Thank-You, from Wrecker of Days

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Vennto wrote:

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You said u don't want this to be a pity party, so let's focus on the good things.

The amount of time and energy you offered to this community is invaluable, but more than that with your unique approach to playing this game you are a shining example and a monument of the essence of Path of Exile, for that I humbly just say "thank you".

I know I haven't followed any or your builds before but you also contributed to other topics with highly valuable insights and game knowledge, helping people way beyond your initial target group.

I wish u and your family all the best - you'll be missed.

Thanks, Vennto! That's a really kind message. Really wonderful. Thank you. We're doing well, thank you. And I wish you and yours the same; all the best! That really warmed my heart :). Thanks.

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Thalon wrote:

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Hey buddy!

We love you and your humor and the kindness you have and spread to everyone who needs it - no, just to everyone even the undeserving.

I really hope your condition stabilizes.

Best wishes!
Thalon

Love you too, Thalon. It's awesome having you around. I really appreciate what you said. It means a lot. :) Thanks as well for being such a great part of the PoE community! We're lucky to have you.

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Shmez wrote:

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This is a really, really cruel thing for you to say about yourself and your situation, imo.

Not the trusting God part, just the part about how you going through this suffering is "for the best, for myself and others". I don't know you, but I don't believe it's for the best at all, not even close. It'd be better if you weren't suffering, and imo it's okay to admit as much.

Hope you get better.

I appreciate the thought, Shmez! That's really kind of you.

The perspective I have is that...everyone goes through stuff, right? The negative stuff sucks. We all go through it in many stages of life. But, it can be encouraging to someone else. When someone sees/hears that you're going through something difficult but you still have your head on your shoulders, it can really edify people. I'll give two examples:

- Part of the way that I combat my symptoms is by being a healthy eater. Before my concussion days, I could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and I never gain a pound. I loved so many different kinds of foods and snacks. But now, when I go to someone's house, and they put out food that I used to devour (but can't anymore), I simply abstain from eating it. I normally eat before I go out so I don't have to worry about being hungry while someone serves something that I can't partake in. That doesn't sound like much, but I've had many people come up to me and say that my willpower with food, regarding the things I used to love to eat, has reminded them that they too can be strong in moments of temptation, or even preparation. I've had people say it's been a reminder to them with things as simple as how they drive, to as serious as marriage choices. It's been a reminder to people that the "grass isn't greener on the other side". It's ok to go through what you're going through. Crazy eh? That something so small could be so impacting.

- Another example would be when my dad died. He died in a hospice quite a few years ago now. Sometimes in a hospice, 3 months will go by without a death. (Dying from cancer is obviously quite an unpredictable timeline.) The night my dad died, he was the first of three people that died that same night, which never happens. My family was able to be there with him as he passed which was really nice, but it was obviously a really hard thing to go through. About an hour after, I was cleaning up some of the coffee cups we had accumulated over the day around his hospice room and I was bringing them down the hall to the community kitchen they have there. Along the way, there was a lady crying heavily outside of her room. I put my tray of cups down and gave her a long hug. As she was going back into the room she was visiting, I told her how sorry I was for her. She gave me a sad look, thanked me, and closed the door. As I was returning to my dad's room (on my way back from cleaning the coffee cups in the kitchen), she saw me pass by and she jumped out quickly to give a much warmer heartfelt thank you. She said one of the nurses told her that I too lost a parent that evening. She said that the fact that I was thinking of other people while going through such a loss changed her whole perspective on life.

Now, I don't mean for either of those examples to be a "yay me" type of thing. I make just as many poor decisions with my attitudes as I do good ones. We were just talking about my suffering, so the examples I have are going to be from my perspective/life.

Either way, those are just a couple of many examples of how it was important that I too had gone through something rough to be helpful or to really understand. I don't enjoy the fact that I have this concussed life, but there's a realistic, "cup-half-full" approach that really can edify those around us.

I guess my point is, even though I'd prefer to have a much healthier life, I know I'm not going through what I go through by accident, and I'm very blessed to see some of the positive change that it's had in people around me.

Does that make sense?

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pr13st wrote:

Thank you, you are a part of the PoE community and a wholesome fellow.

Good luck and good health.

Thanks, pr13st :). That's really kind of you. Thanks for taking the time to be so kind. Good health to you too!

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Draegnarrr wrote:

Good luck with your health OP, all the best.

Thanks, Draegnarrr! And you too :).

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bgdmm wrote:

Thank you for all of the nice, easy and relaxed builds, and really great, detailed and entertaining guides.

Wish you all the best!

Ha! Thanks, bgdmm :). My humour doesn't appeal to everyone. Nice to know the guides suited you so. Thanks for taking the time for the kind note! I appreciate it!

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FedeS wrote:

Your stress-free guides are great.
Best wishes.

Thanks, FedeS! I appreciate your note. Sorry, the guides aren't continuing.

Aren't continuing for now :)

The future is vast and unpredictable. Who knows what it holds.

Thanks for the guide! Hopefully, things work out for you. It is the first time I've played POE and gotten decently far and not having to button mash like a madman to play and stay alive.

Hi , Played and will Play your RF build this season. Its very detailed and i Like that i dont need pob. Sad to hear about your health and hope it can get better. Also i Hope you can atleast Play the Game. Whish you all the best Mate and Thanks.

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F_DeePee wrote:

Thank you for the guides. I've used a few of them along the way and really enjoyed your original take and style of presentation.

You're doing the right thing. Always put your health first.

Thanks, F_DeePee! I appreciate that. That's a nice post. Thanks so much :).