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O/T Lost

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Turke Bros. Far

07-23-2006 19:12:08




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My freind who I posted had a rash of problems. Now this man has gone through 2 divorces, has 4 kids 2 of the younger being boys. In my passings at his house quiet frequent, I always talk to them about various things, cars, tractors , and my current construction projects. Their dad has been a manager and feild boss for a construction co. as far as they can remember, as well as me. They both recently have taken a shine to the shop, working and talking about whats going on in their lives. Being a single man at age 35 and have been a tyrant all my life and stuck to work and knowing and working on machines/ assembley lines for automotive, working on our own equipment and working towards a dealership,i/e nobody ever gave me anything i started with $50 and a sigle axle dump truck. Owning what i have, I only have a few neices and nepheews that i love dearly, never show interest. I also spend with my const. co. 2 weeks a year teaching kids at a local high school, with a my best men about the road and parking lot, asphalt/municipal industry. What we learn in life should never be lost!Their father believes they should spend their time in the Army, or Navy, or in the US service. I disasgree ,he has kids that are afraid to go to their Father and tell them what they want, without saying they love the shop and the bond that we have made after work talking about things and learning. I have unknowingly become a big brother/dad and they enjoy and research information on the project we are currently working on. Their dad feels, I think that i am trying to take his place. I dont want to loose a good freind and the newly placed trust of his kids. He has no clue about trators or maechanical and feels inferior. I tried to talk to him and involve him but he gets upset.Looking back I now wish i didnt spend so much time away from life and had 2 good sons, or like my 2 wonderful neices ( that i love to share everyday events with). Am I really wanting what i didnt do in life? Am i doing something wrong ?i'm just lost guys please help me!

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Nebraska Cowman

07-24-2006 04:42:12




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 Re: O/T Lost in reply to Turke Bros. Farms, 07-23-2006 19:12:08  
No, you are not doing anything wrong. A single man can have much positive influence on others lives. Just keep on doing right and don't expect anything in return. Seeing a boy grow up into a secure man will be reward enough.



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Broomstacker

07-23-2006 21:37:19




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 Re: O/T Lost in reply to Turke Bros. Farms, 07-23-2006 19:12:08  
You must remember, you have options! You have your health, you're not buried in debt, you're no stranger to hard work. That puts you ahead of the game! Just some out-loud thinking:

35 is not too old to start a family. Might be a challenge to find the right gal, but stranger things have happened. Don't know what part of the country you hail from, but check around--try the churches, gyms/health clubs, even the PTA. Might even find a lady that already has a boy or two that will need some mentoring.

Does your community have a Big Brother program? This would be an opportunity to pass along some of the lessons you have learned.

Yes, their Dad will call the shots, but you need to continue to be there for the neighbor boys. You can be a sounding board for them and continue to pass along shop tips and the like. As to the military, or any other careers, that will have to be decided between them and their Dad. As they get older, they'll be able to tell him their preferences.

You have too much to offer to keep it buried. Find ways to get involved. Set up a question and answer column in the local newspaper for tractor/mechanical/construction issues. Join some organizations. Sometimes we get buried in the demands of work and forget the social aspects.

Whatever you do, tomorrow's another day, and you are NOT alone! Good luck and God bless!

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Leroy

07-24-2006 16:34:05




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 Re: O/T Lost in reply to Broomstacker, 07-23-2006 21:37:19  
Was 33 when met wife, before that maby a dozen dates, thought I would never find anyone, married less than 6 month after we met at 34 and married 28 years last Jan.. 2 step sons and 6 step grandchildren that we never see, 5 living one passed away at 23 months.



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