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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: kso_FAN on February 16, 2014, 02:00:03 PM
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I spend a lot of time here and I usually don't discuss much other than K-State football and basketball. But as you spend time at these places you get to know people pretty well, maybe not like face to face, but the relationship is real. Many of you I have met and I enjoyed meeting very much. I will also say that I know everyone goes through tough times and I am always careful about sharing stuff like this because I don't want to make light of what others are going through (and I know everyone goes through tough stuff) or bring too much attention to myself.
Today and this weekend have been very sad for the _FAN family (my wife and 2 boys). We don't know for sure, but all indications are that our dog Skipper is dying. He hasn't eaten for a week after we took him to the vet to get looked at last Monday. The vet wasn't really sure what was wrong and he was put on some antibiotics and other medications according to the best diagnosis the vet could give. Unfortunately none of that has worked and he has continued to not eat and daily gets weaker and weaker. Its one thing to deal with death, its quite another to watch death happening right before your eyes. I'm as optimistic as they come and tomorrow the vet is supposed to check on him again, but sometimes it seems you can tell, and everything looks and feels like the end. We are doing all we can to make him feel comfortable and spend quality time with him and its hard. I also understand the "its just a dog" sentiment in situations like this (because its something I usually think myself) but for me this time it hasn't been that way.
I apologize for bringing sad news (and probably meaningless news to most) and I know posts like this are probably more for the poster than the readers, but I think this is a good place to come and share because I feel connected with many of you.
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I am sorry to hear that, _FAN. My parents had to put down the dog my family has had since I was 10 last weekend. And it's not silly to mourn the loss of a dog. Otherwise "Marley and Me" wouldn't be like, the saddest movie of all time.
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:cry: for the doge
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:frown: We're here for you, _fan!
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terrible. t's and p's man.
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:frown: sorry to hear that _FAN. I am a huge dog lover myself and know how hard this is. My family's Chocolate Lab Nellie died because of a hereditary condition and it was the most I had ever cried in my life. Remember the good times, because dogs really are a man's best friend.
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Sorry _FAN
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It's going to be tough on the kids, but a great lesson in life. Heck, it will be hard on you too, I bet. I never got the "just a dog" mentality. Dogs are special.
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awful. dogs are members of the family, anyone who says otherwise doesn't get it.
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Losing pets sucks.
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Sorry to hear. We lost both of our dogs within a week of each other in December. :frown:
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Sorry, _FAN. That really sucks.
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Sorry to hear that _FAN, losing a dog is always hard because they really are a part of the family. My dog died about 3 weeks after my step-dad passed away, can be very rough times. :frown:
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awful. dogs are members of the family, anyone who says otherwise doesn't get it.
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Sorry to hear this _FAN. My beagle that I got in high school went through this exact same thing over the holidays. Stopped eating and got really thin and weak. She rallied for a few weeks before waking up in pain one morning. We then had to put her down. :frown: :bawl: very sad day in the Papi family.
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Sorry _fan. Saying goodbye to pets sucks. :frown:
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I'm sorry to hear about this tough time that you and your family are going through, _FAN. Pets hold a special place in the heart of most owners and their families. It's a reminder of how tough it's going to be when I lose my childhood dog. My thoughts are with you, friend.
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:frown: sorry, _FAN.
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i've been in that situation a couple of times, and it is very hard to watch. what i can offer, is we had an old dog that did the same not eating for a week thing, and we thought it was time the same as you. the vet tried using some special stomach food and he started eating again and was alright. lived for another 2 years. i hope everything works out for you as well, dogs are very special animals.
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:( I hate hearing stuff like this. Dogs are just the best. Absolutely fantastic beings.
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We went through a similar thing with a Golden a year ago. Sucks, man.
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Thanks gE.
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Sorry to hear that, dogs are such important parts of my family. It's really tough. The not eating is hard to watch but if that is the case it's because he truly isn't hungry.
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Sorry, _FAN
I am pretty much obsessed with my dog - can't even imagine. Out of curiosity - did you take an xray of Skippers stomach? I've know several dogs that have stopped eating for days at a time and turns out they've eaten something they shouldn't have.
I really hope he turns out ok.
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T's & P's _FAN.
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dogs are wonderful. that is sad to hear. it sounds like you are doing everything the right way though.
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I love you, _FAN. I hope Skipper gets better. :frown:
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i'm very sorry, _fan. dogs don't live long enough, it's their only flaw.
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My condolences. I have buried three dogs over the years. I keep saying no more but I just love dogs.
