I’m so sad for Christmas this year. My son died of cancer 8 months ago and he’s not going be here this year. This grieving process is tough. I try and remember the good times. I’ve gotten through this sober. I have 6 1/2 years now and I owe it to God,, my friends in AA and my neighbors and your channel. I listen to you daily. I also have cirrhosis, 10 1/2 years now. Merry Christmas to you and your family LD.
I’m so sorry for your loss. The first Christmas without your son must be hugely painful. Wishing you strength and peace of mind. I hope the loving memories of your son will help carry you through. May he rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏🎄🎄
Bless You Mate You’ll get through My Aunt died few Months ago Spoke to her Daughter yesterday At church at weekend a hymn triggered her She got through singing with tears streaming down her face At this time of Year When we suffer a loss EVERYTHING has an extra significance Keep Going 🕯
I hate that people are ugly to you. There’s nothing you’ve done to deserve that. A family member was diagnosed with cirrhosis last year. He changed his lifestyle and turned it around, as well as he can. Watching you has put my mind at ease for them. You’re so strong and such an inspiration. Merry Christmas and enjoy that time with your family. 🎄
I don’t hate anyone but … anyone that can say something ugly to a man that is pouring his heart out and showing true care and authenticity must have some serious hurt down deep, but that doesn’t excuse the behavior. It’s so inspiring how many folks have LD’s back out here!
My Dad died the day before Thanksgiving this year. He battled dementia for a year. Went into the hospital on my birthday last year and died 4 days before my birthday this year and 28 days before Christmas. This is the toughest time of my life to this point. I was almost a month sober when he died and I'm still sober today. Thank you for the videos and the strength you provide
My father's memory is fading. I am not sure what is up. His grandmother had dementia and it scares me. I think he needs to see a neurologist for a definitive diagnosis. He's gotten more frustrated and angry - not good signs. My mother has a drinking problem and I am surrounded by it. That is part of the reason I live here right now. I am trying to keep my eye on the both of them. I am fairly sure she'll never quit. There is hiding of wine containers and denial. I am sorry for your loss. You hang in there, Lawrence.
I am always so impressed by how caring and empathetic you are towards others. Here you are dealing with this sort of thing over and over and you sit there, trying to help others with your experiences and words, and you most definitely have and continue to do so. You are a very special person LD. ❤️
Thank you so much laura!!!! I really appreciate the kind words! Merry Christmas!!!! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!!!! God bless❤❤❤🎄
I’m overwhelmed with emotions. It’s not the news we wanted but it’s the news we got. I’m glad the stents are working, and I know you’ll get through this next round of surgery. So much love from my family to yours ❤
Hey dude ive been watching your vids for the last few months. Fellow addict here. Not completely sober. I am blown away by your ressiliance. You are a miracle and beautiful soul. Im sorry that you have been through soo much pain. The universe gives its toughest battles to its strongest soldiers. The words that you speak are so real and true. And yes you are right it is always ok because being ok is a choice and yes even death is ok but you are saving lives. I love you man and you are getting through it and as sad as it is at times its is beautiful to watch you on your journey. A true spiritual warrior.
I'm sorry about the additional surgery; the fact that your spleen is regenerating a bit made me happy. That was the only silver lining. Thanks for what you do. Will send prayers your way. 🌺🍀💐🐝
Oh LD. You can’t catch a break. Damn. You are doing everything right yet it seems never ending! I’m glad there is good flow and things are working there as they should. You are so very strong and I know you will pull through the surgery with flying colors. Hopefully this will be the final one on your poor liver. You deserve a break! Sending much love to you and the family. ❤️🙏
You are doing God's work, you are saving lives with your videos. They are part of my day and reinforcement to my sobriety. God bless you. Merry Christmas
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. I’m struggling this holiday season. Your family is amazing and such a blessing to you. I don’t have that. But I have myself.
Hey there deirdre. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers! I'm so sorry that it's just you this holiday, and you are struggling. I'm here for you if you need anything, just reach out. Wishing you all the best! Merry Christmas. God bless ❤❤❤❤
Good news. This time last year I was in Virginia at VCU awaiting my transplant. I had so many blood transfusions. I hardly remember anything because I was so out of it. They said that whenever I had gotten there I had less than 30 days. Whatever the doctors want you to do no matter when it is…please do it.
Hey outlaw! I am so happy to hear that you overcame all of that and are still here with us! I know what you mean, when all that is happening and you have lost so much blood, you barely know what's going on. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!!!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wishing you and your family a beautiful holiday together. You are doing such an amazing service to others through these videos. You have taken your struggle and pain and made it a gift to people who need to hear your message. If that is not a purpose I don't know what is.
Thank you so much for coming out from the background to speak to me. I really appreciate you praying for me, i truly believe in the power of prayer! I hope that you have the best christmas ever my friend! Thank you again. God bless❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so similar to you LD, in that you know the repercussions that come with this disease and not that we would choose these issues but we aren't surprised or placing blame anywhere else. I'm praying God steers the course brother. I'm praying for now that God will give you his peace so you can enjoy your family and the gift of having this Christmas ♥️🎄🎁
I literally watch all of your videos and cant beleive this is the first time im commenting but, i think the world of you and your videos have helped educate and emotionally support me more than any other resource i have sought out. You are naturally charismatic charming and intelligent, im thankful you are making youtube videos. If i ever met you i would just give you a huge hug. Happy christmas LD ❤
Thank you so much devilsreject! What a super nice comment! I really appreciate you watching everyday! One day, I will have a meeting up. Hopefully I will meet you one day and a bunch more from here as well! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤❤
You are such a sweetheart 🥺 I'm sorry that you and your family are going through this. Prayers for a smooth procedure and that the results are amazing!
I have the same problem - getting scared about any test with a number that is out of the lane. Sounds like you have a terrific Dr. Also, you look great. I know guys who looked like death warmed over, from drinking, but all their organs started recovering when they stopped drinking. The ones who quit for good are still alive. The ones who drank again died. Thank you for helping me not drink today. I will pray for you. The body, designed by God, is an amazing machine which can repair itself.
