LewisK And Friends

[LewisK]

Thanks RF helps when there are so many people who understands and
hopefully we get to know each other in the future

 

[red_flame]

i'll look forward to that Lewis when things are more settled for you

 

[kayte]

Awww {{{{{{Lewis}}}}}

I am so sorry you had to deal with all of that stuff in addition to your loss.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers; for strength and for peace.

 

[LewisK]

On behalf of myself and my family thanks for being there everyone. It is deeply appreciated on so many levels. For those who posted thanks it did help me grieve and get it out while reading your caring words. For those that read and didn't post I still want to say thanks for taking the time to see what has been going on. I know for a fact there are several levels of friendship. There are friends you are just getting to know and friends you have known a while and some you have known for years and some you have known a short time but feels like years. Then of course there are those that no matter how long you have known them feel like family. Lee, Dawn, Kayte,Sybil, Ran, Cats, Frenchie, You are all in that group. RF you are just about there even thou we have only talked a few times.
Now about today. The funeral went well and very smoothly from what I could tell I spent the entire time going back and forth from mom to dad and yes even I have to admit I came to tears a few times during the service. My brother and I made sure we were part of the pallbearers. along with four of my close cousins.
At the graveside portion no problem. How ever the wind was blowing like crazy and the chill factor was in the single digits. Dad had full military funeral honors. for those that aren't aware means she got the flag. We got the shell casings and gave one to each pallbearer along with making necklaces for me, my brother, my sister, and 2 nieces. Was fine at the cemetary till they started playing amazing Grace on the bag pipes. Followed by Taps on the bugle.
So now comes the getting use to him being gone phase and tring to get on with
what we have left one day at a time. so again thank you everyone for being
there when it was needed and understanding.

 

[bearlee]

Hey, no shame in tears Lewis. It's tough stuff. That taps thing at a military funeral is beautiful but so sad at the same time. Hang in there guy!

 

[kayte]

On behalf of myself and my family thanks for being there everyone. It is deeply appreciated on so many levels. For those who posted thanks it did help me grieve and get it out while reading your caring words. For those that read and didn't post I still want to say thanks for taking the time to see what has been going on. I know for a fact there are several levels of friendship. There are friends you are just getting to know and friends you have known a while and some you have known for years and some you have known a short time but feels like years. Then of course there are those that no matter how long you have known them feel like family. Lee, Dawn, Kayte,Sybil, Ran, Cats, Frenchie, You are all in that group. RF you are just about there even thou we have only talked a few times.
Now about today. The funeral went well and very smoothly from what I could tell I spent the entire time going back and forth from mom to dad and yes even I have to admit I came to tears a few times during the service. My brother and I made sure we were part of the pallbearers. along with four of my close cousins.
At the graveside portion no problem. How ever the wind was blowing like crazy and the chill factor was in the single digits. Dad had full military funeral honors. for those that aren't aware means she got the flag. We got the shell casings and gave one to each pallbearer along with making necklaces for me, my brother, my sister, and 2 nieces. Was fine at the cemetary till they started playing amazing Grace on the bag pipes. Followed by Taps on the bugle.
So now comes the getting use to him being gone phase and tring to get on with
what we have left one day at a time. so again thank you everyone for being
there when it was needed and understanding.

{{{{{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}}

I am so glad to hear the funeral service went well, even with the wind.

We are here for you sweetie as you move on. It will be one day at a time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[kayte]

Good afternoon {{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}


You are in my thoughts and prayers hun.

 

[FRENCHIE44T]

On behalf of myself and my family thanks for being there everyone. It is deeply appreciated on so many levels. For those who posted thanks it did help me grieve and get it out while reading your caring words. For those that read and didn't post I still want to say thanks for taking the time to see what has been going on. I know for a fact there are several levels of friendship. There are friends you are just getting to know and friends you have known a while and some you have known for years and some you have known a short time but feels like years. Then of course there are those that no matter how long you have known them feel like family. Lee, Dawn, Kayte,Sybil, Ran, Cats, Frenchie, You are all in that group. RF you are just about there even thou we have only talked a few times.
Now about today. The funeral went well and very smoothly from what I could tell I spent the entire time going back and forth from mom to dad and yes even I have to admit I came to tears a few times during the service. My brother and I made sure we were part of the pallbearers. along with four of my close cousins.
At the graveside portion no problem. How ever the wind was blowing like crazy and the chill factor was in the single digits. Dad had full military funeral honors. for those that aren't aware means she got the flag. We got the shell casings and gave one to each pallbearer along with making necklaces for me, my brother, my sister, and 2 nieces. Was fine at the cemetary till they started playing amazing Grace on the bag pipes. Followed by Taps on the bugle.
So now comes the getting use to him being gone phase and tring to get on with
what we have left one day at a time. so again thank you everyone for being
there when it was needed and understanding.

Hi Lewis, I am pleased things will be somewhat easier for you now my friend, I know how it is with things like that. My Dad died on 16th Feb (13 years ago) so this time of year is hard for me. but I remember the good times best which makes it easier. My daughter was only 10 months old, but we have pics of him holding her so that helps to soothe the pain. Also I feel proud you counted me as one of your friends that feels like family that is nice. Take care Buddy.

