BAM! Another popped up. A body can only go through that so much.

I don’t care what if you’re a Dem, Republican or other, I don’t care what anyone’s stance is on the “war” or any war for that matter.

Just be sure to give a thought for the folks in our Military who are doing their job every day regardless of how dangerous it is.

DISCUSSION (4)

Viggen > Birddog
05/22/2016 at 20:38

I’m sorry for your loss, Birddog and I’m saddened to hear a fellow Soldier has lost his life. This one hits pretty close to home, with an NCO, a friend, in my platoon recently being diagnosed with cancer.

Badass three wheeler you got there, by the way.

$kaycog > Birddog
05/22/2016 at 20:38

My condolences to you and the family. That’s a heartbreaker.

Birddog > Viggen
05/22/2016 at 21:05

Thanks! With all he went through and overcame this was just rough. He wasn’t even 40. And there are a lot more soldiers in his age range out there on permanent disability too.

Birddog > $kaycog
05/22/2016 at 21:09

Thanks Skay.

This is the third loss we’ve had in 6 months. I try not thinking about it but that’s impossible.