uno Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 When i was 21, i was a Senior in college double majoring in Physics and Mathematics. I was a college golfer always fighting with teachers who would fail me for missing midterms and finals because of the golf schedule and travel. During my senior year i happened to qualify for the Nationwide Tour, the minor leagues of golf basically, $750,000 dollar purses at the time. I could not pass up the opportunity to live out my dream so i turned professional. Failed my classes that quarter and dropped out. I know its not the "role model" thing to do, but it was the best decisions i have ever made. That year led to more and more Nationwide Tour events, enough to buy a house a Subaru WRX STI and my dream car, the Shelby. When the i saw a 2007 Shelby GT i jumped on it. It was an impulse buy to be honest, i saw it at a dealership and owned the documents within 30 minutes. It was not as fast, nor as agile as the Twin Turbo WRX STI I was driving at the time but it was my dream. I loved the styling, loved the history, loved the fact that it said "Shelby" on it. I felt i owned a piece of history. My Shelby, the 2nd part of my dream life. It meant to me, myself, as if i had accomplished a great feat. I made my dream to happen. I worked hard, i was never given money from my parents, i never had a golf lesson, i did everything on my own. And to make my dream happen on my own terms at the tender age of 23, The 2007 Shelby GT is a marking stone in my life. I am 25 now, i recently had a seizure while driving around a 55 mile an hour bend, i hit the center divider, went over a ditch, through a chain link fence and eventually, my left front tire hit a telephone pole. The car itself sustained no structural or mechanical damage other than the Paxton, and the front suspension. LOTS of aesthetic damage though. The car had to be repainted, and rebuilt, but i didnt. I suffered no wounds, not even a scratch of a bruise. The car is a blessing that saved my life, and watched over me as i seized. It lead me to my brain cancer diagnosis at the perfect time. My Shelby suffered through its flesh wounds at the same time I have suffered through the unfathomable pain of BEATING brain cancer. Side by side we are now fixed, brand new, better than ever. so as you can see, we've been through alot together. The Shelby is fixed, and so am I. The 18 hour surgery removed the tumor, and they say its all gone. However, only MRI's every 6 months will tell for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngnear Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I am so glad you are OK. What a blessing that you were not injured in the accident and that you found the cancer as a result. My brother went through a cancer "scare" just last fall with everything also working out. It can be a real eye opener to just how fragile life can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow! What a story, what a journey! All the best to you in your battle, so far so good it seems, and here's to it staying that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-2007 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 This post should be moved to "The Shelby of the Month" forum....I think it applies..... GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow.....Amazing story. I agree with the previous post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 What a great story. You are indeed blessed. My prayers are with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Glad to hear the surgery & recovery went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 WOW, that's amazing. I'm glad you (and your shelby) are ok. God bless you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hats off to YOU, uno! I am 25 too, and although I can't even fathom beating brain cancer, I can relate to your story and getting your dream car so young. That was one big tumor... you are so very fortunate. Blessings, Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 WOW!!!! Great happy ending for both of you. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 HOLY COW MAN !!! I AM SURE WE CAN ALL AGREE THAT GOD HAS BLESSED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CONGRATS ON YOUR FIGHT WITH THE BIG C ; AND SO GLAD TO HEAR YOU AND YOUR SHELBY ARE DOING WELL. SCOTTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 This post should be moved to "The Shelby of the Month" forum....I think it applies..... GT +1 Great story uno. If ya ever wanna grab a beer or get a golf lesson from me, drop me a line since we live so close man. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uno Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I am so glad you are OK. What a blessing that you were not injured in the accident and that you found the cancer as a result. My brother went through a cancer "scare" just last fall with everything also working out. It can be a real eye opener to just how fragile life can be. this is spot on, the reasons i see it as a blessing rather than a tragedy. It was an eye opener for sure, life is indeed fragile. And our Shelby's can take a BEATING! I was told two things by two people when i asked "why me?" I was never a religious man until these two things brought my mind to ease: "God does not need evil to create good, but he can always make good from evils." -My mother "For I know the plans i have for you." declared the lord. "Plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" -Jeremiah 29:11 told to me by a dear friend these words comforted me, even though I was not religious prior to the incident, and they explain a lot. I was given 1/5 chances to retain eyesight and leg function during the tumor removal, and lost neither. I feel 100% now, simply waiting for the Doctors to say "go play golf again" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlinetoys Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow. Unbelievable story and photos. Will be looking at the rest of the day a little differently now. God Speed, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow! Great story and so glad that your surgery went well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 A very touching experience. Thank you for your generosity in sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What an awesome story, I love it. I wish you nothing but the best. Swede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What a story. Glad to hear you are doing good. Heres to your health. :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Most deffinitely an awesome story. You are one very lucky young man. Best wishes to you in all you want to accomplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 All I can say is WOW!!! God bless you uno! Thanx for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 That is truly a wonderful story, thanks for posting & sharing uno and best wishes to you for continued good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 this is spot on, the reasons i see it as a blessing rather than a tragedy. It was an eye opener for sure, life is indeed fragile. And our Shelby's can take a BEATING! I was told two things by two people when i asked "why me?" I was never a religious man until these two things brought my mind to ease: "God does not need evil to create good, but he can always make good from evils." -My mother "For I know the plans i have for you." declared the lord. "Plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" -Jeremiah 29:11 told to me by a dear friend these words comforted me, even though I was not religious prior to the incident, and they explain a lot. I was given 1/5 chances to retain eyesight and leg function during the tumor removal, and lost neither. I feel 100% now, simply waiting for the Doctors to say "go play golf again" There is *NOTHING* that you could experience where he wouldn't be right there with you. God might not do the work for you, but he will definitely be by your side! He is using you, Uno, and with this experience behind you, you can pass along your wisdom, faith, and hope to someone who faces the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Amazing story. I am very happy for your successful treatment! Are you driving your car now? You may want to change your screen name to Happy for several reasons...Cheers man hope that you continue to progress and feel even better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLShelby Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for sharing your personal experience. Close calls tend to make you do a little soul searching, when you otherwise wouldn't. It happened for a good reason, as you know. The Lord works in mysterious ways and will never let you down. Congrats on your physical and spiritual recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uno Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Amazing story. I am very happy for your successful treatment! Are you driving your car now? You may want to change your screen name to Happy for several reasons...Cheers man hope that you continue to progress and feel even better.... i am Happy, blessed, lucky etc. However my screen name is my real life last name haha Uno...it is really my last name lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Mr. Uno, you are truely blessed. Thanks for sharing your story with us; god knows we could use some good news around here. Best wishes for your continued recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 :beerchug: I love a happy ending!, take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD SNAKE Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 WOW!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing story! I hope everything works out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uno Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 to make it better, my stripes are being reapplied as i type this! Finally, after waiting 3 months, the paint is cured enough to put the stripes back on! I can't wait to see my baby with her stripes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 glad to hear you and the car are doing well! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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