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JustOneMan · 04-13-2008, 04:24 AM

I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude for all of you here.

Every one of you have touched me in some way and at the very least, have helped me to deepen my understanding of sobriety and the hope of a new life.

My Father passed away Friday, finally letting go of this world after a long and difficult illness. I was there with my Sister and my Mother when he left us.

He would always say when someone died, "Dont be sad, they are beginning a new and wonderful adventure!".

Being able to visit here has been for me a touchstone of sorts, helping me to stay grounded.

May God bless everyone here!

Ted

warrens · 04-13-2008, 07:23 AM

Ted

Sorry for your loss. And I'm glad you are here.

A few days before coming here, I learned that my very healthy mother has terminal cancer. She has but months to live.

As sentient as a 20 year old, she is happily living in the moment. She continues to exercise, eat well, and enjoy life. She is totally at peace.

She is an inspiration to me. Puts my issues in perspective.

At age 60, I want to grow up like my Momma.

warren

**CarolD** · 04-13-2008, 08:02 AM

A special

to Ted
and warrens....

I find much comfort in Psalmns 23.

Condolences and
Prayers for peace

caraway · 04-13-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustOneMan

"Dont be sad, they are beginning a new and wonderful adventure!".

I like that thought.
Condolences from me too Ted, I hope your father is enjoying his new adventure right now.

And prayers to you too Warrens, hope you get through this difficult time with strength.

Tazman53 · 04-14-2008, 05:10 AM

Ted my condolances for your dad, obviously a very special man with the proper outlook on things.

Warren prayers for all of you.

miss communicat · 04-14-2008, 07:03 AM

Ted

Warrens

barb dwyer · 04-17-2008, 03:09 AM

{{{{Ted}}}}

sorry I'm only now seeing this, hon.

Warrens - having lost my own mpther to the same thing - I can only say make the most of each day that is left.

Sheryl85 · 04-17-2008, 08:24 AM

My heart goes out to you both...

I understand what you are going through after experiencing similar circumstances this past year with my mother's illness and subsequent death. I, too, know how we should stay in the moment, let go when the time draws near, and how difficult that really is to put into practice. My only suggestion is to "own" your grief and try not to stuff it.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...

04-13-2008, 04:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
JustOneMan Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Merry New England Posts: 49	Thanks for being here I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude for all of you here. Every one of you have touched me in some way and at the very least, have helped me to deepen my understanding of sobriety and the hope of a new life. My Father passed away Friday, finally letting go of this world after a long and difficult illness. I was there with my Sister and my Mother when he left us. He would always say when someone died, "Dont be sad, they are beginning a new and wonderful adventure!". Being able to visit here has been for me a touchstone of sorts, helping me to stay grounded. May God bless everyone here! Ted

04-13-2008, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	A special to Ted and warrens.... I find much comfort in Psalmns 23. Condolences and Prayers for peace __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-14-2008, 05:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tazman53 Follow Directions! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Posts: 9,745	Ted my condolances for your dad, obviously a very special man with the proper outlook on things. Warren prayers for all of you. __________________ All BB quotes are from the First Edition of the BB Follow directions! Sobriety date 18 Sept. 2006 Sober today thanks to AA

04-14-2008, 07:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
miss communicat Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 2,061	Ted Warrens __________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation)

04-17-2008, 03:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,933 Blog Entries: 7	{{{{Ted}}}} sorry I'm only now seeing this, hon. Warrens - having lost my own mpther to the same thing - I can only say make the most of each day that is left. __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

04-13-2008, 07:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
warrens Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 49 degrees north Posts: 885	Ted Sorry for your loss. And I'm glad you are here. A few days before coming here, I learned that my very healthy mother has terminal cancer. She has but months to live. As sentient as a 20 year old, she is happily living in the moment. She continues to exercise, eat well, and enjoy life. She is totally at peace. She is an inspiration to me. Puts my issues in perspective. At age 60, I want to grow up like my Momma. warren

04-17-2008, 08:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sheryl85 '55 Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 630	My heart goes out to you both... I understand what you are going through after experiencing similar circumstances this past year with my mother's illness and subsequent death. I, too, know how we should stay in the moment, let go when the time draws near, and how difficult that really is to put into practice. My only suggestion is to "own" your grief and try not to stuff it. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time... __________________ "Temper is a quality that at a critical moment brings out the best in steel and worst in people." - William Grohse NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book

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