Where has Lifedragn been?

[Lifedragn]

I am sure many folks already know, as I have made postings in our public organization forums and it has likely been shared in a few meetings, but I have been absent from play for some time and will continue to be for a few more weeks.

A couple months ago, I was diagnosed with bone cancer in my pelvis. Because of this, I have had to focus my priorities away from gaming. I now have a surgery date set for the 13th of this month. It is going to be a fairly major surgery (looking at 8 hours under the knife) but I fully expect to pull through. The doctor has told me to expect two to three months before I should expect to be able to get back to work. Naturally, if I cannot work, I will not be able to play extensively, but I should hopefully be able to resume at least a casual presence after Thanksgiving.

Should I fail to return for any reason, I would like to say it has been quite a ride and a pleasure to be involved in this community. However, focusing on the positive, I look forward to playing with you all again on the other side of this most dangerous quest.

[Dazyk]

I will send you a few Tokens of Greater Curing in the mail. ;)

All the best to you! We will keep the camp fires burning high so you can find your way back home soon.

Daz

[Bringslite]

Best Wishes Lifedragn. We are pulling for you. Be strong!

See you in a few. :)

[TEO Cheatle]

Lifedragn, can't wait to see you in game, by the time you get back everything will be nice and shiny!

[Bluddwolf]

Often times we give lip service to the expression "Real Life Comes First", and it is usually in reference to mundane things like having to work longer hours, or some other such trivial things.

Then we have real life events that are unspeakably real and challenging, and it puts all of the minor BS and the playing of games into their proper place.

Best of health, you will be in my prayers. Be strong! Although I would suggest you change that avatar to something more fierce than an androgynous Elf.

[Hobs the Short]

I wish you good health and a quick recovery. Be well.

[KOTC WxCougar]

Best of luck and hope to see you soon.

[Thod]

All the best and I can't say it better as Bluddwolf

[TEO Pino]

Be well, LD.
I believe you are stronger, by far, than any illness !

: )

[T7V Jazzlvraz]

Best wishes, Lifedragn; we look forward to seeing you back with us soonest.

[Kobold Catgirl]

Best of luck, Lifedragn, though I'm sure you won't need it. I look forward to eventually seeing you in the game, and know you'll always be welcome to come share a pint at Tavernhold! unless you aren't because war is hell and stuff and you might be our enemy but y'know it's the thought that counts

[Lifedragn]

Kobold Cleaver wrote:

unless you aren't because war is hell and stuff and you might be our enemy but y'know it's the thought that counts

Psht, who would let a little thing like war stop us from sharing a pint!

[T7V Jazzlvraz]

Lifedragn wrote:

...stop us from sharing a pint!

Asterix Chez Les Helvètes had a nice joke about the Swiss fighting Romans, and then--neutrally--bandaging them after. Same thing.

[Diella]

Best wishes and you will be in our thoughts and prays.

[Caldeathe Baequiannia]

The best of luck. We'll look forward to your return.

[Nihimon]

I wish you a very speedy recovery, Lifedragn, and hope that you have loved ones close to help you through this.

[Gol Tink]

We haven't always agreed on things, but I wish you the very best. Go kick cancers ass.

[Harad Navar]

Blessings and healing for you and yours. Peace be with you.

[Lifedragn]

Nihimon wrote:

I wish you a very speedy recovery, Lifedragn, and hope that you have loved ones close to help you through this.

I will actually be staying with my folks during recovery after the hospital stay. So I shall be in good hands.

[Lifedragn]

Gol Tink wrote:

We haven't always agreed on things, but I wish you the very best. Go kick cancers ass.

We haven't really fought over that much either. At least not to the toxic degree that others have. I shall march to battle with confidence!

[Saiph]

Speedy recovery to you, my classy friend. I look forward to slaying the wicked together one day.

[TEO Malvius012]

Wishing you a smooth procedure and a speedy recovery!

[Gedichtewicht of Brighthaven]

TEO Cheatle wrote:

Lifedragn, can't wait to see you in game, by the time you get back everything will be nice and shiny!

yeah, i´d like us to present to you a haven that is so nice and shiny, one could call it bright;-)

you´ll do this man!

[KarlBob]

Best wishes in your fight with cancer. When you're ready to play video games, we'll be here.

[Lord Regent: Deacon Wulf]

I fully expect to see you in game after your surgery. Best of luck in the meantime.

[Alzaric]

Gaming can wait and will be here when you're feeling better. Do whatever you need to do to kick that cancer's ass! Godspeed on your recovery!

[Kakafika]

Good luck, hope to see you around soon!

[T7V Avari]

Best wishes to you and your loved ones Lifedragn. You have already left a mark on this community and here's to hoping you return swiftly and leave some more.

[FMS Quietus]

Best wishes and speedy recovery.

[Lifedragn]

Surgery went well. Sadly, the battle has taken my left leg and a good portion of my left pelvis. But I have come out victorious despite the losses. The clerics have deemed fit that I stay with the trainers in order to learn the arts of continuing despite my impairment (Physical therapy rehab).

Probably another couple of weeks before I return with any real presence, but I shall be returning!

[Lisa Stevens]

Lifedragn wrote:

Surgery went well. Sadly, the battle has taken my left leg and a good portion of my left pelvis. But I have come out victorious despite the losses. The clerics have deemed fit that I stay with the trainers in order to learn the arts of continuing despite my impairment (Physical therapy rehab).

Probably another couple of weeks before I return with any real presence, but I shall be returning!

Glad to hear that you made it through your ordeal. I look forward to seeing you around Brighthaven when you are back!

-Lisa

[Ryan Dancey]

Great attitude. Inspiring.

[Harad Navar]

Sometimes life wins. A blessing to hear you back.

[Nihimon]

Glad to hear you're winning the battle, Lifedragn, even if the cost was high. Keep up the good fight; we're praying for you.

[Saiph]

Glad to hear the good news Lifedragn; it's very inspiring indeed. Wishing you a speedy recovery my friend.

[Caldeathe Baequiannia]

Thanks for sharing this with us Lifedragn. I'm pleased you are doing well.

[KOTC WxCougar]

Thank you for the update, and glad the battle has gone well. Best of luck with the physical therapy and look forward to seeing you in game.

[KOTC Huran]

Looking forward to seeing you around again, glad to hear you are still with us. Best wishes and many prayers to your recovery.

[TEO Cheatle]

Can't wait for you to get back Lifedragn! The game has been updated quite a bit!

[Bluddwolf]

I could only hope to maintain the same attitude under similar circumstances. The motto of my former military unit was "Vires in Arduis" (Strength in Difficulty), you truly show that.

[Hobs the Short]

Wishing you all the best during your recovery.

[Being]

Very glad to learn that you'll be with us, Lifedragn. Best wishes to you and yours.

[KarlBob]

All the joy of the holiday season to you and your family.

[TEO Pino]

Glad you're still with us bro !

[<kabal> Bunibuni]

Glad to have you back with us. Continue to take care of yourself.

[T7V Jazzlvraz]

Wish you the best, Lifey, and we look forward to having you back among us.

[Dazyk]

Great news! We have surely missed you around here.

Take care of yourself; we will keep this spot near the hearth open for you, when you are ready.

[Thod]

Good to hear the news and that it hasn't destroyed your spirits.

Hope to see you one day drop by at the Emerald Lodge for a pint.

[Ixiolander]

Wishing you all the best as ever!

[Gedichtewicht of Brighthaven]

All the best to you and your family.
We will be here, waiting for you.