So....
Added 2021-05-30 03:24:36 +0000 UTCUh, kinda a weird post. Feel free to ignore it, but I wanted to let everyone know what is going on.
A couple of days ago, I almost died from a semi-fatal arrhythmia. I have a heart catherization scheduled for the 10th to see what is happening, but there's a possibility, based on my medical history, that they will find four more aneurysms in my heart. This means that I may need to have a quad bypass in addition to my double that I had last year.
There's also a possibility it's nothing.
In light of this, I am working on another long video that I am hoping to have out before I go back under the knife. It is going to be a weird one. Very confessional. I'm unloading all my baggage just in case I never get another chance. I am hoping that you will understand what is happening and bear with me.
I wanted to let you know what your support has meant to me this last year. You have given me an opportunity to be the master of my own destiny, and for that I cannot thank you enough, but I will damn straight try. The kindness of strangers, all of you wonderful people, has had a sort of aligning of perception effect on me. I have went from a nihilistic point of view on life to a hopeful, and that is all due to your kindness.
I don't know what is going to happen to me in the next couple of months so I wanted to make sure I said this to all of you. Everyone of you is more amazing than you know. Treat each other with kindness and understanding and know that even though I don't know many of you personally, that I love each and every one of you. You took a chance on me. Something about the things I said clicked with you, and you decide to support me. It overwhelms me just to think about it.
I wanted to say this to you because I'm not sure I'm going to get another chance, so again. I love you all. I wish you peace and happiness over the coming years, and know that you have given me a slice of joy in a life so often fraught with fear.
Sincerely,
Paul William Fassett
Strat-edgy
Comments
Best of luck, keep up with what you want the most
2021-06-03 16:54:42 +0000 UTCThanks for keeping us updated, sir. I don't pray but I'm sending the atheist equivalent of prayers your way, which I guess is just hoping really vehemently. We all hope for a swift recovery and a long and enjoyable life for you and your loved ones.
2021-06-02 03:39:22 +0000 UTCI am rooting for you Strat. I wish you a swift and speedy recovery. You have broadened my horizons and helped me look at gaming with a new set of eyes. Thank you for all of your fantastic content.
2021-06-01 02:12:06 +0000 UTCI had seen you grow and evolve as a person, even when your older videos resonated with me in the darker times after your first bypass surgery. The way you presented your points even then caught my interest Strat, and maybe I felt you were more than the usual oldbie ranter that YouTube has a dime a dozen. Whatever happens to you, I am grateful for the chance to have helped you live the life you wanted and lifted your spirits. I'm by no means alone in doing that, but the love of your friends and fans is huge and I'm overjoyed to be a part of it. With that said, I agree when others say that I believe your cussedness shall see you through. You've got too big a future ahead of you, and too loving of a family, friends and fanbase to leave behind now. In the end, you mean a lot to us all and getting to know you and be entertained by you? It has been more valuable than gold and diamonds and whatever sorts of rich junk one can think of. Go get 'em, champ. Don't give up until the bitter end.
2021-05-31 22:05:55 +0000 UTCYou’re an amazing man Strat, and you’re strong as a bull. Wishing you all the best brother. Stay strong, love you man.
2021-05-31 20:12:26 +0000 UTCIt's hard not to think the worst things happen to the best people. Wishing you the best from America's hat.
Mark Skipper
2021-05-31 17:31:21 +0000 UTCDamn, heavy. Your straight shooting is appreciated as always. God speed and thanks!
David Harper
2021-05-30 19:10:57 +0000 UTCGood luck man Im sad you have to go thru this
AJ
2021-05-30 15:19:56 +0000 UTCYou'll make it through this, you're a tough bastard to make it through the first surgery and you'll do it again with no problem. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time, I wish you a speedy recovery when this is said and done. I can't wait to see more of your content once you're back after this. Thank you for years of great content and I look forward to see what you present in the coming months/years. Your videos have done a lot, not only for me but, for anyone that views them. Thank you so much Paul.
Frog Tales
2021-05-30 14:32:03 +0000 UTCDont you even dare! I need your riviting stories and excellent writing in my life God damn it. Seriously though I wish you the best of luck. Iv so been looking forward to your BG3 review whenever that is released. Take care!
Marksnus
2021-05-30 14:07:34 +0000 UTC
