One of my greatest losses

[Old Dog]

Sorry to be so late in posting,
Many Know that last November my Dad was diagnosed with Incurable cancer.

On February 19 he lost his battle with that monster,
He was in his later life very much a treasure hunter, he most loved the old books.
I was the one left to glean and pack away the 14,000 Books he had acquired in the last 10 years of his life.
Many rare and special volumes graced his shelves, and give a legacy to my Mom who hasn't yet come to grips with the loss.

Many thanks to everyone who has prayed for Dad and the family as well as the calls and special support from friends here. I don't think I would have made it as well without you all. Thanks is all I have, even though it isn't enough it is all I have right now.

Thanks all,
Thom

 

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[kc10bull]

Prayers & Blessings to you and your family.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Thom,

You know, our hearts are with you - some day, when this is not all so fresh, you will be able to get some comfort in reading the things your father loved so much.

Roy & Beth

 

[Old Dog]

Thanks Bull, and Beth,
I have come to a point where time has taught me...
These are things you don't get over, ... but fortunately, you do get past.
Time will build a callous over the hurt, and allow us to go on.

... ... ... ...

 

[Sky Pilot]

Our prayers and best wishes are with you my friend.


Sky Pilot

 

[Gypsy Heart]

You know you are in our prayers and thoughts...I know it cant lessen the hurt,but your dad must have been something to have a son like you. Take care pal.

 

[Old Dog]

Thanks Christie,
Nice to know I have friends like you all.

 

[River Rat]

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[Old Dog]

Dad would have been 77 April 1st and married 57 years the 7th of May.

Still catch myself picking up the phone to call him of an early morning.
(I used to call every day)

Love you Dad, put in a good word for me.

 

[Old Dog]

Dad would have been 77 April 1st and married 57 years the 7th of May.

Still catch myself picking up the phone to call him of an early morning.
(I used to call every day)

Love you Dad, put in a good word for me.

Note 2/18/12

Tomorrow it is a full year since Dad's passing
Still go to call him of an early morning, then realize it's not a local call anymore.

It all rushes back with a heart wrenching sudden-ness Dad. I would never want you to have to go through what you went through.
But I would never wish you back, not to go through it all again.
Just damn glad I could be there for you in the end.


Forever proud to be your son.
Thom

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

My prayers are with you, Old Dog.

Roy's mom passed away on February 9th - 3 years ago - feels like yesterday - she passed away on my mother's birthday - she passed in 1995, but, for both of them - I still, once in awhile, want to pick up the phone to tell them something---and then I remember.

It, sometimes, doesn't feel real.

Beth

 

[Old Dog]

Thanks Beth,
There have been several of these in the last few years that really took it out of me.
I am almost beginning to believe that old saying "You reach the point where life stops giving, and starts taking away."
But then I run into friends like you and Roy who chase that stuff away quick.

has been hard the last couple days not leaving mom alone much, just re-enforcing the "I'm here for you." thing.
It really does pass with time... except for those certain moments.