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i'm very sorry, _fan. dogs don't live long enough, it's their only flaw.
this is a really great point sys
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Very sorry to hear that _fan. Ts and Ps.
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Sorry _Fan. I am betting you are a great dad, so this will be something that your kids will always remember...how dad wasn't afraid to be emotional about his dog and how he used it as an opportunity to teach us something. For you, it just flat out sucks when anyone/thing you love dies.
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Sad to hear it, _fan. Dogs are the best.
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T&p's _ Fan. Losing a dog is truly tough.
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This afternoon Skipper will have to be put down. We will hold him the rest of this sad day.
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I'm so sorry, _FAN
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This afternoon Skipper will have to be put down. We will hold him the rest of this sad day.
:frown: T's & P's, _fan.
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I'm so sorry, _Fan. Sucks to lose a best friend and family member.
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imagine the size of the dog park in heaven though
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sorry to hear that, _FAN. cant imagine losing my puppy.
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Damn, sucks man.
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Sorry _FAN.
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I'm sorry _Fan. You have my sympathies.
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Sorry _Fan :(
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I would punch anyone that said "it's just a dog." dogs are very special creatures. there are few things sadder in the world than when a loyal, innocent, close friend of yours passes away. your family is in my thought fan.
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I would punch anyone that said "it's just a dog." dogs are very special creatures. there are few things sadder in the world than when a loyal, innocent, close friend of yours passes away. your family is in my thought fan.
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I'm sorry. :cry:
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Sorry fan.
The puppies are part of the family.
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Hope you're holding up alright _fan. I've only lost one doggie, but it has stuck with me forever. I hope the final few hours with Skipper were good ones.
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any member of the _fan family is good people. sorry for the loss :frown:
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Sorry for your loss _FAN. There are but a select few humans whose lives are more precious to me than my two dogs.
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so not looking forward to having to go through this. sorry _fan. :frown:
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I have no idea how hard this must be, thoughts to you and your family.
My pup is going on 15 and I know he's not going to live forever. :frown:
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SKipper was only 3? Fan, do you know what happened? Did he get into something? cancer??
Sorry for your loss. It'll get better.... Time to give another good dog a good home/family.
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SKipper was only 3? Fan, do you know what happened? Did he get into something? cancer??
Sorry for your loss. It'll get better.... Time to give another good dog a good home/family.
He was 4 or 5. He was a rescue dog we got a little over 3 years ago. They weren't real sure on his age, but he was at least a year old then.
The vet didn't know what caused it and we couldn't remember or find anything that he got into, but basically his liver and kidneys slowly began to fail and he completely quit eating. It started about a week and a half ago, we went to the vet last Monday and had a bunch of tests done and he was put on antibiotics. Yesterday morning I went to the vet again and she said that more tests could be done or he could be referred, but she wasn't certain on what was going on (based on all the blood work and test results from the first time) and that he was in pretty bad shape (he had become almost completely yellow in his gums with jaundice.) It was unlike anything she had ever seen and based on the progression of whatever he had that him recovering at that point wasn't real likely.
So we took him home, took the rest of the day off, got the kids out of school and spent the afternoon with him. It was a very tough time, but good for everyone to have time with him. In the evening my wife and I went back to the vet, they put in a catheter and I held him in my arms as he was sedated and then euthanized. He will be sent to K-State for a necropsy so hopefully we'll find out what happened, the vet really is curious and wants to know as well.
And yes, we plan to get another rescue dog.
Thanks for all the kind comments and words. You guys are great.
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I am so sorry. That sounds very painful for your whole family.
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The vet didn't know what caused it and we couldn't remember or find anything that he got into, but basically his liver and kidneys slowly began to fail and he completely quit eating. It started about a week and a half ago, we went to the vet last Monday and had a bunch of tests done and he was put on antibiotics. Yesterday morning I went to the vet again and she said that more tests could be done or he could be referred, but she wasn't certain on what was going on (based on all the blood work and test results from the first time) and that he was in pretty bad shape (he had become almost completely yellow in his gums with jaundice.)
oh crap. that sounds eerily similar to what happened to one of our dogs in December. Was there blood in his urine?
It was diagnosed as Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (immune system is destroying its own red blood cells). And her white blood cell count was dropping too, so they think it may have been Evans Syndrome.
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Very sorry to hear about your loss, _Fan. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I'm sure that Skipper was very thankful to be able to enjoy most of his life with good people such as yourselves.
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Sorry for your loss, @ksu_FAN.
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Is this the thread for all non-cancerous sad things, or solely for _FAN's loss? If it's the latter, then mods feel free to mod this into a more appropriate thread.
