Lost…
you’re in my thoughts right now.
Just wanted to let you know.
[quote]lostinthought wrote:
Sup y’all…I’ve been out of the loop here at T-Nation for a while now. I got a promotion about a month ago…then my wife and our two kids went on a driving vacation to Southern Cali., from Colorado. It was actually a great thing we did that. We went to visit my dad who was in Escondido…Anyway, the point of this post…actually I’m not even sure what the point is. Just wanted to share the fact that my dad passed way on Aug. 6th. He was 76 and had COPD and Emphezyma(sp?). He served in the Korean War, raised 4 kids, was married 34 years, owned a couple service stations at different times, and drove a truck 3 million accident free miles over 40 years. Smoked since he was 13 and ate truck stop food which was probably what did him in the most. He went on his own terms, when and how he wanted with no pain and with me right by his side. I honestly have no complaints.
I’ve been to the gym and all trying to get back into something normal and familiar but so far, the workouts have sucked. They’ll get better though I’m sure. Again, not sure what my point is…maybe just trying to get back into the swing of things here at Tnation and back to something normal. [/quote]
Well, I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. The perspective you have on him is great.
I can completely empathise with the situation. My Dad was a Tail Gunner on a B-29 during the Korean war. He’s smoked and eaten greasy food his whole life. He now now suffers from emphysema, hardening of the arteries, PAD and low weight. However, similar to your Dad, he did it on his own terms.
They don’t quite make men like those old war vets any more. It’s wonderful that you were able to be by your Dad’s side.
Your dad sounds like a neat man. How blessed you are that you had him in your life and will have him in your heart forever. I’m sorry about your loss. You’re in my prayers. God bless you and your family…
Thanks again everyone. You’ve all been so great.
Just saw it.
Sorry about your dad and welcome back.