@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you. Your kind reply helped me more than you know. Merry Christmas my friend, to you & yours. We struggle & we love. I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you for your honest telling of your life story. God bless you & your family too ❤
Hi from Ireland, I watch your every post. I am 59 and 5 months sober. I have cirrhosis and it causes a lot of fatigue. You speak well, I wish you good health and keep up the good videos 🙏🙏
Hey Clint! Thank you for watching all the videos! Congratulations on 5 months of sobriety! That's awesome! I'm sorry to hear about the cirrhosis, it does cause a lot of fatigue. I lay in my bed a lot, like all day long sometimes. At least a couple times a week. It takes a lot of gumption to get up and move around most days. I hope that you are feeling ok today, I get a lot of nausea too. Do you suffer from that as well? Have a wonderful Christmas my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤
Thank you my friend! I really do appreciate you being here, my sober friend! Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A blessing that the docs see these critical situations & can address them in a controlled way VS some unforeseen emergency. **** LD know that I appreciate your kindness, given so freely from a Loving, dedicated heart & treasure you as an example of a brave, exemplary human being - the gift of courage is what you personally give to me. Tears. How can I ever thank you? Merry Christmas to you & your family. ❤
LD, it never fails to choke me up to see you in pain. It's hard to see those you care about feel such deep sadness and anxiety. I just wish I could remove it for you. I'm not sure what to even say outside of that I love you brother from another mother! Hug your wife and kids hard whenever you can! And your parents...just hug the whole darn fam hard! Lol And know that you're not alone, that you've been watched over and taken care of thus far, and that that care will continue through your next surgery. I will continue to pray for you, my friend, and I know that my prayers will continue to be answered. I'm sorry I've been so late and sparse in the comments. Of course you know that life has been busy, but I've just been going through it and have needed to take time to breathe. I'm always thinking about you and everyone here, though!! Merry Christmas, LD! To you and your family!! Merry Christmas to this whole wonderful community!! ❤️🎄❤️😊❤️🎄❤️
@amandaflaherty7528 hey friend I’m sorry you’re going through a tough time. Hope you’re feeling a bit better. I have been in a funk as well. All in all lots to be grateful for. Merry Christmas my friend. Take care. As always all the best juju your way.
@Micru866 Hey, my friend. I'm sorry you're in a funk. I'm definitely practicing gratitude, just trying to practice self care additionally by living in the moment undistracted. I don't know how to hop on here and not read through all the comments and respond, so times like these I take a minute. I have offered it out a number of times to a few people, but I have considered you a friend since the very first chat over spooks, cats, and weather, so my email is on my yputube page! Idk if I ever offered it, bit I should have a long time ago. You can reach out if you ever need a friend. I check it pretty much daily because one of my jobs communicates through it. Happy holidays, Micru!
@Micru866 okay, micru! This is my third attempt to send a tether lol yt is being silly, so I'll send this in parts as I don't know what's coming through as offensive to the forum
@@Micru866I'm sorry you're in a funk as well. Like you, I've been practicing gratitude and it helps me to reflect and to keep myself in check, but I take time at moments like these to just breathe without distraction as well because it's impossible for me to come on here and not run through all the comments.. but I wanted you to know that I've thought of you as a friend practically since day one (earliest convos about cats, storms, spooks, etc lol) and I hope you know that you can reach out
Hi LD. What an amazing example you are showing us all on how to fight through adversity and carry on with life. You show great courage with all that you have been through. Merry Christmas.
LD you are truly amazing! Your bravery and openness is a true inspiration. It is Christmas Eve now in Australia and I’ve made the decision my day 1 will be Christmas Day! Your my inspiration and I wish you the very very best for the upcoming surgery!
I don’t really comment a lot because I’m not someone who had an alcohol or drug problem, I am however addicted to food and I self-medicate with it. I come from a long line of Type 2 Diabetics, I was doing so well a few years ago and I’m trying to kick the carbs and do keto and fasting again… Anyways, just thought I’d toss out my issue there. I’m so terrible sorry for the trolls out there… I don’t fully understand addiction and I try to be empathetic, but for someone like you to come on here and so frequently try to warn and help others avoid what you’re going through, to have some things out there leave you nasty comments on here… wow, they must have some real issues. I really admire the fact that you’re doing this and trying to help others. Keep up the great work and I’m really hoping and praying for you and your family! UA-cam randomly sent me to a great channel with wonderful people like yourself and all the information you’re sending out. I really appreciate that you’re able to keep going despite someone’s negativity. Love from Ontario, Canada 🍁 and Merry Christmas ✝️ and a Blessed New Year.
You and me both! His story is very applicable to my relationship with food. I get you! You aren’t alone in your struggle! Hit me up if need to. No matter where we are or what we’ve done we can finish stronger!
Thank you so much agentclayton! You are always welcome to comment here, everyone is welcome in this community! Addiction is Addiction, no matter how you slice it. It's all a struggle. Thank you for being here, I greatly appreciate it! Some people just have to be mean for some reason unfortunately. It's just the way it is, I guess. Merry Christmas to you and yours! God bless❤❤❤❤
Will be praying all goes well for the upcoming surgery. I pray you will have peace and rest during the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄❤️
Thanks LD for your wonderful ministry. Keep your faith in King Jesus. He knows yours and your families concerns about everything and will get you all through. Praying for you and Slayer. God love you.
I pray for you and family. You are a “ good soul”… you have touched my heart and made improvements to this alcoholics life( mine) I send you.. your wife and children a massive “ hug” from the UK. I love you man.🙏🙏🙏❤️
Merry Christmas!🎁🎄 So glad you’re here! Live in the moment and try not to dwell on the guilt. Your family loves you and are just happy to have you with them ❤ I wish my husband, who is in recovery, ( but is a dry drunk) would listen to you and be grateful for the amazing life he has now. Thank you!
Sounds like you've got a really great doctor. It's great that he's paying enough attention to be watching for potential problems and going as far to mark and track them. A lot of doctors wouldn't invest that much uncompensated time in a patient (or possibly not be able to). Every day is a gift to both you and your family!
Bless you. Prayers. Comfort. Hugs. So glad you and your family are together. Thank you so much for all you do. You give so many of us gifts that you don't even know about. I know your loved ones are treasuring all the moments they have with you. I doubt they are focusing on what led to this situation. And none of us know how long we will have with our loved ones. One thing about a serious illness that we can turn into something good is that it helps us treasure the most important moments more.
