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pray for the congo kid

By mrgone

11 years ago

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#1 11 years ago

SCC

mrgone

Pinside member

Casper, WY

12y 119K 5,181 4 54

there is a local op with a congo. i have been thinking about picking it up for a while. i stopped by the ops shop today and he told me it had been sold. a few weeks ago there was a local c/l ad that stated they were looking for a pin for their son who has cancer and loves pinball. when talking to the op i found out that it was the dad who got the congo for his son. i dont even know the kids name but he is one of us pinheads so lets all pray for him and hope that he can beat the monster and keep flipping for years to come.

#2 11 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

Hopkins, MN

12y 191K 56,936 24 7

In my thoughts and prayers.

LTG : )

#3 11 years ago

GEM

Silverballer

Pinside member

14y 88,300 3,238 51

Good thoughts going out to him.

#4 11 years ago

CFL

centerflank

Inactive member

Unknown

11y 165K 13,962 7 206

Children with cancer has to be one of the most depressing things in life, warm fuzzy God blessings to the kid!

1 month later

#5 11 years ago

DAD

Bilbo

Inactive member

Chico, CA

11y 14,400 8 1

His name is Scott... and I'm his dad. We've been lovin' the game and have been having a blast working on it the last few weeks. His birthday was earlier this month, and we even had a cake made to match the pinball game! Thanks for your prayers - it makes all the difference!!!

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#6 11 years ago

ThatGuy

Pinside member

Fresno, CA

11y 40,900 464 4 17

Quoted from Bilbo:
His name is Scott... and I'm his dad. We've been lovin' the game and have been having a blast working on it the last few weeks. His birthday was earlier this month, and we even had a cake made to match the pinball game! Thanks for your prayers - it makes all the difference!!!

Way cool, awesome, incredible, fantastic, inspiring, and every known synonym!!

#7 11 years ago

BDH

crassmage

Pinside member

11y 51,300 664 8 27

That is awesome! All the best, hope he beats it, the cancer and the Congo.

#8 11 years ago

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Indypin

Pinside member

Charlestown, IN

12y 84,800 1,836 23

That pin looks good enough to play....er.....I mean eat! Super cool that your son is in pinball. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and go kick that cancer's butt!!

#9 11 years ago

MJN

mickthepin

Inactive member

Brisbane

12y 64,400 2,333 2 25

Damm bilbo that's a sweet cake bet your boy loved it. I know he will kick ass on that cancer. He is in all our prayers and pinheads look after pinheads, you get any probs with that pin, I am sure any of the guys here within your area will help out in person. For the rest of us not close just post it up and we will get the answer.

#10 11 years ago

ADL

Pinchroma

Pinside member

12y 62,050 8,035 1

Just stay positive! Tell Scott the pinball community is pulling for him!

Any of you California pinheads from what area with a nice collection want to let Scott come play some games?

#11 11 years ago

CRK

ckorth

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Bay Village, OH

13y 80,800 393 7 1

Thoughts and prayers to your son and family to beat cancer and for many years of flippin together! Beautiful cake and glad you are enjoying Congo together.

#12 11 years ago

SCC

mrgone

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Casper, WY

12y 119K 5,181 4 54

that cake is awesome! welcome to pinside. if you need anything like lights or rubber rings for the game let me know. i work in chico so im there nearly every day.

#13 11 years ago

FAV

bemmett

Pinside+ Addict

12y 127K 3,967 126 2

I can't even fathom the thought. All the best to your family and that is great to hear when a pinball can help brighten someone's day like that in the midst of such issues.

#14 11 years ago

JJS

jonogo

Pinside member

12y 75,300 2,987 1 51

Wow Awesome story Happy Newyear! Best wishes, hope for another 100 yrs of flipping for the congo kid!

#15 11 years ago

CAD

Crispin

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12y 133K 3,426 1

Good thing he was blessed with great parents! Love and some pinball will get him through this. Stay positive our prayers are with you!

#16 11 years ago

JJW

knapejor

Inactive member

12y 20,650 205

It is SO heart warming to see the love reflected by the Congo pin and especially the cake! Your son must be so proud of having such a great dad (and mom)!

All the best, and loads of prayers going out to you!

#17 11 years ago

TPV

gearheaddropping

Pinside member

Macomb, MI

12y 67,300 2,042 16 20

My wife beat kidney cancer this past summer. Your son can beat cancer as well. Our prayers are with Scott and you guys.

