well...he's coming up on 84 or 85 and he's back in the hospital - missed calling him last Sunday for our weekly gripe session...his love was not the runs at B'Ville...nor the runs at Lodi or Fremont...but the runs in all the Corvettes he and his/my aunt - Betty Annette ( he lost her many years back) made up and down the California coast...damn....I'm just not ready....but I know he longs for ride with her again...banging that four on the floor...once again...
dam im kinda young and havent yet lost a uncle,,,that will be a sad day,,,it is enevibility but it will still hurt the heart deeply,,,best wishes
When are you ever "ready" to lose a loved one? I've been told the hardest thing in life is to lose your parents, I can confirm that but, the same thing goes for an uncle (I lost one in Sept.) aunt, brother, sister, whatever it's still the hardest thing in life and changes how you will look at life from here on out. Hang in there my friend and just know that they go to a much better place when it's all over.
I've lost four to date. It wasn't any easier from one to the next and I still miss them greatly. My uncles have had such a big influence in my life. But one of my younger brothers and his wife had their first in June so now I get to be an uncle! I can only hope I do her(my niece) as well as my uncles have done for me.
It's that Circle of Life story. I grew up with parents, Grand Parents, Uncles, Aunties etc. They're all gone now. Now I'm one of the oldest generation. You become a Parent, Uncle (Someday a Grandad) and so it goes. Hurts when they p***, but, they live on in memories and you get to tell great stories to the young ones. (plus, you can rev 'em up with sweets and Rasberry Cordial, them send 'em home) It's called, PAYBACK. ****** hell, I'm too ****** young to be in the Old Generation group.
It's tough, no doubt! I've lost a bunch, and it never gets easier. It does, however, make you apprecite those still living, even more.
Being from a large family I know the feeling of loss as I am the last. As long as you keep them in your thoughts they will never be far from you and while here let them know how you feel about then.
my Dad, Uncles and Aunts have been gone for some time now. Lost my Mother-In-Law and Father-In Law this year. The best thing to do is visit when you can, or at least send a letter to your Uncle. we all wish we had more time together. take one day at a time.
Lost my mother a couple of months ago. She was the last of our parents and it's left a big hole in my wife's and my heart. I'm the oldest child so now I'm the patriarch of the family, feels funny just typing it. Be as close to your uncle as possible during these last days so when the time comes you will not have any regrets. Frank
The older I get the more I realize that comming to the end of this long road trip is inevitable. Hard to loose a friend, don't miss a minute that you can spend with him before he checks out.
i miss my uncle he was cool people , machinist , fabricator , and told good stories , was my last link to pops side of the family ,
Hey stillrunners that ****s major. Spend all the time you can B.S'ing with him. That is the circle of life and the way life is supposed to be. Lost my folks years ago , they were much older when they adopted me. We are supposed to bury our elders not our youth. I couldn't imagine a parents pain of burying a child.
thanks all for the posts!....He and I share the only love of the wrench/build along with my grandpa....no one down the chain feels the love....my uncle even had his latest ride (2008) pinstripped - and with his name on the left door....and "Betty" on the p***enger....gotta love it.... this was grampa's ride shortly before my mom and uncle came along...1927 or so...
I always try to post on the sick/lost loved one threads out of respect. I have not lately. I lost my mom suddenly back in June and have not been able to comment on these posts. i can not even begin to express the emptiness i have felt since that day..i am not the person i was prior to that day and never will be again. she was 68 and healthy. I write now because i want to say enjoy any and all of the time you have left with your uncle. Each day will be one more great memory you will have later in life. I feel for you bud..i really do. Tony
no thanks needed,,,i feel for you,,i have several uncles whom i will miss dearly,,one who somewhat got me into cars,,regardless of how the are involved in our car addiction, we on the hamb who have any uncle lost will most likley hurt regardless,,,especially if they play a part in/or are involved in our addiction to cars,again beaast wishes
Enjoy him while you can, and let him enjoy you, too. You'll never regret it. I'm an ol' fart that has lost both parents, aunts and uncles, and dear friends. The hardest was my wife nearly six years ago, and I still miss her every day.
It's easy to see why you care about him so much. Sounds like he's got a big heart and lived an incredible life. Like porkn****** said, just get in there and spend some quality time. Reminding him of how much of a positive and inspiring effect he's had on you, will help bring him peace. I recently had a friend whose grandfather p***ed away after 80 some odd years. Decorated veteran, family man, a real cl*** act. I asked my buddy how he was dealing with the loss. He just tried to put it all in perspective and basically said that his grandfather lived a full life, survived the war, got married, raised a bunch of kids, got to spend time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren... He p***ed away comfortably surrounded by family. What more could you ask for? I know that no matter what the cir***stances, losing a loved one is tough...but regardless of what happens in the immediate future, something tells me that his spirit will live on strong as long as you're around! -Steve
My uncle has been bedridden for almost a year and it breaks my heart. He was the one who showed me the rougher side of life and had three motorcycles until his late seventies. He went through WW2 and lived with it the rest of his life. That was truly the greatest generation, and I was proud to have known all of them. Hang in there, man.
Tony - thanks...my mom - his sister - p***ed in the night and was a blessing to us...on th eother hand...my mom let me store many a "find" at her place....there were only two she crigned at...my 56 Fury (in a field fire) and my 50 Stude pu - with the six didget phone # ....good news is found out late today he's busted out and back home....wish he had stayed a little longer... thanks all...as I don't have kids...some or closer than others...
thankfully a little update...he's back in rehab after another hospital visit - spoke to him last night - sounded really good....thinks he'll stay a while longer in reab and get his motoring (walking) skills back...he knows he broke out to early last time...
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