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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« on: September 01, 2018, 09:53:58 PM » |
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After a long battle with several ailments, my Mother passed on Thursday. It wasn't unexpected, but we just didn't expect it right now. So, my brother and I are getting all the stuff done that needs to be done. Neither of us has lost it - yet. We know we will, but we both are just happy that Mom is pain-free and back in Dad's arms in Heaven. The most heart-breaking thing for me so far was explaining to my 8 year old son what had happened. Seeing him truly devastated tore me apart. I tried to explain about how Grammie is now healthy and happy in Heaven, and that she is always with him now. He's actually pleased now that he has another guardian angel.
The next afternoon, I took my son for his first ever ride on the bike. I had picked up a kids BMW armored jacket and pants earlier this summer, so we got him dressed up and went over the safety rules (again). I rode about a mile and pulled over to see what he thought. Well, to make a long story short, I've got a willing passenger pretty much anytime from here on out. Our total ride that night was about 15 miles, and he keeps asking when we're going again. I guess it can't hurt to have a new guardian angel right now.
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Oss
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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2018, 02:54:35 AM » |
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Sorry for your great loss ken
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2018, 03:38:10 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss....loosing Mom has gotta be tff. My Mom turned 94 2 days ago and is living a pain free life so far. My 2 brothers and my one sister spend as much time with her as possible. Her memory has slowed down but otherwise she's good to go. She has a 90 yr old husband that is in good shape also. Again, sorry for your loss.
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pais
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2018, 03:41:14 AM » |
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Oil Burner,
Please accept my condolences during this painful time.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2018, 03:42:04 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss  I know my boys would be devastated if my mom passed away. Your son must be a lot taller than my 8 year old. Mine can't even begin to reach the pegs. And at the rate he is going will be 20 before he can  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2018, 03:47:07 AM » |
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Condolences to all.
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MarkT
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2018, 07:35:27 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss, Ken.
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2018, 12:50:48 PM » |
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This can never be expected no matter how well we think we're pepared for it. Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family
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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2018, 02:07:00 PM » |
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sorry for the loss expected or unexpected is tough but knowing say one has cancer and will die for example in 1-2 years from now is maybe just a smidge easier when it does come about than not expecting it at all happening all of a sudden without any warning signs. To be pain free now having say for example cancer is a good way to look at it I guess?
Dad dying unexpectedly was tough 10 years ago on Christmas night. My uncle's wife having cancer just died last two weeks was suppose to be 6 months tops lasted near 2 years. My cousin's in their 30's and 40's (her kids) took it fairly well overall but as said, the grandkids took it very tough at the funeral who spent a lot of daily time with her under age 10. Not so sure my uncle being married 52 years to her will fair very well since he retired 2 years ago after working 53 years at the same place he has always worked and going to need to pick up some hobbies again to keep him busy. He use to umpire and mow lawns but at age 74 not so sure his eyesight or dexterity allow to do either of those anymore?
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« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2018, 03:46:45 PM » |
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Ken, you have my sympathy on a very hard loss. I thought I saw a little rider on the back the other day going up the road  Gary. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2018, 04:50:06 PM » |
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Family loss is difficult. Explaining to a child is harder. Sorry for the loss Ken.
da prez
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« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2018, 05:29:24 PM » |
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My sympathies on losing your Mom, that's a tough one.
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« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2018, 04:48:13 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss!! Losing your parents is tough, cherish the memories!
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3fan4life
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« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2018, 06:25:45 AM » |
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Sorrry for your loss, it's tough.
Hopefully, being able to spend time together riding will help you and your son through it.
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