One drawback of having 50+ first cousins is they are mortal. Not the assholes, of course, but the good ones.
Just learned today that one passed. Saw him just this past May. Producer of 38 home videos.
https://www.youtube.com/results?q=whitefamilyhomestead&sp=QgIIAQ%253D%253D
Damn, damn, damn, how I hate cancer and what it has done to so many I care about.
Rest in peace, Paul. The rest of us will carry on.
I'm sorry. It's so hard to lose people you love.
ReplyDeleteLife is a bitch, then it has puppies. Another cousin is Stage 4.
DeleteThis is very hard news. Cancer has pruned a bunch from our family tree over the years. It does NOT receive Christmas cards from us or presents. I hurt for Paul's mother & siblings that weren't ready for this end. Neither were the rest of us. The other cousin is one helluva fighter. Knowing only good for him. Sisty
ReplyDeleteSometimes I wonder if the family trait of toughness is a blessing or a curse.
DeleteWe are survivors.
Let's go with blessing. Yes, we are surviviors. No one ever taught us the meaning or application of the words quit or can't. Sisty
DeleteFamily values.
DeleteMy condolences, WSF.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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