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200Tom1 
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 Topic: Past 4 months has not been good
Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 12:56am |
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I was notified my wife's brother in law did not wake up 5 days ago. He had diabetes real bad and would not take care of himself. He got up every morning, went to the kitchen table, she served him breakfast, went to the fast food joint at noon and brought him home a sandwich and fries. This happened every day. He sat at that table all day drinking beer, eating, smoking, and watching TV. He had retired 2 years ago. I was on jury duty and could not go to the funeral. My wife passed away Oct 7th and now him. He had lost a foot due to his disease. Sold his camper and his fishing gear, sorta lost interest in life. You guy get to feeling low, find somebody to talk to. He wouldn't .
Edited by 200Tom1 - 16 Feb 2022 at 12:59am
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JohnColo
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 1:24am |
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Tom, I'm sorry to read of your losing both your wife and brother in law. Some people just give up when something bad happens and others find a way to work through it. I'm hoping you can move on, remember you have friends you have never met here that can help if only by just talking. I know I'm not the only one on the forum thinking positive thoughts for you.
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DMiller
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 6:03am |
Man oh Man do I hate hearing stories as these, happens some here in Little Town USA where everyone knows when happens and sad travels fast.
Prayers up for a Healing Heart there Tom.
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Thad in AR.
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 6:09am |
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I can’t even imagine what your going through right now . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bob D. (La)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 6:25am |
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Prayers for you Tom. It has indeed been a sad, heart-breaking time for you. May the power and majesty of God support you and bring you peace and comfort.
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When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!!
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Lars(wi)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 6:29am |
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Tom, so saddened to learn about your wife. Concerning your late wife’s brother in law, without knowing his intimate medical file, chances are very, very, high, his diabetes could have been controlled on his own. Diabetes is actually the number 1 health issue in this country.
I know what you mean by it being a tuff time, just over a year ago, my Father passed away aged 91, just a few months ago, got word, my oldest sister(71) is suffering from brain cancer. Getting old, at times does suck.
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I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 9:22am |
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stay busy Tom.. You have to DO SOMETHING.. Need a purpose in life, mentally and physically..... Working with your Grandson is a great idea.. Teach him everything you know !
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Tbone95
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 10:49am |
Good advice from Steve.
Not to sound harsh, but the wife's brother in law seems he made his choices. Don't do the same! Be involved, busy, and enjoy the family you have. Best wishes.
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tadams(OH)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 2:30pm |
Prayers for your losses and prayers for you to stay busy.
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Darrell G (MN)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 4:46pm |
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Tom I lost my wife 3 weeks ago, she had diabetes but took very good care of her health, I miss her a lot but have been staying busy and focus on all the good memories, I am so blessed to have had a chance to spend 55 years with Shirley. I have no plans of giving up, I have enough projects to last me two lifetimes.
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200Tom1
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Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 9:51pm |
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Darrell,almost everyday I am in the honey processing shed or delivering stuff here locally or shipping it, or delivering it to all different parts of the state. Still doing markets, keeping very busy. So far its working, I havnt had time to set around. Guy coming to look at the motor home next week. Tomorrow I've gotta deposit today's receipts, deliver honey to one of our biggest customers, I need to stop at Menard's for some plywood while I am close. Federal government inspectors told me to replaced faucets in the kitchen where we make products. They can't have knobs on them, they gotta have levers to them to turn the water off and on. Almost don't have time to take a nap. Ya I got plenty to do.
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