tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post4485270522642836958..comments2023-08-02T04:06:00.583-04:00Comments on Musings of a Cranky Caregiver: Sad NewsCrankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-27720622562718395752010-05-17T21:07:34.575-04:002010-05-17T21:07:34.575-04:00Andy - it's true, he really was quite a guy. Q...Andy - it's true, he really was quite a guy. Quite a standard to live up to!<br /><br />Sherry - I hope you are able to mourn your Dad's death, but I understand how you've got a much greater sadness that you're still grappling with. For me, I find, surprisingly, that I am enjoying all the time I'm spending with memories of my Dad, appreciating him anew.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-90692329103503688772010-05-17T16:41:55.770-04:002010-05-17T16:41:55.770-04:00Cranky, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I re...Cranky, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I recently lost my father as well. My daughter was his caretaker as well as my grandmother's. <br /><br />You know...I haven't had a chance to mourn my father or anyone else for that matter. He was a good man. <br /><br />Take care of yourself and yeah I know...try not to get overwhelmed. Yeah right? <br /><br />I am sorry about your loss.Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-19342313506528376982010-05-17T13:08:16.781-04:002010-05-17T13:08:16.781-04:00So sorry to read this, but thanks for sharing it, ...So sorry to read this, but thanks for sharing it, he sounds like he was quite a guy. <br /><br />Andyawbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029157758859447422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-57460499769943478392010-05-11T06:28:01.846-04:002010-05-11T06:28:01.846-04:00Barrie - I'm sure I will miss my Dad every day...Barrie - I'm sure I will miss my Dad every day, too. Glad you could be with your Mom when your Dad was dying. <br /><br />Kristen - I agree, the good memories are a help. I never was so active and engaged in life in my free time as when I was with my Dad, helping on one project or another.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-66033631832334270162010-05-10T17:12:16.536-04:002010-05-10T17:12:16.536-04:00Cranky, so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping yo...Cranky, so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers at this difficult time. Glad to know you have good memories to hold onto. They will help you as you grieve. <br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Kristensoulsopranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200008646124419334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-91882563452691268902010-05-10T10:17:23.587-04:002010-05-10T10:17:23.587-04:00I always read your posts but only rarely comment. ...I always read your posts but only rarely comment. I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. My father died two years ago. Oddly, also while my mother and I were grabbing a bit of dinner - her theory is that he didn't want to put her through the trauma of actually witnessing his death but I don't know that he could control the timing in that way. I still miss him daily.barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618081080446291003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-19967101365665443472010-05-10T06:19:16.295-04:002010-05-10T06:19:16.295-04:00Steve - my Mom carries the cranky gene. :-) Safe t...Steve - my Mom carries the cranky gene. :-) Safe travels, Steve.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-75745635459325398152010-05-09T21:59:21.103-04:002010-05-09T21:59:21.103-04:00How could such a jovial looking man produce someon...How could such a jovial looking man produce someone who calls herself Cranky? As I sit in my parent's living room winding down from Mother's Day, I'm keeping you and your family close in my heart. Bon voyage, cranky daddy.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134766859291227041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-62371019070285304432010-05-09T21:58:05.888-04:002010-05-09T21:58:05.888-04:00Kate - thanks for your note. I've been thinkin...Kate - thanks for your note. I've been thinking of you these last few days since your Mom died so recently. I hope you're doing all right. My mom is doing about as well as we can expect, especially since she and my Dad were married for an incredible 61 years. Hard to believe he's not on the planet anymore.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-26698955387151127352010-05-09T20:23:03.838-04:002010-05-09T20:23:03.838-04:00Its Kate from the group- just wanted you to know I...Its Kate from the group- just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and am sorry to read about your loss. Your dad sounds like a great guy and I know he will be missed. Hope your mom is doing alright, take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-5194574013435462402010-05-09T13:40:22.628-04:002010-05-09T13:40:22.628-04:00To all - thank you for your comments. They mean a ...To all - thank you for your comments. They mean a lot to me.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-1232366438994637342010-05-09T09:35:31.376-04:002010-05-09T09:35:31.376-04:00"Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
L..."Death leaves a heartache<br />No one can heal; <br />Love leaves a memory<br />No one can steal"<br /><br />Caregivingly Yours, PatrickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-54260548587301737152010-05-09T06:05:14.109-04:002010-05-09T06:05:14.109-04:00Hi Cranky,
Sorry to hear your dad has died.
Thinki...Hi Cranky,<br />Sorry to hear your dad has died.<br />Thinking of you.<br />Love,<br />HerradHerradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728207969811635579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-28504929210902275792010-05-09T03:48:12.247-04:002010-05-09T03:48:12.247-04:00Cranky,
I am sorry for your loss. Your description...Cranky,<br />I am sorry for your loss. Your description of your Dad was lovely.Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-9951423812012707542010-05-09T01:14:52.758-04:002010-05-09T01:14:52.758-04:00I know I am new to commenting on your blog. I wou...I know I am new to commenting on your blog. I would still like to offer my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thank you so much for the post about your dad and his life achievements and you sharing your thoughts, memories and emotions. Dying is not a matter often discussed in such an honest and open way and you have shown it is possible to talk openly and honestly with great dignity.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you.Acheloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489197508242501952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-69006132483651387582010-05-08T19:35:58.032-04:002010-05-08T19:35:58.032-04:00Cranky, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. H...Cranky, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He sounds like a wonderful man, and I know you'll miss him immensely. My own Dad's death left me with an emptiness I could never fill. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.<br />Peace,<br />MuffMuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-6099117541726832352010-05-08T14:58:42.787-04:002010-05-08T14:58:42.787-04:00Cranky, thank you for sharing this portrait of a r...Cranky, thank you for sharing this portrait of a remarkable man. He was fortunate to be surrounded by family and friends at the end of his life. I am so sorry for your loss.zoomdoggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11576886847864593216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-51834619514131304072010-05-08T13:50:24.604-04:002010-05-08T13:50:24.604-04:00My own dad's passing was a life changing event...My own dad's passing was a life changing event as I suspect this will be for you. Please nurture yourself. You've been through a lot.<br />JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141627284221873201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-88069195567843175602010-05-08T11:26:02.144-04:002010-05-08T11:26:02.144-04:00What an incredible guy -- he did sound like a Rena...What an incredible guy -- he did sound like a Renaissance man. And, the New England hardiness resonates in your stories -- both about him and you. Of all his legacies left behind, that of a family who loves him deeply speaks the loudest in my mind.<br /><br />Cranky, you've had so much on your plate. I hope you can get some time, or whatever you need, to be with this latest loss.<br /><br />Take good care,<br />DonnaBibliotekarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112760553996504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-88952265619533849492010-05-08T10:43:11.049-04:002010-05-08T10:43:11.049-04:00I hug you and my sympathies to your family. A grea...I hug you and my sympathies to your family. A great man has passed and you were lucky to have such a wonderful father.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.com