Life can turn on a dime

[Silver]

Thank you all for your kind words and for sharing your own thoughts and experiences. Heartwarming to say the least.

 

[Rafter S]

Thank you all for your kind words and for sharing your own thoughts and experiences. Heartwarming to say the least.

How old is your son?

 

[Silver]

How old is your son?

He is 22. Old enough to have lots of memories thankfully.

 

[Rafter S]

He is 22. Old enough to have lots of memories thankfully.

It's still a terrible loss, but at least he's old enough to understand what's happened, and as you said, will always have his memories of her.

 

[1982vett]

Understandable,

Amazing how quickly things can change. A couple of weeks ago my sons mother (my ex ) experienced some stroke like symptoms. Within a day of being in the hospital she was diagnosed with brain cancer and given a few months to live. That was quickly changed to days, and suddenly she was gone. It has been harder on me than I expected. My son is heart broken of course, which is incredibly difficult to see. I mean really, what can a person do?
Anyway, not really sure why I'm posing this as I'm usually pretty good at keeping my personal life to myself, maybe I just want anyone who happens to read this to take the time to see the good around you and let the people close to you know that you care. Life can change in a moment.

Condolences to you, your son and family.

Thanks for letting your guard down and letting your CattleToday family know. Of course this hits you...Good and bad....your ex was a part of your life for a time and then you are unable to fix your son's pain. Hell it hits us as well cause you are a "family member" of this board. I'm glad you let us know so we can send a little kind, thoughtfulness your way. Peace be with you.

 

[Lucky]

Same thing happened with my MIL about 14 yrs ago. Vision got bad in November so went to have it checked and found a brain tumor. She lived another 4-5 months. Bad deal, I guess you never know.

 

[rollinhills]

I lost my mother last night. Prayers to you all

 

[herofan]

Silver, I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[farmerjan]

@Silver ; I am sorry for yours and your son's loss. Prayers for you both in the coming days.

Prayers also for you @rollinhills . There are no words for either of you except to hope that somehow you can find strength and solace in your faith and hold close the happier memories.

 

[Silver]

I lost my mother last night. Prayers to you all

I'm so sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences to you and yours.

 

[wbvs58]

Sorry to hear that news Silver.

Ken

 

[greybeard]

It's difficult to put thoughts into words.. words that can help take away the pain and loss anyway. Life seems so unfair at times, tho I have also heard it stated that life is fine tho rich in hardships at times. This is one of those times. Hard enough when an old person passes after a long life and perhaps a lingering illness but so much harder on the family and friends when it happens suddenly with little warning and even less expectation. Difficult days lie ahead but friends and family can and will help fill the void somewhat, tho it will not be the same as 'before'. Be there for your son as we will all be here for you Silver, and for Rollinhills.

This sorrow awaits us all, as man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble..
Job14


Shakespeare put it another way.

Fear no more the heat o' the sun,
Nor the furious winter's rages;
Thou, thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages:
Golden lads and girls all must,
As chimney-sweepers, come to dust.

Cymbeline, Act 4 scene 2

 

[pleasantpasturesbeef]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Praying for you @Silver and @rollinhills. Sudden death is so hard. My dad was killed suddenly in a snowy car accident just after I turned 9, and one of my brothers died one morning of a heart attack just a few years ago from a heart attack, when I was 16. Praying the Lord gives you strength, comfort, and peace in this difficult time.

These verses from Lamentations have been a comfort to me in hard times...

"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness...
For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men."
Lamentations 3

 

[Ky hills]

@Silver So sorry to hear that. My wife lost her father to a brain tumor when she was 7, he was I believe 35. It was sudden and upended their family's life as they knew it.

@rollinhills so sorry for your loss as well.

 

[cfpinz]

Silver and rollinhills - I'm sorry to hear of both of your losses, my deepest condolences.

We lost a good friend and cattleman locally here a few weeks ago. I was talking to a friend of mine at the funeral who lived a couple of miles from him and he commented "Bob was such an interesting guy, why didn't I spend more time with him?". Seems to be a common theme with good folks.

 

[faster horses]

So sorry for the loss of loved ones, Silver and rollinhills.
I pray for peace and comfort to come to you and yours.

 

[drycreek]

Just saw this y'all hangin there I Know what you're going through. Wife and I lost our oldest son to pancreatic cancer on the 4th of April. Prayers sent y'alls way.

 

[farmerjan]

Condolences to you and your wife @drycreek .

 

[Little Joe]

Prayers @drycreek, I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer 5 years ago, can't imagine losing a kid though.

 

[Allenw]

Sorry for your losses.