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Hello! Some of you will know me as Steve Godecke, the video guy from JordanCon. Hearing that TV is doing male Aes Sedai, I finally got interested in joining.

I started reading WoT in the early '00s and have mingled with TV people at every JordanCon except 2015. I'm currently 38 and living in Iowa.

For those who don't already know me, I'll say up front that I'm holding back stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma in my throat. This springs from radiation damage that I took when fighting another cancer in my jaw when I was 3. I've tried several types of treatment, but none have worked quite as well as we'd like, so now I'm just fighting for all the quality time I can get. The cancer's going to get me eventually, but I've been saying long before this situation developed that the only way a person truly loses to cancer is by letting it take over and shut down their spirit. That's not going to happen here.

Edit to add: this only covers what happened to me before last September, but it'll tell you a lot:

 
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Nymala Ingasy

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Welcome to Tar Valon! Sorry to hear about your troubles. :hug
 

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Steve, I'm so happy you're here finally! :hug If you need anything around here, just lemme know :)

~Saowynn
 

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Steve!! It is amazing to see you here! Welcome!

(This is Greg's Wife. >.> He's the Director of Volunteering at JCon)
~Andrea
 

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I remember you from that one time I was at JordanCon! Welcome! :)
The cancer's going to get me eventually, but I've been saying long before this situation developed that the only way a person truly loses to cancer is by letting it take over and shut down their spirit. That's not going to happen here.
I'm sorry to hear about your cancer, but it's amazing that you have such a positive outlook. God bless you for that! :D
 

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Welcome! As others have said, sorry to hear about the cancer but I do admire your positive outlook! Enjoy your time here and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to let us know!
 
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Thank you for all the welcomes already, and it's great to see familiar people already showing up!

To keep busy, I play PC games, read, and I've been putting my collections of toys, models and fantasy art in order.
 

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Welcome and many prayers to you sir. May I say any friend of Wynn's is a friend of mine :) :hug
 

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Welcome to TV, Strelok! :joy I'm glad to hear that your keeping your spirit strong in your struggle. We're good at offering support and cheers. :hug
 
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Welcome, Strelok! So sorry to hear of your struggle. You've found a supportive community with us! :hug
 

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Hello! Some of you will know me as Steve Godecke, the video guy from JordanCon. Hearing that TV is doing male Aes Sedai, I finally got interested in joining.

I started reading WoT in the early '00s and have mingled with TV people at every JordanCon except 2015. I'm currently 38 and living in Iowa.

For those who don't already know me, I'll say up front that I'm holding back stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma in my throat. This springs from radiation damage that I took when fighting another cancer in my jaw when I was 3. I've tried several types of treatment, but none have worked quite as well as we'd like, so now I'm just fighting for all the quality time I can get. The cancer's going to get me eventually, but I've been saying long before this situation developed that the only way a person truly loses to cancer is by letting it take over and shut down their spirit. That's not going to happen here.

Edit to add: this only covers what happened to me before last September, but it'll tell you a lot:


Hi Strelok, it's great to meet you. I'm new too. Sorry to hear of your difficulties, sending you positive vibes <3
 

Rhed al'Tere

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Welcome, Strelok! I'm so glad you found your way to TarValon.Net -- you're never late, but always right on time. :D
 

Jarl Lewin

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Welcome, Strelok! I admire your attitude in the face of adversity; I have suffered from a rare nerve condition (RSD) for over eighteen years now, and one thing I have learned is that these sort of things can only beat you if you let them. Prayers ascending, Steve. We're glad to have you in the TV family. :)
 
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Welcome to Tar Valon! I'm glad you joined us. And I admire your attitude!
 

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Welcome to TarValon.net! :D

What's your favorite PC game? Or maybe your favorite few, I can never pick just one personally. :laugh:
 
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