GREENDOG'S been a SAD DOG [re The Mother in law

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 18:00
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Hi every one thought i'd drop in and say hi as i've not been in the mood lately as of last Wednesday morning the mother in law suddenly died in her sleep,my wife being the only child and dad all ready gone as well it has been a experiance i do'nt want to go through again from getting the phone call and to the funeral all the emotions it's not good.So i thought i'd just drop in and say my little bit to every one out there DO'NTtake life for granted and apperiate every thing you see and receive and love you family just that little bit more,cause after my experiance in the last 2 weeks god now's what tomorrow will bring cheer's GREENDOG
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Reply By: V8Diesel - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 18:40

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 18:40
My condolences to you both and i couldn't agree with you last sentence more. Nicely said.

Might go down to the river tonight for a big pub meal and a few middies - always does me good.
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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 22:22

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 22:22
Thanks Diesel keep doing what you like mate the pub does sound good and the river as well.Thanks again it's been tough.cheer's Peter
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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 19:26

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 19:26
GREENDOG and family

My condolences to you. 'Tis always a sad time when a loved one departs this mortal coil.

Life is a run. Mostly up-hill and then down-hill. I am on the latter run, but live life to the full to take advantage of what there is to life.

Cheers
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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 22:28

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 22:28
Thanks Willem you got that spot on mate we worry to much about the small things mate, live life if you can like there is no tomorrow do the things you want to do i say Thanks again Willem cheer's Peter
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Reply By: Member - Ian B - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 19:43

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 19:43
Your wife will be feeling extra fragile for a very long time.

Be there, that is all... just be there.

Time will soon pass, and you will both be able to talk freely, and jest over her mum, and her ways, it WILL happen.

Be strong, and be there, that is all you have to do.
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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 22:43

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 22:43
Thanks Ian for your reply mate your reply is spot on being there is the best thing mate.We did a footy tipping thing just family and the funny thing was that the mother in law had picked her team's out right up till the final's and guess who one yep the MIL unreal so we gave first prize to the kids.Thanks again cheer's Peter
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Reply By: Member - Robyn J (QLD) - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 20:02

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 20:02
Yes enjoy life while you can. you dont know what is around the corner.
We had our dream trip organised 3 months in WA April this year day 20 news that the father in law was in hospital. Day 30 Operation and where are in thousands of miles away in WA under strict instructions of do not come home. Yes we continued on the trip but everyday it was should we be here or should we be home. We still enjoyed out trip but in the end we had to get home in a hurry. We toook 4 1/2 days from Barn Hil near Broome to Brisbane spending 3 hours in Halls Creek seeing if they were going to open the Tanami because of rain. Road stilll clolsed so the long way home. We arrived home with 7 days till he gave up his pain would have been day 84 of the trip.. No we coulnt have helped him but is it hard when you are on the road. We beleived he held on so that we could say goodbye to him.
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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 23:04

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 23:04
Thanks Robyn for your reply. I think they do now if same thing is not right or if same one is'nt there they'll wait till every thing or every one has said there goodbye's then it's time,it's like Barb she brought all birthday and xmas presents and she pre tipped the footy tips till the end of the season and she won it's just unreal anyway Robyn thanks again for your reply i'm glad you made it back in time to say good bye cheer's Peter
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Reply By: Jimbo - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 20:29

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 20:29
Our condolences Greendog,

All you can do is continue to love her and support her, as you will. There is no magic cure. It'll get easier, but never better. My old man is 67 and lost his Dad 41 years ago, he still hurts. I hurt that I never knew the man, I was just a tike.

I like to look forward. But for good luck, I may have lost my wife and eldest Son this year. Time is precious with those you love.

Sorry I can't offer more.

Our thoughts,

Jim and Jenny.
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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 23:10

Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 23:10
Thanks Jimbo for sharing your story with me mate , your right time is precious love what you do and love the people close to you and take one day at a time and do'nt take life for granted as many do cheer's Peter
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Reply By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 01:05

Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 01:05
My little piece of advice is to never put off a dream.

Growing up we were a family of seven in a small house, never had any of the things that the other kids seemed to have. All our furniture was second hand, many xmas presents hand made.

But nearly every holiday we camped sometimes close to home, every second year was a big adventure trip.

At 40 years old my mother went into a wheelchair and these days she is totally bedridden and my father at times has to hand feed her. He rarely leaves her side and when he has to he always gives her a kiss for every corner he has to turn in case she goes before he get back.

Where am I going with this, when she is sleeping and Dad and I slip outside for a chat we always end up talking about the wonderful trips and memories we have.

He says never put a dream off, do it today, never say when the kids leave home, or when I retire do it now because other wise you might wake up one day and the chance for those dreams have gone.

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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 12:39

Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 12:39
Spot on Steve i'm with you mate.do what you want today cause we never now whats around the corner.thanks for your reply mate cheer's GREENDOG
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