Note Concerning Mike Vanderboegh
BY Herschel Smith
8 years, 10 months ago
Our friend Mike writes, “I discovered yesterday afternoon that Dr. Johnson was entirely correct. The results of my latest liver scan came back. Boil it all down and the odds are that I will belong to the vagaries of history in six months, perhaps more, perhaps less.”
Read the rest of his post. I have prayed for Mike, and continue to. I have also purposed to do what I can to help with bills as well. God wasn’t finished with Mike here on earth several years ago, and apparently he still isn’t. Mike’s time with us will continue until the precise time he is to go home. He will not leave one second sooner than intended, and will not stay one second longer than God wants. God is sovereign and “declares the end from the beginning.” There are no surprises or accidents with Him.
Mike doesn’t know his last day, his doctor doesn’t, and we don’t. Only the Lord knows. But Mike is wisely making preparations like we all should. None of us knows the times or epochs. Keep Mike in your prayers, and regarding the work to close the loose ends (you did read his post, didn’t you?), I would like to try to plan a work weekend for Mike at some point. It would be better for me if it happened in the spring rather than winter, but I will work with what we’ve got. The drive to his place would take me about 3/4 of a day, which isn’t too bad, and I certainly desire to meet Mike face to face and shake his hand.
Oh, one more thing. I know the post title was clever, but listen, when the believer is called home, there is no hangman’s noose. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Psalm 116:15). There is celebration in heaven, singing, dancing among the angels, and the joy of the Lord.
On January 6, 2016 at 8:48 am, Haywood Jablome said:
Hey Capt., are you planning a “go fund me” page or other way we can help out Mike? I don’t have much, but would like to throw,a few dollars his way for all of the great work he has done on behalf of us freedom loving sorts. I’m sure there are others as well.
On January 6, 2016 at 9:31 am, Sean said:
Haywood, it’s pretty easy. I just stick a twenty into a greeting card and send it to him. About three or four times a year.
On January 6, 2016 at 9:32 am, John Dough said:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=j-I0TOCRMLvTwOJHVwNM3H694F-7kRcFkXtq0p880jLMw9nT1JAv5Vi-EsS&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d64ad11bbf4d2a5a1a0d303a50933f9b2
This is the PayPal link which should work. Checks, money orders (made out to Mike, NOT “Sipsey Street”) and anonymous cash can still be sent to:
Mike Vanderboegh, PO Box 926, Pinson, AL 35126.
On January 6, 2016 at 9:41 am, TimeHasCome said:
Sending money now , thanks for the address.
On January 6, 2016 at 9:44 am, Fred said:
The link said;
“Sorry — your last action could not be completed”
On January 7, 2016 at 9:50 am, John Dough said:
Go here and scroll a little ways down the right column.
http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/
On January 7, 2016 at 10:52 pm, Haywood Jablome said:
Thanks for the link…
On January 6, 2016 at 5:47 pm, bondmen said:
Here’s a good link to feed Mike some help with the backyard work so he can do the paperwork and use his superior writing skills for our posterity. https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=xXvXsZbsxhVbFD0XYY91eQdTU1y-38XeDmls28XdOQzczSxYXbu-0zMpcO4&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d64ad11bbf4d2a5a1a0d303a50933f9b2
On January 7, 2016 at 7:34 am, DAN III said:
I’ll probably be lambasted for the following commentary. However, about 3 years ago I was sending Mr. Vanderboegh $50/month. I did that for about 8-10 months. Not once did Mr. Vanderboegh have the common courtesy to send me an e-mail and simply say “Thank you”. After sending him the hundreds of dollars that I did I then decided that I would no longer send him any more of my money.
Although I have offered prayers for Mr. Vanderboegh and have prayed for his well-being and peace, money is no longer part of my embrace of him.
Decency. Courtesy. Appreciation. It is dead in our society today.
If it makes you feel good, send your money to Mr. Vanderboegh. It is your decision.
Let your conscience be your guide.
On January 7, 2016 at 9:52 am, John Dough said:
He thanked me profusely and sincerely for a small contribution. I don’t know what the difference between our situations is.
On January 7, 2016 at 6:25 pm, DAN III said:
Mr. Dough,
The difference is, for whatever reason, Mr. Vanderboegh never offered the courtesy of a “thank you” to me. I am however, glad he provided you one. Hopefully, he has done it to other well-meaning folks.
On January 8, 2016 at 1:03 am, Cowboy Dan said:
DanIII, please see if there may be a note from Mike in your “SPAM” or “JUNK” or “OTHER” folders. If he’s not on your safe senders list, his emails may be put somewhere you almost never think to look. It happens in the best of homes.
I’ve found more than a few emails that I’d been torqued over NOT getting. Oops. It really was there. I once all but accused a man of lying to me because the number I was expecting him to call from didn’t show up in my caller ID. Then I saw an ad for the company with a number that WAS in my call log with one of my “unknown caller” tags. He had a shop in Illinois that I was familiar with and a new shop in Iowa that I didn’t know about. It was hard to make the call to apologize for that one.
My bad. It was in a place I only look every two or three years. Crap.
I hope you
On January 8, 2016 at 4:43 am, DAN III said:
C-Dan,
Your effort to provide Mr. V an excuse for failing to provide the common courtesy of a “Thank You” is admirable. However, I did not just fall off the turnip truck regarding the use of e-mail, SPAM filters, etc. As I stated earlier, Mr. Vanderboegh never provided a simple “Thank You” after numerous opportunities to do so. Also, as I stated earlier, let your conscience be your guide sending money to Mr. V. Or anyone else for that matter.
There are two sides to every coin. I presented my side. Again, For What It Is Worth.
This reply to you terminates my remarks on the Mike V. donations issue. Do what you feel is appropriate.
On January 8, 2016 at 8:23 am, DBM said:
I received multiple notes of gratitude for my donations. Just FYI.