Bummer service call

[ceb58]

I got a call from a friend last night about a porch light and a motion light not working at his parents home. He wanted to know if I could come out today to fix them. His father is very sick with cancer and they have people coming and going and needed the lights working. I knew today would be a cold, rainy day but I have known them all my life and they have been good customers so there was no way I would not go. Fairly simple motion sensor had gone out, replaced it good to go. Porch fixture about 40 years old, shot. Go pick up new one and replace. As I was putting my tools and ladder in trailer my friend came out and said his father had taken his last breath.
I know what he is going through, I lost my father on Christmas Eve 35 years ago. It's hard loosing a family member but it's harder at the Holidays. I know we all get caught up in the daily grind of trying to make a living but some times we forget that making a living is not living.
As we all get back to work tomorrow lets all be safe and thankful for what we have. No matter how large or small.
Then we can all come back to complain about deadbeat customers, see some "strange' photos and try and guess what tool Marc will get for Christmas.

 

[mattsilkwood]

sorry to here that. i lost my mom four years ago dec 11 on my birthday. it sucks to lose someone anytime but like you said the holidays are always tough.

 

[djcrzysounds@yahoo.com]

Sorry to hear that. It's tough to see someone pass on right in front of you.. I watch a neighbor pass away about 12 years ago and I will never forget that night. I hope everything will be alright and let us all be thankful for our lives today and for the future!

 

[wbalsam1]

ceb58 my best wishes to your friend and his family in these difficult times. Cancer claimed my Mother 2 years ago and rarely a day goes by that I don't think of her or of my Father who passed away in 1975. Best wishes for you, too.

 

[quogueelectric]

Sorry to hear your sad loss. There is never a good time to die.

 

[TOOL_5150]

That is quite a bummer CEB. My best wishes go out to you and your friends' family. I hope you all have a fun and memorable holiday season, even the few of you who irritate me :smile:

~Matt

 

[Lcdrwalker]

I can relate to the bummer holidays. I was married on November 18. My wifes' oldest son passed away due to an accident four days later. The following Jan. her father passed. I wish that I could have told my parents one more time how much I loved them before they Passed.

 

[Brady Electric]

Bummer service call

Sorry to hear that, but at least you were doing a good deed.
I would have done the same.
When I was in Nam my heart became cold and I seemed to have no emotion, I didn't soften up for years. I'm glad I made it through those times and now have a soft heart and care.
I did care then but loss was everywhere and everyday and we didn't have time to think about it.
Someone once asked me if I missed my friends in service. I thought back about it and I really didn't have many friends. Thinking about it later it was because every-time I made friends they weren't here very long. So I became cold with no emotions.
I live each day as my last and treat everyone the way I want to be treated and as it might be the last.
I thank God I believe in heaven and look forward to that day when it comes.
Thanks to all of you on this form for your commits. Semper Fi Buddy

 

[iwire]

My wifes 38 year old brother was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer just over a week ago. He has already been fitted with a feeding tube and starts chemotherapy and Radiation treatments today. We have no idea if he will be with us next holiday season. They delayed starting it a few days so he could eat what may be his last Thanksgiving meal.

 

[Sonny Boy]

My dad passed away on OCT 31, 2002. I did get to say goodbye to him. Feel pretty lucky about that becuase a lot of people don't get that chance.

Today my brother-in-law is fighting stage 3 colon cancer. He starts chemo Dec 6th. My second cousin, she's 36, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.

Life is short. Death is long.

 

[satcom]

A few months ago, my wife came in from planting flowers, and said I have a small pain near my neck, could put some of this oil on it, for me, four weeks later after a short hospital stay, after a long day and night, of care and, holding her hand, and the next day trying to breath for her until the medics came, it was over, I now find times where my eyes water, and emotions are full, but even seeing loss all my life, losing a loved one can derail anyone, so when you get home tonight, hold your loved one, like there is no tommorow. Don't wait to do it.

 

[76nemo]

A loss of family.

A loss of family.

You know, I thought I was a little harder than I was when my Pop passed away. Then I realized I was still a little one at heart.

I am very sorry ceb. You have our condolences and I hope you pass them on.

Never anything more important and special than family. You take care and be there for the family.

Wishing you and all of the family the very best.


Take care man,



~brad

 

[cowboyjwc]

We've had three fellow employees here lose family members this year and one's dad, one's mother in law and my mother in law, who lives with us, all had strokes within days of each other last month. I've had four friends in their 40's and younger pass away in recent years.

I try to make everyday fun if possible, I tell my wife I love her often and never miss a chance to kiss her (26 years later) I make sure that I never miss one of my sons ball games if I can at all avoid it, and I always let him know how proud I am of him and I'm always glad to see my daughter and granddaughters, even if they are pistols. And I'm very grateful to the my daughter for finding my wifes son that she gave up for adoption years ago and I have claimed as my own. He has given us a daughter in law and three more beautiful grandchildren. We found him six years ago and we talk often and visit when we can.

I take solace in finding pennies (long story) and I say thank you, to whoever it is that is leaving them, everytime I find one. It's my way of coping and believing that there is something else out there. Even found one this morning.:smile:

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. Here's to us all living to be dirty old men.

 

[ceb58]

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quote=cowboyjwc;960270]Here's to us all living to be dirty old men.[/quote

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I am doing all I can because that's what I want to be when I grow up

The most enjoyment I get is at Christmas is with the grand-kids. My wife and I bet on which one will get a butt whippin first

Thanks to every one. And to those that have suffered loss, may God keep and sustain you.

 

[iaov]

Every year an anniversary goes by that none of us celebrates. It is the anniversary of our death. No one knows wich day will be thier last one. I try to remember every day that today may be my last day on earth. It gives me an edge,and a joy, that many do not posess.It eliminates wasting time on pettiness or self pity. It makes all things equaly un-important, and equaly important.I believe all roads lead to the same place. Nowhere. The grave. The joy, therefore is in the journey, and every minute of every day, I get to decide if the journey is happy or not.

 

[cowboyjwc]

I never want to look back and say "I wish I had, I want to look back and say "I'm glad I did."