Stayin' Alive...for real.

[sameolvol]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

 

[Boca Vol]

Wow! Best of luck and prayers are with you!

Your spirits seem to be in the right direction and I'm a huge believer in the human spirit. Stay Strong!

 

[Vols&Vettes]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

Prayer for you my Vol Friend!!

 

[dunkingdan]

Prayers

 

[CornFlake]

Prayers sent

 

[VolNExile]

Prayers for you and for all your loved ones!

Hey erebody, go check your driver’s license and see if you elected to be an organ donor.

 

[BigBadVol]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

First, I want to offer prayers of comfort for both you and the family. Remember in this trial of life, celebrate your life, rather than living in fear of losing it. Whatever happens, everyone including yourself will be OK.

 

[Zues1]

Prayers for you and your family

 

[Hacksaw]

You'll be in the thoughts and prayers of all your fellow Vols who read this. I wish you the best. Hang in there.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Prayers for you and for all your loved ones!

Hey erebody, go check your driver’s license and see if you elected to be an org and donor.

Good advice, didn’t have to look and am. No one ever thinks about it (normal health, why should I?), until it becomes needed.

 

[OL SMOKEY]

Prayers to you

 

[tnutater]

Prayer sent Vol brother. With God, all things are possible.

 

[Rockytopvol86]

Prayers sent!! Keep us posted on transplant news!

 

[Hulavol]

Prayers sent !!! You have the best attitude !!

 

[PhoenixAZVol]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

Thank you for sharing. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[joevol33]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

We will definitely be praying for you man.

 

[Remy]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

I pray for any one for any reason I read of it requested on the internet these days. I would be more than happy to pray for you to gain a new heart and healing and health restored to you.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

Wow! Just Wow!

Make sure that new heart bleeds Orange!

Prayers for VFL Stud! …. and Cutcliffe U Medical Staff!

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I love your attitude. Your condition doesn't know who it is messing with. The thing presumes to take on God, you, and your orangeness. You going to win this.

 

[Otis07]

Hello sameolvol, good luck on your wait for a "homeless heart" I am gonna steal that. I too was placed on the transplant portal just two weeks ago. Congrats on picking Duke they are special I chose Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis because I just could not give Vanderbilt any cred. They removed my left ventricle and replaced it with an LVAD, a temporary pump while I wait for a heart. I have no advice other than prayer changes things and wear as much UT gear as you can, nurses seem to love Rocky top

 

[VolNExile]

Hello sameolvol, good luck on your wait for a "homeless heart" I am gonna steal that. I too was placed on the transplant portal just two weeks ago. Congrats on picking Duke they are special I chose Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis because I just could not give Vanderbilt any cred. They removed my left ventricle and replaced it with an LVAD, a temporary pump while I wait for a heart. I have no advice other than prayer changes things and wear as much UT gear as you can, nurses seem to love Rocky top

Prayers and get-well wishes for Otis as well!

 

[Cherokee Orange]

Well, heck fellow ladies and gents of our Big Orange ilk. I've held off for a week, but my lovely wife Laura suggested I let my sissies and bros at VN in on our situation, as we both consider prayer to be the strongest force in this universe.

Driving back home from Duke University Hospital last Thursday the 27th (it's a 162 mile drive) we began literally howling in laughter as the Bee Gee's song "Stayin' Alive" cranked out on a Sirius station she'd just tuned in. Huh? Let me tell ya' why.

Starting just past the first of this year my stage III chf (congestive heart failure) finally reached that dreaded "end stage" situation ... replete with a bunch of shocks from my ICD. Having fought this sooner-or-later terminal disease over (literally) 33 years, and all the while continuing and building on my much loved and enjoyed career, I still understood that that day was coming. [Hits hard, kids.

Since 2015 I've been consulting with the best of the best ... Duke's Cardiology group ... with the sole goal of when end stage would arrive, I could become the recipient of a healthy but homeless heart so that I could give back all the great things in this life I've been blessed with.

Long story short: Although at the sorta' old age of 69, I've been placed on the heart transplant list. I'm at home only so long as I can remain stable and this blessed curse of an ICD doesn't nail me again. That happens and I'm being life-flighted back to Duke, hooked up to all that paraphernalia until my heart arrives. All in all, until then, it's all about stayin' alive.

When y'all are talking to our awesome God, maybe you can remember this old Vol dude in your conversation with Him.

Oh. One more thing: I sure do hope there are blood donors with ORANGE POSITIVE blood type. GBO!

 

[Cherokee Orange]

Prayers Sent. Please keep your positive attitude!

 

[BigDave]

Prayers for you and your family.

GBO

 

[CAVPUT]

Stay strong. My thoughts and well wishes are with you and your family.