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Buck up, Deltaboy!

My youngest son was killed on 11/21/81 at the age of 12 when he apparently stepped into the path of an automobile on his way home from school. He would have turned 50 on the 4th of July this year. His mother, my wife of 20 years, told me that she wanted a divorce on about the second anniverasary of Patrick's death. There was nothing I could do or say that would dissuade her, she wanted free. She went her way, I went mine. This past week, my new wife, Mrs. Oldgringo, and I observed our 35th anniversary. Patrick's mother chose not to remarry, we're friends (?) on FB.

The point is: life goes on! We can't bring back the dead, we can't unsee the seen nor can we unhear the heard. Life goes on! Get a grip, Deltaboy, accept the happenings and get on with your life. That is what your wife would want you to do, isn't it?

Stay strong, we're all gonna' die sometime. I've buried both parents, all in-laws, a sister, and a son and....life goes on. Did I mention that I've been hospitalized several times in several different places?

We're all here, on TCHL forum, for you. If you want to just talk, message me, I'll listen and I'll listen and share.

Best wishes.