My grandpa died this morning. It wasn't expected per se, but he hasn't left his place of assisted living in the past several months except for the last K-State football game he got to go to (he was honored as fan of the game) and for Christmas. Both were pretty big events in the sense that it took a lot of help to assist him, and we hired someone from Brewster Place to help him during the football game.
Grandparents' deaths are weird. Most of my sadness is for my mom. She was especially close to him since she was the only daughter of five kids, so she had a special relationship with him. She lost her mom the Thursday after Mother's Day as well (what are the odds?) a few years ago, so Mother's Day has been hard for her since then. This obviously won't help.
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Is this the thread for all non-cancerous sad things, or solely for _FAN's loss? If it's the latter, then mods feel free to mod this into a more appropriate thread.
My grandpa died this morning. It wasn't expected per se, but he hasn't left his place of assisted living in the past several months except for the last K-State football game he got to go to (he was honored as fan of the game) and for Christmas. Both were pretty big events in the sense that it took a lot of help to assist him, and we hired someone from Brewster Place to help him during the football game.
Grandparents' deaths are weird. Most of my sadness is for my mom. She was especially close to him since she was the only daughter of five kids, so she had a special relationship with him. She lost her mom the Thursday after Mother's Day as well (what are the odds?) a few years ago, so Mother's Day has been hard for her since then. This obviously won't help.
Sorry man. I think its more than appropriate to share here.
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Is this the thread for all non-cancerous sad things, or solely for _FAN's loss? If it's the latter, then mods feel free to mod this into a more appropriate thread.
My grandpa died this morning. It wasn't expected per se, but he hasn't left his place of assisted living in the past several months except for the last K-State football game he got to go to (he was honored as fan of the game) and for Christmas. Both were pretty big events in the sense that it took a lot of help to assist him, and we hired someone from Brewster Place to help him during the football game.
Grandparents' deaths are weird. Most of my sadness is for my mom. She was especially close to him since she was the only daughter of five kids, so she had a special relationship with him. She lost her mom the Thursday after Mother's Day as well (what are the odds?) a few years ago, so Mother's Day has been hard for her since then. This obviously won't help.
sorry stevesie
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Is this the thread for all non-cancerous sad things, or solely for _FAN's loss? If it's the latter, then mods feel free to mod this into a more appropriate thread.
My grandpa died this morning. It wasn't expected per se, but he hasn't left his place of assisted living in the past several months except for the last K-State football game he got to go to (he was honored as fan of the game) and for Christmas. Both were pretty big events in the sense that it took a lot of help to assist him, and we hired someone from Brewster Place to help him during the football game.
Grandparents' deaths are weird. Most of my sadness is for my mom. She was especially close to him since she was the only daughter of five kids, so she had a special relationship with him. She lost her mom the Thursday after Mother's Day as well (what are the odds?) a few years ago, so Mother's Day has been hard for her since then. This obviously won't help.
Ts & Ps, friend.
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Is this the thread for all non-cancerous sad things, or solely for _FAN's loss? If it's the latter, then mods feel free to mod this into a more appropriate thread.
My grandpa died this morning. It wasn't expected per se, but he hasn't left his place of assisted living in the past several months except for the last K-State football game he got to go to (he was honored as fan of the game) and for Christmas. Both were pretty big events in the sense that it took a lot of help to assist him, and we hired someone from Brewster Place to help him during the football game.
Grandparents' deaths are weird. Most of my sadness is for my mom. She was especially close to him since she was the only daughter of five kids, so she had a special relationship with him. She lost her mom the Thursday after Mother's Day as well (what are the odds?) a few years ago, so Mother's Day has been hard for her since then. This obviously won't help.
So sorry to hear this, Stevesie.
And you are right about how it is more a sadness for your parent. This is how I felt when my grandma died. I'm sure you know this, but you being there for your mom will help her get through it.
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sorry stevsie. try to spend more time than usual w/ your mom, it will help.
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sorry bud.
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sorry, stevesie.
this gives me a new appreciation for Fan of the Game and I will cheer extra loud in the future.
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So sorry Stevesie. That sucks. Cool about being fan of the game. When we encounter, I want that story.
It is ironic that I feel sadness for my kids that my own father (their grandfather) died before they even had the chance to meet him. I always tell them how awesomely kind hearted Grandpa dobber was and that he would be especially proud of them (when they do something that is nice for somebody else).
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Is this the thread for all non-cancerous sad things, or solely for _FAN's loss? If it's the latter, then mods feel free to mod this into a more appropriate thread.
