A 53 year old tradition ends.....
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My Mom died December 19th, 1999. My parents lived in Hermitage, PA and I live outside New Orleans. My Dad called me around the 17th and said it was time to come home and visit mom as her time was near the end. I flew into Pittsburgh and then drove to Hermitage on the 19th. My Dad said that she was waiting for me. I talked to her to let her know that I had made it home to see her one more (last) time. She was pretty much out of it as she has emphysema and was on oxygen. She died within the hour. She waited for me to get home.
Well said. I lost my granddaughter last month, Today, the 23rd she would be 28. The saddest Christmas of my life. A time of joy and bitterness for me. May everyone enjoy what they have and always hug their children and grand children.
Very sorry for your loss.. God bless your granddaughter and family. As I age myself it's a scary and difficult time seeing all of the health issues, especially cancer, affect family and friends. Best wishes and God's blessings to all.
I wish you, mrs Fair, and your extended family the most joyous Christmas and health into the new year. You are one of my favorites here on this ship of fools
No one has brought this up yet, but I'd like to begin a motion to buy the Gambits their tree this year. If anyone else is in, im sure we can make it happen. FG has always regaled us with great stories and fellowship.
As you are for me. Thanks. Merry Christmas!
I very much appreciate the gesture, but our FAKE tree is already up and laughing at me.
I am incredibly saddened by this news. The end of a tradition pales by comparison. My prayers go out for your granddaughter and your entire family. May God bless you all.
Button, Frosh!My Penn State days proceeded those years. Lets just say I was stupid enough to wear a "dink' for a day or two.
Fairgambit, as a fellow golden ager on this board, my absolute best to you and Mrs. Gambit this wonderful season.
As others have posted previously, life has many ups and downs. Some are mere nuisance, but some have much greater consequence. None of us are bulletproof.
To all my fellow posters on here and a couple other platforms, let's try to be a reflection of God's goodness in this trying world so that our actions contribute to the greater good.
Hold our families, both immediate and extended, our neighbors, our friends closer today, tomorrow and always.
A very Merry Christmas to all.
As others have posted previously, life has many ups and downs. Some are mere nuisance, but some have much greater consequence. None of us are bulletproof.
To all my fellow posters on here and a couple other platforms, let's try to be a reflection of God's goodness in this trying world so that our actions contribute to the greater good.
Hold our families, both immediate and extended, our neighbors, our friends closer today, tomorrow and always.
A very Merry Christmas to all.
Thank You for your kind words. Grief is something we can all share. God bless you and yours as well.
Fair, I'm sorry to hear of your artificial tree, but alas, times change us all. And it is the living that keeps us walking. Keep walking, my screen name use to be geen2618 or something like that. My memory .... well leave it at that.
But I was for laughter's sake envisioning Demlion taking you on a Christmas tree hunt in his boat.
But I was for laughter's sake envisioning Demlion taking you on a Christmas tree hunt in his boat.
I humbly invite anyone who may be in need of a little hope to spend some time with this.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your granddaughter slwlion, I cannot imagine the overwhelming distress you, your wife, children and family are experiencing. I have two children and five grandchildren ages 24 to 34 yrs old and think about their wellness constantly.
"Losing a grandchild feels like having a piece of your future stolen. The dreams we had of teaching them, watching them grow – all suspended in time, yet somehow, their spirit continues to grow within us. They say time heals all wounds, but the loss of a grandchild creates a wound that time learns to carry, not erase.”..........unknowen