Friday, November 8, 2013

DEATH KNOCKED ON THE DOOR AGAIN *sigh* HELLO OLD FRIEND.

It has not been a good decade for my wife and I. We lost another close relative last night. One could actually say that this old lady in Massachusetts had been her best friend and confidant for more than 35 years. I still can't cry for another dead body but this mixed with everything else that is going on, especially for the last decade, all the broken bones and medical problems and loss of income mixed with increasing prices for everything has simply changed me. Today I go to my first VA medical appointment for the ACA, maybe being around some guys who have lost more than me will let me be grateful for something again. I almost would have, now that I look back on it wish that wave had taken me over the side instead of left me with another arthritic joint. I would have missed out on the better parts of my life to be sure but I also would not know such extended periods of assault on my wife. Do not pray for Flo, she is dead, if you pray or burn incense do it for Joann.

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  1. I'm sorry to hear of another loss. Slowly life pecks away at us. Hope the VA works well for you.

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  2. I'm sorry to hear of another loss, Mark. So many deaths recently. It takes a toll on the living. And I don't think it gets any easier with time. If we live long enough, more deaths will come. Hang in there. My condolences to Joann.

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  3. Pray for the living, for sure. They are the ones who are suffering, their own burdens as well as the burdens of the dead. The dead have broken the chain with their passing; but it is up to the living to keep that chain connected.
    Give Joann a big hug for all of us.

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  4. man. i am sorry to hear about your loss...and i will pray for the living left in the wake.

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  5. Even as expected as death can be, we don't seem to welcome it too often. I am sorry for your loss.

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  6. Hi mark, I left a comment that has disappeared. I am sorry to hear this. Your love and concern for Joann comes through loud and clear

    I am no longer thinking. Just seeing what the day will bring me or I will seek out

    Love to you, my friend
    kj

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  7. Mark, you and Joann will have to hold each other up during these hard times. We have had a very rough past year, too. These realities are devastating. xo

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  8. Dear Mark,
    Sorry to hear of this latest loss of a close relative but through all life's ups and downs, wishing you and your wife the peace of knowing a God that cares walking alongside.

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  9. Have come to know you a little tiny bit - am sending positive thoughts and best wishes to you and your Joann. Life IS difficult for many many of us - no money and health issues being the worst. I have finally accepted DEATH because of so many surrounding me... It is hard, and did I say hard..... to walk through grief. "holds hand"... hang in there Mark.

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So Walking Man I was thinking...