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Hello Cuties, I have not been on much lately because life is busy for us right now.
I was thinking about the circle of life.
Friday my husbands brother Dean, age 82 passed away. -Picture below-We have been expecting it as he had health problems with heart, COPD, etc. His funeral will be Friday.
Today we had a great-grandson born. My grandson Dalton’s second son. Levi Declan was born just over an hour ago weighing 7 lbs 6 ozs. Levi is from the Bible and Declan means ‘Man of Prayer’.
So one life ends and a new one starts the circle of life.
We have a lot of birthdays in our immediate family this month. Our oldest granddaughter Lanie had her 21st last week. Our youngest daughter Ashley turned 40 yesterday! Wow! Friday is our great grandson Dawson’s 2nd birthday. It’s a good thing his party was last Saturday, a week early. So life goes on.
I hope you are all well. Pray no one contracts the virus from going to the funeral, as we do have a large family. Oldest sister is 94 and youngest brother 70.
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asterixsew
16 Mar 2021
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Toogie I am sorry for the loss of your brother in law and as you say the circle of life with the arrival of a great grandson. Thinking of all of you
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Dean must have had a great life and I hope for the same for Levi Declan
I believe he lived life as only he could. He loved music and besides playing several instruments, he was the singer in his band for years. He only recorded 2 or 3 records, they are on You Tube, but played locally. He loved fishing and would always come meet us, when we were camping by the Spring Creek. He enjoyed hunting deer like all of his 5 brothers, especially years ago when they ran the dogs.
He was an excellent gardener. He planted plenty for himself and always gave to the family. We have missed his red potatoes, for sure. He was foreman over a road construction crew for over 40 years. His greatest accomplishment didn't come until a few years ago, before the end of his life, when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.
He was an excellent gardener. He planted plenty for himself and always gave to the family. We have missed his red potatoes, for sure. He was foreman over a road construction crew for over 40 years. His greatest accomplishment didn't come until a few years ago, before the end of his life, when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.
Thank you
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Sorry for your family's loss. Congratulations on the great grandson. Life sure can be a mystery. Tonya
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Thank you for both.
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It is hard to pass up 4 generations at the same place at the same time. I pray for all be safe as you meet again. My sympathies and congratulations. with thought fullness, Christine
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Thank you Christine, I worry about gathering but hubby wants to go.
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What a bittersweet week for you, but so much of the sting is lessened thanks to welcoming Levi. And what treasured memories you have of Dean. My heart goes out to you, but such joy knowing you will be reunited in Heaven. Hugs to you all.
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Thank you Karen. We just found out the baby has a heart murmur, hopefully he will outgrow.
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shirley124
17 Mar 2021
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My prayers are with you and your family. Hugs
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Thank you Shirley
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crafter2243
17 Mar 2021
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He is now in the arms of the Lord. From your descriptions here he had a fulfilled life and left behind a bunch of great memories. ........ and the circle of life continues. Welcome to this world little Levi Declan. Congratulations to the family. Toogie Knowing you, you probably still managed to sew a quilt.top 😊😊😊
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I'm afraid I have disappointed you, no quilt 'yet' for Declan. Thank you the family is pleased that the birth is over.
Dean loved his family and we have many memories of him. I almost gave birth to my second child at his mama's. I drove myself there after my labor started, because I had a little 3 year old, I needed someone to care for him. I also needed someone to take me to the hospital.
Dean knew where my husband was working in the woods so he was going to go get him. Dean went by another sister's house on the way, to get her to drive me to the hospital.
I have wondered over the years why my FIL didn't drive me. My MIL never learned to drive, but she was going to keep my son anyway.
However, when Dean told his sister Lorraine to come take me, he left to go to the woods, to find hubby cutting trees. As fate would have it, Lorraine had a flat on the way that held her up.
Needless to say, I was only at the hospital one hour fifty minutes before Marsha was born and of course my hubby wasn't there again.
He had missed our son's birth when I was in Germany, he was at the Swiss border. Talk about a good case of postpartum depression, I could have been. I sure was disappointed, I know that.
So...I tell everyone he was there for the whole kit and kaboddle for Ashley's birth. I tell everyone if she would have been our first child, she would have been an only child. When they ask 'why, do I say that?' I say we never had another baby, once he experienced birth!-lol-lol
Dean loved his family and we have many memories of him. I almost gave birth to my second child at his mama's. I drove myself there after my labor started, because I had a little 3 year old, I needed someone to care for him. I also needed someone to take me to the hospital.
Dean knew where my husband was working in the woods so he was going to go get him. Dean went by another sister's house on the way, to get her to drive me to the hospital.
I have wondered over the years why my FIL didn't drive me. My MIL never learned to drive, but she was going to keep my son anyway.
However, when Dean told his sister Lorraine to come take me, he left to go to the woods, to find hubby cutting trees. As fate would have it, Lorraine had a flat on the way that held her up.
Needless to say, I was only at the hospital one hour fifty minutes before Marsha was born and of course my hubby wasn't there again.
He had missed our son's birth when I was in Germany, he was at the Swiss border. Talk about a good case of postpartum depression, I could have been. I sure was disappointed, I know that.
So...I tell everyone he was there for the whole kit and kaboddle for Ashley's birth. I tell everyone if she would have been our first child, she would have been an only child. When they ask 'why, do I say that?' I say we never had another baby, once he experienced birth!-lol-lol
Thank you for the story and the giggle.
I laughed too!
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So glad that Dean accepted Jesus Toogie into his life. What a wonderful life he has had and I know he was very much loved. Thinking of you all in your grief. But, as you say, life goes on. Love Chris
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Indeed it does and yes, it’s so much easier to accept his death now.Thank you Chris
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and the family.
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Thank you, we appreciate them.
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Sorry for your loss.....happy for your joys!
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Thank you
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Condolences for your loss. Enjoy all the birthdays
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Thank you Sarah
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dailylaundry
17 Mar 2021
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Just read this Toogie. Such sadness and happiness! Little Levi is a blessing. I sent my love and lots of hugs for you and your family.
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Thank you, yes Declan’s birth is like a rainbow, after a storm.
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yes that's life: saying goodbye to someone we love and saying welcome to someone we will going to love......Life goes on....
Stay safe, hugs for you and family are coming your way,
Stay safe, hugs for you and family are coming your way,
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Thank you, we have been trying to stay safe. Hopefully our vaccines will protect us even though it’s only been 9 days after 2nd one. However, I am concerned for all the family or others that may come.
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dlonnahawkins
17 Mar 2021
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Yes - life goes on. Happiness and sadness all together. Hoping you stay well and safe.
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Thank you, I do too.
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mariagiannina
18 Mar 2021
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So sorry for your loss. The new baby will bring you joy.
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Will get to see and hold him Sunday! Thank you
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Sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Mary
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hightechgrammy
25 Mar 2021
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He looks like such a nice man, Toogie, I am sorry for your losses and also happy for your family with the birth of this baby. Life really is a circle, isn't it!
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Yes Jan, it is. Thank you
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You life seems to be that one of extremes of happiness and sorrow. No wonder you have been not only busy, but stressed too. While my sympathy for your loss seems to conflict with my congrats on your new family member, they are the events of life. Be sure to take some time for yourself to rest and regain your energy!
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Oh me, like others here, will rest when I die, too much I still want to do!-lol Thanks, we should see the new baby Sunday.