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Post by stephan on Aug 22, 2021 16:02:43 GMT -5
I hear you, Mike. It's a big adjustment. My son is over 700 miles away. Sending good thoughts.
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Post by miket on Aug 22, 2021 17:27:32 GMT -5
I hear you, Mike. It's a big adjustment. My son is over 700 miles away. Sending good thoughts. Thanks my friend.
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rihanabrian
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Post by rihanabrian on Oct 7, 2021 2:24:32 GMT -5
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Post by knave on Oct 7, 2021 3:38:19 GMT -5
I am having my hard time too. Turbulent times I would say. I got fired from work. So I am looking for a new one. Multiple interviews, unstable financial situation. Best of luck, focus in on the present, seek out the positive things that do come
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Post by 1dave on Oct 7, 2021 15:14:37 GMT -5
"Everyone brings JOY - some when they come, some when they go."
They've gotta go if they're gonna grow. With 7 daughters . . . We were lucky because they were able to leave the nest. 1992 Think about those that couldn't because of poor health, or worse, those taken by death. Where would your family be if you hadn't left yours?
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Post by miket on Oct 7, 2021 15:20:42 GMT -5
I am having my hard time too. Turbulent times I would say. I got fired from work. So I am looking for a new one. Multiple interviews, unstable financial situation. Sorry to hear it, I hope things get better for you!
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Post by miket on Oct 7, 2021 15:22:53 GMT -5
"Everyone brings JOY - some when they come, some when they go."
They've gotta go if they're gonna grow. With 7 daughters . . . We were lucky because they were able to leave the nest. 1992 Think about those that couldn't because of poor health, or worse, those taken by death. Where would your family be if you hadn't left yours? Good points, 1dave, thank you. Love the picture, by the way.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2021 15:29:22 GMT -5
I am having my hard time too. Turbulent times I would say. I got fired from work. So I am looking for a new one. Multiple interviews, unstable financial situation. That's awful. I guess the only bright side is that there are so many jobs available these days. No business owners that I know of can keep their businesses staffed.
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Post by Rockindad on Oct 7, 2021 17:57:08 GMT -5
"Everyone brings JOY - some when they come, some when they go."
They've gotta go if they're gonna grow. With 7 daughters . . . We were lucky because they were able to leave the nest. 1992 Think about those that couldn't because of poor health, or worse, those taken by death. Where would your family be if you hadn't left yours? First Dave, beautiful family. Many years ago when I was a teenager I read a magazine article written by a lady who said how much she hated hearing people say that they couldn't stand to see their kids grow up. Initially she came across as condescending, mean, etc. Of course the twist came when she revealed she had lost her child in a tragic accident at 5 years old, and that she would have given anything to watch her child grow up, leave the nest, etc. While that hit me pretty hard the full impact would not be realized until I lost one of my best friends six months after our HS graduation. He was born with a heart defect and he finally got the call for his transplant. Everything seemed to go well and he was successfully rehabbing until one night his body decided to reject the new heart. It happened so fast there was nothing to be done and he passed in his parents arms. While I do get down and even feel sorry for myself a bit due to my circumstances, these memories always come rushing back to remind me how lucky I am. I would much rather go through the pain I am than what Mr. and Mrs. Tobin did/are.
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Post by knave on Oct 7, 2021 18:00:50 GMT -5
Rockindad I wonder how common that is. My brothers close friend had the same situation and passed away in the same manner at a young age. Everything was going so well until suddenly he had the acute rejection.
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Post by Rockindad on Oct 7, 2021 18:19:07 GMT -5
Rockindad I wonder how common that is. My brothers close friend had the same situation and passed away in the same manner at a young age. Everything was going so well until suddenly he had the acute rejection. I'm not sure now, but over thirty years ago I don't think it was terribly uncommon. What made my friends situation more tragic was that his physicians thought he was out of the woods. He was released from the hospital and doing outpatient rehab. He surprised me when he got released and came to the restaurant I was cooking at. One of the waitresses came in back to tell me I had a visitor. When I went out to see who it was I lost it. That was the last time I saw him alive. The next night as I was getting out of the shower I could hear and see all kinds of commotion coming from his house across the street................. Sorry to babble on but I feel it like it just happened even though it will be 32 years this December. R.I.P. Mike
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Post by knave on Oct 7, 2021 18:26:55 GMT -5
Rockindad I wonder how common that is. My brothers close friend had the same situation and passed away in the same manner at a young age. Everything was going so well until suddenly he had the acute rejection. I'm not sure now, but over thirty years ago I don't think it was terribly uncommon. What made my friends situation more tragic was that his physicians thought he was out of the woods. He was released from the hospital and doing outpatient rehab. He surprised me when he got released and came to the restaurant I was cooking at. One of the waitresses came in back to tell me I had a visitor. When I went out to see who it was I lost it. That was the last time I saw him alive. The next night as I was getting out of the shower I could hear and see all kinds of commotion coming from his house across the street................. Sorry to babble on but I feel it like it just happened even though it will be 32 years this December. R.I.P. Mike My brother’s friend passed maybe 10 year ago now Same thing they thought he was better.
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Post by rmf on Oct 8, 2021 10:39:17 GMT -5
miket I have felt your pain (with my son) and to be sure sending a young lady off to school would be tough these days. My Son was 17 when he moved 1000 miles away to go to school. That was a hard move for me too. But Suck it up Dad!!!! You don't want the alternative. A kid so attached to home they never grow up and won't stand on their own to two feet. Even though you will always be her Dad, that adult to adult friendship, love and trust is much better than the adult to child one you had. You hopefully will be to her, that trusted advisor, with her true best interest at heart.
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Post by miket on Oct 8, 2021 11:35:28 GMT -5
miket I have felt your pain (with my son) and to be sure sending a young lady off to school would be tough these days. My Son was 17 when he moved 1000 miles away to go to school. That was a hard move for me too. But Suck it up Dad!!!! You don't want the alternative. A kid so attached to home they never grow up and won't stand on their own to two feet. Even though you will always be her Dad, that adult to adult friendship, love and trust is much better than the adult to child one you had. You hopefully will be to her, that trusted advisor, with her true best interest at heart. Very true words...I should add that I am doing better now. Thanks for the response.
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