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12/10/2024 10:50 am
To Forum 43 Members,
I wanted to touch base here as I've been away for a while. A few weeks or so ago I sent an email to John Kuvakas concerning my absence and although I'm not ready to explain with any details. I just wanted everyone to know I'm still around. I hope to be able to be a bit more visible here going forward as I've have come to terms with a few issues that have kept me away. I am still a long way from normal (whatever that means) but with counseling, prayers and my own determination to move forward, some things are looking a little better. I believe I still have a long and difficult road to travel, but I am, at least, now taking small steps forward.
Thank you for understanding and forgive me for my reluctance to elaborate further.
John Merritt
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/10/2024 10:53 am
Wishing you a safe journey ahead.
12/10/2024 10:54 am
Good to hear from you; glad you're OK and God be with you as you make it through. Just know you are among friends here and that, alone, may make you smile. Bless you John!
12/10/2024 11:00 am
Love to hear your attitude, John. We don't need any details. We love you just the way you are! I'm glad to see your post.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
12/10/2024 12:32 pm
Thanks for the update. I wish you the best.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
12/10/2024 12:40 pm
Welcome back John, you were missed; I had 372 fewer pics to view. 😏 Going forward, I wish for you noting but the very best!
12/10/2024 12:43 pm
As others have said, you're great as you are. Fight whatever issues and good for you for recognizing the need.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
12/10/2024 3:14 pm
It is good to hear from you, John. Take whatever time you need for yourself, as that is the most important thing. We all miss your photos and contributions, but I know we all understand first things first, and we'll still be around here talking about small (and full-size) automobiles.
12/10/2024 3:36 pm
John
I wish you only the very best as you work through things. Take care.
12/10/2024 4:31 pm
Best wishes John, you have friends here (even from a distance). ✌️
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
12/10/2024 4:52 pm
all the best John. One day at a time.
12/10/2024 6:12 pm
That fact that you shared this post speaks volumes, John. Peace be with you - we are all "work in progress."
12/10/2024 10:22 pm
@jcarnutz Know that you have a bunch of model collector weirdos rooting you on. Everyone is a bit broken, and it’s the comraderie of our hobby that can, at times, help hold us together. Best wishes for working through your struggles.
13/10/2024 8:24 am
@charles-rockett
john,
you have been missed. Thanks for your transparency and sharing your faith with us! We know that we serve a God of Miracles and nothing is impossible for Him. You are in in my daily prayers. Blessings, Chuck
13/10/2024 8:48 am
John please know that we miss you and wish you the best.
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