tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797795777181618452.post8713783507772731238..comments2023-10-23T09:16:51.655-05:00Comments on jtj3: Four years ago today...jtj3http://www.blogger.com/profile/17729843259515653074noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797795777181618452.post-61469196290169846522007-11-20T07:45:00.000-06:002007-11-20T07:45:00.000-06:00Snow thanks for your kind comments. I knew you'd ...Snow thanks for your kind comments. I knew you'd lost your husband, but didn't know the circumstances--such a waste, and at such a young age. I was somewhat detached from my dad when he died--still, doesn't make it any easier. I hadn't thought about any diabetics reading this but you're right, hopefully it helps someone. Oh and thanks for the hugs, also.<BR/><BR/>Dan, thanks also for your words. It's sad that your sister is on that path--and I think the saddest thing is that you can talk to someone until you're blue in the face but if they don't want to change...<BR/><BR/>You're right that my dad was a neat guy--not the best father in the world (more absentee/disengaged than anything), but still the only one I had. I guess the best that people like you and I can do is just take care of ourselves, love our families, and honor the memories of our fathers...<BR/><BR/>Jimjtj3https://www.blogger.com/profile/17729843259515653074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797795777181618452.post-24399297901793725092007-11-19T14:49:00.000-06:002007-11-19T14:49:00.000-06:00We have spoken briefly about the horrific problems...We have spoken briefly about the horrific problems associated with diabetes. My sister is not there yet, but I do see diabetes in her future. Thank you for sharing your story. It does remind me of my father's death back in 1996. It is never easy, and it can help sharing. He sounds like he was a neat guy.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260947037457714246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797795777181618452.post-89126455067245695642007-11-17T18:45:00.000-06:002007-11-17T18:45:00.000-06:00Jim, I am so sorry about your father. But I absol...Jim, <BR/><BR/>I am so sorry about your father. But I absolutely love that you've made him your running partner. I totally believe he listens.<BR/><BR/>My husband also died of complications of diabetes because he ignored it for way too long. By the time he made the decision to fight back, he was too far gone. He passed away four months after he turned 30. <BR/><BR/>Even though he was not a nice person and I was so far detached from him when he died, it was still hard watching him disintegrate. I can't imagine how much harder it was for you because your heart was still with your dad.<BR/><BR/>When you wrote this: "I remember praying that God would just take him and let all his suffering end. For the previous couple years he'd only been existing, not living." That was exactly how I felt too...I was the only one at the hospital when I found out he had died, and I was so relieved that he was no longer suffering anymore. <BR/><BR/>This was a wonderful remembrance and I'm so glad you shared it. I can only hope if any diabetics are reading this and think they are invincible, your story and mine only prove that they are not.<BR/><BR/>hugs to you,<BR/><BR/>--snow :)snowelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774922203013114354noreply@blogger.com