Pages: 1
Posted by: MUDDY4LIFE
Spark,
a very sad story indeed. I also lost my 49 yr old sister,my 79 year old father,and my 75 yr old mother,ALL,within 15 months of each other in 1999-2000. This is a very difficult thing to overcome but it also makes you a stronger person,in time.
My father was dying of cancer and when he was alive,he told me to never forget that there are OTHERS that are DEPENDING on ME to be strong thru this and they will NEED me to be there for them after his death.He could'nt have been more correct.
Always remember that you need to take care of other family members,its something you dad would want you to do.Have your greaving period but stay strong for not only others,but yourself as well.
You will add another dimension of GROWTH to youth life.
My prayers are out for you and your family.
Posted by: MUDDY4LIFE
Sparky,
if I may, I'd like to SUGGEST that you leave Capt Morgan OUT of the picture. This guy is actually an ENEMY in disguise, you'll have to take me on my word here. Him and I had a few bouts and he always wound up getting the best of me,even though,at the time,I did'nt know it.
Your best thinking is done with a clear head my friend.
Posted by: Bing
so sorry to hear about your father,,,,i will include you both in my prayers
Posted by: ShadyRascal
Very sorry to hear, you are in our prayers. 55 is way too young to go. Hang in there bro.
Posted by: Scootergptx
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Truly sorry to hear of your loss.
Posted by: motox26
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. But at least he is in a place where he won't have any worries no more and can look after you and your loved ones. You will be in my prayers and god bless.
Posted by: weez440
sorry to hear about your dad it is the worst feeling in the world but you will be together again some day god bless.
Posted by: hellyeh
Sorry to hear that Sparky . Take comfort in the fact that your father was a good man and was appreciated by many . Try to carry on that legacy and be the good man that your father raised . It is hard when you lose someone you are close to and try to understand that he was here to do a job and now his job here is done . My thoughts are with you and your family during this trying time .
Posted by: MrDumass
Sparky8370- words cannot express how sorry I am for you. I can only hope and pray for you and your family to have the faith, strength, love, and understanding to make it through the toughest of times.
Posted by: XtremeSkier
sorry sparkyBR>
Posted by: CobraR6
Sorry for your loss, and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Sparky8370
On 12/12 my Dad lost control of his truck and struck a tree. They think he had a heart attack before he lost control, that being the reason for losing control. I suspect the same thing as my Father was an exceptional driver. I don't recall him ever getting into an accident in my lifetime, except one when a lady ran into him. I was with him on many occasions when he avoided accidents that would have occured from other driver's negligence.
My Dad was only 55 years old (55years, 11 months, and 11 days.). Born on 1/1/50 and died on 12/12/05. He was driving his most prized possesion. An 05 F-350 Lariet quad cab fx4 dually pick up truck. It was the first and only brand new vehicle he had ever owned. He bought that truck and a home in Georgia after re-financing his house in NH. He was so proud of that truck and that house. I regrettfully never saw the home in GA while he was alive, but planned on going down with him this summer.
He was a very wise man. When people found out who my Father was, they would always praise him telling me how smart he was and how he had helped them with this or that. I guess he often bragged about his children, because many would tell me how proud he was of what his kids had accomplished and his roll in it.
He was also a very self-less man. He put his children before himself. Growing up, we never had much money but my Dad would sell his own things and max out his credit cards to make sure we had things for Christmas and birthdays. My Dad was a guy that was constantly getting phone calls anytime of day from someone who needed their heat fixed, or even ran out of gas. Even though we didn't have much money, those he helped who were less fortunate never got charged. Those more fortunate only got charged for the material he used and not his time or even gas money.
I will never understand why my Dad had to go at such a young age, but I will always know right where he is. He is in Heaven looking down on his Wife, 4 children, 3 grandchildren (+1 on the way) making sure we will all be OK.
Posted by: Sparky8370
Thank you all for your support. This is worst thing that has ever happened to me and everybody in my life has been very supportive. It was shoulder to shoulder at the wake !!! Makes me feel good that my Dad touched so many lives. Just stopped in to check e-mail then going back to take care of Mom again.
Posted by: Sparky8370
Yeah, I had my moment. It involved a full half gallon of Capt. Morgan. It's not often that I drink and forget something I said or did. But it happened many different times from that one evening. But, from what people were telling me I said or did, I gotta be f'ing hilarious when I'm that gone. I was cracking up hearing some of the things they told me.
Other than that, we've all been keeping it strong for my Mother thats been having a very hard time. Last night was my first night sleeping at home since it happened. She's been taking it very hard. On top of all that, both my Parents were home. By that I mean my Father was disabled and collecting social security and my Mother has been out of work for a long time on worker's comp. Doctor's think they'll have to replace her hip, they've been trying to exhaust their options first through differerent surgeries and treatments. My Dad had a few surgeries too. Since they've had a few medical issues, life insurance was expensive so they didn't have any. They had some kind of mortgage life insurance which may pay up to 35K on the house.
So, my 2 brother's, sister and I will all be chipping in to pay the mortgage so my Mother can keep the house that my Dad literally built with his own two hands.
We are all being strong for her, and have pretty much all been together since it happened. It's gonna be a real rough couple months for her. My Dad missed my son's first birthday by less than a week. It's been such a devastating period, that we still haven't celebrated it. Then there was Christmas, my Dad's birthday is 1/1. We always meet up at my Parents for anybody's birthday (In the family). 1/7 nephew's second birthday. 1/26 my 28th. 2/14 valentines. 2/22 would have been their 31st anniversary. So she's got a lot of family or intimate dates coming up.
I guess that whole last part was just to say that we are all keeping it together as well as sticking together.
Posted by: Ginnis
My Dad died of diabetes when I was only seven, so I know how it feels to lose someone that close. You'll be in my prayers. And remember, God let it happen for a reason.
Posted by: Baconbits
I am very sorry to hear about that.
Posted by: Baconbits
Quote
Originally posted by: Sparky8370
Thank you all for your support. This is worst thing that has ever happened to me and everybody in my life has been very supportive. It was shoulder to shoulder at the wake !!! Makes me feel good that my Dad touched so many lives. Just stopped in to check e-mail then going back to take care of Mom again.
Its ok Sparky you will get through it.
Posted by: UTU
Sorry to hear abour your loss! We will remember you & your family in our thoughts & prayers! Take care! God Bless!
Posted by: counterpunch
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear that. My friend is only 14 and has already lost both his parents, both to long battles with cancer. The most recent being last month when his mother passed in her sleep after her second battle with cancer.
Just stay strong, bro. Your family is in my prayers.
Posted by: razrbakcrzy
I truly wish you the best, losing a loved one is hard, but you have your memories and his love to keep with you forever.
May the lord bless you and keep you!
Jim Boston and Family