My grandpa died this morning. It wasn't expected per se, but he hasn't left his place of assisted living in the past several months except for the last K-State football game he got to go to (he was honored as fan of the game) and for Christmas. Both were pretty big events in the sense that it took a lot of help to assist him, and we hired someone from Brewster Place to help him during the football game.
Grandparents' deaths are weird. Most of my sadness is for my mom. She was especially close to him since she was the only daughter of five kids, so she had a special relationship with him. She lost her mom the Thursday after Mother's Day as well (what are the odds?) a few years ago, so Mother's Day has been hard for her since then. This obviously won't help.
Sorry to hear that stevesie
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Funeral was yesterday. My grandpa was so EMAW. I heard a story that I hadn't heard about him in which the K-State football coach from sometime in the 70's came to what is now the Topeka Catbackers Club to talk about the upcoming season, etc. The only people in attendance that night were the coach and my grandpa.
The funeral ended by playing The Wildcat Fight Song on repeat.
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Your grandpa sounds awesome Stevesie. Sorry for your family's loss.
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my grandpa died today. he was a pow in ww2 for 36mo and a total stud
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Tobias lo siento
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gracias amigo
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my grandpa died today. he was a pow in ww2 for 36mo and a total stud
#stud is obviously a very prominent gene in your fam
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Sorry Tobias
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Sorry Tobias.
Gonna win 'em all!
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my grandpa died today. he was a pow in ww2 for 36mo and a total stud
Oh wow I'm sorry buddy.
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Wait, was your grandpa Louis Zamperini?
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Damn... Sorry Tobias.
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Sorry bud.
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Wait, was your grandpa Louis Zamperini?
lol :thumbs:
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thanks bros - now let's blow crap up and USA all day long! :emawkid:
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Tobias Ts and Ps bro.
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my grandpa died today. he was a pow in ww2 for 36mo and a total stud
My condolences to you and your family. My grandpa died on Tuesday. I really miss him today as we always visited on 4th of July weekend.
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Man, sorry to hear that IPA
Gonna win 'em all!
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Likewise to you, IPA :frown:
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sorry tobias, no surprise your grandpa is a complete stud. and you too ipa.
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Grandpas are pretty great guys
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T&p's to both Tobias and IPA.
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Grandpa's are pretty damn awesome. Sorry for your losses, friends.
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Sorry buds. Hanging out with my gramps today, and treasuring it
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Thanks guys. Took the kids to mom's farm near Bentonville and made some good memories while wading the creek and chasing crawdads. I'm sure grandpa would approve.
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had a weird feeling at work this morning and left to check on my gma - got to be with her when she passed. we had a lot of fun doing some stud cheering for the royals together over the last few months
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t's & p's, intuitobias
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sorry to hear that, Tobias.
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I'm glad you had that feeling 'bias. From everything I've heard, your gma was very studly
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everyone, i'm very sorry to hear about all of the bad news. hopefully there is good stuff on the horizon. t's & p's
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had a weird feeling at work this morning and left to check on my gma - got to be with her when she passed. we had a lot of fun doing some stud cheering for the royals together over the last few months
Sorry IRL bud. Glad you got to share some time with her.
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Sorry tobias. Glad you could be there.
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t's and p's
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Sorry, friend. T's and p's.
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:frown:
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T's and P's
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Sorry bud. :frown:
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Sorry, it was good to hear that you got to share some nice moments in the last month. T's & P's.
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T's and p's.
Gonna win 'em all!
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:( sorry to hear that Tobias.
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I'm so sorry. :cry: I know that pain. Also, it's not just a dog...it's a member of the family. Sometimes, it's the closest and best member of the family as well.
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I'm so sorry. :cry: I know that pain. Also, it's not just a dog...it's a member of the family. Sometimes, it's the closest and best member of the family as well.
Timely.
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:frown:
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My condolences, Tobias.
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thanks, friends. you're the best.
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also, sorry sys. hospice grabbed the liquid morpheine like immediately
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Ts and Ps, 'bias.
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:(
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Sorry bout the pooch MH
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Not the beagle. :frown:
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sorry, friend :frown:
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Thanks guys.
Yea, the beagle. We adopted him from the shelter in Topeka just after thanksgiving in 2001. He was about three months old. He slept in my room until I moved off to college my freshman year.
He was old and in poor health. I thought I was prepared for this moment, but it's still tough. Thinking about it this morning has dug up a lot of memories. A ton of good ones, and some bad ones where he was there to help ease the pain.
He was a great dog. I couldn't have asked for a better one. I'm going to drink a lot of booze tonight and cry some tears.
