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I don't normally do this. But here goes.

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I don't normally do this. But here goes.

Every one on Active Rain knows I like to post about a lot of diverse subjects.

I like to post about as many things I think the Active Rain membership would like to see.

But today I am writing this post with a heavy heart.

 

Heart Today at 10:30 A.M. I will be at the interment of my Mother in law.

Her name was Alberta Duarte. She passed away at 5:00 P.M. Saturday. She was at home with all of her family around her. She was born in May of 1922. And was a life long resident of Eddy county New Mexico.

She had a really good and a very hard life. Working the fields as a young mother of five children. Her husband of 50 years passed just before I met My wife and we quickly become good friends. After nearly thirty years of friendship, I have found there are still people out there who really care about making others happy. She was a person who would do any thing she could to help you out. Even if it was the smallest thing.

 

 

 

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Clint  McKie

Owner of Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad, New Mexico. Eddy County's only certified home inspection service WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Serving all of South East New Mexico. We inspect the homes entire structure from the roof to the foundation, and everything in between. Most reports within 4-24 hours from time of inspection completion. We issue a PDF report with pictures Starting at $250.00 for each home inspection. Why settle for less when you can have the best?

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Stephanie Stringer
First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX
Mortgage Loan Originator

Clint, Sorry about the loss of your mother in law.  Loosing a love one is never easy.  Cherish all those wonderful family memories of her.  God Bless.

Nov 03, 2011 03:18 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

She could make you feel better even without saying a word. No matter what time of the day or night she would always offer you something to eat.

She was the Rock of the family.

Thanks for all the support you have given me and my family.

All the best my friend.

Clint & Alfie McKie

Nov 03, 2011 11:32 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Rob,

Thank you for everything you have done since I have been a member in the Rain.

It was very hard for me to write this post. In most cases people think I am a very reserved person when it comes to showing my emotions. I don't care for funerals at all. I don't care for the "Finality".

I do grieve in my own way. But this loss was really hard for me and my wife. 

I will be going on vacation to "get out of town" for a week or so.

If I am not in the Rain, Don't think I don't want to be here.

All the best my friend from Tennessee.

Clint , Alfie and Family

Nov 03, 2011 11:39 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

God Morning Joshua,

Thank you for the kind words. As a friend you have been beside me all the way.

All the best,

Clint Mckie and family.

Nov 03, 2011 11:41 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Mona,

The support we have received from the Active Rain membership has been unmeasurable.

From all the private message's and the calls, there is a true feeling from the members.

This is what making friends is all about.

Thanks for all the support.

Best, Clint And Family  

Nov 03, 2011 11:47 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Stepanie,

Thank you for the support through this difficult time in our lives.

The pain will pass. But when we drive by the home where she lived for so many years, It's really hard for us. We still leave a light on for her and will do so for some time.

Thank you again for the support and tell your loved ones how much you love them.

All the best, Clint McKie and Family.

Nov 03, 2011 11:50 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Clint ........Just wanted to stop back by and let you know I hope all is going well.....
I hope you and your family have a Great Weekend!

Go Vols!

Nov 04, 2011 12:12 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Rob,

Yes, things are getting a bit better. Now comes the task of getting this all paid for.

Have a great day in Tennessee my friend.

Thanks for the support.

Best, Clint and Alfie McKie 

Nov 04, 2011 12:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A wonderful tribute to your mother in law.  Most of us us would wish to be remembered as you have.

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this season of Thanksgiving.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia

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Nov 04, 2011 01:44 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Roy and Delores,

There are only a few people in your lives that you really find a connection with.

Sure you have friends and family members that you have a bond with. But with the strength of our relationship, there was nothing I would'nt do for her.

I will miss her dearly.

Thank you for the support you have shown us in our time of sorrow.

All the best,

Clint & Alfie McKie

Nov 04, 2011 10:19 PM
Dan Edward Phillips
Dan Edward Phillips - Eureka, CA
Realtor and Broker/Owner

Good Morning Clint, I am truly sorry to read of the loss of your Mother in Law.  Mine is very important to me.  Please extend my best to your wife. She was truly a great lady! 

Nov 05, 2011 08:18 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Thank you Dan,

It was a real shocker when she did pass. Even though we knew the end was near, it is never easy dealing with the loss of a really good friend.

Thank you for all the support and tell all you love, how much you love them.

Have a very good Sunday my friend.

Best, Clint Mckie

Nov 05, 2011 10:31 PM
Anne M. Costello
Weidel Realtors - Yardley, PA

Clint: I am very sorry for you and Alfie's loss. I am hoping and praying that with each passing day, the pain you both feel now will be filled with the wonderful memories you have of your mother-in-law. When my mother-in law passed away last year, I was truly surprised at how many of these memories were shared by in-laws, out-laws, children and grandchildren. We all remembered her kindness and determination and her genuine hospitality and love for her family. I suspect you will be filled with wonder as well.  May she rest in peace knowing her work here is done!

Nov 05, 2011 11:13 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Anne,

First let me say I am sorry for your loss as well.

We never realize what we have till it's gone. Thanks for all the kind words and the prayers.

It's never easy to get over. But in time we will.

Thanks for stopping by. All the best, Clint and Alfie McKie  

Nov 05, 2011 11:37 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Hey, Clint - So sorry to hear about the loss of a beautiful person in your family. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Nov 06, 2011 12:04 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Clint - I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like Alberta was a wonderful person and I'm sure you will all miss her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Nov 06, 2011 01:29 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Russel,

Yes, she will be missed dearly. Now we have to move on with our lives. But we still have the memories of her and her legacy.

All the best, Clint McKie

Nov 06, 2011 01:37 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Toni,

I have not been in the Rain like I usually am. I have not been singing in the Rain lately.

We have and are still busy with the funeral home. Now we just need to get this paid. She had an insureance policy.... but it was worth less as she got older. I bet a lot of folks don't know this. It started out as a $5,000.00 policy when she bought it back in 1985.

She paid $18.00 a month till she passed. Totalling over $5,600.00 in payments. But the older she got the less the policy was worth.

She would have been better off to just put the money in the bank.

If she would have made it to her 80th birthday just six months away, then the policy would have been worth a whopping $500.00. At least the payment on the policy was $1,000.00 Not much but everything helps.

All the best, sorry about the rant.

Clint McKie

Nov 06, 2011 01:45 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

WOW Clint, I am sorry to hear this news and sorry I came around so late to comment! Life is short and I am sure Alberta lived a full life, and her spirit is still around ...

VB ;o)

Nov 12, 2011 02:08 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Bob,

I think she is fine now. No more suffering. Her spirit is alive and well, looking over us all.

Best, Clint Mckie

Nov 12, 2011 02:35 AM