SKollmann Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Well . . . after 97 years of living, culminating in a couple years of intermediate dementia, my Mother passed away early this morning. The lady and my Dad were instrumental in developing my interest in fishing early on. So now I carry on their legacy by sharing my fishing "expertise" with my four young grandsons. The eldest of the four (age 5) shared some choice thoughts with me today as he consoled Grandpa . . . "God and Jesus came down her to take Great Grandma up to heaven where they will take very good care of her." He continued, "When my heart is done beating after 97 years, then I will be very excited to go up to heaven to see her again." Needless to say, that brought tears to my eyes. He may just end up a Lutheran pastor! With grandsons age 5, two age 3, and one age 3 weeks, I have many years ahead (I hope) to educate them all about the fabulous sport of fishing for and catching the prize fish species on earth . . . the bronzeback . . . after which we quickly release the catch. So far, the 5-year-old has caught and released four bluegills. Will move him up to smallies in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Condolences from the minas family on your family's loss. That is a wonderful way to pass on your mother's gift to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 sorry to here about the loss of your mom. My thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary L Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Very sorry for your loss Steve my prayers go out to you and all her family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 im be headin to church soon and will send up some good words. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sorry to hear of your loss.please accept my condolences. Ed B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 You're lucky to have had her for 97 years. My condolences, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sorry to hear of your families loss. our prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sorry for your loss. It's a blessing that your grandchildren knew their great grandma if only for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherman Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Steve, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineman Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Steve, sorry to hear about your mom. I am very sympathetic to your situation as both my parents are in their 90's. I know it will not be easy when their day eventually comes, but I feel extremely lucky to have had as much time with them as I have. I hope you feel the same. Condolences, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Very sorry for your family's loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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