LD I’m so so sorry to hear this. Just know, Everything is going to be just fine. Stay Strong and Know that you are in our heart and prayers.🙏 I will be in serious prayers for you. You got this too.😊♥️🙏🙏🙏
You have a friend, I am here! You can do it, try tapering down.... that's a place to start. Keep me posted on how you are doing. Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awe LD I'm so sorry!!! Everything will be just fine. I know it. Your Dr is your guardian angel and will pull you through. We're all here praying for you and your family. Love you Merry Christmas
So glad you made the time to let us know how it went today. I’m sure you didn’t feel like it. Sounds like manageable issues and I know you’ve got this. One more and then you’ll be in the clear for a long while!! Keep your spirits up - that will help! Praying for you!! ❤
So sorry you need to have more surgery, I know it is hard for you all. Better to deal with the issues with planning than in an emergency. Every day that you share with your family and with us is a gift. Despite it being hard, it's worth it. Despite the news, I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you so much Kelly! I have to just keep pushing forward. Everyday is a blessing and I appreciate each one. I hope that you have a merry Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Damn…. I’m sorry to hear this 😔 the sharing of your experience is a huge gift to all of us and helping so many….including me. Thank you 🙏 ….try and enjoy the holiday with your family , it’s so important. 💜
Aw man not another surgery!! Well, at least you will get to spend time with your family and enjoy them over the holidays, thank God! I hate to see you going through all of the this, it’s really heartbreaking because you’re such a good dude with a good heart! I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t pay any mind to the trolls/haters, they have no purpose other than to be negative! Even if you caused your own health problems, at least you’re working hard every day to make things right, and you’re trying to help others in the process! That counts for a lot! You’re in my prayers as always my friend! Love you, bro! Merry Christmas to you and your family, and to everyone in this awesome community! 🎄🎉🎁🙏❤️❤️❤️
Sending you loving prayers & thoughts LD❤! Difficult news but try to enjoy the time with your family. Get some well deserved rest! Love & prayers LD & family❤!
I am truly sorry for your pain but it is not in vain. Thank you for your videos. I am going 4 years sober. Your videos motivate me to stay sober. Giving up drinking was the best thing I have ever done. Merry Christmas.
Hey 4205ptsd. Thank you so much! I am so happy for you! Congratulations on 4 years! It truly is the best thing we can do for ourselves!!! I hope that thousands of people see your comment, they need to know how great this life can be! Best to you and merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
Thank you so much littlesherm! I really do appreciate you being here! You are such a nice human being! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤❤😊
I am so sorry you are having to go through yet more surgery, but glad to hear the stents are working. Hopefully this will be it for a long time to come. Wishing you, your wife and your family a Merry Christmas and you will be in my prayers.
Merry Christmas Eve!🎄⛄️♥️ I hope Everyone here has a Beautiful Christmas! Take good care Everyone. Lots of Love and Respect Always. Thumbs Up 👍 and Shared Out.
That's bad news but it's all going to be ok. You're a very brave strong man You're going to get thru it. I was in depression 17 years I drank morning noon and night. Looking back it was ridiculous but I was self medicating after my sister was killed. Then on January 2 2006 I said no more. And I havnt touched a drop of alcohol since. I was lucky my liver healed what damage I've done to it but I do have diabetes now. Your on the right path doing everything you can to be there for your wife and kids. You are a good man. Keep faith and it will all work out for you. I keep you and your family in my prayers daily. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to ya'll.
Thank you so much sweetpea! I am so happy to hear that you have been sober for so long, sorry about the diabetes. I have it too unfortunately. Alcohol is so dangerous. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas this year!!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m so sorry. I am praying with all my heart for your full recovery. God bless you and your family. With all this suffering, you are saving many lives. ❤
My best wishes to you! Enjoy the holidays with your family and thank God that you have a great surgeon. You are in good hands with him and God has you with His loving grace. Prayers for all of you, give your wife an extra, big, long hug. God Bless You! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
Keep your head up brotha. You can do it man. Sending you positive vibes and good luck in everything you do. Un abrazo a la distancia! A big hug from the other side of the country.
I am amazed and appalled that anyone would leave mean comments to you and about you. That’s crazy. Just trolls, LD. They get some sort of satisfaction out of being online bullies or causing pain to others. Mentally sick individuals. Love you, LD. ❤️ This is not your fault. Im sure your family understands that even though it is upsetting. I’m hoping and praying you begin the healing journey and all of these health issues will begin to resolve and you can move forward without these obstacles. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much laura! It's ok, I just didn't want to see it before I spoke to my Dr and have my spirit in a bad place. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤
Awwwwww LD, so sorry to hear that you need surgery again 😟 Sending prayers to you for a healthy outcome. Wishing you, Mrs. LD, your children and family a very Merry Christmas, thank you for all you do for us, much appreciated 🙏🙏
Thank you hunnie_b! It's going to be ok, I at least get to spend Christmas with my family! I hope that you and yours have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's amazing that you are able to keep on helping so many when you are going through so much yourself! Problems aren't fixed with alcohol.😮keep on and know that so many praying works! Bless you and all your family throughout your surgeries and/or procedures.❤
I got emotional when you talked about negative comments. I’m so sorry people are so cruel. You’re such a sweet person and I don’t know why anyone would feel the need to judge you as if they’re perfect. Merry Christmas LD 💜 you’ve helped me so much
Hey slymophomie! Thank you so much for caring! I don't understand it either. It's ok, guess it comes with the territory. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Friends, if you see a nasty comment that’s going to cause LD distress, please report it. LD we love you and we’re all terribly sorry for this discouraging news. Praying for you 🙏🏻
UA-cam doesn’t function that neatly. Channel owners can get rid of comments and commenters, but others don’t have much power. Reports about inappropriate/rude comments are handled by AI, which has its own narrow definition of what comments should be deleted. If you push too hard to flag someone else, your own comments may be banned for 2-3 days while theirs continue to be visible.
I am so sorry to hear that you have to have another surgery LD. But I know you are going to get through it. You are stronger than you think. It takes a lot of strength to stop drinking (even with the health consequences). So many people get cirrhosis and multiple health problems, all the while knowing alcohol is killing them, and still can't stop drinking. I know it's hard dealing with the thoughts of " I hurt everyone I love with my drinking". But at least you had the courage and the strength to stop! I am sure they see that side of it. I will be praying for you man. I know you are going to be okay and I just want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! God is good and thank God you are still here with us spreading awareness!! I wish I could say I am completely sober, but I cant. I don't drink every day, I don't really drink all that much anymore, but I still have a drink every now and then. Thankfully I don't overdo it like I used to. But I do take kratom everyday and that has become my biggest vice. I hope that someday I will be able to let that go like you let the drinking go. Either way, have a great Christmas with your family!! I plan on spending mine with my wonderful, handsome sons!! They make me so incredibly happy!! Take care and know that God is with you! He is with all of us!!