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that sucks man. seems young, only 13 yrs old
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Sorry to hear that MH. Keep your chin up. :frown:
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:cry: Sorry MH.
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<3 buddy
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TCU pak bros: sorry I had to leave town. Was able to make it home to spend the last 48 hours with my Mom.
We've been celebrating her life this week.
Gonna win 'em all!
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glad you were able to spend that time with her, slobbs
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Sorry dobs, MH, Tobias and everyone else.
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TCU pak bros: sorry I had to leave town. Was able to make it home to spend the last 48 hours with my Mom.
We've been celebrating her life this week.
Gonna win 'em all!
Sorry about the news bud. I'm happy you got to spend time with her. That was way more important.
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woof, that's terrible. t's & p's.
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So Sorry, Dobber. T's and T's for you & your family.
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Yes, very sorry for your loss, dobber.
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Thanks IRL and bbs friends. It's been a very happy/sad week.
Gonna win 'em all!
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Dobs, I know she was a great lady because you are a great guy
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My condolences, Dobs. I'm glad you were able to spend time with her.
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Dobs, I know she was a great lady because you are a great guy
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My almost 8 year old Lab/Husky mix tore his ACL on Wednesday night. Took him to the Vet on Thursday because of his obvious pain and gimp back leg. They quickly verified his torn ACL. Now I'm torn myself on how to proceed.
-Send to Abilene Vet hospital or KSU Vet center and have surgery to repair ACL $1500 minimum
-Rely on pain meds and sufficient rest and hope it 'heals' itself
I'm beginning to see a big problem with this equation because I don't think it'll heal itself and I don't think I can go through with paying for that surgery. I'm wrestling with the justification of paying for my dog's life and that rough ridin' sucks. He's a 95 lb. beast and his hips are already beginning to show signs of giving out. I fear this is his downfall.
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crap, man
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sorry lefty :frown:
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bad stuff bro :(
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Man's best friend no doubt. T's & P's _fan
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I'm sorry, lefty. :frown:
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Tough decision, Lefty. Had to make similar call with our family dog.
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A hs FB and wrestling teammate died this week from cancer. Emaw alum too. I hadn't seen him years. He was a good guy.
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lefty,
it is entirely possible for the joint to heal itself (not really, but often the dog can manage just fine with the damaged joint). some of it depends on the dog, some depends on treatment/therapy and a lot just depends on the exact nature of the injury. regardless, the pain part of the immediate injury will quickly fade away.
i'd recommend spending some time googling around.
btw, turmeric and fish oil has almost completely alleviated (for now) my dog's arthritis symptoms.
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tobias, dobber and metalhead, i'm sorry for your pain. and sorry i wasn't reading this thread over the last couple months.
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missouriscribe, i don't know you, but that sucks. i'm sorry.
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Lefty I have a friend who has repaired his lab's ACL twice with the TLPO procedure. He knows a lot about dogs, labs especially, and I'd be happy to put you in contact with him. He's EMAW btw. He won't bullshit you.
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thanks for everyone's good wishes. it oddly felt comforting coming from screen names. thanks for advise as well.
ACL update- it's only been about 5 days, but Dog seems to be adapting to hobbling around. he has been able to adapt to climbing stairs which makes his mobility easier for going in/outside. the pain has seemed to subside a bit. even when the injury occurred he didn't whine or yelp to make it audible, but I could tell he was hurting. his temperament has seemed to be rejuvenated.
I'm going to give it a few more weeks and see how he progresses. He's still on pain meds twice a day and I've restricted his play quite a bit. I don't think I'll go the TLPO surgery route.
Going to google the turmeric and fish oil for arthritis help....
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had a weird feeling at work this morning and left to check on my gma - got to be with her when she passed. we had a lot of fun doing some stud cheering for the royals together over the last few months
My IRL bro called me one day in March 2012 and told me I should come see my gma. I bailed on fanning and the rest of the Pittsburgh, PA tourney games. Was totally worth it. So glad I got to talk to her, because she died a week later.
My other gma had dementia before she died (maybe Alzheimer's). But I visited her a month before she died and there was like a 3 minute moment of sanity when she "met" my wife.
One gpa died on Christmas Eve when I was five and the other just checked out a year before he died. So, actually getting to connect with my gmas was really important to me.
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K-state lost a great one today. K-Stater, husband, doctor, rugger, loyal friend, and father to two young children lost his battle with brain cancer about a year and a half after the thirty days they gave him. We love and will miss you Dow!
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Sorry to hear that, 8.
