Sometimes we lose sight of what is really important in this life. In 2003, I lost my 16 year old son. It is a kind of pain that is unimaginable to those who have not lost a child. It is very different than losing someone who has lived a full life. Sunday, we nearly lost our 26 year old son in law, who has a 2 month old baby boy and 4 year old daughter. We were told he wasn't going to survive, but he did and is getting better every day. Not out of the woods yet but we are optimistic. Kind of makes all the other problems we have seem very small. Just a reminder to count your blessings, and thank God every day for the things that are REALLY important in this life.
What's really important......
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chrisy
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I can relate to that, lost a baby to cot (crib) death and a Son to Leukaemia, at the age of 25, 13 years ago. Never forgotten, but thank God everyday my other 3 Children stay safe and healthy. I hope your Son-in-Law recovers soon and goes on to a healthy, happy long life. I will keep him and his family in my prayers....Chris.
Calman
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I believe we are all guilty somewhat in not being thankfull for what we have.
At a very young age I lost my first wife and two daughters in a tornado.I was in a foriegn country out in the bush and found out about it three days after the funeral. They gave me a 2week emergency leave and then put me right back out in the jungle. Don't sound real but keep in mind we didn't have the toys and comunication then of today's war.We were dropped off at a certain point and our job was to gather info on the VC's and info was reported after we got back,we reported from what we saw,not by radio or on paper.We carried no identification at all, no military uniform,no dog tags and no id card.Was a 95% chance you wouldn't return. Seems the chopper piolet always had a supprised look on his face everytime we were picked up.
I'm sorry for all the ramblin, just one of my off days I rekon. I seem to have them every now and then, but thankfully not to often.
What i'm trying to say I am a very thankfull man that the man above has given me what I do have.
Cal
At a very young age I lost my first wife and two daughters in a tornado.I was in a foriegn country out in the bush and found out about it three days after the funeral. They gave me a 2week emergency leave and then put me right back out in the jungle. Don't sound real but keep in mind we didn't have the toys and comunication then of today's war.We were dropped off at a certain point and our job was to gather info on the VC's and info was reported after we got back,we reported from what we saw,not by radio or on paper.We carried no identification at all, no military uniform,no dog tags and no id card.Was a 95% chance you wouldn't return. Seems the chopper piolet always had a supprised look on his face everytime we were picked up.
I'm sorry for all the ramblin, just one of my off days I rekon. I seem to have them every now and then, but thankfully not to often.
What i'm trying to say I am a very thankfull man that the man above has given me what I do have.
Cal
I'm feeling very guilty now. I've been loudly complaining about daylight savings, gas prices, and drought (again). How could I be so petty. Thanks Grubbie, for the wakeup reminder. Sending prayers to your family.
Horticattleman
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I have a little sister who is handicapped and she is my inspiration. We have been told so many times that "tonite" is her last night, but she keeps on truckin! I wish I had 1/8 of her determination. I find myself complaining about such pettyness and realize that soooo many others have it worse than me. Sometimes when I ask people how they're doing, they say it could be better. i love to come back with "yeah, but it could be worse." Thanks Grubbie and Chrisy for the reminders and I hope and pray your pain may one day be eased.