Hey thagy1973! Thank you so much for this my friend! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you being here! You are always positive here and I enjoy reading your comments! I hope that you and your family.... especially your handsome sons, have a wonderful Christmas this year! Keep working at it man, you are doing great!!!! And you are honest with yourself, that's so important! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Oh gosh,this is not the news we hoped for.Hang in there LD, you are a strong person with a family who clearly adores you. I will be praying for you and your family. It’s gonna be all right. God be with you.
LD. So sorry to hear you need more surgery and you have an aneurysm in your pancreas. I will be praying for you. It will be all ok. May the Blessings of God be upon you . Merry Christmas to you and your family I’m sending you hugs n prayers 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🎄🎄🎄🫶🏻
Thank you so much mona! It's so good to see you! It's all going to be ok, I know it will. I hope that you and your family have the best christmas that you have ever had! God bless❤❤❤❤
I'm so sorry to hear this, LD. Sounds like you have a good surgeon. It's better that you know ahead of time about these things rather than be surprised when something goes wrong, and you have to get surgery without being put to sleep. I will be praying that God will heal your body, both through the doctors, and also through His mighty healing power. Ask Him for help, ask Him to heal you.
Thank you so much sheila! You are right, it's better to be proactive, then trying to fix a problem while it's happening. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
We got a great Christmas present today when my wife was declared cancer free.
God is good! Thank the Lord for such good news.
That's wonderful news! 🎉
Can’t beat that!
Very happy to hear that
Hallelujah 🎉
That’s Fantastic!
Thank you Jesus!!!
I’m so sad for Christmas this year. My son died of cancer 8 months ago and he’s not going be here this year. This grieving process is tough. I try and remember the good times. I’ve gotten through this sober. I have 6 1/2 years now and I owe it to God,, my friends in AA and my neighbors and your channel. I listen to you daily. I also have cirrhosis, 10 1/2 years now. Merry Christmas to you and your family LD.
So sorry Chari, about your son, while applauding your endurance through everything. I'm sure you could write a book as well .
@@Cheri-USA oh I am soooo sorry to see this. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and strength during this time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. The first Christmas without your son must be hugely painful. Wishing you strength and peace of mind. I hope the loving memories of your son will help carry you through. May he rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏🎄🎄
Bless You Mate
You’ll get through
My Aunt died few Months ago
Spoke to her Daughter yesterday
At church at weekend a hymn triggered her
She got through singing with tears streaming down her face
At this time of Year
When we suffer a loss
EVERYTHING has an extra significance
Keep Going
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So sorry for your loss. I hope you have a peaceful Christmas.
I hate that people are ugly to you. There’s nothing you’ve done to deserve that.
A family member was diagnosed with cirrhosis last year. He changed his lifestyle and turned it around, as well as he can.
Watching you has put my mind at ease for them. You’re so strong and such an inspiration.
Merry Christmas and enjoy that time with your family. 🎄
Thank you my friend! Merry Christmas to you as well!!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤
I don’t hate anyone but … anyone that can say something ugly to a man that is pouring his heart out and showing true care and authenticity must have some serious hurt down deep, but that doesn’t excuse the behavior. It’s so inspiring how many folks have LD’s back out here!
My Dad died the day before Thanksgiving this year. He battled dementia for a year. Went into the hospital on my birthday last year and died 4 days before my birthday this year and 28 days before Christmas. This is the toughest time of my life to this point. I was almost a month sober when he died and I'm still sober today. Thank you for the videos and the strength you provide
Sorry for your loss. Stay strong
My father's memory is fading. I am not sure what is up. His grandmother had dementia and it scares me. I think he needs to see a neurologist for a definitive diagnosis. He's gotten more frustrated and angry - not good signs. My mother has a drinking problem and I am surrounded by it. That is part of the reason I live here right now. I am trying to keep my eye on the both of them. I am fairly sure she'll never quit. There is hiding of wine containers and denial. I am sorry for your loss. You hang in there, Lawrence.
I am so sorry for your loss, may your father rest in peace. Congratulations on your sobriety!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 God bless❤❤❤❤
@@ShadesOClarity dementia is not fun, my Dad was never angry buy he looked so sad just trapped in a body he couldn't use properly
@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you dude, I found your videos right when I was starting to quit drinking and your stories really helped me quit for good.
I am always so impressed by how caring and empathetic you are towards others. Here you are dealing with this sort of thing over and over and you sit there, trying to help others with your experiences and words, and you most definitely have and continue to do so. You are a very special person LD. ❤️
Thank you so much laura!!!! I really appreciate the kind words!
Merry Christmas!!!! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!!!! God bless❤❤❤🎄
God's plan for LD's life definitely included saving others......
Rita, agreed. ❤️
I’m overwhelmed with emotions. It’s not the news we wanted but it’s the news we got. I’m glad the stents are working, and I know you’ll get through this next round of surgery. So much love from my family to yours ❤
Thank you so much tjs! I am pretty overwhelmed myself right now. It will be ok though. Merry Christmas my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤
And love from my family to your as well!❤❤❤
Hey dude ive been watching your vids for the last few months. Fellow addict here. Not completely sober.
I am blown away by your ressiliance. You are a miracle and beautiful soul.
Im sorry that you have been through soo much pain. The universe gives its toughest battles to its strongest soldiers. The words that you speak are so real and true.
And yes you are right it is always ok because being ok is a choice and yes even death is ok but you are saving lives.
I love you man and you are getting through it and as sad as it is at times its is beautiful to watch you on your journey.
A true spiritual warrior.
I’ve met nearly 20 former drinkers who are alcohol free-new trend--
That's a great thing. Merry Christmas.
That's awesome!!!!!
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm sorry about the additional surgery; the fact that your spleen is regenerating a bit made me happy. That was the only silver lining. Thanks for what you do. Will send prayers your way. 🌺🍀💐🐝
Thank you so much bishop!
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh LD. You can’t catch a break. Damn. You are doing everything right yet it seems never ending! I’m glad there is good flow and things are working there as they should. You are so very strong and I know you will pull through the surgery with flying colors. Hopefully this will be the final one on your poor liver. You deserve a break! Sending much love to you and the family. ❤️🙏
Thank u laura! It's ok, just one of those things. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! God bless❤❤❤
I’m so sorry to hear about additional surgery, that’s harsh news. Sending you and your family the very best Christmas wishes ❤️🙏xx
Thank you so much Louise!
