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So Long, Mom; I love you.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:12 am
by Corky's Cub
Last night my mother died peacefully in her sleep. She was 85, and was surrounded by three generations of women in our family.

Mom taught me alot in my lifetime.

She taught me when to smile, and when not to.
She taught me why men don't cry, and when it's okay to.

She taught me to work, and why work is a virtue.
She taught me to stick to it, and to never give up.

She taught my twin brother and I how to get along
by giving us boxing gloves, and the ability to laugh.

She taught me how to drive, by making me drive figure 8's
...in reverse; standard shift, changing tires, and fixing stuff.

She taught me how to drink a beer, and when to stop.
And she had my big brother, to enforce the right steps.

We all stuck together, my brothers and sister and mom,
and got an awful lot done...

..my brothers and sister and me...no Dad, just Mom.

Rest in Peace Mom, your work is done.

Corky/Charles

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:18 am
by Cub-Bud
Very sorry to hear this, Charles...you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:19 am
by Bigdog
Charles - your mom sounds like a wonderful lady. I know you will miss her a lot. Please accept our condolences in your loss.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:24 am
by Don McCombs
Charles, our sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:26 am
by pete1941
Charles, beautiful tribute to your Mom. So sorry for your loss and may the Good Lord be with you all in your time of sorrow.

If there is anything at all that I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask. We will be thinking of you, Pete and Barbara

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:26 am
by Lurker Carl
You and your's are in our prayers.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:36 am
by George Willer
Corky,

I'm sorry for your loss... Your mother sounds like a great lady.

My mother has been gone for 44 years but she taught me two things.

1. Put on enough clothes when it's cold out. (some day you'll have them)

2. Come in out of the rain!

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:51 am
by spiveyman
Charles I am very sorry to hear that.YOu are all in our prayers.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:58 am
by beaconlight
Glad we met you at Kodiak's. Bev and I offer our condolences. We both feel what you are going through for we have both lost mothers.
Bill & Bev Sorensen

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:00 am
by Jeff Silvey
Sorry to hear the bad news. Your mother sounds like she was one heck of a women.
Jeff

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:08 am
by Lance Leitzel
Charles, it sounds like she did a good job with you. I'm sorry for your loss.

Lance

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:15 am
by Ron Luebke
charles i'm sorry to hear about your mom.she sounded like a great woman . she has one son that i know for sure she did a good job with and i'm sure she was proud of you . if there's anything the Luebke family can do let us know. thoughts and prayers be with your family.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:37 am
by Hengy
Charles,

That was an absolutely AWESOME tribute you posted about your mother. I can tell that you had lots of love and respect for that woman. I will pray for you and your family during this time!

Peace!

Mike in La Crosse, WI

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:07 pm
by Dan England
Charles: Your mother must have been a very special lady. I know that the loss leaves a real hole in your family but she will live on if you and your siblings teach your children what she has taught each of you. Dan

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:25 pm
by Barnyard
Charles. I'm sure you'll miss your mother an awful lot. She had to be the greatest person in you life. Our prayers are with you.