When people posted about a good friends passing. Today its my turn. My friend was a carpenter who went into business for himself about 10 years ago, yesterday he was on an 8' step ladder that kicked out from under him and fell and hit his head on the concrete. This morning they took him off life support. He left behind a 16 year old son,a 22 year old IIRC, and his wife. Great guy and helped me in many ways get a leg up on life. Strange thing is that of all the bad places a guy sets up a ladder, yesterday it was on a flat concrete slab. Not looking for sympathy for me, maybe his family. Just had to get it off my chest like most of the people I never understood before. Thanks for listening.
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Dave H (MI)
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There really is nothing that you can say. I also seldom reply to these posts, although I read most of them. All the general statements people make at these times ring hollow when you are hurting and never going to see your friend again. But ultimately, I guess, he went quick and there was no lingering so it is now up to his friends and family to work thru the stages of learning how to live with his loss. Easy for me to say, not so easy for you to do. Take care.
Many times when someone is taken at an early age, I ask why. I was catching cows for a preacher one time. He wanted to ride along. We came to a little branch of water, that the lead horse, just wouldn't cross. We had put him on our quietest horse. We sent him to the front, to cross the creek. When the other horse saw his go through, it went through. Perhaps sometimes God has to send a good one accross before their time, so the others will see the way.
Tom in TN
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IlliniJohn
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Sympathies for the family, and for you, too.
There are simply some things that will not make sense on this side of the grass....but, there is a plan, and a Planner
There are simply some things that will not make sense on this side of the grass....but, there is a plan, and a Planner
MNfarmboy83
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My uncle had the same thing happen 3 and a half years ago. He has been confined to a bed ever since. Can't walk, talk, or do anything for himself. He is at home with 24 hour nurse care. He was a fun, energetic person! He always said he never wanted to live life this way. It's tough to see him the way he is now. Life can change in a hurry.
Anonymous-0
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,, you have my sympathy,,..had a friend was tossing 2x4s up to his guys on the on roof , one slid slowly back to edge, fell off and the end got him real good in his temple ,, he was 60
I fell on concrete about 6 weeks ago and landed on my right hip and shoulder. Hip was only bruised but broke a bone in my shoulder.
After I thought about it for a while, I realized that I was just plain lucky that I broke my shoulder. If my head had hit the concrete instead of my shoulder, I wouldn't be here today.
After I thought about it for a while, I realized that I was just plain lucky that I broke my shoulder. If my head had hit the concrete instead of my shoulder, I wouldn't be here today.
fixerupper
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My condolences to his family and to you too. He was working hard to support his family, a testament to his integrity. Jim
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