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Thirty Eight Years Ago.......

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Thirty eight years ago today my Dad died. He had been OK but then had a heart attack. He was in the hospital and I saw him but he called in the middle of the night and said he was dying and he was right. I have never forgiven myself for not being there. The reality is medicine has gotten better but people are not any more or less attentive. 

I learned that there is nothing I can do about the past so I honor my Father by living my best life and hoping he would be proud of me. Thirty eight years ago is a long time, but in many ways it was just like yesterday.

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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The loss of a parent or parents is difficult on most of us.  I look back at my own father's death in October 1966 (52 years ago), and my mother's in September 1975 (48 years ago), and wish I could have had more time with them.  I took for granted they'd always be there, and they simply weren't.

Jul 19, 2019 04:46 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Well said Myrl. Absolutely true. TY       Sheila

Jul 19, 2019 06:23 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Most people regret not spending more time with our parents when we had the opportunity. I'm among them.

Jul 19, 2019 07:13 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That is certainly true Lottie. TY          Sheila

Jul 19, 2019 07:20 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Hi Sheila.

Yes ma'am, I'm with you on this one.  I lost my dad 42 years ago, it seems just like yesterday.  I miss him so

Jul 20, 2019 01:56 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

How well we know that time passes ...and doesn't...and know that your life lived as your Dad would have loved it...is your best gift to his memory.

Jul 20, 2019 02:45 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you James.    Sheila

Jul 20, 2019 05:46 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks very much Sally.      Sheila

Jul 20, 2019 05:46 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheila,

I hear you, and I lost my dad in 1985.  He died at our home in Los Angeles.  He was only 66.  And he would have been a 100 this month had he lived.  We had great times together!  I would have liked more, but he was done!  A

Jul 20, 2019 06:42 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

So sad. 

I am so blessed to still have my parents. My dad turned 83 in May and Mom will be 80 next month.

Jul 22, 2019 03:34 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Alexandra. It is very sad, but we get what we get. TY     Sheila

Jul 22, 2019 03:41 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello again Sharon. You are very very lucky. TY    Sheila

Jul 22, 2019 03:42 PM