To My Fellow iTulipers

[don]

I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

[goadam1]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

Sad to hear it. Best to you.

[thriftyandboringinohio]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

We'll miss your excellent postings while you take care of truly important matters.

See you back soon; blessings upon you and yours.

[roxtar]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

My sympathies Don. Have a safe trip.

[BadJuju]

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May better times be ahead for you, don.

[LargoWinch]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

Don, I am sorry to hear that.

Keep your chin up and your mother proud as she should be.

[cjppjc]

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Don, good luck in what will be trying times ahead. 2 act plays eh.

[Raz]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My mother died soon after my fortieth birthday, and she never knew my wife.

May God beatify your mother and grant her rest, as He is good and loves mankind.

[plinko]

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Wish the best for you during this time, Don.

[GRG55]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

don: My mother, who died some years ago, used to sing the same song as she went about doing housework chores when I was a kid. I hope your remaining time together is filled less with sadness and more with loving recollections of times past...

[Chris Coles]

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Having been born the youngest son in a large family and been often accused of being "Mothers boy" I can understand the sentiment and I was lucky indeed to be able to see my own Mother out, sitting alone while waiting for the rest of the family to arrive, so I know the feeling well. You do us all proud Jon.

[dummass]

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I assume a number of us still have our parents alive and have are own children as well. We hope the latter outlive us, while wishing our parents live forever. Of course it doesn't work that way.

I'm from New York, live in the SF Bay Area. My Mom is dying. I go home this weekend to say goodbye.

My Dad, 83, has been saying his for a few weeks, recounting their early courtship days. The time they dove off the dam and her engagement ring slipped off her finger. Down and down they went, chasing the ring deep into the reservoir. They thought their lungs would burst coming to the surface.

They had the ring.

Stay the course, men (and the few lovelies that visit our site). I'll be singing in my mother's ear- it's the Irish in me- a song she often sang in my childhood, as she did her household chores.

The old Doris Day chestnut, Que Sera, Sera, from Hitchcock's flick.

It's as fitting as any.

Whatever will be, will be.

Thanks, 'tulipers.

Itulip posts don't usually bring tears to my eyes. God bless you and your mother.

[charliebrown]

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As with my mother and father both died young. My mother never met my wife, and my father never saw his grand children.

Don truly I say A-Dios.
Give your mom and dad a hug for me they sound like great people.

[flintlock]

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My sympathies Don.

[tofu2u2]

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Don, you have the priveledge of helping your parents through this phase of their lives and you will see your mother through her last days of this life: it is one of the most important things you will do in your life. Godspeed.