Bad run of luck

[bgblockelcamino]

sorry to hear

[1Badbird]

Sorry about your Dad. I think alot of us know about being laid off, I've been since april, but losing a parent, that's tough. God Bless!

[Rodeheaver's]

sorry to hear that man..

[Shadowstealth]

sorry to hear about your loss man.

[MBH]

I'm so sorry to hear your losses, I know I'm a little late for saying it but I haven't been on here much lately :(

[SoLow]

sorry to hear

[no1fordgirl]

also missed the thread

Very sorry for your loss

Hope things get better for you soon

[Viper_ed]

Sorry to hear Mark. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.

[Sonic03snake]

Sorry to hear Mark. Please let us know if you need anything.

[Inkdcountryboy]

Man sorry to hear. hope things get better

[Killercanary]

I just saw this Mark, I'm sorry to hear about your father and job. Things will get better!

[madmaxin22]

sorry about your loss... been having a crappy streak as well starting about 2 months ago
lost job
broke ankle on part time job
wasp flew inside my ear and stung me
and last night hail just did $3k in damage to my truck

[mlowry1260]

sorry about your loss... been having a crappy streak as well starting about 2 months ago
lost job
broke ankle on part time job
wasp flew inside my ear and stung me
and last night hail just did $3k in damage to my truck

I was in shock when i wrote that. No pity party here, life is good, I'm still breathing & above ground.

You can always find someone with a worse situation than yourself. Although, being stung inside the ear by a wasp makes me cringe...

The week has been a roller coaster ride for me & the family. I never knew how many people knew & loved my dad until a couple hundred of them showed up at the viewing.

I also had no idea how much work was involved after the death with insurance, utilities, credit cards, social security, etc... If you have the opportunity & your parents will allow you, get things organized in advance.

[CobraII]

I'm late also, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. That's a nice testament to your dad that that many people have come out for the viewing.

[PaxtonShelby]

Mark - I'm so sorry to hear the news about your Dad.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Take care and God bless.

[madmaxin22]

I was in shock when i wrote that. No pity party here, life is good, I'm still breathing & above ground.

You can always find someone with a worse situation than yourself. Although, being stung inside the ear by a wasp makes me cringe...

i thought the same as i was typing that post, as any friend or family loss is bigger than any problems in life. sometimes seeing what others going through helps you realize you're not the only one. Dont know what i'd do if i lost a parent....

[mlowry1260]

i thought the same as i was typing that post, as any friend or family loss is bigger than any problems in life. sometimes seeing what others going through helps you realize you're not the only one. Dont know what I'd do if i lost a parent....

My father worked 2 & 3 jobs, all his working life, to feed, clothe & put three sons through college. So, he was around that much as a kid. It wasn't that he didn't pay attention to us, there just wasn't much time available. We were well fed, look at me... and didn't want for anything necessary.

As I got older, graduated & he retired, I got to know him far better & became friends. We did some trips together, completed many projects & hung out on occasion. I was blessed to get to know him better. I could always call dad for troubleshooting advice, he was a pretty good mechanic.

We all have the loss of our parent(s) in our future if we're alive long enough. You need to talk to them, learn their wishes in life & death and be prepared for them to depart at any time. I was fortunate enough to spend time with him & don't harbor any significant regrets.

I had no idea how much work & paperwork was involved in the death of a parent. I've spent the last few days on the phone, computer & in-person filing forms, doing paperwork & providing documentation. Sorting through Dad's records has been an adventure.

I don't pretend to know or minimize anyone else's loss or mis-fortune. I can only try to relate my sense of loss & what I've learned.

[wick]

Mark, it is a tough time. I lost my dad when I was 21. He was 37. It was in a work related accident. For me to be that young, it was more than torture. My parents divorced when I was 4. For obvious reasons, they were still just kids. I didnt really get much time to know him and become friends with him. Your very lucky that you got to enjoy those times with yours. I think the worst part about mine was when I got to his place in North Carolina, there was a 1 way plane ticket with my name on it. He wanted me to come live with him and learn the business and eventually take over. Atleast thats what his wife of a 3 years told me. It was a construction company. Times were tough then trying to figure everything out.