G.B. Smith: I am ending the year with 10 operations and beating cancer. Moved to southern Utah to house sit for sister while she is on her mission for the LDS church. I got to meet my 20 year old granddaughter whom I had never met. She is gorgeous. I am looking forward to an exciting 2018. I doubt anyone will read this, but if you do thank you in advance.
    damommy: Good news. May you have many blessings in the coming new year. -
    Amy Rowell: Wow! What a rough year! It sounds like 2018 is going to be a winner! -
    Gloria ....: I didn't read it, but Merry Christmas and top of the New Year to you, GB. -
    rama devi: So glad you beat cancer. SO sorry you had to go through ten operations. Wow! You're blessed to have such a positive attitude. Blessings, rd -
    fluffnstuff: oh wow...i love the song "and it ain't easy to be me". i am sorry you have had to go through so much. i got 1st place on the poem My Cancer Heros. sounds like you have an enormously warm heart!!! We have a bit in common...my great great grandmother walked the trail of tears and made it....i have a picture of her dressed in a white woman's dress...bustle and all and she is very. unhappy. Cherokee a bit i am. Happy for you to be so in love. fluff -
    karenina: Of course we read it. Your life is precious. Embrace every moment my friend. My prayers are with you always!--Karenina -


G.B. Smith: Having my left knee replaced om Monday the 20th at 10:15 AM. My right knee was done in August of 2016
I am excited to get it finished. I want to ride my bake again. Turning 70 in December and want to lose 50 lbs and ride the bike again. It stinks being unfit.....
Thank yall for your friendship and support since 1/2004
Bear
    damommy: Good luck! Let us hear of your progress.

    I've had six hip replacements due to avascular necrosis. -
    mrsmajor: The very best of luck, my son also had two knees done, and he's now even running as a way to exercise...Let us know when you're on the road again...
    Take Care! -
    Teri7: Bear, You will be in my prayers my friend! Best wishes with the procedure. Teri -
    justafan: Happy Birthday!!🎂🎁🎉 -


G.B. Smith: Severe medical problems since May 2016. I am just getting around to where I want to write again

Bezr


G.B. Smith: It's now 2015 and I have seen my new year's resolutions fly out the door. It aint easy being me, but heck, I get the rest of the year to get my act together
Bear
    nelliesellie: I agree with you. I have the rest of the year , but wait, half of year is already gone. Oh well, there is always next year. -


G.B. Smith: Wyoming Jack is NOW listed in Fanstory as my newest book.
    Lovinia: HOOT! HOOT! I'm buying it for myself for Christmas ... nothing like a western for a holiday read! Congratulations Big Bear. -
    michaelcahill: Awesome. We love to see that success!! Encouraging. Congrats. -


G.B. Smith: Library of Congress Registration Number TXu000883539 1998-11-27

Title: Love thoughts / by Bear.
    ChowChow: Glen, I must say Congratulations! Yeaaa! Etc. I am glad you are doing well your Publishing. chowchow -


G.B. Smith: This is the new front cover for Wyoming Jack. We couldn't find one we liked with a minimum 300 dpi until this one, I am stoked
Bear


G.B. Smith: I just signed the contract with SBPRA to publish
Wyoming Jack. The last chapter is forthcoming. Please take a gander at it
Bear
    sunnilicious: I hope you're doing better. That's wonderful news. Congratulations! -


G.B. Smith: Today was rainny and I was sure my knuckles and joints would hurt, but they don't Reliv LunaRich shakes and tablets have had me pain free for over a week now, and to top it off, I have lost 38 lbs.
    Barb Hensongispsaca: Cant wait to try. The clinics for pain where I am are cancelling due to lack of funding. Have to survive -
    Taffspride: Where can you get these? My knees hurt so badly sometimes I can't stand it. -
    Margaret Snowdon: 38lbs - that's amazing - I applaud you, Bear - and more importantly, you are pain free at last - I pray it lasts. I can't remember a day without pain - had the coccyx removed and then a bone in my right hand (where the thumb joins the hand) and still I'm in pain.

