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
Continued success, sweetie. Yes, you were missed.
We happen to be off Atkins for the week so your recipes will come in handy. Thanks. ((carlo))
Bless us O Lord
and these thy gifts
which we are about to receive
from thy bounty through Christ our Lord, Amen
I knew you were missing in action but I had no idea what was going on with you. I am sorry you have had all this trouble and I hope it is all in the past. The best to you.
I am glad to see you are back and in food fighting form.
Best wishes.
over here
Hey Carlo!! Not only are you back, but you are back with BIG chocolate and pasta cravings!
Really hope you still make headway medically. Bless those doctors of yours! ----- and if you have ringing in your ears, it is just all of us saying a nightly prayer for you.
Hang in there!
Glad to see you are back and doing well! You have been missed. The sauce looks delicious!! Do you have any low carb favorites? Thanks!
Well yah, we missed you Carlo. I've got one of your posts to me a couple years back (a Buscaglia quote) on my profile. Anybody that can quote Buscaglia in context is welcome at my table. Welcome back!
Tried a meatloaf a few weeks ago with some finely chopped water chestnuts. Was very interisting with the little bit of crunch it added.
Get back.
Get back.
Get back to where you once belonged.
GET BACK CARLO!
Hey carlo. Did not realize about your illness. So glad you're back and to see your positive upbeat attitude. My prayers are being added to others for a continued recovery... ('cause I can't keep getting enough of your awesome recipes (as well as the posts that accompany them :o) !!! )
Oh my goodness. Prayers for you!
Glad you are back and well.
Actually we were discussing you today in reference to Cuban sandwiches and black beans.
I don't know you, but nice to meet you, glad you are back doing things that you enjoy in life!
Bob
I'm sorry that you have had cancer, and am glad to hear that you are well. I hope that you will have a long happy life!
Yeah..where the hell were ya?
Chocolate Torte sounds scrumptious.
Welcome back, Carlo! Glad you're on the recovery road and hungry!
I guess this means no wake.
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