I just got back from a funeral...

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 2:46pm
It was the lady that my wife had been taking dinner to. She was a year older than my wife and I. We both knew her very well, as she and her sister owned and operated the day care that our children went to. Until my children started kindergarten, she was almost more a part of their life than my wife and I was...

She died on Dec. 27...it was nice to see her make it past Christmas for her kids.

She was 36 years old and has a 10 year old son and a 3 year old son. Her husband was devastated.

I can't imagine watching my wife being laid to rest.

I feel for her husband and children. Her husband said that last night he heard their oldest son start crying and then he came and got into bed with him.

9 months ago, she was a healthy lady (she was a little over weight)...and then they found cancer....


I hope that everybody has a great new year and cherishes each and every one of their family members. You never know when it will be their time...or yours.


Sorry for being such a downer...
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Dean 12/31/2008 10:31am
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sorry for your loss
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Racer92 12/31/2008 10:36am
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Sorry you lost your friend huck, I hope her family will be okay.

Carpe diem friends.
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BMSOB 12/31/2008 10:57am
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Sorry to hear that huck. My stepmom died at 33, same deal.
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Oldmotoguy 12/31/2008 11:12am
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sorry to hear that,huck..I really feel for the family..losing a parent is horrible..its a void in your heart thats hard to replace..My real Dad was dead at 37..

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PowPow 12/31/2008 11:14am
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Sorry man. Wow, thats rough. Too young.
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flarider 12/31/2008 11:19am
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Sorry to hear that, Huck
el moto diablo 12/31/2008 11:24am
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My condlences Huck, words to heed everyday too!
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Tiki 12/31/2008 11:43am
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Speechless. I just hope the best for those left behind. Its just horrible.
Dirty Britches 12/31/2008 12:29pm
12/31/2008 12:29pm
anybody watch little people big world? They had a loss of close family friend, like you did, and those 2 episodes made my wife and I cry. We do our best to express our love to one another and our 3 children as much as possible.
I feel bad for the kids and husband.
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maicoman 12/31/2008 12:39pm
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Very sad, sorry bro.
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KMC440 12/31/2008 1:46pm
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You're not bieng a downer... life is life, just think as much you enjoyed having her in your life she felt the same and you were able to know her. Take what you can out of that and celebrate the life. You're a good friend to a lot of people Huck.
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kaw rider9 12/31/2008 1:50pm
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Sad, sad deal. Sorry man!
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sorry to hear that huck, cancer sucks , I lost my wee sister to it in 2002, a friend like you and your family to that ladys husband and kids will sure help ease the pain in time,
thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad tme
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huck 12/31/2008 2:57pm
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Thanks guys... The boys are coming over this weekend to ride four wheelers. I figured it'd give dad a little time to himself and the boys will have a blast riding around "the farm". I can't imagine what's going through their little minds.


What a way to spend your New Years Eve for her family...





Be safe guys!
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brent26wood 12/31/2008 5:14pm
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Sorry to hear about your friend. I know when I was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer all I could think about was what would happen to my girls if I didn't make it. I feel for the family.
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12/31/2008 10:31pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 9:42pm
huck wrote:
It was the lady that my wife had been taking dinner to. She was a year older than my wife and I. We both knew her...
It was the lady that my wife had been taking dinner to. She was a year older than my wife and I. We both knew her very well, as she and her sister owned and operated the day care that our children went to. Until my children started kindergarten, she was almost more a part of their life than my wife and I was...

She died on Dec. 27...it was nice to see her make it past Christmas for her kids.

She was 36 years old and has a 10 year old son and a 3 year old son. Her husband was devastated.

I can't imagine watching my wife being laid to rest.

I feel for her husband and children. Her husband said that last night he heard their oldest son start crying and then he came and got into bed with him.

9 months ago, she was a healthy lady (she was a little over weight)...and then they found cancer....


I hope that everybody has a great new year and cherishes each and every one of their family members. You never know when it will be their time...or yours.


Sorry for being such a downer...
Sorry for your loss Huck. I feel for that family. It is never easy, no matter who you lose. I, too, had loss in my family during the holidays and am now the only living member of my extended family. Really weird at my age. You take care and hope you have a great 2009 with your family.

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john1753 12/31/2008 11:02pm
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sorry huck, must be heartbreaking for the family and friends.
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BobbyM 1/1/2009 1:42am
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damn huck...my condolences

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Spinner 1/1/2009 1:30pm
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Sorry to hear it, Huck.
Let the dad lean on you in this time of grief, he's gonna need some friends and a lot of time.

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Scotty 1/1/2009 2:06pm
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I'm also sorry for your loss Huck. That's way to young to leave this place. RIP
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TerryK 1/1/2009 4:27pm
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My sincerest condolences Huck, to you and your family, and of course the family of your poor friend.

And very well said in your first post.
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Five8MX 1/1/2009 6:47pm
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huck wrote:
It was the lady that my wife had been taking dinner to. She was a year older than my wife and I. We both knew her...
It was the lady that my wife had been taking dinner to. She was a year older than my wife and I. We both knew her very well, as she and her sister owned and operated the day care that our children went to. Until my children started kindergarten, she was almost more a part of their life than my wife and I was...

She died on Dec. 27...it was nice to see her make it past Christmas for her kids.

She was 36 years old and has a 10 year old son and a 3 year old son. Her husband was devastated.

I can't imagine watching my wife being laid to rest.

I feel for her husband and children. Her husband said that last night he heard their oldest son start crying and then he came and got into bed with him.

9 months ago, she was a healthy lady (she was a little over weight)...and then they found cancer....


I hope that everybody has a great new year and cherishes each and every one of their family members. You never know when it will be their time...or yours.


Sorry for being such a downer...
My wife is a cancer survivor of 3 years. Unfortunately the woman who spoke to their woman's group, and gave her the awareness to check herself, died from cancer last year. It's very sad as she too was 36 with a 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter. My wife has been very burdened about it since she might have been in the same boat, being diagnosed at 34 going through all the crazy surgery stuff only to have her doctor miss a spot and a year later more surgery and chemo/radiation. So even though it's been a tough road she has some bouts of survivors remorse.

My recommendation would be just to be a good listener. He's probably got a ton of things he's processing right now. And your right every day truly is a gift, so cherish every day.

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