Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-29 Thread clay
First, I would like to thank all of you for your kind thoughts.  They do help.

That Dad was able to pass as rapidly and serenely as it seemed is a good thing. 
 I would not wish anything but a quick death upon any but the most heinous of 
people.  My father was a tough bird and fought hard to remain above ground no 
matter what insults his body gave him.  When the quality of life no longer 
merited that resolve, it was good that letting go allowed him to find swift 
peace.

After looking into just what was used for him, I think it was much like having 
dental surgery, colonoscopy, or pre-surgical medication.  He was far from 
alert, but able to be there mentally in some manner.  Not with it enough that 
he would have remembered, had he survived.  Enough morphine to keep the agony 
at bay, and tranquil so that what was happening was not exceedingly disturbing 
for him.  Still, a less than elegant departure.

clay

On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:04 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:

> From: "clay" 
>> Educated in China, she is in her late 30's and specializes in breast cancer. 
>>  Head of that department at a small rural health care shop, as well as at 
>> the local Sisters of Providence hospital.  That is how Dad got hooked up 
>> with her.  The gastric/geriatric onc was headed out of town for three weeks 
>> after he diagnosed dad.  Dame onc waited to get Dad in for chemo, then 
>> forgot to schedule patient visit for four months.
>> Dad had extensive comorbidity, from melanoma, prostate, squameous cell, as 
>> well as congestive heart failure, TIA, three bypasses, long term kidney 
>> stone history.  Gastro shop noted polyp in 2009, but did not mention it 
>> would need treatment, so in 2012 it had gone malignant.  Metastasized to 
>> liver and in the blood by then.
>> Dame onc did not follow AAOS guidelines for treatment of geriatric patients 
>> by using nuetrafil boosters, adjusting dosage to account for patient age for 
>> chemo, noted, but did nothing about the edema that got worse until pleural 
>> effusion took out his lungs over five months.  Pretty much just a technician 
>> following some standardized set of procedures more relevant to healthy young 
>> woman breast cancer than inoperable gastric in an octogenarian with 
>> extensive comorbidity.  She did not even try to coordinate care with his 
>> other physicians until my attorney contacted the head of oncology to inquire 
>> about the slap dash methodology.  That was three weeks ago.
>> Dad was not into making a fuss, so I was told to let it go.  This is what I 
>> expect will be the norm under oblama-we-don't-care.
>> clay
> 
> You may be right, Clay, the U.S. brings in foreign trained doctors instead of 
> training enough of its own.  Some are excellent but others are not.
> 
> Losing someone we love is never easy, but in your fathers case; with all his 
> problems; it may have been for the best.  Hopefully they gave him enough 
> narcotics to ease his passing.
> Gerry
>> 
>> On Apr 28, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
>> 
>>> Too bad, Clay.  What did the onco do or not do?
>>> Gerry
>>> 
>>> From: "Dan Penoff" 
 My condolences.  That sucks.
 Dan
 
 On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay  wrote:
 
> 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

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Scott Ritchey

Clay,  I'm very sorry for your dad's death and all the events that led up to
it.  There are no words.  Times like this help show us what is important in
this life.

Scott

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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





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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Gerry Archer

From: "clay" 
Educated in China, she is in her late 30's and specializes in breast 
cancer.  Head of that department at a small rural health care shop, as 
well as at the local Sisters of Providence hospital.  That is how Dad got 
hooked up with her.  The gastric/geriatric onc was headed out of town for 
three weeks after he diagnosed dad.  Dame onc waited to get Dad in for 
chemo, then forgot to schedule patient visit for four months.
Dad had extensive comorbidity, from melanoma, prostate, squameous cell, as 
well as congestive heart failure, TIA, three bypasses, long term kidney 
stone history.  Gastro shop noted polyp in 2009, but did not mention it 
would need treatment, so in 2012 it had gone malignant.  Metastasized to 
liver and in the blood by then.
Dame onc did not follow AAOS guidelines for treatment of geriatric 
patients by using nuetrafil boosters, adjusting dosage to account for 
patient age for chemo, noted, but did nothing about the edema that got 
worse until pleural effusion took out his lungs over five months.  Pretty 
much just a technician following some standardized set of procedures more 
relevant to healthy young woman breast cancer than inoperable gastric in 
an octogenarian with extensive comorbidity.  She did not even try to 
coordinate care with his other physicians until my attorney contacted the 
head of oncology to inquire about the slap dash methodology.  That was 
three weeks ago.
Dad was not into making a fuss, so I was told to let it go.  This is what 
I expect will be the norm under oblama-we-don't-care.

