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8/19/2011 7:12pm
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1/22/2012 8:58pm
After 56 years of marriage to my mom, it's just Dad and I sitting here watching TV.
She passed away this morning at 3:25 am after 75 years of life.
I sat here and watched her breaths get shallower and shallower for a week. She fought so damn hard and she didn't want to go.
They said her heart was strong and she didn't want to stop. Cancer is a vicious enemy we are helpless to battle. They took her away around dawn.
It's impossible to fill the void, but I'm trying. I don't even know what to say to Dad- tryin to make some jokes and we had shot of brandy in her honor.
I know this is a heavy topic for a moto forum but I'm here every day and guess the racing community is part of my community. She never dug racing because she always had to clean up the mess. Occasionally when I was visiting we would watch a race and i would laugh because she would cover her eyes.
Anyway- not to bum anybody out but I was inspired to share.
She passed away this morning at 3:25 am after 75 years of life.
I sat here and watched her breaths get shallower and shallower for a week. She fought so damn hard and she didn't want to go.
They said her heart was strong and she didn't want to stop. Cancer is a vicious enemy we are helpless to battle. They took her away around dawn.
It's impossible to fill the void, but I'm trying. I don't even know what to say to Dad- tryin to make some jokes and we had shot of brandy in her honor.
I know this is a heavy topic for a moto forum but I'm here every day and guess the racing community is part of my community. She never dug racing because she always had to clean up the mess. Occasionally when I was visiting we would watch a race and i would laugh because she would cover her eyes.
Anyway- not to bum anybody out but I was inspired to share.
Sometimes there's not much you can say, just be there for him. I once heard an anecdote about why dogs are man's best friend. If you think about it, it doesn't take any words to be a best friend, just the willingness to be there through anything.
The Shop
My sincere well wishes to you, your dad and the rest of the family.
Pops is going to need you like never before, for a little while anyways. So sad for him to lose his bride.
My condolences to your family.
I supposed most of us have watched cancer do it's thing by now, and all I can say is may your Mother now rest in peace.
You seem to be a good son. No parent can ask for anything more.
Pit Row
I hope your pops is hanging in there, give him our best.
Celebrate her life and jus' spend tine with your dad.
I found your post a bit refreshing compared to the usual angst and finger-pointing we share, in here.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm truly sorry for her suffering.
I'm proud of you-n-your dad.
Godspeed,
Manny
I lost my Dad last November and the experience changed my life. I hope your Dad hangs tough thru it and you two enjoy the time you have together. I don't regret a moment I spent with him before he passed.
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