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are doing God's work, you are saving lives with your videos. They are part of my day and reinforcement to my sobriety.
God bless you. Merry Christmas
Hey Brendan! Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that the videos are helping! Have a merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. I’m struggling this holiday season. Your family is amazing and such a blessing to you. I don’t have that. But I have myself.
Hey. stay strong
I'm sorry that you're struggling... know that you're not alone! I'm glad that you're here. Keep talking on here, and we'll be here for you. ❤😊❤
I'm sorry. I'm praying for you.
Hey there deirdre. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers! I'm so sorry that it's just you this holiday, and you are struggling. I'm here for you if you need anything, just reach out. Wishing you all the best! Merry Christmas. God bless ❤❤❤❤
Good news. This time last year I was in Virginia at VCU awaiting my transplant. I had so many blood transfusions. I hardly remember anything because I was so out of it. They said that whenever I had gotten there I had less than 30 days. Whatever the doctors want you to do no matter when it is…please do it.
I'm so glad that you're with us today!! 😊❤🎉
Hey outlaw! I am so happy to hear that you overcame all of that and are still here with us! I know what you mean, when all that is happening and you have lost so much blood, you barely know what's going on. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!!!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wishing you and your family a beautiful holiday together. You are doing such an amazing service to others through these videos. You have taken your struggle and pain and made it a gift to people who need to hear your message. If that is not a purpose I don't know what is.
Thank you so very much for saying this nycwoman!!! Have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Man, Brother, I feel for you. I will pray for you and your family. Stay Strong! Much LOVE to you!
Thank you so much bigsarge! God bless you and your family and merry Christmas! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I got a feeling you’re going to be okay bro.
Thank you Stephen!!!
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am one of those that sits in the background and rarely comments. But felt led to tell you I am going to be praying for you. God bless you
Thank you so much for coming out from the background to speak to me. I really appreciate you praying for me, i truly believe in the power of prayer! I hope that you have the best christmas ever my friend! Thank you again. God bless❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so similar to you LD, in that you know the repercussions that come with this disease and not that we would choose these issues but we aren't surprised or placing blame anywhere else. I'm praying God steers the course brother. I'm praying for now that God will give you his peace so you can enjoy your family and the gift of having this Christmas ♥️🎄🎁
Merry Christmas, Em! 😊🎄❤️
@amandaflaherty7528 Merry Christmas to you !!♥️🎁🎄
Thank you so much em! I know you have been through a lot yourself! I hope that you have a peaceful and merry Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤
I literally watch all of your videos and cant beleive this is the first time im commenting but, i think the world of you and your videos have helped educate and emotionally support me more than any other resource i have sought out. You are naturally charismatic charming and intelligent, im thankful you are making youtube videos. If i ever met you i would just give you a huge hug. Happy christmas LD ❤
Thank you so much devilsreject! What a super nice comment! I really appreciate you watching everyday! One day, I will have a meeting up. Hopefully I will meet you one day and a bunch more from here as well! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤❤
Oh bless you LD and your family
Prayers sent big style!
Here is my first clean Christmas in years. You ve helped me enormously.
Janet
I'm so happy for you, Janet! Enjoy!! 😊❤️🎉🎊
Oh wow janet!!! I am so happy for you! That's a big deal! First Christmas sober, i hope that it's the best ever!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
You are such a sweetheart 🥺 I'm sorry that you and your family are going through this. Prayers for a smooth procedure and that the results are amazing!
Awe! Thank you mwheeler!!! Thank you so much! I hope you and your family have a merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you and God bless you and your family as well. ❤
I have the same problem - getting scared about any test with a number that is out of the lane. Sounds like you have a terrific Dr.
Also, you look great. I know guys who looked like death warmed over, from drinking, but all their organs started recovering when they stopped drinking. The ones who quit for good are still alive. The ones who drank again died.
Thank you for helping me not drink today. I will pray for you. The body, designed by God, is an amazing machine which can repair itself.
I'm celebrating in your abstinence today!! ❤️🎉🎊❤️
Thank you stingray! And you are right, the body is amazing!!!!
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
LD, you are fascinating. You're well-spoken, informative, and grounded in your purpose. Do what you have to do to live your robust life. ❤
He is. Very good videos. Happy Holidays.
Thank you so much for saying that cyn! I really appreciate you being here! Have a merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
@@ShadesOClaritythank you shades!!!!! 😎 ❤
Prayers again I wish I could do more. Keep up the battle, and merry Christmas!
I'm thankful for this Xmas I got liver and kidney transplant 🙏
You've helped me greatly. Thank you, keep telling your story. People need to hear more cat to that tail ❤❤❤
😊😊😊😊 thank you bonnie! I'm so happy to hear that! Have a wonderful Christmas with your family my friend! God bless 😊❤
@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you. Your kind reply helped me more than you know. Merry Christmas my friend, to you & yours. We struggle & we love. I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you for your honest telling of your life story. God bless you & your family too ❤
Hi from Ireland, I watch your every post. I am 59 and 5 months sober. I have cirrhosis and it causes a lot of fatigue. You speak well, I wish you good health and keep up the good videos 🙏🙏
Hey Clint! Thank you for watching all the videos! Congratulations on 5 months of sobriety! That's awesome! I'm sorry to hear about the cirrhosis, it does cause a lot of fatigue. I lay in my bed a lot, like all day long sometimes. At least a couple times a week. It takes a lot of gumption to get up and move around most days. I hope that you are feeling ok today, I get a lot of nausea too. Do you suffer from that as well? Have a wonderful Christmas my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤
We are from very different worlds, but we are certainly bonded over sobriety. Thank you for making these vlogs. I know you are helping others.
Thank you my friend! I really do appreciate you being here, my sober friend!
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A blessing that the docs see these critical situations & can address them in a controlled way VS some unforeseen emergency. **** LD know that I appreciate your kindness, given so freely from a Loving, dedicated heart & treasure you as an example of a brave, exemplary human being - the gift of courage is what you personally give to me. Tears. How can I ever thank you? Merry Christmas to you & your family. ❤
Awe! Thank you judith! What a nice comment! It is a blessing! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
LD, it never fails to choke me up to see you in pain. It's hard to see those you care about feel such deep sadness and anxiety. I just wish I could remove it for you. I'm not sure what to even say outside of that I love you brother from another mother! Hug your wife and kids hard whenever you can! And your parents...just hug the whole darn fam hard! Lol And know that you're not alone, that you've been watched over and taken care of thus far, and that that care will continue through your next surgery. I will continue to pray for you, my friend, and I know that my prayers will continue to be answered. I'm sorry I've been so late and sparse in the comments. Of course you know that life has been busy, but I've just been going through it and have needed to take time to breathe. I'm always thinking about you and everyone here, though!! Merry Christmas, LD! To you and your family!! Merry Christmas to this whole wonderful community!! ❤️🎄❤️😊❤️🎄❤️
@amandaflaherty7528 hey friend I’m sorry you’re going through a tough time. Hope you’re feeling a bit better. I have been in a funk as well.
