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Winston Salem NC

This weekend my family and I said goodbye to my grandpa. At 84 he had seen alot change over the years. He retired after 60 years in the coal mines of WV and VA and battled with Black Lung Disease for as long as I can recall. The last I had really spoke to him was in 2009 when he came down to see what would become my 1258 pumpkin my rookie year. He loved seeing it and I have a picture of us with it and that is the memory I will hold onto. So really what I am saying is to take time out of our busy lives and call, write, email or whatever you can to family and friends that are not close by. You never know when that goodbye will be the last. My Mom can attest to this, living hours away and not having talked with him as often as she would have liked and having to say goodbye at the memorial has really hit home and she is taking it hard. So try to take a little time out and tell your loved ones that you care.
Rick

2/6/2011 8:21:32 PM

Sevierville,tn

Hugs To you Rick... May God bless your family.

2/6/2011 8:52:09 PM

Sparta, NC

Well said my friend...Your family is in my prayers.

2/6/2011 8:54:04 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Rick, please send me something about your grandfather. I haven't received any submissions in a long while for the pumpkin memorial site. If your grandfather influenced you in any way in this crazy obsession, he would be a welcome addition. My e-mail is [email protected]

PS- as someone who recently lost a grandparent, I know the loss. I wish they could stay with us forever for the guidance and advice that we may have taken for granted while they were with us.

2/6/2011 9:36:31 PM

Massillon, Ohio

awh, i'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa :(. good advice for everyone. i'll be thinking and praying for you and your family.

2/6/2011 10:23:00 PM

East Jordan, MI

Sorry to hear about your loss. A very good message for us all. Prayers for you and your family.

2/6/2011 10:41:13 PM

Arden, NC

Rick, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Saying goodbye to those that have raised us or been important to us is one of life's hardest events. Your Mom and your family will be in my prayers as you say goodbye.

2/6/2011 11:00:05 PM

Muddy Waters

Im sorry too Rick My Mother just moved to Michigan from seattle area last year.We play Euker every Sunday at 2 pm a mini tournament for 10 weeks.I wanted to make sure I make that a priority.She was out of state for 20 years.Thanks for the advice,we lost my wifes Mom last June totally unexpected.We really need to stop & smell the roses in our lifes.

2/6/2011 11:11:46 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Sorry

2/7/2011 3:00:16 AM

Garner, NC

Sorry to hear about your granddad, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

2/7/2011 9:45:48 AM

Minnesota

Sorry to hear that, I have lost loved ones also.

2/7/2011 1:20:26 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Never a good time.....my thoughts and wishes go out to you.......in these rough timeZ...

2/7/2011 3:12:34 PM

France

We have all a thought for your family about your grandpa. Your message is important for all : take time to call or see the people you love and tell them you love them too.
Thanks Rick and takes care.
Christophe from France

2/7/2011 3:57:15 PM

Rhode Island

a very good post. to me (and im 69 years young ) grand parents were for me and always will be the very best influence i could ever have hoped for.

the times may have changed, how we do things may have chamged,but a great set of grandparents? never will.

god bless all the grandparents.

pap

2/8/2011 7:14:46 AM

Ontario

I hear you Rick...my Grandma is still living on her own at 92 and has a mind as sharp as a tack...it's the damn body that seem to give her so much trouble. I try to call and visit as much as I can...sorry for your loss..... Bryan

2/8/2011 8:25:11 AM