Comments on: Epilogue http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/ One more roll of the dice... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:31:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: The Moderate Voice http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4125 The Moderate Voice Sun, 01 Jan 2006 18:21:59 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4125 <strong>Honoring A Departed Father</strong> If you've been following the sad saga of our talented co-blogger Jack Grant's holiday loss it's time for an update. First, re-read our post here about the bittersweet Chr... Honoring A Departed Father

If you’ve been following the sad saga of our talented co-blogger Jack Grant’s holiday loss it’s time for an update.

First, re-read our post here about the bittersweet Chr…

]]> By: Sgt. B. http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4113 Sgt. B. Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:05:21 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4113 Prayers and blessings to you and yours, Jack... Prayers and blessings to you and yours, Jack…

]]> By: Punctilious http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4106 Punctilious Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:50:35 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4106 Our sympathy Jack. We've been there and we know the road you must travel. No words can make it easier for you but our thoughts are with you. Our sympathy Jack. We’ve been there and we know the road you must travel. No words can make it easier for you but our thoughts are with you.

]]> By: Techography http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4103 Techography Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:15:25 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4103 <strong>Yol Bolsun</strong> Yol Bolsun May there be a road. The Blogosphere has been described as a type of family on many occasions. Many of them extremely close. Some, like myself, being more the black sheep, or a distant cousin oft heard of but rarely seen. But when w... Yol Bolsun

Yol Bolsun

May there be a road.

The Blogosphere has been described as a type of family on many occasions. Many of them extremely close. Some, like myself, being more the black sheep, or a distant cousin oft heard of but rarely seen.

But when w…

]]> By: Jon The Castle Mechanic http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4102 Jon The Castle Mechanic Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:25:17 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4102 My condolences to the family. I had the honor of living in the shadow of my grandfather (who walked on water and parted the seas when he needed to rest for a moment) for over 30 years. He was the father figure in my life and if I live to be one half the man he was, I will be happy. He taught me everything that I needed to know in life and impressed on my the importance of God, Family, and country. When my grandmother passed, I had the honor of standing next to my grandfather and when my grandfather passed, I took the responsibility of watching the great grandchildren (ages 5,4,3,2,2, and 1) as so that his memorial would be a solumn affair. I also didn't want to be seen crying like a baby, because I am his first male heir (he had 4 daughters) in the family and I had to be the pillar of stregnth for the family. (At least this was my excuse for not going. I knew I would deplete the supply of tissues in 3 states if I showed and I really couldn't deal with the grief at the time.) And now the flag at the Castle's Northern OP is at half mast for those who have passed on before us. My condolences to the family.

I had the honor of living in the shadow of my grandfather (who walked on water and parted the seas when he needed to rest for a moment) for over 30 years. He was the father figure in my life and if I live to be one half the man he was, I will be happy.

He taught me everything that I needed to know in life and impressed on my the importance of God, Family, and country.

When my grandmother passed, I had the honor of standing next to my grandfather and when my grandfather passed, I took the responsibility of watching the great grandchildren (ages 5,4,3,2,2, and 1) as so that his memorial would be a solumn affair. I also didn’t want to be seen crying like a baby, because I am his first male heir (he had 4 daughters) in the family and I had to be the pillar of stregnth for the family.

(At least this was my excuse for not going. I knew I would deplete the supply of tissues in 3 states if I showed and I really couldn’t deal with the grief at the time.)

And now the flag at the Castle’s Northern OP is at half mast for those who have passed on before us.

]]> By: Diggers Realm http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4100 Diggers Realm Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:37:34 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4100 <strong>Around The Blogosphere #31 (Open Trackback)</strong> The "Appreciate Your Family" edition in the continuing saga of interesting and thought provoking news from around the web. There's sure to be something you've missed around the Blogosphere. (All links open in a new window for faster cruising) Jack... Around The Blogosphere #31 (Open Trackback)

The “Appreciate Your Family” edition in the continuing saga of interesting and thought provoking news from around the web. There’s sure to be something you’ve missed around the Blogosphere. (All links open in a new window for faster cruising) Jack…

