STUNNED and NUMB - just lost a good friend
Bob:
I don't have the right words to say. Prayers are going up for you and all involved. You are a wonderful influence and have done an admirable job in both your journey and your willingness to share your experiences along the way...both good and bad. I can only imagine what is going through your thoughts right now but personally, I knew that death was possible from this surgery. I was willing to take the chance. My overall health had deteriorated to the point of desperation and I was willing to give up everything for even a day of feeling normal again. No one can really influence a decision like that.
You are a great guy and I will be sending lots of positive energy your way.
Smooches!
Freddie
I don't have the right words to say. Prayers are going up for you and all involved. You are a wonderful influence and have done an admirable job in both your journey and your willingness to share your experiences along the way...both good and bad. I can only imagine what is going through your thoughts right now but personally, I knew that death was possible from this surgery. I was willing to take the chance. My overall health had deteriorated to the point of desperation and I was willing to give up everything for even a day of feeling normal again. No one can really influence a decision like that.
You are a great guy and I will be sending lots of positive energy your way.
Smooches!
Freddie
Before...... Surgery...... Post-op.....
Just got back from the funeral home - man that was tough. The place was packed with people that were lucky enough to have known David and have him as a friend. He was a really good guy - always cutting up and having fun. One of those folks you just liked being around and made you feel better after seeing him.
The funeral is tomorrow. His kids didn't want an autopsy so we'll never know exactly what happened or the official cause of death. Still hard to believe he is no longer here.
Thank again for the thoughts and prayers and for listening.
The funeral is tomorrow. His kids didn't want an autopsy so we'll never know exactly what happened or the official cause of death. Still hard to believe he is no longer here.
Thank again for the thoughts and prayers and for listening.
BamaBob54 
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About 7 years ago a good friend of mine (Ed) and I worked for the same company. Ed was how you described David, never met a stranger a great Dad strong Christian and a loving husband.
He was responsible for maintaining all the repair facilities across the country but hated to fly. Well it was summer and the time he would be traveling conducting audits on all the facilities. I was going to pick him up in Green Bay, WI. and take him to Charlotte, NC. for the first audit he loved riding in the truck.
Well I had the bright idea hey the company is paying for a rental car and your room the kids are out of school (1boy, 1 girl) and your wife just finished her teaching degree instead of me picking you up why don't you take them and incorporate a little working vacation. I'll pick you up in three weeks and take you Houston, TX.
Well he thought it was great idea, I helped arrange some entertainment for the kids to do during the day. His wife was excited because she had a twin sister in NC. who she hadn't seen in a couple years.
Well they were their for 5 days on the last day while at a vendors facility Ed died from a massive heart attack he was 34 years old.
I felt "Stunned and Numb" and guilty for arranging for his family to be with him away from home when this terrible event occurred.
Well I went to Wisconsin to the funeral feeling like some how I was responsible.
His wife Beth came up to me and hugged me and told me how much she appreciated me suggesting that Ed take them with him.
Through her eyes he left her to early but her and the kids spent a great week with him before he died she was with her twin sister when she needed her the most and she was there with him which was so much better then getting a phone call, knowing he died alone.
So I took away from that a different prospective that even when bad things happen to good people God uses us to enrich each others life in ways we may never know.
I believe your friendship and guidance probably helped and touched him in ways you will never know.
So don't beat yourself up realize God used you in a special way and you were both better for knowing each other. Even though your head knows what everyone has said to be true it takes awhile for your heart to catch up. God Bless.
C'ya Bob
He was responsible for maintaining all the repair facilities across the country but hated to fly. Well it was summer and the time he would be traveling conducting audits on all the facilities. I was going to pick him up in Green Bay, WI. and take him to Charlotte, NC. for the first audit he loved riding in the truck.
Well I had the bright idea hey the company is paying for a rental car and your room the kids are out of school (1boy, 1 girl) and your wife just finished her teaching degree instead of me picking you up why don't you take them and incorporate a little working vacation. I'll pick you up in three weeks and take you Houston, TX.
Well he thought it was great idea, I helped arrange some entertainment for the kids to do during the day. His wife was excited because she had a twin sister in NC. who she hadn't seen in a couple years.
Well they were their for 5 days on the last day while at a vendors facility Ed died from a massive heart attack he was 34 years old.
I felt "Stunned and Numb" and guilty for arranging for his family to be with him away from home when this terrible event occurred.
Well I went to Wisconsin to the funeral feeling like some how I was responsible.
His wife Beth came up to me and hugged me and told me how much she appreciated me suggesting that Ed take them with him.
Through her eyes he left her to early but her and the kids spent a great week with him before he died she was with her twin sister when she needed her the most and she was there with him which was so much better then getting a phone call, knowing he died alone.
So I took away from that a different prospective that even when bad things happen to good people God uses us to enrich each others life in ways we may never know.
I believe your friendship and guidance probably helped and touched him in ways you will never know.
So don't beat yourself up realize God used you in a special way and you were both better for knowing each other. Even though your head knows what everyone has said to be true it takes awhile for your heart to catch up. God Bless.
C'ya Bob
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