I'm glad that the prognoses was at least somewhat positive. But I'm
sure many agree with my opinion that we all would like to help you in
some way or form. Perhaps artists could hold a sale to help you with
the medical bills (I relize how difficult it can be in a non-medicare
country to get needed medical attention. Even if only I am drawing
works to be sold, I would still like to make the auction happen.
Best wishes and intentions.
Renac
jmhcustomart wrote:
> Hey all-
> Well, I reckon I oughta set it straight just in case there's any
> doubt about the current subject matter. I realize that there have
> been online scams like this before, but it's not a scam (though I
> wish like hell it was).
> Des was pretty hysterical when she wrote that. I think her seeing
> me upset like that made it harder for her, because I generally do not
> display any emotions outside of anger or happiness. I was so fucking
> pissed, because I did this to myself. I didn't maintain myself like
> I'm supposed to, and now it's caught up to me.
> I went to an eye doctor the other day and he looked at both eyes.
> Here's basically what he said:
> The right eye has a little bleeding, but if I keep my blood sugar
> under control, it should heal back up. The left eye, however, has
> more bleeding, as well as some swelling and collateral blood
> vessels. The doctor said the blood vessels were sorta re-wiring
> themselves. It'd be like a road that gets blocked by an accident, so
> the traffic finds another route to its destination. He said he
> didn't like that, but wouldn't expand on it more. I still don't
> quite grasp it, but then, I'm not a doctor. I'm hoping that the
> collateral blood vessel stuff does not mean something is wrong with
> my kidneys. That would seriously suck ass.
> I will be trying to apply for Medicaid, since my hours (at work)
> aren't what they need to be in order to qualify for insurance. The
> doctor said he faxed my file to another doctor at an eye surgery
> clinic, and that he would give me a call on Monday. He's trying to
> see if he can get me some kind of discount or payment plan or
> something.
> I've read all the posts since Des was online, and I'm really at a
> loss for words. I never knew I had this much support. You have no
> idea what your letters and support mean to me. Shit. I can't even
> think of any words to convey my sense of emotion. I would really be
> lost without you folks.
> I think my situation is like a smack on the ass, basically telling
> me I've got one more chance to get my shit together. Things like
> this don't usually happen all at once. They kinda let you know
> what's in store if action isn't taken to remedy the situation.
> But believe me, I'm still scared as hell. I would rather lose both
> my legs than my eyes. I NEED to draw. It's one of the few things
> that I can do which allows me to delve into the lives of other
> characters, and draw them as I see them. I wouldn't hesitate to give
> up anything I have, talent or material possession, just to keep
> drawing until I'm an old, feeble man.
> I don't know how other artist's perceive their craft or their
> subjects. When I created the Skunkworks characters in 1995, they
> were just supposed to be a one-time thing. But people wanted to see
> more of them, and so did I (no pun intended). Over the years, these
> characters have become very dear to me, and I'm not about to let them
> go.
> Don't worry about me slipping into any kind of depression or
> anything; this particular fight demands willpower, and I got more
> than enough of that. There's no way in hell I'm going to lose all of
> this. It's not even an option, man. I've had lots of difficult
> situations in my life, and I've always beaten them because I'm too
> damn stubborn to quit or give up. Ask any of my friends or family
> members, and they'll vouch for me on that.
> Thank you, everyone, for your prayers and support. I'm going to
> fight this like nothing I've ever fought before, because I'll be
> fighting for the one thing that makes me who I am.
> I will try to get online again in the next day or two. I'll have
> to get an eyepatch, though, because I really don't like having to see
> that blood floating around in my field of vision. It's distracting
> and scary.
> Just to reiterate: I AM NOT DYING, so please don't totally freak
> out. I am in a big pile of shit, however, but I can see others
> coming over the horizon with lots of shovels.
> Thanks again for your support, folks. You all are the best, and if
> it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today, artwise. And I
> don't mean to sound gay or anything (and no offense meant to those
> who are homosexual; you oughta know that by now!), but I love you
> people. You've helped my dream become a reality, and now I gotta
> make sure it stays that way.
>
> --James M. Hardiman
>
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Received on Fri Apr 19 2002 - 15:47:40 CDT