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Post by don on Sept 6, 2023 17:56:24 GMT -5
My last uncle passed away yesterday. My mother’s younger brother. My dad just got sent home from the cardiologist today with a defibrillator and a prescription for Eliquis. Mom’s older sister (88) was hospitalized a week ago with COVID and we think is on the mend. Dad won’t accept nursing help or assistance from his kids and Mom is the only one he will let help him with his health and daily needs right now. My uncle’s funeral is next Tues and it looks like only a couple of my brothers can travel for it. I am going to provide support for the folks on this end and we can attend virtually, thank the Lord. I am not traveling until my heart issues are sorted out. I continue to have twinges and the weird heartbeat at times. Mom found out about my condition, so there is yet another thing to stress her out. Good grief, how much stress can the woman handle? Topping it it off today at work, we all found out a co-worker and friend has stage 4 spinal cancer. Prayers for my folks, uncles family and my friend would be much appreciated. I believe in it.
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Post by just ol ed on Sept 6, 2023 18:12:08 GMT -5
Good thoughts to everybody concered
Ed-workin' on 83 in December. Slowing down a lot from this time last year
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Post by just ol ed on Sept 6, 2023 18:12:26 GMT -5
Good thoughts to everybody concered
Ed-workin' on 83 in December. Slowing down a lot from this time last year
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Post by Goldbrick on Sept 6, 2023 18:44:59 GMT -5
Prayers sent.
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Post by Silver on Sept 6, 2023 18:51:08 GMT -5
Prayers sent for all.
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Post by coalsmoke on Sept 6, 2023 19:23:46 GMT -5
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your uncle, Don. I can relate to what you're going through. Stay strong and close to the ones that you love at this tough time.
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Post by urbino on Sept 6, 2023 19:50:25 GMT -5
That's a lot, Don. Sending positive vibes your way.
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Post by username on Sept 6, 2023 19:55:38 GMT -5
Prayers sent.
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Post by mgtarheel on Sept 6, 2023 20:32:29 GMT -5
Prayers are being sent your way.
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Post by Plainsman on Sept 6, 2023 21:07:55 GMT -5
Good grief, Don. That’s altogther TOO miuch. Prayers, sweet smoke, the works on your behalf.
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Post by don on Sept 7, 2023 6:35:38 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I feel a little bit bad for not flying out with my brothers to support my aunt and her family, but I don’t like the idea of leaving Mom to deal with my dad’s health issues alone. I would hate to be across country if something happened, God forbid. I am also a little hesitant to go far from home, until the cardiologist figures out what is going on with my heart. I worry a lot about the strain all of this putting on my mother. ☹️
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Post by don on Sept 7, 2023 6:39:41 GMT -5
By the way, my uncle is responsible for me wearing a beard for the past 30 years. He was a college history professor and always had a distinguished looking goatee and mustache. I always like the look and emulated it when I could grow a decent beard. I couldn’t manage that until about 30 yrs old.🧐. I haven’t been clean shaven since.
Godspeed, Uncle Dean.🙏🏼
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 7, 2023 6:47:51 GMT -5
On it, buddy!
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Post by coalsmoke on Sept 7, 2023 7:50:29 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I feel a little bit bad for not flying out with my brothers to support my aunt and her family, but I don’t like the idea of leaving Mom to deal with my dad’s health issues alone. I would hate to be across country if something happened, God forbid. I am also a little hesitant to go far from home, until the cardiologist figures out what is going on with my heart. I worry a lot about the strain all of this putting on my mother. ☹️ I understand, Don. I had to miss my older brother's funeral in July and stay home with my wife while she began to go through the symptoms of a lung disorder. Our duty is to those still in our care and you did the right thing. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 7, 2023 8:40:33 GMT -5
 Don, you always impressed me with your posts, you gonna get through this, remember one thing at a time, you're your family's rock, don't forget that. I Garronte!
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Post by don on Sept 7, 2023 15:45:31 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I feel a little bit bad for not flying out with my brothers to support my aunt and her family, but I don’t like the idea of leaving Mom to deal with my dad’s health issues alone. I would hate to be across country if something happened, God forbid. I am also a little hesitant to go far from home, until the cardiologist figures out what is going on with my heart. I worry a lot about the strain all of this putting on my mother. ☹️ I understand, Don. I had to miss my older brother's funeral in July and stay home with my wife while she began to go through the symptoms of a lung disorder. Our duty is to those still in our care and you did the right thing. Thank you Russ. I know my uncle would want my mom to take care of her husband first. Uncle Dean was fond of my old man. He would also probably advise us sons to look after our folks ahead of attending any funeral. He was a practical and caring man. |
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Post by don on Sept 7, 2023 15:46:39 GMT -5
Don, you always impressed me with your posts, you gonna get through this, remember one thing at a time, you're your family's rock, don't forget that. I Garronte! Kind words, Brad. Thank you. |
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Post by urbino on Sept 7, 2023 16:09:30 GMT -5
I like Uncle Dean. I'm glad you got to know him.
