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Not to be somber, just curious
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Losing my Dad a few days before my 30th birthday was the toughest thing I have ever gone through. I still miss him to this day...and it's been over 4 years now.
- Feb 23, 2005
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you made it to your 30`s and still have them both around....mkae sure you let them know how much you love and appreciate them....
time goes faster as we get older....and it doesn`t get easier....
just keep it in perspective if you can...none of us are getting out of this alive...
time goes faster as we get older....and it doesn`t get easier....
just keep it in perspective if you can...none of us are getting out of this alive...
Lost a parent (mom) when I was 6 so pretty much lived my life wondering what if. I learned very early that no one is around for ever.
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yeah definitely
its weird, for some reason its starting to hit me, never thought about it before
when i see them now, i see them getting older and i think it sucks
seems surreal that one day they won't be there, shit , im getting choked up just typing this and dont even know why....
A guy I work with told me this and it is so true......Enjoy life now and do things because you never know what will happen!!
It really is amazing how fast life just passes by as you get older. I often think about what i am losing by not having my Dad still around. he was the guy I played golf with all the time.....I play golf a lot less now. When I made this hole in one recently....I really did have to choke back tears.....because the one person I wanted to talk to about it.....I couldnt.
I used to meet my Dad at the track every day in August for the 5th race. We argued about picks and race results but we bonded. Lost him 12 years ago and I've only been to the track about 10 times since just not the same.
Sorta how I feel. He and I were more like twins than father-son. We really were so much alike. I think that's what makes it hurt that much more
both my parents are still around I am 36, both have health problems and I worry about them
dad has a defibrilator/pace maker and had a heart attack in 2006, thank god the defibrilator shocked him 20 times, doc told him if he hadn't walked every morning for last 20 years he would be dead
mom has rheumatoid arthritis, and its debilitating sometimes
dad has a defibrilator/pace maker and had a heart attack in 2006, thank god the defibrilator shocked him 20 times, doc told him if he hadn't walked every morning for last 20 years he would be dead
mom has rheumatoid arthritis, and its debilitating sometimes
My dad left when I was 11 and I never saw him or heard from him again. You guys are fortunate to have had a "real" father in your lives.... That was 41 yrs ago and still hurts.
Mom on the other hand is 78 and I speak with her about 4 times a week and try to see her once a month as she lives 300 miles away. This past year I have caught myself saving voice messages from Mom as I wonder if that would be the last message I ever received. She has been a constant in my life and is gonna hurt severely when she passes one day.
I am flying my kids in to drive up to Mom's a week before thanksgiving...I work in retail.... to celebrate thanksgiving. My kids are 30,23 and 21. Mom is so excited as my kids are from Kansas city to New Orleans. I thought about this topic when I planned this get together for Mom as you just never know how much precious time you have left with loved ones.
Good topic, and as a parent getting older....We appreciate the phone calls and visits, I assure you of that:0008
Mom on the other hand is 78 and I speak with her about 4 times a week and try to see her once a month as she lives 300 miles away. This past year I have caught myself saving voice messages from Mom as I wonder if that would be the last message I ever received. She has been a constant in my life and is gonna hurt severely when she passes one day.
I am flying my kids in to drive up to Mom's a week before thanksgiving...I work in retail.... to celebrate thanksgiving. My kids are 30,23 and 21. Mom is so excited as my kids are from Kansas city to New Orleans. I thought about this topic when I planned this get together for Mom as you just never know how much precious time you have left with loved ones.
Good topic, and as a parent getting older....We appreciate the phone calls and visits, I assure you of that:0008
Right around now.
I'm 46 and still have both parents in mid-70s but dad is aging much faster than mom. Lucky to still have them both and just makes me appreciate every Sunday afternoon and holiday.
I'm 46 and still have both parents in mid-70s but dad is aging much faster than mom. Lucky to still have them both and just makes me appreciate every Sunday afternoon and holiday.
Thanks Nole, Wife and I will probably be making a trip this spring around your area. I would like to get together and play a round of golf. Magic stuff, hole in ones and all.....
Seriously, would enjoy meeting you and the guys " just north" for a round of golf and few brews :toast:
Done!!! it's awesome here in the Spring. Just let us know!!! Skipper hangs with good people and well.......he's a douche a lot of the time but overall a good guy.
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Sounds awesome.....Skipper is hysterical, that would be a great time :toast:
Lost my dad unexpectedly to a heart attack just after turning 30, and 7 weeks after my first child, my son, was born. It was 2 years ago this past July. I think about him every day.
I don't wish it on anyone....But, I am thankful to have had such a wonderful role model. There are many people out there who never get it for a day.
The sad realization is that life will never be the same. It doesn't mean there aren't moments of joy, etc, but it's never the same after that. I guess only people who have gone through it will know what I mean.
When I was seven.
Just spend time with them and let them know how much they mean to you. It's everything to them and should be important to you.
