ShebasMom
on 6/1/12 11:34 am

Revision on 07/05/16

prayers sent your way

seattledeb
on 6/1/12 2:27 pm

I'm so sorry you lost your man. What was he like? Obviously he was very smart and persistent to get a PhD. I got my BSN and called it a day. I hope you feel his presence today.
Deb T.

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 6/1/12 3:12 pm - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Yes, he was smart and persistent... and gentle and compassionate. He was a hard worker, a runner, a passionate advocate for gay rights and limited government, and a Jimmy Buffet fan. He wanted to work with teens (whereas you couldn't pay me enough to work with troubled teens full-time!). His only "bad" qualities were a somewhat indifferent attitude towards dogs (he always had cats... and he gave up a cat in order to be with me since I am highly allergic to them) and a certain grouchiness until he was able to have a run after work most days. And he liked some really bizarre music.

I am not Jewish, but when he died a friend of mine from Vanderbilt (where I met him) sent me a couple of Yahrtzeit candles to use each year in remembrance. To this day, I burn a candle on this date (although it is usually a tealight scented candle).

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

seattledeb
on 6/1/12 4:15 pm

RNY on 12/22/08

I like that Jewish ritual. I'm sorry for all those teens that missed out.
He sounds like a wonderful man..all except that dog part. Dogs love me...cats hate me.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Deb T.