All in all lots to be grateful for. Merry Christmas my friend. Take care. As always all the best juju your way.
@Micru866 Hey, my friend. I'm sorry you're in a funk. I'm definitely practicing gratitude, just trying to practice self care additionally by living in the moment undistracted. I don't know how to hop on here and not read through all the comments and respond, so times like these I take a minute. I have offered it out a number of times to a few people, but I have considered you a friend since the very first chat over spooks, cats, and weather, so my email is on my yputube page! Idk if I ever offered it, bit I should have a long time ago. You can reach out if you ever need a friend. I check it pretty much daily because one of my jobs communicates through it. Happy holidays, Micru!
It does seem that way Amanda. We serve a mighty good God though.
@Micru866 okay, micru! This is my third attempt to send a tether lol yt is being silly, so I'll send this in parts as I don't know what's coming through as offensive to the forum
@@Micru866I'm sorry you're in a funk as well. Like you, I've been practicing gratitude and it helps me to reflect and to keep myself in check, but I take time at moments like these to just breathe without distraction as well because it's impossible for me to come on here and not run through all the comments.. but I wanted you to know that I've thought of you as a friend practically since day one (earliest convos about cats, storms, spooks, etc lol) and I hope you know that you can reach out
Thank you so much for making these videos … you are helping others… love and prayers to you 🙏🏻
Hi LD. What an amazing example you are showing us all on how to fight through adversity and carry on with life. You show great courage with all that you have been through. Merry Christmas.
Sending you LOVE and best wishes from Scotland LD
LD you are truly amazing! Your bravery and openness is a true inspiration. It is Christmas Eve now in Australia and I’ve made the decision my day 1 will be Christmas Day! Your my inspiration and I wish you the very very best for the upcoming surgery!
Thank you so much aussie!!! I hope that your day 1 goes smoothly! Keep me posted on how you are doing! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
I don’t really comment a lot because I’m not someone who had an alcohol or drug problem, I am however addicted to food and I self-medicate with it. I come from a long line of Type 2 Diabetics, I was doing so well a few years ago and I’m trying to kick the carbs and do keto and fasting again… Anyways, just thought I’d toss out my issue there. I’m so terrible sorry for the trolls out there… I don’t fully understand addiction and I try to be empathetic, but for someone like you to come on here and so frequently try to warn and help others avoid what you’re going through, to have some things out there leave you nasty comments on here… wow, they must have some real issues. I really admire the fact that you’re doing this and trying to help others. Keep up the great work and I’m really hoping and praying for you and your family! UA-cam randomly sent me to a great channel with wonderful people like yourself and all the information you’re sending out. I really appreciate that you’re able to keep going despite someone’s negativity. Love from Ontario, Canada 🍁 and Merry Christmas ✝️ and a Blessed New Year.
You and me both! His story is very applicable to my relationship with food. I get you! You aren’t alone in your struggle! Hit me up if need to. No matter where we are or what we’ve done we can finish stronger!
@TheFinishStrongerProject thank u my friend! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much agentclayton! You are always welcome to comment here, everyone is welcome in this community! Addiction is Addiction, no matter how you slice it. It's all a struggle. Thank you for being here, I greatly appreciate it! Some people just have to be mean for some reason unfortunately. It's just the way it is, I guess. Merry Christmas to you and yours! God bless❤❤❤❤
Will be praying all goes well for the upcoming surgery. I pray you will have peace and rest during the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄❤️
Thank you for the prayers jane! I hope that you and your family have an amazing Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
Thanks LD for your wonderful ministry. Keep your faith in King Jesus. He knows yours and your families concerns about everything and will get you all through. Praying for you and Slayer. God love you.
Thank you so very much neil!!! I hope that you have a great Christmas! God bless😊😊😊😊
I pray for you and family. You are a “ good soul”… you have touched my heart and made improvements to this alcoholics life( mine) I send you.. your wife and children a massive “ hug” from the UK. I love you man.🙏🙏🙏❤️
Thank you mark! I love you too brother! I greatly appreciate the kind words my friend! Have a very merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
We love you man your very brave wow your the bravest man I ever known we love you stay strong
Thank you so much Anthony!!! I love you too! Have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
Look to the Lord. He is our Savior and healer. Praying for you
Thank you Cynthia! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
3+ months no alcohol. Another surgery? Oh no! We must listen to you. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on over 3 months of sobriety!!! ❤🎊🎉❤️
Congratulations on 3+ months pf sobriety my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
Merry Christmas!🎁🎄
So glad you’re here!
Live in the moment and try not to dwell on the guilt. Your family loves you and are just happy to have you with them ❤
I wish my husband, who is in recovery, ( but is a dry drunk) would listen to you and be grateful for the amazing life he has now.
Thank you!
Merry Christmas mel! Thank you! I am doing just that right now. Thank you for being here and I hope that your husband watches one day! God bless❤❤❤
Oh lord, lifting you up in prayer in Jesus name.
Thank you so much jeff! God bless❤❤❤
Love the Christmas tree and the fire! Makes it feel like Christmas
Thank you sandra!!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours! God bless❤❤❤❤
The tree is beautiful.
Keep up the good fight. ive struggled with alcohol for years. off and on but you bring me hope and your experience has helped me. i appreciate you.
Thank you so much lance! I'm so happy to hear that the videos have helped you! Have a merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
I'm rooting for you! May you have great peace & joy this Christmas!❤
Thank you so much ladon! I hope your Christmas is wonderful! God bless❤❤❤
Sounds like you've got a really great doctor. It's great that he's paying enough attention to be watching for potential problems and going as far to mark and track them. A lot of doctors wouldn't invest that much uncompensated time in a patient (or possibly not be able to). Every day is a gift to both you and your family!
Hey Viktor. You are right, I have a wonderful team behind me. My ir dr is the best! Have a very merry Christmas! God bless😊😊
Love you! Blessings to you and yours. Praying for you. Merry Christmas everyone!