clay


You may be right, Clay, the U.S. brings in foreign trained doctors instead 
of training enough of its own.  Some are excellent but others are not.


Losing someone we love is never easy, but in your fathers case; with all his 
problems; it may have been for the best.  Hopefully they gave him enough 
narcotics to ease his passing.

Gerry


On Apr 28, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:


Too bad, Clay.  What did the onco do or not do?
Gerry

From: "Dan Penoff" 

My condolences.  That sucks.
Dan

On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay  wrote:

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.
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Dieselhead

Our condolences Clay,  That is tough to endure.

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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Craig
On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:32:21 -0700 clay  wrote:

> 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.

I'm sorry to hear of this, Clay. We will be praying for you.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Please accept my sincere condolences.

>
> 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
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Rusty Cullens

I did the same thing with my dad 12 years ago Clay. He was 88. I still remember 
the whole day. My condolences.


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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.
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread clay
Educated in China, she is in her late 30's and specializes in breast cancer.  
Head of that department at a small rural health care shop, as well as at the 
local Sisters of Providence hospital.  That is how Dad got hooked up with her.  
The gastric/geriatric onc was headed out of town for three weeks after he 
diagnosed dad.  Dame onc waited to get Dad in for chemo, then forgot to 
schedule patient visit for four months.  

Dad had extensive comorbidity, from melanoma, prostate, squameous cell, as well 
as congestive heart failure, TIA, three bypasses, long term kidney stone 
history.  Gastro shop noted polyp in 2009, but did not mention it would need 
treatment, so in 2012 it had gone malignant.  Metastasized to liver and in the 
blood by then.

Dame onc did not follow AAOS guidelines for treatment of geriatric patients by 
using nuetrafil boosters, adjusting dosage to account for patient age for 
chemo, noted, but did nothing about the edema that got worse until pleural 
effusion took out his lungs over five months.  Pretty much just a technician 
following some standardized set of procedures more relevant to healthy young 
woman breast cancer than inoperable gastric in an octogenarian with extensive 
comorbidity.  She did not even try to coordinate care with his other physicians 
until my attorney contacted the head of oncology to inquire about the slap dash 
methodology.  That was three weeks ago.

Dad was not into making a fuss, so I was told to let it go.  This is what I 
expect will be the norm under oblama-we-don't-care.

clay

On Apr 28, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:

> Too bad, Clay.  What did the onco do or not do?
> Gerry
> 
> From: "Dan Penoff" 
>> My condolences.  That sucks.
>> Dan
>> 
>> On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay  wrote:
>> 
>>> 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.
>>> >
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Russ Williams

My condolences to You and Your Family
On 4/28/2013 15:32, clay wrote:

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.


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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread WILTON

My sincere condolences, Clay.  I wish you and all of the family well.

Wilton

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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.



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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Gerry Archer

Too bad, Clay.  What did the onco do or not do?
Gerry

From: "Dan Penoff" 

My condolences.  That sucks.
Dan

On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay  wrote:


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.
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Frederick Moir
My condolences. A sad and sweet ending.
 
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.


>
> From: clay 
>To: Mercedes Discussion List  
>Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 4:32 PM
>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
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
My condolences.  That sucks.

Dan

On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay  wrote:

> 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.
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread clay
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.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-27 Thread Max Dillon
Love it!
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20

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[MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-27 Thread Gerry Archer

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.



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