I Could Use Your Thoughts and Prayers

[Numbers]

Like many people commenting her, I have mostly lurked for a number of years.

I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction from reading both the terrific analysis that comes from our fellow patsfans as well as the crazy passion that shows up. Our Patriots are an historically great team and deserve our support and commentary.

However, this is simply the single most amazing thread I have ever read, probably anywhere. That it is on Patsfans only reinforces my belief that you are all an amazing group of people.

Without possibly understanding the pain so many of our fellow patsfans are going through, I am overwhelmed by the unwavering support this community has shown those that are suffering.

If there were reason for any of us including those suffering, to reconsider why our simple existence is so important it's because of the humanity shown on this board.

We are all part of one big crazy world and recognizing that we ALL belong and fit in, in some way, is reinforced by the words written by this community.

I hope those that are feeling such loss or depression will take the words on this forum to heart. Despite how you are feeling now, you are important: to your family, to us, to the world.

Please stay with us.

 

[edkk323]

My wife's first husband died of cancer at 39 years old. I met her 3 months after he died. I was with her as she grieved. I held her and cried with her as she dealt with his death.

Two summers after his death and the summer we were engaged. She was finally ready to disburse his ashes. She wanted to do it down back of our house by a stream that runs through it. Neither of us knew what we were doing. We decided to use soup ladles to spread his ashes. We spread his ashes as the wind gusted at times blowing the ashes back at us. We laughed and cried. She said he would have loved it.

Oh, Kenneth!! Your story brought tears to my eyes. You know the movie " Good Will Hunting"? There is a part; Robin Williams says all he remembered of his late wife was that she woke herself up because she farted too loud...
LOL, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS STORY.

You were an angel to her. You are an angel! Angels deserve better than being brought down by sorrow.
STAY STRONG, Angel!

 

[ralmat55]

I woke up as a plane flew over my house, and I thought of the plane that flew my baby away from me forever. I love her so much, and I miss her even more.

Have finished my morning drudgery- getting ready for work and tending to my dogs in pure misery with tears streaming down my face. Got to get it together and get on with my day. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. God bless you my friends.

 

[Ring 6]

Getting through the difficult moments makes you stronger. Hang in there.

 

[Tony2046]

I woke up as a plane flew over my house, and I thought of the plane that flew my baby away from me forever. I love her so much, and I miss her even more.

Have finished my morning drudgery- getting ready for work and tending to my dogs in pure misery with tears streaming down my face. Got to get it together and get on with my day. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. God bless you my friends.

@PatsBoy12

I hope you read Reckedtrek's post because it is a very good way of looking at things. You must know that one day you will be over this and each time you break down it is one less time you will do so. You will make it through this and will be stronger for it.

Hang in there guys.

I knew every time it (throwing up) happened, that's one less I have to get through to get back to being healthy, being whole again.

 

[anditsgood]

Prayers sent Kenny and Jdubbs...

 

[shmessy]

I woke up as a plane flew over my house, and I thought of the plane that flew my baby away from me forever. I love her so much, and I miss her even more.

Have finished my morning drudgery- getting ready for work and tending to my dogs in pure misery with tears streaming down my face. Got to get it together and get on with my day. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. God bless you my friends.

Kenneth, we are here. We are cheering you on and admire every step you are taking, buddy.

Don't try to do too much, but Do Your Job.

Now I'm going to go all "Jewish Mother" (no, I'm not female) on you - - Have you been in contact with your healthcare providers?

 

[Kontradiction]

@PatsBoy12 are you still with us, bud?

 

[ralmat55]

This morning at work I spoke with a customer. She mentioned that her home was now in her husband's estate because he had passed away.

Knowing he was a young man, I asked if his death was unexpected. She said yes before adding that her and their children went to the store and returned to find that their husband and father had committed suicide. He was 34 years old and left his wife with a 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son.

This happened on April 20th. But you could hear the sadness in her voice. I offered my condolences and promised to help her with the problem she called about.

I do not believe in coincidences. On two successive Friday's, I found PB12's post and spoke with this young woman as I deal with my sadness and thoughts of ending my life. God sure does not want me to do. Amazing.

When I get better, I want to find some way to help those who are considering ending their life and to help the families of those who do.

 

[Tony2046]

This morning at work I spoke with a customer. She mentioned that her home was now in her husband's estate because he had passed away.

