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Subject: "Two flat tires and a root canal" - September12, 2007

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A message of Hope...stories from the road.

By Bob Perks

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Hello, my Friend!

The changes are all around me here in Northeast Pennsylvania. My garden is

fading, the trees are turning and the temperature goes way up and then way down.

I love changes. They keep me alive.

Make it a great day!

Bob and Marianne

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Perks Pearl of Wisdom

"Step right into your day. Don't sneak up on it. You want to let it know

that you are in charge and fully responsible for all the great things that

are about to happen in the next 24 hours!" Bob Perks

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Appreciate what I do?

Here's how you can help me:

This link will take you to my web page for more information,

shopping, and ways you can help.

I humbly thank you in advance...

Love always and all ways,

Bob and Marianne Perks

http://www.BobPerks.com

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Today's message:

"Two flat tires and a root canal"

by Bob Perks

I didn't write my last message, "Step out of the shadow" because I had things happen to me. I wrote it and

then they happened.

But I was ready. I mean all that I said in that message actually helped me.

Last Friday I discovered I had a tooth ache. It wasn't terrible, but it was painful at times. But, I knew why

it happened last Friday. Things like that always seem to happen to me on Fridays leaving me to deal

with it over the weekend.

I called the dentist and they were closed.

We went to a small local fair that evening and I was careful not to disturb the tooth in question. I woke up Saturday

in pain. We did the Susan Komen Breast cancer walk in Scranton on that morning and crashed the rest of the day.

Sunday the pain returned on and off and I was anxious for Monday to arrive.

First thing Monday morning I called the dentist. No answer. I tried several more times and always got a recording

telling me to call back during regular hours. This was regular hours.

I finally contacted the service to find that the entire office was on vacation.

"But I have a tooth ache!" I whined like a child.

I was given another dentist who was covering mine, but they couldn't see me until the next day.

I went on to my already scheduled doctor's appointment with a specialist. A neurologist.

He walked in the room and said, "Perks. I thought a lot about this. You have fibromyalgia and it stems from

depression."

I was stunned. Shocked. Marianne has fibro. What are the chances a couple would have it? And what about

this depression thing?

We spoke briefly, he handed me drug samples and I left.

I called my wife and was very upset.

She then began to tell me about her day, helping me to put mine in perspective. It was terrible. The only

break she would have was an appointment she had with her dentist that afternoon. At least it would

get her away from the pressure of work.

I went home, fed my dogs and went directly to the local florist to buy a single rose.

I drove to her dentist office and handed the rose to the receptionist.

"Please give this to my wife. She will be here at 3:00," I said.

She smiled and I headed home.

Feeling good about myself and excited that I was finally turning the day around, I got a flat tire.

I was able to get to a local gas station and they repaired it.

I got up the next day and headed to the office and discovered it was flat again.

I took it to another shop and expected to be hit with a new tire bill only to find they could do a better

repair and guaranteed it. "$21.16"

Turned the day around.

Of course it cost me $15.00 the day before. Still it could have cost me over $100.

I went to my dentist appointment on time and he informed me that I needed to see a specialist right away.

"Can you be there in an hour?" he asked.

"Sure!" I said.

An hour later I arrived to find they were at least 45 minutes behind schedule.

Within the next two hours I was in, had a root canal and out drooling in my car from the Novocain.

As I sat there moaning and complaining, I remembered the story I sent you on Monday.

"Diagnosed as depressed and with Fibromyalgia, two flat tires and a root canal...and it's only Tuesday!"

I laughed out loud. Well, out of one side of my sagging numb mouth.

"It's not what happens to you. It's how you choose to react," I said.

Compared to the worst day of my life this was great!

Two flat tires and a root canal! Yippee!

"I believe in you!"

Bob

I encourage you to share my stories but I do ask that you keep my name and

contact information with my work.

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I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."

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