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He was an awesome teammate and a great guy.
Here is the blog that his wife wrote in...
http://tumorhasit.blogspot.com/
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"For never before in story or rhyme, (not even once upon a time) has the world ever known a you my friend, and it never will, not ever again."
Gonna win 'em all!
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Guys, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. My condolences.
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Thanks MH. Cancer really blows
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sorry for your loss guys
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My condolences. That blog is a rough read. I'll run a mile in his name at my marathon.
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Thanks guys. I don't know how this sounds to you guys, but I don't mean this in a self centered way...
This one really hurts. I haven't talked to him in a few years, but he was just a great guy. Leaving a 3yr old and a 10 month old behind is just unimaginable, although I know if happens far too often.
Cancer sucks ass.
Gonna win 'em all!
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IPA, that's awesome.
Gonna win 'em all!
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Thanks guys. I don't know how this sounds to you guys, but I don't mean this in a self centered way...
This one really hurts. I haven't talked to him in a few years, but he was just a great guy. Leaving a 3yr old and a 10 month old behind is just unimaginable, although I know if happens far too often.
Cancer sucks ass.
Gonna win 'em all!
Yeah... I broke down out of nowhere a few times today. Everyone says life isn't fair, and this is a great example.
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So very sad and unfair.Sorry for your loss guys.
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So very sad and unfair.Sorry for your loss guys.
Sorry guys, will be thinking about his fam
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just heard about Dow. i'm very sorry 8man and dobbs. i hardly knew him, but i knew enough to understand that the world has lost an outstanding man.
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sorry for your loss, bros.
eff cancer.
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Buried Mrs. CF3's Grandpa today. He was 84, so it was not a premature death, he lived a very full life. It was sad for sure, but the family was content and he was celebrated. He was a very amazing man. His wife left him when he was 27 with 3 young boys, including Mrs. CF3's Dad, and he raised them himself, becoming a union electrical worker for over 40 years. He worked his ass off, and took responsibility for his family, raising his kids to be men.
He was a funny prankster. A story was told about how he carried around this fake diamond ring and a picture of a very ugly woman in a bikini, and he would tell anyone new he met that he was on his way to propose to this super ugly woman. He'd ask them to wish him luck and show them the picture, completely serious, and head on his way. You guys all would've liked him.
RIP Mrs. CF3's Papa.
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that sucks, but i'm glad that you guys got to celebrate his life and remember the great man that he was.
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Sorry for your loss cf3, sounds like a great human
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Thanks TBT and lib7. It was one of those funerals where people are sad and all but there are a bunch of funny stories and everyone was like really happy to have known such a great dude.
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sounds like heaven just got a five star stud, cartier
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sounds like heaven just got a five star stud, cartier
can co. He bought his grave stone like 8 years ago. Below his name it said "gotta get, taxes paid". When I asked Mrs CF3's dad why Papa would want that on his gravestone, he said because he always said once his taxes were paid he'd check out for good, but mostly the reason was to confuse people who saw his gravestone. Like, one last old man joke. His commitment to never quit on a joke was to be commended, regardless of if the joke worked.
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sounds like heaven just got a five star stud, cartier
Oh wow, as an atheist, this post is still a 7 :thumbs:
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Great stuff. We really celebrated my mom's life last November. That type of funeral is actually pretty great, even though you might cry a ton.
Hey bubbs, thanks for the kind words. I couldn't make it back to Dow's funeral, but I talked to a few buddies that did, and the only thing that would have made it better was Trim live tweeting it. I think they did a great job of celebrating, and his wife was amazed at the rugby family that showed up, even for a wuss like Dow who always tried to pooch it.
love you Dow :)
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welp. one of my grandpas has been in the hospital for 2 months battling some heart issues, and had been doing better. last week they were transporting him from KC back to MHK and during the transport they dropped his hospital bed and he hit his head. had some internal bleeding and spent a few days in ICU because of it. they got him stabilized and he got out of ICU a few days ago. he took a turn for the worst yesterday morning and passed just before 2AM this morning. :frown:
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I am sorry for your loss, TBT.
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I am sorry for your loss, TBT.
thanks man
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T's, TBT :frown:
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sorry bud
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Sorry to hear that TBT. T's and more T's.
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thanks guys, you know me too well
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any historidorable grandpa train stories?
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any historidorable grandpa train stories?
he owns a bunch of land south of MHK and we used to go craw dad fishing out there all the time. then we would have big craw dad frys. lots of camping stories too
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Sorry TBT. That sucks.
Gonna win 'em all!
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Sorry, bud.
