Posted on 07/07/2005 4:42:35 PM PDT by carlo3b
Did anyone even miss me?Well, for those that were celebrating my absence, it's too damned bad, because I'm back.. and it appears that I will be around for at least a little longer..
My dear FReeper FRiends, your Chef has had a full plate in dealing with the medical community lately in fighting off a bout with cancer.. At times it looked as though I was loosing the fight, but with the grace of God, my dear close friends and family, and the help of a marvelous team of great doctors, and perhaps even a strong Italian stubbornness, it has been reconfirmed tonight, that I may have turned the corner..
It isn't time to get sauced yet, and I have been told, that I shouldn't count my Chicken Cacciatore before it's completely baked, nor should I believe that my Goose is fully cooked.. I am still scratching my noodle as to what the future has to offer, but this I can tell you, how much you amazing folks in particular and FReeRepublic in general has meant to me on the long, scary, lonely nights.. I read you every night as I lurked, laughed, and lauded the threads..
This experience has been a rude awakening that has cleared my thinking about a lot of things regarding the true blessings of life, love and what is really important about being alive.. Once it all sinks in, you will have to endure the reality that I will share it all with you..
I have a unlimited respect for our hospital and medical community even though it completely cleaned out my pocketbook, it worked miracles. The fact that I am here to complain about anything is in and of itself, a miracle.. This could never have happened without our medical, hospital, drug and insurance companies, working in a seamless capitalistic cooperation, with brilliant successes seldom seen outside of our American boarders..
SOOOOOooooooo.. I can't tell you how much I love you folks and it's really good to be alive.. Hugggggs and kisssssses .. Developing
Miss you?? I gained 40 pounds in your absence! *G*
Welcome back!!
Welcome back!!!
Hmmmm. A recipe FReeper, huh?
I'll have to get back to ya with some good stuff you might like.
My mouth is watering. Saved to my Recipe file. Cannot wait to try it. I love to cook, maybe not at the same level, but my girls think I'm talented enough for them.
LOL I'm sure that tastes great but there's one problem- I am violently allergic to peanuts :)
I appreciate the recipe though, and may try to make it without the peanuts.
Congrats my friend!
Why ain't I on yer Food Fight Ping List any more?
;<)
Actually, dear friend, you have been missed. I just thought you were out having fun without your friends here. Sorry to hear about your health problems, but it sounds as though you are conquering them.
Special prayers offered for you tonight.......and as long as you need them.
My neighbor just butchered a buffalo. He gave me the shanks and some other parts. Have you a really good recipe for osso bucco? (for the shanks)
Thanks in advance...........and I'm really glad to have you back.
You were definitely missed!!!!! Now, get back to work! This thread needs you! (Yes, I am shamelessly bumping a thread for myself.)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1430141/posts
Seriously, though, I hope you pull through this! My dad had cancer. After a year of chemo he is now 4 years cancer free. Prayers you will have similar results! :o)
Glad to have you back and I look forward to more of your threads in the future!
Welcome back, Carlo3b! Hope that cancer has been kicked but good!
Welcome back Carlo!
Sorry to hear you hit a very bumpy patch on the road of life.
Here's to smooth travels from now on!
Sending prayers for a complete recovery and ((((hugs)))).
Now, pass da pasta please dear......(:
Suzie
Carlo! So glad you're back after your trials and tribulations. Thought about you yesterday when I picked the Clinton Legacy Cookbook off the shelf and read through it a bit. I hope you are doing well and that you have good health for many years to come!
Yes, I missed you.
But my aim is improving.
;^)
I did wonder what had become of you. I missed your recipes, as I am still on a reduced carb diet. I'm so glad to hear that you are beating the big C . Congratulations!
Carlo, you're back on FR and I'm all artichoked up. It beets me how I didn't realize you were gone for such a while.
So you're more than welcome to grab me by the collard and squash me like a bug. I wouldn't even get parsnippety with you, old bean.
Remember, from now on, we expect you to turnip on every other thread.
Peas stay well. We love ya shallot.
Now go have yourself a glass of Swiss chardonnay......oops.....make that Italian chardonnay.
Chow,
Leni
I missed you :* I'm so sorry you've been sick - I'm praying for you right now...
Welcome back! I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't seen any posts from you lately. Now I know why.
I'm glad your back. No "goose cooked" works for me. We want you healthy happy and here.
No.
OK, yes.
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