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SO Many Tears
Okie Mom
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I have read about searcher5 losing his Dad, and so many others of you, then Oakie's post.
Oakie's post brought back so many memories of my Dad who has been gone almost 38 years.
Dad always told us that if we were going to skip school or something like that to let him know so he knew what we were doing.
He also told us "I was young once and I probably have done everything you can think of and then some"!!
I remember Dad holding my hand the day he walked me down the isle, the time our hands touched when he touched when my son was born.
IF only I could touch those hands again to help me.
You are a GREAT group of guys and Thank You for allowed to be here.
Oakie's post brought back so many memories of my Dad who has been gone almost 38 years.
Dad always told us that if we were going to skip school or something like that to let him know so he knew what we were doing.
He also told us "I was young once and I probably have done everything you can think of and then some"!!
I remember Dad holding my hand the day he walked me down the isle, the time our hands touched when he touched when my son was born.
IF only I could touch those hands again to help me.
You are a GREAT group of guys and Thank You for allowed to be here.
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you're welcome and grab a tissue
The loss of one's parents is almost a given in this life if we're lucky enough to survive our own stupidity or haven't been brought down by one thing or another before middle age. It's fair to say that the majority of us both understand and deny this fact at the same time. After all, how is it possible that our mother or father who have been with us for our entire life won't be there forever. And yet we know they won't.
I think what impresses me most about those here is the depth of love and closeness we have for our families and our parents. This speaks well of us as a group. The fact is that we extend our love to those not of our own species. Logic might dictate that there could be no reason to rescue a calf born in the worst of conditions, yet we do. And we extend our caring even beyond what might be called family or personal property. Absolutely illogical but we do it because there's something within that guides us for the good.
Many here, myself included, have lost our parents. Each time I read or hear about the loss of another parent my heart breaks and I know that I'm by no means alone. The pain can't be described and it's shared by everyone. It never leaves us.
There is, however, a gift given to us by virtue of our loss if we are lucky enough to have had great parenting. We emerge a stronger and better person from this experience. Our empathy for every living creature will increase as will our understanding of the value of life itself.
It's nice to know that there are still truly good and caring people in this world who hurt for others. For those joining us in the loss of a parent or parents, we understand. Know that the hurt you're going through is also a gift even though it will exact a heavy price. Appreciate the time you had and don't burden yourself with what might have been taken away.
God Bless.
Great post, Lois.
+ that
I'm turning 60 next month and thinking a lot of my own mortality. My wife is 12 years younger and most likely will outlive me by several decades. I feel guilty for being a burden on her as I grow old and infirm and I feel guilty that I won't be there for her when she is old.
Jesus, now I'm seriously depressed.
Nobody's life story has a happy ending. Always ends the same way.
Too old to live...too young to die...
quote:Originally posted by guntech59
Great post, Lois.
+ that
Amen!
Before we get all mired down in the gloom and doom of it though, I'd like to remind everyone of the good times. Searcher and Grumpy's new grandkids, new puppies, gatherings of friends, the time we spend here with folks we've never met that have somehow become part of our lives.
Cheer up! It's a beautiful day (here anyway), the birds are singing, the pups are running in the backyard, and the world is gonna keep turning. Best of all, I believe we're gonna get to see all those departed friends and family members again.
Now quit crying and have a nice day, dammit!