Say a prayer for me!

[RATROASTER]

Its been awhile since I've been able to type, so I apologize for my disapearance. Four weeks ago, I broke my ring finger on my right hand (I'm right handed). This is the third time I've broken a finger in the last two years. I went to my doctor for an exam and a physical and my doctor finds that I have high blood pressure, and with my past kidney problems, my doctor becomes alarmed. I went for blood work and everything comes back fine. Last week I go for an ultrasound and they think there is a possibility I may have a blocked artery. Next wednesday I am to go for an MRI on both kidneys.......just say a prayer for me. I feel a bit selfish asking for prayers in light of all the trouble others on the board are having, but I really need some relief. Thanks Dave

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Don't feel selfish, David, about asking for a prayer! Consider one sent your way...

Let's hope it turns out to be nothing! Think Positive! :TU:

[Greg Schmelzer]

Hey David, You have a prayer coming from Nebraska, too. I am praying that this is nothing to worry about and you will be back to normal soon!!

Good luck!! :TU:

[Smartin]

Dave, we're here for ya!!

Good luck...let us know how everything is going.

[GoldBoattail455]

Goodluck David! Hope everything turns out well. :)

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Prayers headed your way :TU:
Good luck, keep us up to date please.

Beth

[Floydsbuick]

Want Prayers??? You got 'em my friend. :TU:

[RATROASTER]

Thanks everyone for your support and vote of confidence! I'll keep you informed. I'll know more at the end of next week.

Thanks

Dave

[Dan Healey]

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[65WILDKAT]

Dave,
You got it! :TU: We will pray for the best! GOOD LUCK! :)

Don

[john engel]

I will pray for you and hope all is well :)

[doc]

David, Just read your post. Will talk to the Boss about you for sure. When I read the Bible it tells me that God is the same Yesterday , today and forever. He healed people back when and still does today. We believe that He made us and He can repaire us when we ask. Ill ness comes from Satan and God is against him and all his works. Hang in there pard. WE are praying for You. :TU: :TU:

[Specman]

David
Its hard to ask for prayers, but thats what God instructs us to do. No requests are too small and never be embarrassed to ask. You will be in our prayers. Hopefully good health is just ahead

[RATROASTER]

Test results are A-OK! Thanks! God Bless! :TU:

[GKMoz]

Great news :TU: :TU: :TU: :TU: Now stop breaking those fingers :laugh: Don't wear rings around railroad equipment !!!!!!!!!!!!! I never wore my wedding ring my entire time on the railroad (grab irons) Moz

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

That's great news David, glad to hear it. :beer

Beth & Dana

[Floydsbuick]

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[RATROASTER]

Thanks again for the prayers and wow!! God works!!

[65WILDKAT]

David,
That is GREAT NEWS! ! I am so happy to hear that things are going well for you! You are so right about God, So PASS it on! Happy Holidays!!!!
Keep praying!

God Bless,
Don :TU:

[Stage1 Jeff]

hey, that is great news!!!! Praise God!!
i see we have a few railroaders out there in buick land!!

[GKMoz]

Heard a month ago that the UP is going to hire 2500 trainmen and than send them to engineer school in the next couple years!! :Do No: for sure!!

[Stage1 Jeff]

yeah i applied online,they said i did not have enough experience
i have 7 years locomotive operation,and 10 years trainman experience
was part of a tourist railroad in my hometown,was professionally trained by certified instructors. what more do they want??

[RATROASTER]

yeah i applied online,they said i did not have enough experience
i have 7 years locomotive operation,and 10 years trainman experience
was part of a tourist railroad in my hometown,was professionally trained by certified instructors. what more do they want??

I'd take a job on the UP in no time, but I'm not going to cover a 500 mile extra board. Its too late, I'm spoiled. I don't want to go back to the bottom of the barrel!

We're looking for trainmen in Ohio who have worked for shortlines, they are much better switchmen than others who have worked road jobs their entire career. Where anticipating adding another 29 miles once the Youngstown & Southern deal goes through. So what shortline do you work for?

[doc]

I retired off the kansas city southern. worked for Southern pacific, houston belt , tennessee southern , columbus&greenville, and alabama gulf coaST.
i WAS A BOOMER. operator ,hostler ,hostler helper,engineer, brakeman,switchman. HIGHBALL!!!!!!!!! :Brow: :laugh:

[Stage1 Jeff]

i my self was with a small 6 mile tourist line in my town,i was an engineer,brakeman/conductor. fully trained as per federal regs by a retired santa fe
field instructor,his credentials were still good when he trained me in 1996. 7 years engineer experience, and 10 years conductor/brakeman experience. what more do they want??? geez!!!

[RATROASTER]

i my self was with a small 6 mile tourist line in my town,i was an engineer,brakeman/conductor. fully trained as per federal regs by a retired santa fe
field instructor,his credentials were still good when he trained me in 1996. 7 years engineer experience, and 10 years conductor/brakeman experience. what more do they want??? geez!!!

Not sure? I interviewed with Conrail for dispatcher and brakeman, CSX for brakeman and they didn't want me. I stopped in to see a trainmaster on the Buffalo & Pittsburgh on a whim, and I practically had the job the next day without any RR experience. After I quit the B&P, I had phone calls at Wisconsin Central, Springfield Terminal, Ohio Central, and Amtrak (as a tower operator on the NE corridor) because they had heard I was looking for a job. Its really strange how the tight knit the RR comunity is. Some railroads want you and others won't go near you with a ten foot pole! Anyhow, I'll have 5 years on the OC in April, It is huge working for Christians..........in the RR community of all places!