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  1. Hi there... Can you please quickly check to make sure your email address is up to date here? Just in case we need to reach out to you or you lose your password. Muchero thanks!

IMPORTANT Would appreciate everyone thoughts and Prayers. Ray has passed away. :(

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by RayGator, Oct 7, 2022.

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  1. Bazza

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    Happy Friday Ray!

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  2. Bazza

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    Happy Monday Ray!

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  3. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    it has been awhile since you have been lurking Ray- if you see this please let us know you are okay- am still keeping you covered in prayer
     
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    A Happy Birthday late. The best.
     
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  5. Wanne15

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    What’s up Ray?
     
  6. RayGator

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    Thank you Bill and all Gators and Friends. I was going to post today but things never seem to end. Still suffering in a lot of pain and more recently in newer areas. Just finished my 4th time in 2023 spending a week in a Hospital. And now again in a rehab center. I can’t help but wonder why God won’t heal me and wants me to suffer so much. Probably if I had been a better person I wouldn’t be going through all this. Just don’t understand it all but at least I made it on GC this evening’
    Well, as always it’s great to be a GatorCountry Florida Gator!
     
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  7. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    great to hear from you Ray and am sorry for all you are going thru
    sending prayers and our love
     
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  8. Wanne15

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    You’re a good man Ray
     
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  9. RayGator

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    And my Dad worned me, “Son don’t get old! You won’t like it! Your parts will wear out and fall apart! And besides there is no cure for old age!” My Dad was so smart, I didn’t realize it when I was a kid and a teenager! I sure miss you Dad!
     
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  10. malscott

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    Ray, I hope you can get a reprieve from the pain.

    The 'wisdom of our parents' and other 'Elders' is often missed when we are young. It isn't until we hit a few speed bumps in life and eventually develop some adult humility that their words and lessons seem to take on meaning; shining bright, ready to light our path once we gently move out of our way.

    Your frustrations with your condition and pain must be a burden. But as you share your truth it give us strength and resolve as your witnesses.

    Blessings Ray.

    Go Gators.:)
     
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  11. Bazza

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    Ray - Happy Monday! Love, Bazza

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  12. Bazza

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    Good morning, beautiful!

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  13. RayGator

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    I wonder if there could be a brain replacement?
    Just wondering.
     
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  14. RattlerGator

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    Ray, sorry I haven't been able to get down there. In Tampa today but gotta race back to Gainesville. I'll be thinking of you at the open practice Saturday.
     
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  15. MCB51

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    Thinking about you Ray...hang in there..praying that you recover fully and enjoy life without pain...
     
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  16. RayGator

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    Looks like that young guy is having fun! Sure wish I could do that.
    :)
     
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  17. Bazza

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    Thinking about you today, Ray. Happy Friday, brother!

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  18. RayGator

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    I hope I can be one. :)
     
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    Great to see you active on GC Ray- still covering you in prayer
     
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  20. INGATORSWETRUST

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    As my Mom once said, people need to retire to have time for all their doctor appointments. My grandfather received a pacemaker at 92 and lived to 96. Colon cancer was what finally did him in. Dementia is what scares me. I want to be lucid in my old age to enjoy Gator football, read a book, watch a show, remember my wife and kids, …

    Prayers for improved health for the rest of 2023 and beyond
     
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