First read the whole thread, then PM his friend for details before you start typing. Just a few helpful hints to help you get the taste of your foot out of your mouth.
I guess all things have a way of curing them self's. I help plenty of people in my own way on a regular base, just read any of my previous posts. I like to be sure it's a Helping Hand and not a Hand Out. There was No attempt to be Negative about this Post or to attack it. Some of you obviously know first hand what's going on but the rest of us are a World away. Given enough information we Help also. Validation was all I wanted. That is the Direction I was headed so what's up with Customline Vicky Jackin up my Signature? Makes you look like a Smart Ass. And Vintagehotrods My Foot is not in my Mouth. I doubt anyone reads every single post on every thread they open. So now Oldfart's issue is solved and some of us know more about others than we did before. How about we just get back to being Car guys helping each other out and leave the Snips on the shelf? The Wizzard
Damn dude....didn't anyone every tell ya 'if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all' You read the first post from the father, and then you jump here and call it a scam? I'll assume you were planning on donating right? that's why you need someone to dig up the obituary? death hurts, I know, unless you were planning on donating, there is no reason or need to validate this.... Sometimes it really is better just to keep your mouth shut....
Oldfart - I am sorry to hear about your loss I can't even imagine what you have been going through. The other thread got closed before I could offer condolences. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Please keep it Fred. It wouldn't be a bad idea to seek out some grief counseling. This is an awful loss, if I lost my son I'd lose my religion. So when my card arrives, just use my gift toward that. You need it, I know how cheap the VA is about counseling. Seek out a local LPC, they can't bill VA or Medicare/Medicaid, but they are the best. My wife is an LPC and is the best counselor there ever has been. Just be safe, OK?
I did give condolances on the first post and Yes I would have made a Donation. Validation was what I was looking for. Did You read what I wrote? You have NO idea how much I understand Loss. The Wizzard
Oldfart - So sorry to hear about this. Some counciling goes a long way here (my experience). Maybe you could use some of the donated money for that? Free stuff is available from Hospice groups, etc and it's excellent. Maybe some day you'll look back on this as a new beginning (again, that's my experience)...
Fred, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's only been a year since I was in your shoes brother, I lost my son the same way. it's hard, the hardest thing a man will go threw in his life. I lost my wife of almost 20 years and that was hard but when my son took his own life at only 22 years of age I blamed myself for it. If you ever need an ear or a shoulder to cry on call me, we can cry together.
Oldfart. I can,t tell you how sorry I am for you. Time will help heal some pain , but try to remember the good times you had with your boy. Remember your not alone , there are a lot of people wishing you well on the Hamb. God be with you. Duecevw
My condolences for your loss, I hope that there is something good in all of this you can keep with you, knowing that there are those out there that really do care about their fellow man. God bless ya Fred.
Quote---""I doubt anyone reads every single post on every thread they open."" Actually I do........so that things like this do not happen. It used to be think before to talk......now it's think before you type......soon it will be don't think at all. Oh wait....you just did that too!!! You are a Wizz....
Olfart, I want to send you my condolences that you even have to read this crap. It's hard enough to go through this without having it questioned of it's truth. I will tell you, when my mother passed away, I took a few weeks off of work. When I went back to work, the 'Bully'(maybe P-n-B) made a "yo Mama" comment, and that I just said that to lay out of work.........I broke his jaw. I do not tolerate that type of disregard. If there is anything you need, you let us know. There are some Hamb'ers who would bend over backwards for you. I'm gonna try and scrape together some dough and send you. Mott
Haven't met ya but man my thought's are with you!!! Keep your chin up the best you can, many, many people are thinking of you and your brother. God bless!!!!
Oldfart, my condolences. I Just had the opportunity to read through this, and I sent a paypal even though you asked not to. As others said, please use it for what you need right now. Please know that I do work at a public University and often I work with donations such as yours. You should know that what you and your family did is really one of the biggest gifts that can be given to all of us.
old fart.......sent my donation before I read the post about the ex wife.. Keep it and do something for you.............. Dan
Tip of the day: PM's are a handy tool. To Old fart .... Although your sorrow is a very personal thing that no one else can truly share, find strength in knowing the HAMB is here. I lived in Daytona for 22 years, my brother lives in Port Orange, my kids went to school in Port Orange, I am sure we have crossed paths somewhere out there. Stay Strong.