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Sad news man ts and ps.
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I'm sorry, TBT.
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My coworker who I get along with really well, just came up to me crying and hugged me and said she's going to be gone for awhile (and might not ever be back). She's leaving for a clinic for her anorexia problem. :frown: She's the sweetest thing in the world. I didn't know what to say to her, other than, "let me know if you need anything and this is a good thing for you!". What do you say in a situation like that? :frown:
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I don't think much in the moment (besides a hug and showing support for her decision), more of a check up on her going forward thing.
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"get well soon" never lets me down
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Yeah, I'll definitely be checking up on her.
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Sorry TBT
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thanks guys. funeral is next week because the coroner is still determining if negligence is the cause
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Oh man TBT that always seems to make things a little harder. Always focus on the good things, memories, loves in life.
And Wacky, just like with any emotional situation (even if you don't think its that big a deal, but it might be for whomever) just tell them you ware there to support them. I've had some crazy things like that that just drop in your lap and sometimes a person just needs a hug and an open ear for a bit and thats all you can do at that moment.
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Girlfriend's grandmother is going to die soon from a stroke and complications today. Sucks. They were quite close
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Girlfriend's grandmother is going to die soon from a stroke and complications today. Sucks. They were quite close
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Sorry bud. T's and P's.
Gonna win 'em all!
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Sorry to all those who are grieving. My most deepest sympathies. Dying is not a pretty thing in any sense.
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needs to be mentioned. parents are good people and this whole thing is just awful
http://ksn.com/2015/08/02/liberal-bee-jays-bat-boy-dies-after-saturday-accident/
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:frown:
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v. v. v. v. sad
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Can't imagine being the guy who swung the bat.
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Can't imagine being the guy who swung the bat.
this picture rough ridin' crushed me.
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that has to be the worst feeling possible.
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I can't even think about this
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I can't even think about this
neither can I SD.
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Tears in a meeting.
Gonna win 'em all!
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http://www.gofundme.com/4m6pwmm88g.
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omg I just got that sick feeling in my stomach and started to well up a little bit. No words :(
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I'm going to hug WNKjr a little extra tonight. Hearing/reading about this whether it be the first time or 10th time makes me feel like my body weight doubles. So awful.
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They just showed him on sportscenter. :frown:
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My grandpa just went into surgery for an intestinal issue, he's been in the hospital since Saturday. He's 88 and the one who played basketball on the '51 KSU hoops team. Keep this KSU cat in your thoughts.
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Go cats and prayers
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I hope it goes well TBT.
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Surgery went well and was successful according to the Dr. He will be in the hospital for another 4 days to recover. He's already survived a heart attack and quadruple bypass, he's a badass mother rough rider(obviously). :emawkid:
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Good news.
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:thumbs: Happy to hear. My grandmas with hospice right now and they're saying just a few more weeks left. She's 88 too and has never been the same since grandpa passed away in 04'. She wants this, so it's hard to feel sad for her, but still. She's completely stopped eating. Hope it's painless.
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These kids go to school with my kids. We don't really know the family, although are connected to them through school stuff and mutual friends. The younger girl who is still in the hospital is a kindergartner with my daughter, but they're in different classes. Pick off and drop offs last week and this morning had tears flowing from parents and teachers alike. Sad day in our part of the city.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article169905927.html (http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article169905927.html)
No surprise to anyone who teaches, but I've been wowed at how much the teachers and principal at the school love these kids. Really thankful to see the community rally around this fam.
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Very sad, best of luck to the surviving girl
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Granddad died yesterday. I've been really lucky as he's the first of my grandparents to go. My uncle posted this little bio which made me both happy and sad. He was a great guy.
I am sad to let you know that yesterday, David Wayne H***** Jr., 90, died peacefully surrounded by family at the Estes Park Medical Center following a brief illness.
He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Betty H*****; his five children, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Dad was born in Tulsa, the son of Wayne and Dorothy H*****. In his early years, David helped his dad with Empire Express Delivery Service and subsequently at the Tulsa World and Tribune as a paperboy. David and Betty met in high school and after graduating from Bartlesville High, they married and David enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve as an aircraft gunner and mechanic in World War II. After World War II ended, David and Betty moved to Stillwater, OK where David attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma A&M at the time) with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics. After graduating, David went to work for IBM for 34 years in and around Kansas City until he retired in 1983.
After retiring from IBM, David joined the International Executives Service Corps and toured the world assisting and mentoring international entrepreneurs in business growth and development. After spending 23 years in Oskaloosa, Kansas, David and Betty retired to Estes Park Colorado in 1999, where the family has vacationed annually since 1960.