    M -


G.B. Smith: Ever have an irritating itch that you just can't get to? The last couple of days have been joyful and hideous. I want what I want when I want it, and i want it right now, but the universe is not cooperating with me. Friends that I love are being hurt, and friends that hurt them are killing me. Some days, it just don't pay to get outta bed
Bear
    waggers: Hey Bear - I knew you were a kindred spirit when you first responded to one of my whimsicalities. We have the same or similar slim svelte outlines and athletic outlooks on life - and you sing - thats the clincher. Main difference is that no one pays me to get outta bed. Congrats on Little Munch - hope it makes you a fortune. -
    Teresa Paul: Congratulations on winning your writing prompt. I am so proud of you. You are so very talented and you deserved this! Have a wonderful, exciting day. Yours, T. -


G.B. Smith: Today has been a totally wonderful day. Little Munch will be going into book print by September. i.b. nelson is such a magnificent illistrator
Bear


G.B. Smith: The funk is gone, the sun is shinning, and I am back on track
    DIS-illusioned: Oh, but the funk is so...'funky'! Bring it back.
    :) -
    judelesemann: So glad to be back and see you again. It's been a long time since I had the pleasure of reading your great writing. Be blessed, Jude -
    fauntee: I feel the same and its great to be back doing what gives me joy. -
    sunnilicious: Hearts, candy and love... Happy Valentine's Day ! -
    Torrence Winter: Thank you for the congrats! Your page made my husband and me laugh. I enjoyed the outdoors as a younger me very much. Look forward to see youing around. -


G.B. Smith: I am in such a funk these days. Depression sucks eggs
    shelley kaye: yes. yes it does. fortunately, i have "BWSAD" (backwards SAD). so.... the cooler it gets, the happier i am :)

    -
    Eliza M: I empathise Glen B S! Its horrible! -
    DIS-illusioned: Some toast and coffee, and Depression'll be having breakfast. :-p
    Hang in there; it'll get better. :) -
    MumEsGirl: Depression is just the pits. Trust me there is a way back. I have been bouncing back since 1983. Lots of love and hugs
    kate -
    Eric Corsten: Well, did you read my last story. It will make you laugh and smile all day long. -
    Jean C Chimfwembe : Home at last, is a great story and funny in some parts. Congrats Bear! -


FanStory wrote to G.B. Smith: Congratulations! Home at last is the new Story of the Month!
    Meta~Mark: Congrats Bear, well deserved and an awesome Story, 7 stars pal!!! -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Bear. Good story, good win. -
    cherylmelwoods: CONGRATULATIONS BEAR!! A TREMENDOUS ACCOMPLISHMENT!! Love and Hugs Cheryl xxx -
    speakup: Good on you Bear all the best,Ron -
    Writingfundimension: Awesome win, Bear. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! A well-deserved recognition for your excellent story. Bev -
    Titanx9: Congratulations! It's a great story and you deserved the win! -
    marilyo: Congrats on a well-deserved recognition from your peers, Bear! -
    Vladilynn: Congratulations Papa Bear!! Lol :0) -
    robina1978: Many congratulations, my lovely Bear, on this huge win. Ine -
    visionary1234: Congratulations Bear - you sure deserved this one! :) Sharyn -
    Gloria ....: Nice one Bear. Excellent story! You are home at last. -
    MidnightWriter4U: Congratulations on an excellent story! Well deserved honor. -
    MissMerri: Congratulations my friend! I loved your story, so couldn't be happier for this first place win. :") Happy smiles. -
    cherylmelwoods: LOOKING GORGEOUS BEAR :-)
    When someone knows you for your flaws and all, that's what life is all about!! Have a great day!! -
    smudge: Congratulations. Excellent job
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G.B. Smith: Going to be able to come home next week. I have been quite ill, but feel like I am going to make it and decided to write again. Thank You all for your kind reviews and prayers
Bear
    Joy Graham: Get better soon! Sending prayers and hugs your way :) -
    purrfect tale: So glad to hear you're well enough to come home. -
    thebluestar: Sending warm thoughts and support Bear, glad to see that you are feeling better. xx -
    MissMerri: So glad to hear you're doing better.my friend. Many prayers going up for you.
    Hugs,,, MM -
    speakup: hey! Bear, I'll try to cheer you up a bit. I have three invites for fans 1- a mermaid being born in newfoundland we have mermaids,it's true. 2 he's a painter, well what do you know, I'm a painter.3 a Bear, who's father is a miner, mine, was a Iron Ore miner, no he was an adult when he worked in nfld. Canada. smile, I need a pic also I'll work on that. Ron, Mermaid, Painter, and Bear, there's a poem in there somewherr -
    cherylmelwoods: Hey Bear!! Your sitting pretty and looking GREAT!!! xxx -