#18 11 years ago

CRG

Toasterdog

Pinside member

Clearwater, FL

11y 95,550 3,646 2 46

That cake is awesome! Glad you saw the OP's post too. Lot's of people wishing your family the best.

#19 11 years ago

DJW

MrWizzo

Pinside member

Emerald Isle, NC

12y 60,800 3,184 6

Scott is blessed to have such devoted and tender parents. You have no idea how important that is to him.

I pray God's healing touch upon his body.

Dan

#20 11 years ago

MJN

mickthepin

Inactive member

Brisbane

12y 64,400 2,333 2 25

Bump. Come on guys, just words of support can mean alot. I thought this thread would be flooded with well wishes with the mob we have on this site.

#21 11 years ago

JJD

coasterguy

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Absolute best wishes!

#22 11 years ago

MPN

hanford29

Pinside member

Cleveland, OH

12y 52,150 199 7 11

I have two kids of my own and have taught Preschool and kindergarten for over ten years. I can't imagine watching any of my kids have to fight through something like this. On the other hand, being around kids all the time, I know how resilient they are. I know Scott aka the Congo Kid can beat this. Don't forget the old adage that laughter is the best medecine. This is for both SCK as well as you and your wife. Don't forget to take care of yourselves. If you are not healthy and strong, you can't take care of your son. Don't be afraid to ask for help (here or from those close to you). I just shared your story with my kids (big Congo fans) and we are all sending Scott and your family positive energy. As for the Congo, I just put mirror blades on mine and it looks amazing. If you need a gift for him at any point, these would make a great addition.

#23 11 years ago

JJW

txstargazer3

Pinside+ Frequent

Chicago, IL

12y 90,050 4,157 1 13

Praying for Scott, Bilbo and the whole family. Scott, you have Pinsiders from all over the world sending up prayers for you. And Scott, you have one of the coolest nicknames ever - "The Congo Kid"! Bilbo, please keep us posted on Scott's progress.

#24 11 years ago

JTJ

LesManley

Pinside member

Woodbury, MN

12y 127K 5,825 9 46

Quoted from mickthepin:
Bump. Come on guys, just words of support can mean alot. I thought this thread would be flooded with well wishes with the mob we have on this site.

So true. Prayers and well wishes to them both. I hope his son can play Congo with his kids someday.

#25 11 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member

12y 187K 35,338 30 1

I have a congo and when I play it I often think of the CongoKid!

keep on keeping on little man

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#30 11 years ago

WMS

apimomfan2

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12y 58

#42 11 years ago

DAV

kosmo

Pinside member

Eupen

11y 40,900 269 8

Great cake, i've two boys and hope yours is going well very soon !

#43 11 years ago

DEY

absocountry2

Pinside member

Wasilla, AK

13y 82,050 7,424 29 72

I am wishing you well! I do not know what I would do if one of my kids were to get sick. Have to have kids to really know those feelings.

I bet he would love to find a Pinsider close that would let him play several pins.

#44 11 years ago

RDH

rommy

Pinside member

Springdale, AR

12y 79,150 3,706 16 15

Prayers sent

Quoted from apimomfan2:
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I find this response offensive. I would like to see this user banned. just imho.

#45 11 years ago

SCC

mrgone

Pinside member

Casper, WY

12y 119K 5,181 4 54

morining bump. prayers and good wishes to scott,bilbo and family.

#46 11 years ago

ADM

Ninefingers

Inactive member

Nashua, NH

11y 44,650 583 6 7

We are praying for him!

#47 11 years ago

JTJ

LesManley

Pinside member

Woodbury, MN

12y 127K 5,825 9 46

Quoted from kosmo:
Great cake, i've two boys and hope yours is going well very soon !

Forgot about the cake. That was awesome. I've never had a cake that cool.

#48 11 years ago

BSL

BradLinden

Pinside member

Detroit, MI

11y 57,800 247 6

What a great connection to make. Thanks for sharing the story OP & Bilbo. Sending my prayers.

And yes, that is an incredible cake. Wow.

#49 11 years ago

HAZ

hank527

Pinside+ Addict

13y 128K 5,422 248

Best wishes for sure.

Congo is a fun game!

#50 11 years ago

NAT

Medieval_Gofers

Pinside member

Ipswich

13y 73,400 208 3 79

A touching story and a fantastic looking cake!

Best prayers and wishes coming out from england!

M_G

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