Man I just received word that my step-mother's father just passed away last night. Not shocking as his health has been declining over the past several years and he is in his 80's.
But,,,,
6 weeks ago my grandmother passed away which was a huge loss as she was the center point of a very vibrant Italian family.
My brother-in-laws mother passed away earlier this year, his father just received word he has stomach cancer and only has several months left.
My cousin has had 5 people she has known, die in 2004.

What he hell is going on?

Don't worry I’m too crusty (lol) to be going anywhere for a while.

Napalm

Sry to here abut that nap

*about

Sorry to hear about your recent loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peace.

Yo Napalm I am very sorry to hear of your loss ! I to just lost a family member as you know this past weekend. So I know the pain you are dealing with. If there is anything I can do to help let me know ! B)

Sorry to hear that Napalm. You and your family have my condolences.

I know exactly what you mean. I haven't been to a funeral in 10 years, but went to 4 last year. I expect to go to even more this year. Cycles I guess. 3-4 years ago it was all weddings.

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words from the PTT community. I'm not really announcing that someone near me has passed on as I 'm just wondering if maybe I've reached an age where many of the elders in the family are on the edge of health issues.

Just weird is all.

Thanks!
Napalm

Napalm, I'm truly sorry to hear about you and your families losses. My thoughts are with you.

Although it got off to rocky start, I'm hoping that 2005 turns out to be a better year for you and yours.

That would be a nice way to start 2005. Thanks!

@Napalm
My sincerest condolences, paisan. It doesn't matter how old someone is or how it happens, losing someone in the family (or within your circle of friends) is always sad and makes you think of your own mortality. Re-read TankGirl's excellent thread on Would You Want to Know. It has some good stuff in there. I mentioned a great book I read, "Tuesdays with Morrie" that covers this topic very well.

Yes, it's all inevitable, so we must make the most of our brief sojourn on this planet. Love the living even more than ever before, while you can.
When you do this, when the time comes for you to press the big spacebar in the sky, everyone who knew you will say he sure lived a good life!

Napalm, so sorry about your many losses.
Stay strong and healthy.
As KBC says these things seem to come in cycles.
You have too tell those you care about that you care about them when you can.
Peace,

Baba

Hey Napalm,

Sorry to hear the news. Hang in there buddy! Stay strong and be there for the people that count on you! You will get through this and on to better times - you will see.

-Rx

What ^ said.

Nice. XD

Anyway, I kinda feel like I'm in the same boat as napalm. My MaMaw died last Feb 04 and PaPaw currently doesn't look to last much longer with his bone cancer. My wife's aunt died the day after Christmas and her uncle died last night. So, I guess we're both at the age when that older generation is starting to pass away. Its strange to see the end of an era, knowing that things will never be the same. It also makes it more apparent that one day we'll be the grandparents with our families coming to our house for the holidays and such. In a way, that's something to look forward to.

Be strong nap. In a way it is unfortunate that the greatest losses are eased by time, but realize that even though their physical presence is no more, your memory lets you take them with you. If they're sick or suffering, I think that's where the better place is.

My thoughts are with you too, Nap. I also lost my grandmother recently, who was in her 80's & has had health issues the last few years. I regret not having visited as often as I should have, but was fortunate to see her a couple of weeks before she passed. I'm glad there were lots of photographs of her & my grandfather to see when I visited my mom over the holidays. Brought back good memories.

Sorry to hear of all the bad news Nap.
Keep your chin up.

@Rabban

I agree, I feel as if we are the one who are now responsible to create the "atmosphere" for the younger kids so when they're our age their memories will reflect the experiences they had, which we provided.

@all

I do appreciate the kind words. There are many good hearted souls in this community; I have been enjoying gathering with many of you more and more. I honestly can't believe I have been this involved in a computer game for so long. I can say inexplicitly that it's because I started conversing with all of you through this forum. The friends I have made in the leagues just make the scene as far as I am concerned.

_{Anybody got a tissue? Lol}
Napalm

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Im sry napalm...i myself have lost more family members last year then any other so far....im not sure what is up...the year before was like a family baby boom...

Perhaps it is cyclical...

Take care

B

I'm sorry for your losses, napalm.

2 things. RIP and GEE THANKS FOR REMINDING ME OF MY DOG AND GREAT GRANDMA! No really thanks.Im going to go to my room and cry now. I'm sorry for your loss.May they Rest In Peace. :S X/

My thoughts are with you and yours napalm. My cousin was killed just last oct by a car that veered off the road while she was changing her tire. She was 28 and had recently received the PEW fellowship (the most prestigious art grant one can receive). It is still difficult to accept....the death of a loved one rarely makes sense. I guess we can only hope that they are in a better place now.

Thanks for sharing this with us Napalm and to the rest of you - thanks for sharing your thoughts as well. I am sorry for the lose of your loved ones and friends. Yes, it is hard sometimes to see the good in bad situations. But this is a wonderful opportunity for us all to realize the human side of our opponets in TT. I see so much anger and even rage in TT and it bothers me. I guess it is the annonymous nature of the game that hides the human element. If we were all playing face to face on a field, I believe we would see more examples of good sportsmanship than bad.

Man, that was well stated Shrike. Very nice sentiments. Thanks!

Also, thanks to all who shared and aired their emotions.
Napalm