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Location: Barrington, Il | I saw Steve Van Leishout on the water over the weekend. The phrase above is his signature, one way to recognize him. Thank you, Steve, for the reminder. We saw him again later in the bar and were able to chat. My wife was going thru Chemo during the Chicago Muskie Show a couple of years ago. Some people were shocked to see her in her dorag and bald head. As soon as Steve saw her, he pulled her into the Slammer booth and gave her a big hug. We did not even really know Steve but because of what he went thru he knew what was going on. Jen has another surgery coming up in a couple of weeks to hopefully finish off the cancer treatments.
I know alot off people are struggling in these economic times but as long a you have your health and can go musky fishing you are truly blessed. Thank you Steve for the reminder.
It IS a good day to be alive. |
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Location: Oswego, IL | keep up your faith. Hope all goes as well as possible! |
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| Great reminder for everyone and perspective on the things that are really important in life. Thank you. Best wishes to you and your family. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | sorting through my office and throwing stuff away. i literally just threw away my pre-op paperwork and then read this thread. a year ago i was positive lymphoma through all the testing being done. thankfully mine turned out to be another albeit rare disease that i've survived. the reality, the fear, the consequences and the process is one i'll never forget and i hope yours turns out the same ...
at the end of the day, we're even and need to remember that the rug can get pulled at anytime ... live like it's the last day you'll get and leave a bright spot in your tracks!
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Location: oswego, il | Millsie, i hope all works out ok for your wife and yourself. Steve is one of the truely good guys. I do not think you could stuff any more positive in him.
I was lucky today. As I stopped at a stop sign, I see 4 cars coming around the tight curve and down the hill. The fourth car decides to pass all of them. He squeezes between me and the car coming at me going through the intersection. 3 wide on a narrow road. If our windows were down, I could have smacked him in the head. Missed me by inches. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Every day we have is a gift. SVL knows how to use that gift to add a bit of positive to everyone else's day, and that also is a gift. He's a good friend, and we need to get out on the water again this year. |
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| Amen Sled !! For sure live like there is no tomorrow! I lost 14 of my friends in my lifetime that never reached the age of 30..sad. But it sure makes you appreciate everyday you have, and has made me realize that I need to live my life with no regrets and giver hell to the end! |
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| We at Smoker Tackle have had the pleasure of being in the booth next to Steve at the Chicago musky show for the last 5 or so years.Steve was not able to make it there this year until sunday,and it wasnt the same, that is until he arrived.Its always a blast and we look forward to it every year.Thanks Steve
Kyle
"If you have one leg in the past and one leg in the future all you do is POOP on today" David E |
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Location: Greenfield, WI | You guys are all the special ones! I'm just lucky to know you, and if I don't know you yet, I will eventually!
I am the spoiled one!
My tag line is, It's a Great day to be alive!
Thanks to everyone for putting up with me!
Edited by Steve Van Lieshout 6/11/2009 8:52 AM
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Location: Barrington, Il | Hey Steve, I was close. Its hard to type with tears in my eyes.
Jen did the Avon Breast Cancer Walk last week. What a great experience! Saw a big tough guy breakdown and sob as he was crossing the finish line.
It is a GREAT day to be alive! |
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| Great line to live by and there are no bad days, just better days.  |
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| Yes, Steve Van Lieshout is truely an amazing man, father, husband and last but not least..........Muskie fisherman! I've had the pleasure of knowing Steve for most if not ALL of my life........I'm proud to call him my big brother! He just called me to tell me about this site and I'm happy to know that Steve has touched all your lives as he has.........he is truely one of a kind!!! Best of luck with the Cancer situation going on. I, along with Steve went through the same thing!! And were both just fine now..............BEST WISHES! |
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Location: Forest Lake, Mn. | Millsie:
My best wishes to your wife and you as you battle cancer together. Though I have never been sick, I consider myself a survivor of the cancer wars. I've battled lung, breast, brain, and skin cancer with 2 of my loved ones, they didn't win their battles. Sometimes it's the tough things in life that teach the deepest lessons. I think you are finding that to be true. It's the hard times that bring a couple closer together and helps them to realize just how much they love each other.
You and your wife are in my prayers.
Edited by fishpoop 6/11/2009 4:18 PM
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| Millsie, my best wishes to you and your family through this trying time with battling cancer. One of my best buddies has a saying that I find myself saying all the time, when someone asks how are you doing, the reply is " Super good, but I will get better" !!!! In my world, there is not a more positive response. God bless. Steve Ruhmann |
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Location: Greenfield, WI | Millsie, our prayers are out for you, Jen, and the family. Just never give up! God has a plan!
As soon as Jen is up to it, the two of you need to get out on the water with me on Pewaukee to celebrate! |
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Location: Barrington, Il | Thank you everyone for the kind words. We will be fine and everyday from now on is "a great day to be alive".
Steve, thanks for the offer. Got a note from Bill the other day to get up there because the fish are moving. We will definatly take you up on the fishing. Happy hour is on us! |
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