Ross can use our help and prayers

Post by **Philip** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:31 am

I was contacted by a couple of members with some sad news. Seems Ross (blebs99) is having a really hard time right now. His wife may have to have her kidney removed. She is in the hospital and they are living on his disability while she can't work. Additional information and updates can be found here (although you'd have to register):

http://infoave.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=13815&st=0

Some of the members of that forum are getting together and doing a donation offering. They have even set up a PO box, if anyone wants to send him a donation to help out while Lyn is out of work or with the hospital bills or anything. If anyone is interested in helping, make a check payable to Ross Young, put "speedguide" and "donation to Ross" so they know it was from a SG member. The address is:

Ross Fund
6021 SW. 29th St.
PMB 247, Ste.A
Topeka, Kansas 66614

If you need more info, post in the above thread, or PM "Miss Gummy" at the SG forums, or "Birdie" at the Cloudeight forum

Whether you can donate or not, Ross and his wife can really use some prayers and support.

Paypal: I've had a couple of requests to setup a Paypal donation method for Ross. If you'd like, feel free to paypal any donation money directly to me (Click Here, or simply paypal philip at speedguide.net) and I'd be happy to relay it in the form of a check to Ross. Please also add a note with your username if you want, so I can relay that information as well.

Donations I've received for Ross so far (thank you) :

Bouncer
Daddylongleg
MissTynker2
Zooner

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:37 am

thats bad news,

thanks for the info Philip,

I just talked to him through email a few weeks ago.

I wish you all the best and speedy recovery Ross.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:56 am

Oh man that family has had more than their share of bad news.

Thanks for the info, Philip!!

hayc59 · Post by **hayc59** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:58 am

Thanks Philip!!! God Bless them all
and lets do what we can for this great dude!!

Miss Gummy · Post by **Miss Gummy** » Sun May 01, 2005 12:36 pm

Thank you Philip for posting this.
There is a link on the link that you posted at the end, but if any missed it, he went to pick her up this morning and they are going to watch the kidney for a couple of weeks. I am hoping she will not have to have it out and it starts functioning. They have had way to much hardships and I know they appreciate everyones help.
Birdie

hayc59 · Post by **hayc59** » Sun May 01, 2005 3:59 pm

Gummy, thanks for the updated info!!

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sun May 01, 2005 4:18 pm

You people are too much. I thank all of you none the less. I didn't ask or say anything to the members of speedguide (And made sure I didn't say Jack to KEN

Darn Pirate had me in tears for a while back then!) because of the overwhelming support you all gave me during my heart surgery nearly 3 years ago. Folks I've come to the conclusion that the creator has it in for us. We have to be close to the most unluckiest if not thee unluckiest family there is when it comes to this medical stuff. Well, the cat is out of the bag now, so rather then bore you all, I thought I'd explain that. I cannot ask this forum after what you did almost 3 years ago.

Lyn was discharged this morning. We are far from out of the woods. The only thing different is that it's not immediate life threatening like it was Tuesday night. She is to see the Doc in the office this week or whenever they'll so kindly schedule her in, then do more tests and find out if the kidney is even functioning and if so, do they remove the block or remove the whole kidney. If any surgery is going to happen, it won't be for at least 2 weeks. The kidney is still very inflamed and angry as well as still some infection present along with bleeding.

At any rate, that's where we are now. Hold on to your hats kids and no screaming while the bus is in motion.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sun May 01, 2005 4:52 pm

blebs99 wrote:
At any rate, that's where we are now. Hold on to your hats kids and no screaming while the bus is in motion.

Ross...very cool she's out of the hospital.

Now....you do know there is still a lot of support in these here parts. Expect no less.

Prayers on the way.

Miss Gummy · Post by **Miss Gummy** » Sun May 01, 2005 5:19 pm

[quote="blebs99"]You people are too much. I thank all of you none the less. I didn't ask or say anything to the members of speedguide (And made sure I didn't say Jack to KEN ]

I guess somebody has a big mouth!

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Sun May 01, 2005 6:55 pm

Ross, you know where we are if you need our help...our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

-Tony

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Sun May 01, 2005 8:01 pm

blebs99 wrote:I cannot ask this forum after what you did almost 3 years ago.

Sure you can!

We did it then... we can do it now!

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Sun May 01, 2005 8:40 pm

MadDoctor wrote:Sure you can! We did it then... we can do it now!

Indeed...

hayc59 · Post by **hayc59** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:47 pm

MadDoctor wrote:Sure you can! We did it then... we can do it now!

I second that motion!!
Prayer is a powerful thing!!

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:11 pm

Your family and you is in my prayers Blebs.

minir · Post by **minir** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:57 pm

Hi Ross

Sorry to hear of your Wifes trials Ross. Lets hope all goes well

You are both in my Prayers.

