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March 20, 2025 Jody Collier

Padding Beads and some Personal News


Jody Here, 

I don’t usually share details of my personal life, but this is kind of a big deal.. I thought that as a weldmonger customer, you deserve to know why I haven’t posted any videos in several weeks and also why I look different.

So here is the news:

I have been in the hospital for a month.

“You have leukemia” is not something anyone wants to hear.

But it is the hand I have been dealt.

Yet, I am full of hope. 

I know God is by my side and I don’t even have the words to describe how my family rallied around me.  

I have a long way to go with more treatments but I have made some great progress already and I am feeling great.

And...I have a great team of doctors at Emory Hospital who think I will make a full recovery.

So what’s next?

Obviously, a life event like this makes a person think more deeply about life.

So I am asking myself the question…”what is the highest and best use of my time and energy going forward?”

One thing I know is that I have really enjoyed contributing to the welding community and I feel like I have more to give.

So just know that the youtube channel and the store will both keep moving forward...

But I am not sure what that is going to look like.

I will continue to post welding videos but you might also see some podcast type videos sprinkled in along with some other different formats.

All I ask is that you bear with me during this time and of course…

Please by all means, Pray for me.

Sincerely, Jody Collier

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Comments

Mike Johnson - March 28, 2025

Hi Jody,

So sorry to hear this news… The team at Emory are great, so you are in good hands – wishing you all the very best. So very grateful for all that you do and I am keeping you and yours in my heart!

Best wishes,

Mike

Joe Sherry - March 28, 2025

Jody, I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. I’m a retired welder and have been helped by you to expand my knowledge over the years. I grew up with the nickname “Jody” and hated it, but have been able to accept it more since being introduced to your videos and you. Keep fighting Jody!!!

Matthew LaBarbera - March 28, 2025

Jody in 2011 I found you on the web. It was a time of change in my work life, and seeing your welding videos gave me the confidence to buy a used Miller EconoTig that I found on Craig’s List. Then over the years your teaching allowed me to take on jobs that came my way. I am sorry to hear that you are going through this in your life. I am sending you good vibes to you and your health care team. Thanks for all you do.

George Homenko - March 28, 2025

I have not been a great customer of yours but I have followed your videos from the start and I have learned a lot. It’s funny that if you watch enough of someone’s videos, they will feel like an old friend. Well, old friend you have my prayers. My heart goes out to you and your family. Get well soon.

Joel Foster - March 28, 2025

We are Sorry to hear of your recent ILLNESS ..many PRAYERS And lots of love to you and your family as you go thru this delima.. HAVE A fast recovery and KNOW that LOTS of other folks wish you well and May God bless you…thanks for the excellent Videos . and just do the best you can WE are ALL behind you..

Haim - March 28, 2025

Dear Jody

From Far Israel i pray for you good health. I am fully sure that soon you will recover and go back to track.

All the best
Haim

Gregory Glumm - March 28, 2025

Best wishes , praying for your quick recovery my internet friend.

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