My farther just had a Massive Stroke

[Onefast99gsx]

Yep, don't let things eat on you too much like I did at first. It's a good thing to mourn too. Don't hold it all inside. Let it out wherever you feel the need too. People understand. Spend lots of time with your family and friends. It's a good medicine. None of us was meant to live on this earth forever. Your father has done his job here and now he is needed elsewhere.

Merry Christmas to you & Jen & the little one!

[Jana]

We are so very sorry for your loss Brian. Both your parents where very welcoming to everyone. In the time I did spend around you and your parents, and I think many others will agree, I saw a lot of your father in you. Always helping others when in need and being a great friend.

We are both very sorry for your families loss and will keep you in our prayers.

Allan & Jana

[Nash]

Brain, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I know I'm all the way in Minnesota, but if there is something I can do for you, Jenny, or your family from here let me know.

[MATCHBX]

Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are very aware of your support network back here. Like Andy said, if there is anything that we can do for you or your family, please don't hesitate to ask. You and your family were always more than accomodating of us. I only met your father one time, but that was enough to know how nice he was. I am so glad to see that you and your family are celebrating his life. Like was said before, it's good to mourn, but you also have to look to what he accomplished and whose lives he touched along the way.

[scheides]

I'm sorry for you loss man, but it sounds like he had a good life. Take care.

[niterydr]

Brian, I am so sorry to hear the outcome with your father. I may be a distance away, but if you need anything, feel free to call. My cell phone is always on, and if you EVER need someone to talk to, call me. I know what it is like to lose a parent, and I understand how hard it is/will be. Like mentioned before, if there is anything I can do, just let me know. (this goes for you too Jenny).
651-216-9721.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[tim]

Definitely sorry to here about your loss. Just reading your post has sent chills up my spine due to the situation I am in and mentioned earlier in the thread. I dont know you any more than SlowWhite or Brian on DSMstyle but I can say that I will be thinking about you and your family throughout this time.

Again, sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

[JET]

I am amazed at how you are looking at this, Brian. It takes an insightful person to look at the bright side in a time like this. Luckily you had spent more time than usual with him this year. Hopefully this will open up the eyes of some people that haven't spent enough time with family and make them realize how precious they are. Along with the others I am willing to help in any way that I can.

[A//// Guy]

Its very good to hear that you got to spend the best times of the year with him and your family, memories last forever. Im sorry for your loss though, and I hope things straighten out for you and your family. Take it all one step at a time, being as postitive as you are, like JET mentioned, takes alot of strength.

[SlowWhite]

Ya my father did a lot in his lifetime.

He was raised in Oklahoma, and Kansas where he worked laying railroad tracks in his teen years, He graduated from M.I.T. went on to due some of the initial studies on the heat shields for the rockets into space, he always like to talk about it.

His greatest passion though was his family and the out doors, I'm glad I was able to share that passion with him on several occassions.