Swingman wrote in news:442dnbAsybxitkXQnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:
Reminded me of the 6th part of the Dutch national anthem, played at my Mother's funeral. It talks about driving out tyranny, and was very appropriate for Mammie. Maybe it'll help Rob also. It is the second part of this rendition (traditionally the 1st and 6th are played, as here). The English translation is only soso, but there aren't too many good YouTubes ...
Somehow, we all want our dads to be proud of us. As my accountant, there were the odd years that he was
My condolences to you and your family, there is not much else one can say.
Me and Swmbo rescue a lot of animals personally, I'll dedicate one for him.
basilsik
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That's the best commemorative idea yet. Having toured the shelters relentlessly and successfully after my dog snapped a chain on 7-4, the guarantee is you can find any breed you want. Bigger and older black dogs of all kinds have the worst luck in shelter adoptions.
There are a number of private German Shepherd rescue locations in your area and a fine Doberman rescue in Fillmore, if those breeds are of appeal. Most--if not all--have websites with pictures and animal histories.They would be happy to help.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey
Dads are hard to lose, I know. Condolences on your loss, Toy. Remember the good times.
-- The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. -- Madeleine L'Engle
One of the most affectionate dogs I ever met was a Doberman belonging to a friend of mine. Affectionate almost to the point of being a pain in the ass. But if you wagged your finger at her, she lie down on your feet...for a while...then soooowly put her head on your thigh...and then a paw... and if you let her... LAPDOG!! She could run down and catch a Frisbee...holy cow...
When I woke up this morning, I was missing my dad, who died a little over three years ago (at 89 yr., 3 da.). There've been many times since I've found myself thinking, "Hey, Dad would like that!" or, "Bet Dad would find that as funny as I do..." In short, I've got a pretty good idea what you're experiencing.
Enjoy the memories.
Peace.
My most sincere condolences to you and your family.
While we do now know each other - I follow this group regularly and very much enjoy and learn from your posts.
Making it to almost 90 is no small accomplishment - amazing all the inventions and history your dad experienced.
Will do.
Sincerely,
Doug Hortvet
Sorry for your loss....
shelly
---------------------- My thoughts are with you and yours.
Lew
Not much to say, really. It all sounds too pat.
So I will give you my Dad's take (85) on this subject. If your father had a good life, enjoyed himself and his family and didn't suffer too much, he did just fine. Sounds like he knocked it out of the park to me.
I am sorry for your loss and hope you can keep the good thoughts in your mind when you think of him. You know you have friends down here in Texas, and we are thinking of you and yours.
Robert
Condolences to you and your family. Sounds like your Dad had a good run and left the world the better for his being in it.
My condolences, Robatoy. You are fortunate to have had him around for so many years and I am sure that the memories of experiences you enjoyed with him will bring many smiles to your face in the future.
Rob..
Loosing a parent is never easy but I am glad to hear he went quietly in to the night and lived a long life. My deepest sympathies to you, your family, and your mother. I hope you get more time with her.
I lost my father christmas eve in '93. He was only 73. I still want to reach out to talk or show him something I've made because he would have loved it all so much. I still have my mother but these years have been hard on her. She's reached 87 and I hope to keep her a while yet, god willing. I'm grateful for every day we still have.
Respectfully, ~Casper
Didn't wake up this morning. He, short of 2 weeks, almost made it to age 90. One of the funniest people I knew, he saw so much humour in so many situations and places.
So sorry for your family's loss. I too have lost a dad that I was close to, and know how you will miss him in the days and years to come.
My dad taught me everything about mechanical things and electronics. I have all his tools and spare parts and things. Every once in a while, I need a widget or a tool and go look in dad's stuff. More often than not, he had what I needed.
This is one of the times I think of him without sadness and say with a smile, "Thanks Dad!"
-- Jim in NC
That is what has us gobsmacked. Mother took a nasty turn for the worst when her blood thinners went through the roof and started internal bleeding. We rushed to London Emerg (an hour from here) as the only ENT here in Sarnia happened to be away on holidays. (MUCH deserved, the guy works his ass of and we know him well.) The morning after we arrived in London, we were sat down and were told to better make arrangements as mother wasn't going to make it. So we booked a hotel and after making arrangements with friends and notifying family we moved in and waited for 'that' phone call as we tried to get some sleep. The next morning, we get a call, "She's sitting up in bed putting some jam on her toast." But she had taken a serious hit and was quite weak. fast forward>>> We got things under control during the next couple of weeks, and all seemed to be going better with her. A few dips, which kept us hopping. In the meantime, my dad got fewer visits than normal, and he seemed just fine, steady as always, loving the Lindor chocolates we always brought him. Then mother faded again, getting most of our attention.... and during which time, dad decided to sneak out the backdoor.
Robatoy wrote in news:337a195f-cee9-487e-a285- snipped-for-privacy@s2g2000yql.googlegroups.com:
Yes, these things happen. It's good that you are not far from your parents. I made too many trips back to Holland in days past ...
As far as Warfarin (Coumadin) is concerned, it's a good but difficult drug. One needs to stay on top of the INR of the bleeding time. Luckily, there are some new machines coming out that make in-home testing more feasible. I'd look into that if you can.
For the story of the invention of Warfarin, and the role of persistent cow farmers and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), see this site (probably many more like that, but the story is good, IMNSHO):
I know what you're going through. Lost my mother on Easter. She too didn't let anyone know of her condition. I had to hear it from a friend 48 hours before her death. I was pissed since I had talked to her 3 weeks before. She hid the fact that she was terminal, I was told she didn't want to be a burden on anyone.
Me too, Rob. Sorry for your loss. But it seems your dad had a good run. I hope you inherited his longevity genes.
When we got to London, her INR was 7.4. A week prior, she was written up in her file with an INR of 4.2. The doctor told the RN to keep given her the prescribed amount. Idiot.
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