David instilled a love and appreciation of music into his children and grandchildren. He and Betty would often gather the children around and play whatever instrument was handy and all sing together. An enthusiastic sportsman, he began the annual family pheasant hunt trip to South Dakota with family friends through five generations (and still going!). David also enjoyed hiking with his children, grandchildren, and many family dogs over the years. In accordance with his wishes, we will have a “hootenanny” send-off filled with music, family and friends at a later date.
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he sounds like a very wonderful guy. I love the hootenanny part
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He sounds like a great man 8man. 72 years of marriage is incredible and inspiring to me.
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Also the 35 years of retirement
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Also the 35 years of retirement
haha, yes
sorry for your loss 8m
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Granddad died yesterday. I've been really lucky as he's the first of my grandparents to go. My uncle posted this little bio which made me both happy and sad. He was a great guy.
I am sad to let you know that yesterday, David Wayne H***** Jr., 90, died peacefully surrounded by family at the Estes Park Medical Center following a brief illness.
He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Betty H*****; his five children, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Dad was born in Tulsa, the son of Wayne and Dorothy H*****. In his early years, David helped his dad with Empire Express Delivery Service and subsequently at the Tulsa World and Tribune as a paperboy. David and Betty met in high school and after graduating from Bartlesville High, they married and David enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve as an aircraft gunner and mechanic in World War II. After World War II ended, David and Betty moved to Stillwater, OK where David attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma A&M at the time) with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics. After graduating, David went to work for IBM for 34 years in and around Kansas City until he retired in 1983.
After retiring from IBM, David joined the International Executives Service Corps and toured the world assisting and mentoring international entrepreneurs in business growth and development. After spending 23 years in Oskaloosa, Kansas, David and Betty retired to Estes Park Colorado in 1999, where the family has vacationed annually since 1960.
David instilled a love and appreciation of music into his children and grandchildren. He and Betty would often gather the children around and play whatever instrument was handy and all sing together. An enthusiastic sportsman, he began the annual family pheasant hunt trip to South Dakota with family friends through five generations (and still going!). David also enjoyed hiking with his children, grandchildren, and many family dogs over the years. In accordance with his wishes, we will have a “hootenanny” send-off filled with music, family and friends at a later date.
Sorry to hear about your loss 8man, I lost two grandparents and a great aunt and uncle when i was in the third grade, all of which i was very close with. I feel for you, grandparents are some of the most cherished people in a person's life. I hope all is well.
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My condolences 8man. Sounds like a great grandfather. I miss mine dearly.
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:frown:
Just over 10 years ago my step dad died. My mom got a puppy to help her grieve a week later. She named him Francis, which was my step dads middle name. He’s been happy and healthy until about 3 weeks ago. My mom had to take him to the vet and he had to stay a few days. He got better though and my mom picked him up and on the way home she stopped at Walgreens.
When she got out of the car he jumped into the front seat and dislocated his back leg. So right back to the vet and he was in a sling. This was like 2 weeks ago. He had been doing great until yesterday he got really sick again. My mom took him back to the vet and he took a turn for the worst this morning. She had to put him down this morning. :frown: He was the best boy.
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Sorry TBT. he looks like a very good boy.
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That stinks. Losing pets sucks.
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Sorry bud
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Sorry TBT, sweet pupster
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ill pour some truly out for him tomorrow night
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Sorry to hear about this. I've had to go through some crap, not a ton, but may fair share. And, putting my golden down was one of the hardest.
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Granddad died yesterday. I've been really lucky as he's the first of my grandparents to go.
Granny died this afternoon. 95 years old, last couple months weren’t great but overall things were better that you could expect at that age.
I didn’t think I’d be too sad, given all that. It was time. Then I called my dad… couldn’t make words come out for what felt like minutes. It was just long enough for him to wonder if I was actually calling on the other end, but it felt like forever. I guess I’ve been fortunate to be inexperienced here.
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Granddad died yesterday. I've been really lucky as he's the first of my grandparents to go.
Granny died this afternoon. 95 years old, last couple months weren’t great but overall things were better that you could expect at that age.
I didn’t think I’d be too sad, given all that. It was time. Then I called my dad… couldn’t make words come out for what felt like minutes. It was just long enough for him to wonder if I was actually calling on the other end, but it felt like forever. I guess I’ve been fortunate to be inexperienced here.
Losing grandparents is rough. They were likely your first heroes and they love you differently then anybody else. My condolences.
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Very sorry to hear this, 8mp.