Families of the Lounge

[Trenchfriend]

@Zombie_61

Very sad. You have my deepest sympathy.

 

[Zombie_61]

Wow. For now I'd like to keep my response short and very sincerely thank you all for your kind comments. I'm sure you'll understand when I say I'll be busy for the next week or so, but I'd like to respond a bit more specifically when I have the time to do so.

 

[Turnip]

Uuuuuuh man! Just read this above, just devastating!
My deepest sympathies and honest condolences to your loss!!

 

[Edward]

This might be the only time I post a photograph of my wife online without asking her permission first:

This is Mary Ann at a family gathering in October of 2019. Not her best photo, but it'll do. We met in late 1979, had our first date in May, 1980, and married on August 22, 1981. And on Friday morning, June 3rd, 2022, she took her last breath. The short version of the story is that she was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease in June of 2019, roughly four months before this photo was taken. She spent the last year of her life in a hospital bed at home, while I acted as her primary Caregiver (with doctors and nurses overseeing her care, of course). And...hell, I don't know what else to say. I'm gutted.

So sorry to hear this. May her memory be a blessing to you.

 

[Babydoll]

This might be the only time I post a photograph of my wife online without asking her permission first:

This is Mary Ann at a family gathering in October of 2019. Not her best photo, but it'll do. We met in late 1979, had our first date in May, 1980, and married on August 22, 1981. And on Friday morning, June 3rd, 2022, she took her last breath. The short version of the story is that she was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease in June of 2019, roughly four months before this photo was taken. She spent the last year of her life in a hospital bed at home, while I acted as her primary Caregiver (with doctors and nurses overseeing her care, of course). And...hell, I don't know what else to say. I'm gutted.

I'm so sorry for your loss. She looks so happy in the photo. Treasure that memory.

 

[Tiki Tom]

I’m stunned and deeply moved. Zombie, I had no idea. My heart goes out to you. I’m truly saddened and sorry. Yes, she looks like a wonderful person.

Count me as one of the many people here at the lounge who care about you.

 

[steve u]

Zombie_61,
My deepest sympathy and condolences.

 

[Babydoll]

This young lady finished 6th grade today!

 

[dh66]

First day of summer art camp for my littlest one.

 

[Babydoll]

First day of 7th grade (with glasses!), and almost as tall as her Mama.

 

[Bugguy]

Granddaughter at school... chickens and goats that the kids help maintain:

Halloween. Melodia from Rescue Rangers:

Cousins, all 5 yo. Mine is on the right:

 

[carouselvic]

My favorite grandson(23),

mid-state 5th grade champs

 

[Babydoll]

Lily told me she didn't want to go to see Santa this year. I told her that the Santa visits were about making some of my favorite memories of her growing up for me. We compromised, and she chose her own outfit (instead of wearing a fancy dress picked by me), and didn't have to sit on his lap (which would have been awkward!). Less than 2 months until she's a teen!





 

[Big Man]

Lily told me she didn't want to go to see Santa this year. I told her that the Santa visits were about making some of my favorite memories of her growing up for me. We compromised, and she chose her own outfit (instead of wearing a fancy dress picked by me), and didn't have to sit on his lap (which would have been awkward!). Less than 2 months until she's a teen!





It didn't bother me watching my children grow up, but watching my grandchildren grow up has been a different story. Your daughter and my granddaughter Mackenna are the same age (Mackenna will be 13 in about two weeks). I really miss the "little" Mackenna.

 

[Babydoll]

She's my only, so I know I get one chance at these memories.

I miss my little one, too. She is less than 1/2" from being my height, and not cuddly at all. So different.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

She's my only, so I know I get one chance at these memories.

I miss my little one, too. She is less than 1/2" from being my height, and not cuddly at all. So different.

Always sad when the “little” girl goes away yet so gratifying to see the “little” lady flower.
B

 

[Zombie_61]

She's my only, so I know I get one chance at these memories.

I miss my little one, too. She is less than 1/2" from being my height, and not cuddly at all. So different.

Just wait until she finds out you've been telling US about her.

 

[Big Man]

My granddaughter Mackenna. She will be 13 in a few weeks.

 

[Big Man]

Getting all the grandchildren together at the same time can be a challenge, but we managed to make it happen on Christmas Eve.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

My son's wedding video
https://vimeo.com/karmapants/download/825816217/4672c60d09