In the past few weeks we had a death in the family and heard about the deaths of two old friends.
Robby Far Guy's cousin and our Godson died from complications of diabetes, heart issues and kidney failure on July 5, 2025. He was 46 years old. He was the youngest of the paternal cousins. He had a bit of a different life style, so we have not seen him in a long time. The funeral is Friday...not sure who or if we will go...it depends on how we feel and if we think the risk of crowd germs is worth the exposure. Far Guy has 13 cousins on that side of his family...three have died...Jere in 1967, Steve in 2019 and now Robby in 2025. There are 15 Cousins total...that includes Far Guy and his sister Janice who died in 2022.
Our friend Dale died in Arizona he was 86 years old. Far Guy grew up with him. Dale had Parkinson's. He died on the 4th of July...it was no doubt a special day to him and it was time to close the show. We have appreciated his friendship and notes every Christmas. This year there was no note at Christmas. The end of an era. He wrote a book called Wooden Horses and Iron Men he sent Far Guy a copy because there is a photo of a very young Far Guy in the book.
Lastly a friend from long ago. Vonnie died July 1, 2025 she was 74. She was a steady girlfriend of one of Far Guys Cousins on his maternal side of the family. We had some really fun times together! Sadly she married someone else.
And so it goes...we are all in certain stages of death...some just closer than others.
Far Side
My sincere condolences on the passing of these family members and friends.
ReplyDeleteEven though you don't see them every day, a message like this really brings you to a halt.
I'm so sorry for your losses, Connie. Of course I can't tell you what to do but, as a nurse, I'd like to encourage you to stay home from the funeral. Far Guy's immune system is so compromised and COVID is *really* going around right now. You wouldn't benefit from getting it either. And yes, "we are all in certain stages of death", for sure. I think the older we get, the more that reality makes itself known. Again, my condolences. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of the losses. Yes, we are all in the same boat together, heading one way only. Let us make the best of it, for as long as possible. Love the pretty yellow rose.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Connie for the losses of these dear people. As we age, we see close friends and relatives pass before us... Gives us reason to thank God for another day. My condolences to you and to Far Guy.
ReplyDeleteThe last sentence says it all. I'm sorry for you and Far Guy.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for all the losses.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences on the passing of your family member and friends.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loses.
ReplyDeleteTerry and I were talking about this very subject yesterday. Some days we feel much closer and then other days we feel like we still have time!
ReplyDeleteSo many are going in my life too. Idont think you should risk going. Send a card and explain. You are both fragile and a funeral is not a safe place. My opinion and in sticking to it.
ReplyDeleteWe are blessed while here on earth to have many relatives and friends we love dearly. It leaves a huge hole in our hearts when they depart before we do. Thankful for good memories that you have with them. As much as you would like to be with family during this time, it is understandable if you avoid the crowd. FG has just recovered from some stuff and is still doing cancer treatments which many lower the immune system. You are still recovering from your surgery. It's okay to put your self care first - - - or sit way in the back and leave early if you go.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of your losses, but it sounds like you have some good memories to hold on to.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences. You're right, we are at that age aren't we? We've attended more funerals than weddings or graduations lately. I'm the oldest of 16 cousins on my maternal side, and 2 of the younger ones have passed now. I'm in the middle of 16 on the paternal side, and again 2 of the youngest have passed.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of loss in the space of 5 days. I'm especialy sorry about the godson who was so young. The risk of going to that funeral might be too great. It's not as if you and the family don't already know you loved him, even with his different lifestyle. Hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anything appropriate. Just too sad.
ReplyDeleteSo many losses for both of you. My condolences to you and Far Guy. My opinion? I think you should skip the crowds at the funeral. Too many things happening for the two of you to risk to "stuff" going around right now. But of course, you must make the decision.
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Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
So sorry that you have lost loved ones! It's a very tough thing especially the ones that you have been close with. I think also with a compromised immune system that it would be taking a large risk for fg! My Son was told that by his doctor!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to lose our family and friends and even worse when there are several in a row. I'm sorry for your losses.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about all the dear people who have left your lives. May you both find strength and health in the coming months and years. God bless you both. Take good care.
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