I did the same thing with my dad 12 years ago Clay. He was 88. I still remember the whole day. My condolences.
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: clay <redgh...@comcast.net> Sender: "Mercedes" <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:32:21 To: Mercedes Discussion List<mercedes@okiebenz.com> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get her head out of her rear long enough to think through how geriatric patient might be different than some 40 year old dame with boob cancer. clay On Apr 25, 2013, at 8:40 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: >> From a friend: >> >> As I approach my twilight years, I am struck by the inevitability that the >> party must end. And one clear, cold morning after I'm gone, my spouse will >> awaken in the warmth of our bedroom and be struck with the pain of learning >> that sometimes there isn't "anymore." >> No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone >> calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." >> Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never >> to return before we can say goodbye, or say "I love you." >> So while we have it, its best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's >> broken and heal it when it's sick. >> This is true for marriage.....And old cars, and children with bad report >> cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep >> them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. >> Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a son in law >> after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what. >> Life is important, like people we know who are special. And so, we keep them >> close! >> Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know how you >> really feel? The important thing is to let every one of your friends know >> your true feelings, even if you think they don't love you back. >> So, just in case I'm gone tomorrow, please rest assured I voted against that >> a--hole, Obama. > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