]]> By: Kevin http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4099 Kevin Wed, 28 Dec 2005 12:49:04 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4099 Jack, My heart goes out to you. Time will slowly heal the pain, and replace it with the warmth of the loving memories. This was my first Christmas without my mother: I had to sign the papers to disconnect her from the machines last July - The worst moment in my 50 years on earth, yet is what she wanted. As you go through this next year, do not dwell on your loss, celebrate his life and be a living memorial to him with your actions and words. Weep not for the coocoon, for the butterfly has flown. God Bless. Kevin Jack,
My heart goes out to you. Time will slowly heal the pain, and replace it with the warmth of the loving memories.
This was my first Christmas without my mother: I had to sign the papers to disconnect her from the machines last July - The worst moment in my 50 years on earth, yet is what she wanted.

As you go through this next year, do not dwell on your loss, celebrate his life and be a living memorial to him with your actions and words.

Weep not for the coocoon, for the butterfly has flown.

God Bless.
Kevin

]]> By: BillT http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4091 BillT Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:45:18 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4091 God's hand was on you, guiding you to those items which would awaken small joys of remembrance and discovery. And his greatest memorial, however well you write his eulogy, will remain within you. God bless and keep you safe, Jack... God’s hand was on you, guiding you to those items which would awaken small joys of remembrance and discovery. And his greatest memorial, however well you write his eulogy, will remain within you.

God bless and keep you safe, Jack…

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4088 Cheryl Tue, 27 Dec 2005 22:44:03 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4088 My condolences on the loss of your dad. Your relationship was one that many would envy, and such that you have no remorse over things unsaid or never done. Quite a feat. My condolences on the loss of your dad. Your relationship was one that many would envy, and such that you have no remorse over things unsaid or never done. Quite a feat.

]]> By: Moogie http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4086 Moogie Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:08:15 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4086 I'm so sorry for your loss. The love that you have for your father has been shown to all of us in your posts for him. Thank you Jack, for sharing this special love you have. I know he will always be in your heart, and now he will be in ours. God bless. I’m so sorry for your loss. The love that you have for your father has been shown to all of us in your posts for him. Thank you Jack, for sharing this special love you have. I know he will always be in your heart, and now he will be in ours.

God bless.

]]> By: Myrtus http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4084 Myrtus Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:36:48 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4084 Oh Jack I'm so sorry. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Oh Jack I’m so sorry. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

]]> By: CaseyL http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4083 CaseyL Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:04:26 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4083 My condolences. How blessed you are, to have had a father whom you liked and respected as a man. That's one of the greatest gifts life can give, and I hope it will continue to illuminate even though he's gone. My condolences.

How blessed you are, to have had a father whom you liked and respected as a man. That’s one of the greatest gifts life can give, and I hope it will continue to illuminate even though he’s gone.

]]> By: Helen http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4082 Helen Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:34:03 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4082 I am so sorry for your loss. Take time for yourself, and remember all the good times. I am so sorry for your loss. Take time for yourself, and remember all the good times.

]]> By: Donnie http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4081 Donnie Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:28:19 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4081 <blockquote>I had no unresolved issues with my Dad, and I have no regrets, other than we did not have the time to spend together as father and son in the retirement that for him never came.</blockquote> That right there says a lot, Jack. Would that many of we sons out here in America could say the same. You're a strong guy, writing this way so soon after the fact. If there's one thing I'm certain of, it's that I won't be when my Daddy's time comes. Respect. - Donnie

I had no unresolved issues with my Dad, and I have no regrets, other than we did not have the time to spend together as father and son in the retirement that for him never came.

That right there says a lot, Jack. Would that many of we sons out here in America could say the same.

You’re a strong guy, writing this way so soon after the fact. If there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that I won’t be when my Daddy’s time comes.

Respect.

- Donnie

]]> By: Chrissy http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4080 Chrissy Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:52:03 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4080 Oh, Jack, I am so very sorry for your loss. God be with you and give you strength. Oh, Jack, I am so very sorry for your loss.

God be with you and give you strength.

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.randomfate.net/MT/2005/12/27/epilogue/#comment-4079 Suzanne Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:34:09 +0000 http://www.randomfate.net/MT/?p=1776#comment-4079 I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Bless you and your family. I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Bless you and your family.

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