--

regards

larry

morbidpete · Post by **morbidpete** » Mon May 02, 2005 2:35 am

Sorry to hear of everything..very sad news

.
But liek you said..we were here 3 years ago.. and were still here to support ya. Best of luck to you and your family

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:09 am

Sorry to hear of everything, i will be thinking about you

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon May 02, 2005 9:10 am

tao_jones · Post by **tao_jones** » Mon May 02, 2005 9:12 am

I will keep you guys in my thoughts.

Post by **Philip** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:08 am

Hoping for all the best, you really deserve a break. You and Lynn will be in our thoughts.

Check is in the mail.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Mon May 02, 2005 11:43 am

[quote="MadDoctor"]Sure you can!

Tis part of what speedguiders do!

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:21 pm

Well I hope everything gets better for the both of you.. My father has kidney troubles aswell I fel for her as I know what that can do to a person. You guys keep your head up and prayers strong.
Im definatley going to be praying for you both..

Respectfully
Sammy

wee96 · Post by **wee96** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:32 pm

Well wishes and thoughts are with you from the wee96 family, please take care and keep your hopes alive always.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:09 pm

My thoughts and prayers to you and your wife Ross!! Do you by chance have a pay pal account?

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:17 pm

Illini25 wrote:My thoughts and prayers to you and your wife Ross!! Do you by chance have a pay pal account?

No unfortunately I do not, but check with Philip and see how he's handling it.
I appreciate any and all of you and your help.

Miss Gummy · Post by **Miss Gummy** » Mon May 02, 2005 9:05 pm

You can make a check or money order directly to Ross and send to the address that is posted. He will get it, soon.

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Tue May 03, 2005 2:33 am

Geez Ross what a road of hard knocks you and your family have and are going through. You know how to use PM's so I highly suggest you send me and the others here one if you NEED ANYTHING at all. Don't blow that offer off as we'll jump in one of MD's black vans, drive to Canton and proceed to kick your ass.

Be well in spirit and take care of your little lady.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue May 03, 2005 5:23 am

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:Geez Ross what a road of hard knocks you and your family have and are going through. You know how to use PM's so I highly suggest you send me and the others here one if you NEED ANYTHING at all. Don't blow that offer off as we'll jump in one of MD's black vans, drive to Canton and proceed to kick your ass.

Be well in spirit and take care of your little lady.

You know, I may not just so I can get you home and see your ugly face and maybe share some Listerine. Even if MD is such a bad boy, I wouldn't mind meeting him too. Both of you screwballs have brought lots of smiles to my otherwise smileless face!

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue May 03, 2005 5:24 am

Good Morning everyone, not much new to report. We called and got the appointment to see the Doctor in his office on Friday the 6th. I guess we'll see where we are going then? I do hope so, the clock is running on Family Medical Leave. Not that it's a major thing, but jobs are hard to find here.

triniwasp · Post by **triniwasp** » Tue May 03, 2005 11:38 am

Prayers on the way.

SeedOfChaos · Post by **SeedOfChaos** » Tue May 03, 2005 11:41 am

Ross, please relay my sympathy to your wife. I feel for you guys, my thoughts are with you.

Ron

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Tue May 03, 2005 1:28 pm

I will be able to assist you financially after I get paid you two..

Sorry I can't do it now, me broke from Vegas.

And again sorry for your troubles

westy · Post by **westy** » Tue May 03, 2005 9:41 pm

God's blessings and prayers to your family Ross.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed May 04, 2005 7:29 am

Thanks to everyone again. I won't know anything more until Friday, so obviously there is going to be lack of updates until then. Just don't stop praying, that's all I ask.

BaghDaddy · Post by **BaghDaddy** » Wed May 04, 2005 9:39 am

Blebs,

My prayers are on there way, due to the location i am at i can not use PayPal. They have it blocked here, i can use western union if you will have time to go there and pick it up. Let me know and i will get it out immediately.

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Wed May 04, 2005 8:50 pm

I'm really sorry to hear the bad news. I hope everything will be ok.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Wed May 04, 2005 11:33 pm

mikemean wrote:I'm really sorry to hear the bad news. I hope everything will be ok.

*MD throws in a kind word for Mike*

Annalysa · Post by **Annalysa** » Thu May 05, 2005 10:22 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:17 pm

Wow, How did I miss this? I am sorry to hear of this...

You know that I am in...

Ross, I will send you something out directly to you, probably tomorrow or Saturday. You are still at the same address, right?

I have been and still am very busy, so if Philip and the other site will run with it, thats great... If not, people just PM me and I will forward you my addy and, as before, forward funds to Ross...

Can a member of the other board cross post to here?

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:22 pm

[quote="blebs99"]You people are too much. I thank all of you none the less. I didn't ask or say anything to the members of speedguide (And made sure I didn't say Jack to KEN ]

Dude, helping each other is what the site is all about... You should have told me... : pissed:

My thoughts and prayers are going out to Lyn and family...
Ken