Thursday, August 28, 2008

Stepfather

My stepfather is dying so I probably won't be posting for a few days. He's 102 and so he's certainly had a good run but seeing him this afternoon only reminded me of his many good years as my mom's husband. He was just about perfect as a mate and all of us loved him a great deal. I'm aware I'm using the past tense but I doubt he'll live through the night. A very decent, bright, friendly guy and a very active one late into his nineties. He was a true friend and I'll sure miss him.

15 comments:

  1. Very sorry to hear it, Ed. Age doesn't matter in these things. It's hard to say good-bye, no matter what. Best to you and Carol.

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  2. Anonymous5:24 PM

    Thoughts and prayers headed your way

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  3. So sorry to hear it, Ed. Glad you had him with you all these years.

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  4. Anonymous9:32 PM

    Sorry to hear that, Ed, but what a run he had, huh? Take your time and celebrate his life.

    RJR

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  5. Ed, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  6. I'm sorry to hear this, Ed. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

    DJB

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  8. very sorry to hear this, Ed, and my thoughts are with you and your family.

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  9. Better times, Ed...sorry for your loss.

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  10. Anonymous5:50 PM

    A full life is never long enough. With deepest sympathy.
    Hugh Abramson

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  11. Anonymous6:28 PM

    Best to you and Carol as well... as we Irish say, sorry for your troubles...

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  12. Anonymous12:12 AM

    Ed, the longer someone is around, the more you miss them when they're gone. Sorry to hear you are going through this.

    Best wishes to you and yours.

    Terrill

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  13. He, you, and your family are in my prayers at this very difficult time, Ed.

    Love
    judi

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  14. My sympathies, Ed. Hold tight to your memories.

    Julie

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  15. WJat stories he must have. My sympathy to you and yours.

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