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Clodfobble · 09-16-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar

I was shocked at first. Generally when people say they've "lost" their children to a disease, they mean their children died. I'm not discounting what you've gone through, I'm just talking about the words you use to describe it. I can't imagine the pain of going through my daughter having a life long illness, let alone actually losing her.

I say lost because the disease affects their brains. The children I have now are not the children they might have been. It's like when you "lose" someone to Alzheimer's--their body is still there, and you want to believe their mind is still in there somewhere, but it's locked up and you can't reach it.

And yet, I'd certainly rather have my ill children than watch my baby die in my arms in the hospital. There's nothing I can say to my friends, nothing at all.

classicman · 09-16-2009, 10:49 AM

My first child was taken from this world in April 1983. My last child was changed forever this July. In some ways they are both "dead" I still have the opportunity to see my son, but he is not the same person, nor will he ever be. All our lives were irreparably changed forever.

Clod, I understand what your friends are experiencing and I think to some degree, I grasp where you are with your own kids. I am so sorry for what you and they are going through. If there is ever anything....

Everyone - hug your children every day and tell them you love them. You REALLY never know.

Radar · 09-16-2009, 11:11 AM

What happened to change your child? Also, I'm very sorry for your incredible loss. I'd gladly give my own life to save my daughter so I can't imagine the kind of pain you've suffered through.

classicman · 09-16-2009, 01:08 PM

Thanks for your concern. I can't get into it here - those that know, know. But I need to be careful cuz of issues IRL.

Queen of the Ryche · 09-18-2009, 09:53 AM

Wow Classic. I can't begin to imagine losing one, let alone two. I'll bet if he could he'd tell you he loves you. Hopefully the peace of knowing that he does gives you a teeny bit of solace.

green1706 · 09-22-2009, 12:48 PM

you have to hope...it will be better....

Gravdigr · 10-05-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar

He was scared into accepting a plea for a crime he didn't commit because he was facing life in prison without parole vs. 6 months of house arrest.

Wait...Your Dad plea bargained 'life-without-parole' down to 'six months home arrest'?!

If I am EVER charged with ANYTHING, I want his lawyer.

P.S. Fuck cancer, fuck coma, fuck those pussy diseases that prey on children, pick on a grown-up whydoncha? And, on a personal note, fuck arthritis (Mom's crippled with it, and I'm catching up faster & faster).

09-16-2009, 10:49 AM	#32
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	My first child was taken from this world in April 1983. My last child was changed forever this July. In some ways they are both "dead" I still have the opportunity to see my son, but he is not the same person, nor will he ever be. All our lives were irreparably changed forever. Clod, I understand what your friends are experiencing and I think to some degree, I grasp where you are with your own kids. I am so sorry for what you and they are going through. If there is ever anything.... Everyone - hug your children every day and tell them you love them. You REALLY never know. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-16-2009, 11:11 AM	#33
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	What happened to change your child? Also, I'm very sorry for your incredible loss. I'd gladly give my own life to save my daughter so I can't imagine the kind of pain you've suffered through. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

09-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#34
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Thanks for your concern. I can't get into it here - those that know, know. But I need to be careful cuz of issues IRL. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-18-2009, 09:53 AM	#35
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Wow Classic. I can't begin to imagine losing one, let alone two. I'll bet if he could he'd tell you he loves you. Hopefully the peace of knowing that he does gives you a teeny bit of solace. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

09-22-2009, 12:48 PM	#36
green1706 Kinda New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2	you have to hope...it will be better....

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