Love you too Beverly! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
Sending prayers your way❤❤❤
Thank you joan! Merry Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rkMerry Christmas to you and your family! ❤❤❤❤
Prayers from Idaho… we love you 🙏❤️
Bless you. Prayers. Comfort. Hugs. So glad you and your family are together. Thank you so much for all you do. You give so many of us gifts that you don't even know about. I know your loved ones are treasuring all the moments they have with you. I doubt they are focusing on what led to this situation. And none of us know how long we will have with our loved ones. One thing about a serious illness that we can turn into something good is that it helps us treasure the most important moments more.
Thank you so much skysmomma! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
LD I’m so so sorry to hear this. Just know, Everything is going to be just fine. Stay Strong and Know that you are in our heart and prayers.🙏 I will be in serious prayers for you. You got this too.😊♥️🙏🙏🙏
Merry Christmas, you're helping many people. I hope you can heal.
Thank you so much Philly! Merry Christmas! ❤God bless😊😊❤
Sending love LD. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Sending you love back kkl!!! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
So wish I had a friend like you. I'm still drinking heavily and trying to stop.
You can do it. Just don’t stop trying. It’s how we stop. Good luck to you, and God bless you. Be kind to yourself.
You have a friend, I am here! You can do it, try tapering down.... that's a place to start. Keep me posted on how you are doing.
Have a very merry Christmas my friend!!!! God bless you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Prayers, you've come to the right place. This is a very supportive group of people! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are one of the main people that helped get me sober. I am praying for you. Have a merry Christmas. You are going to be fine! I know it.
Thank you for saying that Richard! I really appreciate it! I hope that you have a very nice Christmas with your family. God bless❤❤❤❤
Awe LD I'm so sorry!!! Everything will be just fine. I know it. Your Dr is your guardian angel and will pull you through. We're all here praying for you and your family. Love you
Merry Christmas
Thank you so much jamie and I love you too! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So glad you made the time to let us know how it went today. I’m sure you didn’t feel like it. Sounds like manageable issues and I know you’ve got this. One more and then you’ll be in the clear for a long while!! Keep your spirits up - that will help! Praying for you!! ❤
Thank you so much leo leo! I appreciate you watching! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
So sorry you need to have more surgery, I know it is hard for you all. Better to deal with the issues with planning than in an emergency. Every day that you share with your family and with us is a gift. Despite it being hard, it's worth it. Despite the news, I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you so much Kelly! I have to just keep pushing forward. Everyday is a blessing and I appreciate each one. I hope that you have a merry Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Damn…. I’m sorry to hear this 😔 the sharing of your experience is a huge gift to all of us and helping so many….including me. Thank you 🙏 ….try and enjoy the holiday with your family , it’s so important. 💜
Thank you catlady!!! I appreciate you being here and watching my story! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤
Hang in there. Sounds like you’re in good hands and have plenty of people who care about you. Thank you for helping so many. You might be saving lives
Thank you so much laura! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Aw man not another surgery!! Well, at least you will get to spend time with your family and enjoy them over the holidays, thank God! I hate to see you going through all of the this, it’s really heartbreaking because you’re such a good dude with a good heart! I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t pay any mind to the trolls/haters, they have no purpose other than to be negative! Even if you caused your own health problems, at least you’re working hard every day to make things right, and you’re trying to help others in the process! That counts for a lot! You’re in my prayers as always my friend! Love you, bro! Merry Christmas to you and your family, and to everyone in this awesome community! 🎄🎉🎁🙏❤️❤️❤️
Merry Christmas David 🎄❤
@ Merry Christmas, Mona! 🎄☺️
Merry Christmas, David!! 🎄🎄😊❤️
@ Merry Christmas to you, Kathryn!!🎄❤️🤗
Merry Christmas, David!! ❤😊🎄
Continued prayers! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Love ya
Thank you Kayla! Love you too! Have a merry Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Merry Christmas!! God bless you and family!
Merry Christmas to you and yours too amormio! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
Sending you loving prayers & thoughts LD❤! Difficult news but try to enjoy the time with your family. Get some well deserved rest! Love & prayers LD & family❤!
Thank you so much chp! Sending you love from me and my family! Merry Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
I am truly sorry for your pain but it is not in vain. Thank you for your videos. I am going 4 years sober. Your videos motivate me to stay sober. Giving up drinking was the best thing I have ever done. Merry Christmas.
Hey 4205ptsd. Thank you so much! I am so happy for you! Congratulations on 4 years! It truly is the best thing we can do for ourselves!!! I hope that thousands of people see your comment, they need to know how great this life can be! Best to you and merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
Much love and appreciation LD! Im praying you're health improves. Youre amazing 👏
Thank you so much littlesherm! I really do appreciate you being here! You are such a nice human being! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤❤😊
I am so sorry you are having to go through yet more surgery, but glad to hear the stents are working. Hopefully this will be it for a long time to come. Wishing you, your wife and your family a Merry Christmas and you will be in my prayers.
Thank you so much Vicky and merry Christmas to you and yours! God bless❤❤❤❤
Keep your head up!
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Thank you brother again for everything you do...may God bless you and marry Christmas to you and your family!❤
Merry Christmas Eve!🎄⛄️♥️
I hope Everyone here has a Beautiful Christmas! Take good care Everyone. Lots of Love and Respect Always.
Thumbs Up 👍 and Shared Out.
That's bad news but it's all going to be ok. You're a very brave strong man You're going to get thru it. I was in depression 17 years I drank morning noon and night. Looking back it was ridiculous but I was self medicating after my sister was killed. Then on January 2 2006 I said no more. And I havnt touched a drop of alcohol since. I was lucky my liver healed what damage I've done to it but I do have diabetes now. Your on the right path doing everything you can to be there for your wife and kids. You are a good man. Keep faith and it will all work out for you. I keep you and your family in my prayers daily. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to ya'll.
Thank you so much sweetpea! I am so happy to hear that you have been sober for so long, sorry about the diabetes. I have it too unfortunately. Alcohol is so dangerous. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas this year!!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤
LD, thank you for being a walking illustration for the evilness of alcohol. You're saving more lives than you know. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
You are so welcome my friend and thank you for being so kind. Have a wonderful Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤
I’m so sorry. I am praying with all my heart for your full recovery. God bless you and your family. With all this suffering, you are saving many lives. ❤
Thank you cheri! I really appreciate you saying that! I hope that you have a very merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
My best wishes to you! Enjoy the holidays with your family and thank God that you have a great surgeon. You are in good hands with him and God has you with His loving grace. Prayers for all of you, give your wife an extra, big, long hug. God Bless You! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
Thank you debra! You are right, I am super blessed! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Keep your head up brotha. You can do it man. Sending you positive vibes and good luck in everything you do. Un abrazo a la distancia! A big hug from the other side of the country.
