RE: My coming back/Surgery recovery story
Adam, not only do I wish to convey my hopes for your recovery and respect for your attitude, but I also have this urge to pay respect to your parents or whomever it may have been that raised you.
There are too many "youngins" out here that as you said, do nothing but whine/complain about some poor hand they've been dealt when in reality, they don't have a clue. I believe that in too many of those cases, they have that attitude because no one raised them to appreciate what they do have and to teach them that they can go after, and get, just about anything if they just make the effort.
You are, or should be, an inspiration to an awful lot of people and so should your folks. It may be only perception from reading your post, but in my opinion they raised a son to be proud of! Good luck!
Paul