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Post by don on Sept 7, 2023 22:03:59 GMT -5
So today, another friend at work told us his oldest brother passed and he is flying out in the morning for the funeral. I just got done talking to my closest friend and his uncle is not expected to make it through this weekend. I am at a loss for words….
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Post by urbino on Sept 7, 2023 22:07:55 GMT -5
So today, another friend at work told us his oldest brother passed and he is flying out in the morning for the funeral. I just got done talking to my closest friend and his uncle is not expected to make it through this weekend. I am at a loss for words…. This kind of thing tends to happen as we reach a certain age. |
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Post by SailorBen on Sept 7, 2023 22:21:59 GMT -5
My family will be praying for you and yours, Don. You've got this, and we're all in your corner, Brother.
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Post by don on Sept 7, 2023 22:25:00 GMT -5
So today, another friend at work told us his oldest brother passed and he is flying out in the morning for the funeral. I just got done talking to my closest friend and his uncle is not expected to make it through this weekend. I am at a loss for words…. This kind of thing tends to happen as we reach a certain age. I guess it does. In clumps lately. Just strange that so many people I care deeply about are grieving at the same time. |
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Post by urbino on Sept 8, 2023 0:00:45 GMT -5
This kind of thing tends to happen as we reach a certain age. I guess it does. In clumps lately. Just strange that so many people I care deeply about are grieving at the same time. Yeah. I lost 3 uncles and an aunt in pretty short order in the COVID years (none of them to COVID). It gets your attention. Death encroaches on life more the further you get into it. |
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Post by adui on Sept 9, 2023 2:27:07 GMT -5
My last uncle passed away yesterday. My mother’s younger brother. My dad just got sent home from the cardiologist today with a defibrillator and a prescription for Eliquis. Mom’s older sister (88) was hospitalized a week ago with COVID and we think is on the mend. Dad won’t accept nursing help or assistance from his kids and Mom is the only one he will let help him with his health and daily needs right now. My uncle’s funeral is next Tues and it looks like only a couple of my brothers can travel for it. I am going to provide support for the folks on this end and we can attend virtually, thank the Lord. I am not traveling until my heart issues are sorted out. I continue to have twinges and the weird heartbeat at times. Mom found out about my condition, so there is yet another thing to stress her out. Good grief, how much stress can the woman handle? Topping it it off today at work, we all found out a co-worker and friend has stage 4 spinal cancer. Prayers for my folks, uncles family and my friend would be much appreciated. I believe in it. Please don't take this wrong. Thank you for putting my life in perspective. Prayers to you and yours for what you are all going thru. My life problems are self-inflicted and nonmedical, the situation your family faces is not. I hope that you and your family get a good outcome. Prayers for a positive outcome for all. |
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Post by urbino on Sept 9, 2023 4:27:00 GMT -5
My last uncle passed away yesterday. My mother’s younger brother. My dad just got sent home from the cardiologist today with a defibrillator and a prescription for Eliquis. Mom’s older sister (88) was hospitalized a week ago with COVID and we think is on the mend. Dad won’t accept nursing help or assistance from his kids and Mom is the only one he will let help him with his health and daily needs right now. My uncle’s funeral is next Tues and it looks like only a couple of my brothers can travel for it. I am going to provide support for the folks on this end and we can attend virtually, thank the Lord. I am not traveling until my heart issues are sorted out. I continue to have twinges and the weird heartbeat at times. Mom found out about my condition, so there is yet another thing to stress her out. Good grief, how much stress can the woman handle? Topping it it off today at work, we all found out a co-worker and friend has stage 4 spinal cancer. Prayers for my folks, uncles family and my friend would be much appreciated. I believe in it. Please don't take this wrong. Thank you for putting my life in perspective. Prayers to you and yours for what you are all going thru. My life problems are self-inflicted and nonmedical, the situation your family faces is not. I hope that you and your family get a good outcome. Prayers for a positive outcome for all. You hang in there, too, Terry. |
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Post by don on Sept 9, 2023 7:18:54 GMT -5
Thanks Terry. I appreciate the prayers and I wish you the best. We all struggle and have our trials in this life. Every man’s path is unique and full of challenge. As Urb said, hang in there.🙏🏼
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Post by Scott W on Sept 9, 2023 8:59:17 GMT -5
Prayers sent man, sorry to hear of all this
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Post by don on Sept 9, 2023 16:55:54 GMT -5
Prayers sent man, sorry to hear of all this Thanks, man. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 10, 2023 12:27:21 GMT -5
Don,
I have been offline for the most part as I travelled.
I am sorry to hear that there are so many serious health issues within your orbit and you personally. We will certainly pray for all concerned.
The depth and breadth of people facing such serious issues should motivate the rest of us to count our blessings
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Post by don on Sept 10, 2023 14:57:34 GMT -5
Don, I have been offline for the most part as I travelled. I am sorry to hear that there are so many serious health issues within your orbit and you personally. We will certainly pray for all concerned. The depth and breadth of people facing such serious issues should motivate the rest of us to count our blessings Thanks Charlie. We all have our road to travel. |
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Don, you always impressed me with your posts, you gonna get through this, remember one thing at a time, you're your family's rock, don't forget that. I Garronte!
