... threw those smokes away and never looked back.
Good for you. I am very thankful smoking was never part of my life . I watched a dying uncle suffer years ago. He never quit smoking, even when a machine was helping him breathe. At that point in my life I didn't understand what a powerful drug nicotine was so it just didn't make sense to me.
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Sunday 28th of March 2010 02:10:40 PM
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
You had told me he was ill, but I thought he would have more time than he did. As others have mentioned about being parentless, my wife and I are both parentless, with my father passing unexpectedly just over a year ago. It was great that you got to spend some quality time with him that you will remember. My prayers will be with you and your family. Take care.
I must say that all your heart felt responses to my post have meant a great deal to me and my family. Truth is, he's out of pain now, and although my dad has left a big hole in the family, his legacy lives on in fantastic memories. I had a ton of good times with this man. A very smart but humble guy, the biggest thing in his life he ever did was to emigrate from poverty in Glasgow (Govan) Scotland in '57. He hooked a job a Dominon Foundries and Steel Company (Dofasco) before he even came to Canada. Then Canada was (and still is imop) the land of plenty. Bought a brand new house ($21000) in '67. He built a 3 child family in a time when my mom never had to work, and did so on a tiny wage. Yet through it all, although tight, we never...ever felt poor. This great company and his being (Scottish) allowed him to retire at 56....56!!! So, he had a good 15 years of comfortable retirement. Saw Grandkids born, went back to Scotland many times (once just the two of us!), built many structures, golfed and was content in it all. He was never rich, yet I see what he has left my mom and I'm super, super proud. A true unasuming, no BS old school working man he was. Can ever we do as well with so little as our parents?
Cheers and thanks for all the kind thoughts to my Cp family. Mel and Mark
Sid Craig 1936 - 2010
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My condolences. Having to deal with a parent who's having medical problems currently i am realizing the years left aren't that many. My wife and i were discussing this morning how we can help both my parents a bit more. I'm an only child and it's quite a lot of work but thankfully my wife is understanding of the burdens. Now having a child, my parents first grandchild it's added responsibility but he's brought a lot of joy to them both and we want my parents to see him more. They light up everytime they see him and we want our boy to know them because life is a mystery and who knows how much time we have with them. Your father sounds like a wonderful man who's left some fantastic memories. Better than any other riches he could bestow on you is that feeling he's left in your heart.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. I quit smoking at 32, had kidney cancer at 50. Although I lost one of my kidney's I came out of it clear after the surgery. At age 54 and 3 mos, I was given an opportunity to take an early pension and walk away from a very good paying job and the opportunity to advance several more times in the near future. Although I was not a rich man by any means, I paid for two college educations and two weddings. So with that behind me and a loving wife still working, I took the early pension and never looked back. During the last 9 years, I have primarily transported antique and classic vehicles to supplement my pension and my wife continued to work until May, 2008. Having the freedom to set your schedule, enjoy time with friends and family when they are available and earn additional income when it suits you is a gift I will never regret. Life will be too short for all of us when it is our time to go. You will never have done everything you wanted. The one thing I'm so thankful for is the opportunity to meet all the people that I have come in contact with since taking my pension. These people have for the most part thanked me for being an honest reliable person that goes out of his way to make every experience memorable. I cannot begin to count the number of individuals who have said to me "you are living my dream". Well, it is my dream also and I'm thankful for every minute. My message to you, take the time and find a way to live your dream, life is too short.
My condolences to You and Your family Mark.Lost My Mother last April,it is hard,but if You can bring up good happy memories,the tears sting a little less.There really is never enough time is there.
We all have somthing to say or offer, as very few of us have not been touched by a family loss or Cancer in some form. So it really means a lot to us hearing all of your comments. It's just really great to read them as they come in. They have meaning.
For what it's worth, we've chosen a simple cremation as per my dads wishes, and have forgone the traditional "Funeral home" visitation and such as he never was much on religion, and wasn't ever comfortable in what at times can be a gloomy setting. Although he always understood and respected that the traditional ceremony can and does give closure to those who need it, his way never usually followed what "they" thought it should be like.
Instead, we will have a "open house" this Friday at our home in Burlington, and will celebrate my fathers life with food, drink and music, welcoming everyone that knew him and even those who did not. We expect a big crowd, and as an added bonus, the weather promises to be excellent, allowing us to open our doors, windows and patio, making it a open house in the true sense of the word!
Cheers and thanks to all my fellow Cp'ers, Mark and Family.
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Deeply sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family, I lost my mom not to long ago from C too. i know it feels rally painful but you have be strong and remember all the good moments that you past together, one of my best friends told me that is up to us to keep the memories alive
my condolences to you and your family, take care. nice tribute to your dad, we certainly have to navel gaze about what perspective we have and what is truly important.
..my warmest thoughts too Mark. A number of years ago we had to watch my m-i-l die a slow and painful death from emphysema. It was truly hideous because it was like drowning. Her lungs simply couldn't process air and oxygen. She, like many of the people mentioned above, was a lifelong smoker - had an awful cough the whole time I knew her. As someone said, in this day and age how can people (especially all these young, lovely, pretty girls out there!!!) SMOKE!!!! Imagine PAYING (sometimes $7-10/day) to kill yourself! Sure beats me...All the very best Mark..
Hey Mark, so sorry to hear of your loss buddy. I lost my Mum in '85 at the age of 53. Even though this year marks the 25th anniversary of her passing, she's never far out of my mind. We never forget our lost loved ones, just learn how to cope with it. Time does not heal all wounds; at least not for this boy anyways. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Very sorry for your loss Mark. It seems if Cancer doesn't get you then Heart desease will.My father died at 45 when i was 5,of his 3rd heart attack.Its great that you will have the memories of your dad.My mom is 81 and still healthy as a horse Touch Wood. Once again I am very sorry for your Loss.