 

[red_flame]

Lewis at the moment its going to be hard for you to remember past the tough stuff but soon the happy memories will come back you know im only a few months past where you are now and now when i think of mum i think of the happy times

those memories do come back and take over i promise you already know my thoughts are with you

 

[kayte]

Hi {{{{{{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}}}

Thinking of you and leaving more prayers for strength and peace.

 

[kayte]

Good evening {{{{{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}}

Please keep yourself safe and warm. We had all kinds of winter weather and it is moving your way. We even had thunder snow today!

Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

 

[kayte]

Good afternoon {{{{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}}}}}

Hope you are keeping warm sweetie. It is such a cold nasty day. Please take care.

You and your family are in my prayers.

 

[LewisK]

Well gang still have to clean his van out and do a few things but we are finaly starting to get a few things thrown out that he would have said hold onto.

 

[kayte]

Well gang still have to clean his van out and do a few things but we are finaly starting to get a few things thrown out that he would have said hold onto.

Good morning {{{{Lewis}}}}

That is some of the hardest things you and your family are dealing with. Sending prayers for strength and peace to all of you.

 

[FRENCHIE44T]

As we say over here in England, "Keep a stiff upper lip lad" We are with you in your hours of need.


Thinking of you Buddy.

 

[sybilrose]

Well gang still have to clean his van out and do a few things but we are finaly starting to get a few things thrown out that he would have said hold onto.

Hang in there hun....Sometimes the going through things is a good time to remember good storys and good times. Its best done with someone you care about. I just lost a long time co worker and getting together with a bunch of other nurse friends that worked with her brought back lots of good memorys and storys. Realizing how much we were all alike in so many ways.

 

[catsr2wild]

Just stopping by hon to let you know I got your message, probably not this week, maybe next due to the medical situation I'm in. I'm glad to see you and your family are pulling yourselves together after this tragedy, I worried that your Mom wouldn't want to part with your Dad's things.....it has to be rough.....Hugs and kisses my friend, Cats

 

[kayte]

Good morning {{{{Lewis}}}}}}}}


Leaving more Hugs and Kisses and prayers for healing and strength for you and your family.

 

[FRENCHIE44T]

Good morning {{{{Lewis}}}}}}}}


Leaving more Hugs and Kisses and prayers for healing and strength for you and your family.

LEWIS, Guys dont do hugs & kisses like the girls do, but your in my thoughts Buddy. Take care and were thinking about you this side of the pond too.

 

[kayte]

Good evening {{{{{{{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}}}}}}

Thinking about you and your family.

Hoping things are easing a bit for all of you.

 

[LewisK]

Well Kayte they are easing a little at a time. On several levels I am still having trouble getting use to him being gone. But in the mean time I find myself doing a few things that he wanted to see me do and didn't get the chance to. I'm going to be quite busy over the next few months to say the least what with my niece and mom. But also going to be dealing with a few things on my own that he would normaly have helped with.
Also as of yesterday another year older and paying for it thanks to arthritis and a sprained toe think my finger hurts as bad as the toe does. However I did manage to play darts Tuesday night aftert work and shoot some pool last night after work. So thank goodness I got that done.

 

[kayte]

Well Kayte they are easing a little at a time. On several levels I am still having trouble getting use to him being gone. But in the mean time I find myself doing a few things that he wanted to see me do and didn't get the chance to. I'm going to be quite busy over the next few months to say the least what with my niece and mom. But also going to be dealing with a few things on my own that he would normaly have helped with.
Also as of yesterday another year older and paying for it thanks to arthritis and a sprained toe think my finger hurts as bad as the toe does. However I did manage to play darts Tuesday night aftert work and shoot some pool last night after work. So thank goodness I got that done.

Good afternoon {{{{{{{{Lewis}}}}}}}}}

I am glad they are easing. Hoping you can now start remembering those good times that made up his life and start to smile at the memory.

I am glad you are doing those things and remembering him. That is a great tribute to him.

Yes, the finding assistance elsewhere when it was such a habit to know he was there for you.

Happy Belated Birthday darling!!! Glad you managed to shoot Darts and Pool.

 

[LewisK]

Well I have been doing alot of cleaning and so forth the last month when my back allows me. managed to get rid of at least two pickup trucks full of trash in that amount of time that he would have said hold onto at least a portion of. Not to mention being short handed at work yet again so having to put in extra hours there and slowly going nuts. Could really use a visit from some friends no matter what the reason is for their stopping over just so I know I can spend time with anyone other than family or co workers offline. So any of you find yourselves in the area stop and visit.

 

[FRENCHIE44T]

Well I have been doing alot of cleaning and so forth the last month when my back allows me. managed to get rid of at least two pickup trucks full of trash in that amount of time that he would have said hold onto at least a portion of. Not to mention being short handed at work yet again so having to put in extra hours there and slowly going nuts. Could really use a visit from some friends no matter what the reason is for their stopping over just so I know I can spend time with anyone other than family or co workers offline. So any of you find yourselves in the area stop and visit.

If I lived on your side of the pond Lewis I would do Buddy.

 

[LewisK]

Well Gang not much going on been tring to work as much as I can and when not at work I am either paying bills or tring to relax online. Just have been getting alot of email. Not a whole lot out of the normal going on just haven't had a chance to check the site till today.

Kayte thanks for the thoughts and Frenchie I know you would if possible pal. Not getting to much company but at least I have been able to relax as much as possible.