May 23, 2019, 09:03 PM
pingman274My dad passed.
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Originally posted by leonidas211:
think it’s important I post this. Don’t let my post count fool you. I’ve been around a long time.
I have been so thankful for this forum. Great mods, great people, always a place for knowledge.
I’ve seen the births, the good times, the funny stories. Like the great battery scam for those who remember.
However, the posts that always got me, the ones I remember, were about the loss of parents, especially the dad’s.
I tried to comment on them all, I could simply not imagine the pain someone would feel.
Now I know and I wish to god I did not. My dad passed away. He fought cancer till the bitter end and never broke stride.
He worked up until a month within his passing and even after he retired (he was just to tired) he still wore a suit every day.
He loved people, he loved his dog, and I know he loved me. He had to move in with my wife and I for the last year, we did our best to care for him, he knew he was loved.
I know what’s coming when I post this. I’ve seen it all to many times, your sympathy is appreciated and I thank you.
But, Let me ask you a favor, If your parents are still with us, Call them. Tell them you love them, talk to them.
I go to call my dad every day and I just Can’t and that will never change. I would do anything to get his advice.
69 years old. Love you dad.
So sorry for your loss. Mine passed almost 35 years ago and I still go talk to him often. Cherish the great memories and how he helped form the man you are.
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May 23, 2019, 09:22 PM
Bob RISo sorry for your loss. My Dad passed in 2008 and my Mom joined him a few weeks ago...it’s never easy...
May 23, 2019, 09:24 PM
BB61Very nice tribute to your father. My condolences to you as well.
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May 23, 2019, 10:34 PM
adobesigI am really sorry. You are right about appreciating your parents while they are here. My beloved Mom passed two years ago and the only pain my family didn't have was the pain of should haves.
May 23, 2019, 11:23 PM
darthfusterquote:
But, Let me ask you a favor, If your parents are still with us, Call them. Tell them you love them, talk to them.
Many years ago I could see my parents begin their decline. It was slight but undeniable. I determined then I wanted no regrets so even though my parents and I have entirely different interests, I engaged them in theirs. Ever since I go with my dad to his train shows and such. We spend a great deal of real time with each other. I call three times a week and try to visit at least twice a week. Now that they are both frail and have accepted what must come, there are no regrets. I will miss them but we have created so many memories in the past 20 years that we all enjoy revisiting.
Two weeks ago my dad and I went to the big Golden Spike celebration and to see the restored union pacific steam locomotives. He was in his element. We took pictures and he examined the work done to each engine. We walked up the street to lunch at the little diner we always hit when we go to the Ogden train show every year. We rode the Front Runner train home and prepared to spend the afternoon shooting at the range. However, this time I could see he was just too spent to shoot. He stayed home and rested. Another sign of the age. No regrets though.
My condolences to you for your loss. May God grant you peace.
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P210Good advice, leonidas211.
May 24, 2019, 03:14 AM
Turning_galMy condolence to you and your family.
I admire that you were able to have your parents move in with you. Most of all that you are there for them when they really needed you. They raised a very god son.
May 24, 2019, 04:09 AM
Dreamerx4I am sorry for your loss.
May 24, 2019, 06:25 AM
Rolan_KrapsLeonidas,
I lost my Dad several years ago to Dementia and cancer. I lost my wife this week. I know your pain. I hope you heal quickly.
God bless.
Rolan
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May 24, 2019, 07:53 AM
Sig2340quote:
Originally posted by cslinger:
Lots of sad to go around it seems these days. My sincere condolences.
Well said.
My condolences, too.
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May 24, 2019, 09:20 AM
L90814So very sorry for your loss.
May 24, 2019, 12:44 PM
DtechCondolences on the loss of your father. Good advice as well. God Bless.
-Dtech
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