Thank u so much scdj29! I hope that you have an awesome Christmas, on the other side of the country! God bless 😊😊❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk God bless brotha. I hope you have an awesome time with your family. Un abrazo a la distancia!!
Thank you for your videos they have helped me a lot and I am sure they have helped a lot of people Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤❤
You are so welcome and thank you! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
I am amazed and appalled that anyone would leave mean comments to you and about you. That’s crazy. Just trolls, LD. They get some sort of satisfaction out of being online bullies or causing pain to others. Mentally sick individuals. Love you, LD. ❤️ This is not your fault. Im sure your family understands that even though it is upsetting. I’m hoping and praying you begin the healing journey and all of these health issues will begin to resolve and you can move forward without these obstacles. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much laura! It's ok, I just didn't want to see it before I spoke to my Dr and have my spirit in a bad place. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas with your family! God bless❤❤❤❤
Wishing you and your family the best and a happy holiday. It's gonna be OK man, you'll get through this challenge too.
Thank you so much Rick! I know it will. Have a very merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
Awwwwww LD, so sorry to hear that you need surgery again 😟 Sending prayers to you for a healthy outcome. Wishing you, Mrs. LD, your children and family a very Merry Christmas, thank you for all you do for us, much appreciated 🙏🙏
Thank you hunnie_b! It's going to be ok, I at least get to spend Christmas with my family! I hope that you and yours have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thanks LD 🙏
Merry Christmas! We continue to pray for you, your family and your health care team. God bless!
Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend! Thank you!!! God bless❤❤❤
It's amazing that you are able to keep on helping so many when you are going through so much yourself! Problems aren't fixed with alcohol.😮keep on and know that so many praying works! Bless you and all your family throughout your surgeries and/or procedures.❤
Thank you Beverly!!! Prayers do work. They really do! Merry Christmas to you and your family! God bless❤❤❤❤
You are a super guy!! prayers for you.
Thank you darlene!!! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
I got emotional when you talked about negative comments. I’m so sorry people are so cruel. You’re such a sweet person and I don’t know why anyone would feel the need to judge you as if they’re perfect. Merry Christmas LD 💜 you’ve helped me so much
Hey slymophomie! Thank you so much for caring! I don't understand it either. It's ok, guess it comes with the territory. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
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Friends, if you see a nasty comment that’s going to cause LD distress, please report it. LD we love you and we’re all terribly sorry for this discouraging news. Praying for you 🙏🏻
UA-cam doesn’t function that neatly. Channel owners can get rid of comments and commenters, but others don’t have much power. Reports about inappropriate/rude comments are handled by AI, which has its own narrow definition of what comments should be deleted. If you push too hard to flag someone else, your own comments may be banned for 2-3 days while theirs continue to be visible.
Absolutely will report them!
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Thank you so much for being so kind drinktx! I really do appreciate you! I hope that you and yours have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
God Bless You and Your Family LD .. We will pray for you 🙏🙏🙏
God bless you and your family as well!!!! Thank you! Merry Christmas! ❤❤❤❤
I am so sorry to hear that you have to have another surgery LD. But I know you are going to get through it. You are stronger than you think. It takes a lot of strength to stop drinking (even with the health consequences). So many people get cirrhosis and multiple health problems, all the while knowing alcohol is killing them, and still can't stop drinking. I know it's hard dealing with the thoughts of " I hurt everyone I love with my drinking". But at least you had the courage and the strength to stop! I am sure they see that side of it. I will be praying for you man. I know you are going to be okay and I just want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! God is good and thank God you are still here with us spreading awareness!! I wish I could say I am completely sober, but I cant. I don't drink every day, I don't really drink all that much anymore, but I still have a drink every now and then. Thankfully I don't overdo it like I used to. But I do take kratom everyday and that has become my biggest vice. I hope that someday I will be able to let that go like you let the drinking go. Either way, have a great Christmas with your family!! I plan on spending mine with my wonderful, handsome sons!! They make me so incredibly happy!! Take care and know that God is with you! He is with all of us!!
Hey thagy1973! Thank you so much for this my friend! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you being here! You are always positive here and I enjoy reading your comments! I hope that you and your family.... especially your handsome sons, have a wonderful Christmas this year! Keep working at it man, you are doing great!!!! And you are honest with yourself, that's so important! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Sending prayers 🙏🙏
Thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤ God bless😊😊😊
Oh gosh,this is not the news we hoped for.Hang in there LD, you are a strong person with a family who clearly adores you. I will be praying for you and your family. It’s gonna be all right. God be with you.
Thank you so much Mary! They really do, and i adore them as well! Have a merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
LD. So sorry to hear you need more surgery and you have an aneurysm in your pancreas. I will be praying for you. It will be all ok. May the Blessings of God be upon you . Merry Christmas to you and your family I’m sending you hugs n prayers 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🎄🎄🎄🫶🏻
Merry Christmas, Mona!! ❤️🎄😊
@@amandaflaherty7528 Amanda! 💚🤟🌹 thank you and happy holidays to you friend
Thank you so much mona! It's so good to see you! It's all going to be ok, I know it will. I hope that you and your family have the best christmas that you have ever had! God bless❤❤❤❤
Praying for you, LD. Hoping this surgery will be the last one for a long while.
Thank you jenna!!! Have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Merry Christmas LD. 😊
Merry Christmas to you too Christian! God bless😊😊😊
I'm so sorry to hear this, LD. Sounds like you have a good surgeon. It's better that you know ahead of time about these things rather than be surprised when something goes wrong, and you have to get surgery without being put to sleep. I will be praying that God will heal your body, both through the doctors, and also through His mighty healing power. Ask Him for help, ask Him to heal you.
Thank you so much sheila! You are right, it's better to be proactive, then trying to fix a problem while it's happening. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
God Bless You and Your Family.
God bless you and your family! Merry Christmas! ❤❤❤❤
your a good speaker man
We all pray for you bro
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Praying for you
Thank you my friend! Merry Christmas! God bless❤❤❤
God bless you and Merry Christmas
God bless you as well, merry Christmas to you and yours!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