Life Happens
May 03, 2013I was preparing another Link Love post for today, but that
will have to wait. We’ve had another death in the family, this time my
stepfather, and I’ll be flying out to
That’s always the way, isn’t it? We’re getting ready for our
son’s graduation from high school and all that entails, but life keeps on
happening around us. I say “life” on purpose, because death is a part of life. My
family members both had good, full lives and are now at peace, no more
suffering or pain.
My stepfather, Ron, married my mom when I was in college. He
was good to and for her, and always kind to me, too. (I’ve been fortunate in
stepparents—my stepmother is a gem.) Ron loved life, was extremely
active—going to the gym early in the morning and working in the yard. When my
mom needed to move north to care for my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s
disease, Ron willing left Southern California where he
had lived for many years, to live with my mom in her childhood home and support
her in her care of Grandma. He loved USC
(the University of Southern
California
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| Fishing on the Sacramento River |
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| With my mom in 2011 |
I’ll be back with you in about a week or so. Thanks so much
for your support!
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What a wonderful tribute to a life well lived. I'm sure your mom is lost without him and your presence will help to ease her loss.
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Thanks, Laure.
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to know you have had great loving parents and step parents by just knowing you and who you are..No matter the inevitability of losing them, they always leave too soon. My best to you and your family.
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Thank you for your kind comments, Rodney. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss Kathy. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. I am praying for all of you, and hope that your Mom is doing okay.
Sending love too,
Kathy M.
So sorry to hear this. He sounds like he was a really lovely man! My condolences to you and your family. Do take good care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and yours, too. He does sound like a blessing to the lives of those around him, especially your mum. Hope she'll be fine. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, I'm just popping in to say hi. I hope that things are going fine. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteKathy M.
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. I appreciate them, and so does my mom.
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