Knowing he was a young man, I asked if his death was unexpected. She said yes before adding that her and their children went to the store and returned to find that their husband and father had committed suicide. He was 34 years old and left his wife with a 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son.

This happened on April 20th. But you could hear the sadness in her voice. I offered my condolences and promised to help her with the problem she called about.

I do not believe in coincidences. On two successive Friday's, I found PB12's post and spoke with this young woman as I deal with my sadness and thoughts of ending my life. God sure does not want me to do. Amazing.

When I get better, I want to find some way to help those who are considering ending their life and to help the families of those who do.

Wow. Glad that you were there for her but sad for her and her family. Powerful story.

 

[shmessy]

@PatsBoy12 are you still with us, bud?

I PM'ed him this morning. Would love to hear from him.

 

[Patjew]

I PM'ed him this morning. Would love to hear from him.

Can someone track him down, somehow?

Kenneth, hang in there man. You're stronger than the pain.

 

[Ian]

Can someone track him down, somehow?

Kenneth, hang in there man. You're stronger than the pain.

I "spoke" to him this morning via text. He had planned on jumping on here last night but fell asleep, but hopefully he'll hop on here later today. Very proud of both of these guys for battling and Kenneth and I have also had some great conversations privately each day. Really glad both had the courage to post initially and I'm rooting, and will continue to be there, for both of them.

 

[Patjew]

I "spoke" to him this morning via text. He had planned on jumping on here last night but fell asleep, but hopefully he'll hop on here later today. Very proud of both of these guys for battling and Kenneth and I have also had some great conversations privately each day. Really glad both had the courage to post initially and I'm rooting, and will continue to be there, for both of them.

Thank you Ian. You are the man.

"Tough times don't last, but tough people do."

Remember that, you ****ing nutters.

 

[Ian]

Thank you Ian. You are the man.

I wouldn't go that far - I'm sure I've been a little annoying with both of them

 

[Patjew]

I wouldn't go that far - I'm sure I've been a little annoying with both of them

I would go that far... and much further. You've helped many of us here in incredible ways. And I'm speaking from experience.

Hey PB and Kenneth, if a dolt like me can get past the worst kinds of ****, so can you.

 

[neuronet]

This morning at work I spoke with a customer. She mentioned that her home was now in her husband's estate because he had passed away.

Knowing he was a young man, I asked if his death was unexpected. She said yes before adding that her and their children went to the store and returned to find that their husband and father had committed suicide. He was 34 years old and left his wife with a 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son.

This happened on April 20th. But you could hear the sadness in her voice. I offered my condolences and promised to help her with the problem she called about.

I do not believe in coincidences. On two successive Friday's, I found PB12's post and spoke with this young woman as I deal with my sadness and thoughts of ending my life. God sure does not want me to do. Amazing.

When I get better, I want to find some way to help those who are considering ending their life and to help the families of those who do.

Great stuff, thanks for telling us. That is truly amazing that you ran into her!

We're here day or night, just keep plugging along living no matter what! When the load is too heavy to bear alone, come unload some of it on us we are happy to help you carry it.

 

[Tony2046]

@PatsBoy12 and @Kenneth Sims

Cowboys around the corner and Colts on the Horizon.

Wish I could come up with something better than this but here you go:

Screw the Cowboys and the Colts they rode in on.

Sorry about that. It was in my head.....

Well there you go...

Have a good weekend guys. Find a way to laugh even if it's momentarily. Does the spirit good sometimes. Maybe watch a funny movie such as Monty Python. Sometimes British humor hits you in the right spot.

Speaking of British humor. Check this out.

 

[ralmat55]

Thank you my friend for your suggestion. Laughter is the best medicine,.

While I have loved Monty Python and Bennie Hill since I was a boy, right now I can not stand the sound of a British accent for obvious reasons.

That child abandoning bastard not only stole my wife. But, Because of his awful singing, he has destroyed nearly every song I have enjoyed my whole life long. So he's ruined British comedy for me as well. Hell, he's even managed to taint Looney Tunes cartoons.

 

[ralmat55]

Anyone who has known me for awhile would be shocked to know that I'm sharing my most secret thoughts this way. I am hardly an open book.

But, it has been so helpful. Just being able to type out my feelings has been cathartic but to have this wonderful community offer their stories, advice and encouragement has been overwhelming. I would hate to think where I would be without you. I know what I planned to be and that was dead. I can't thank you enough..

Goodnight my friends. Have a bad cold and need some rest. Hope everyone has a great weekend.