Dad and his reloading stuff, the wheel of time keeps on turning ……

[Cryhavoc]

Praying for you and your family during these difficult times....We went through this exact scenario with my wife's dad a few years back and now again with her mom and stepdad who are in their late 80's....we just take things day by day and hope for the best.......

 

[alf]

Do what you can Sean, let God handle the rest.

 

[338 Mollett]

I deeply hope the love and grace you are giving now will be returned when your time comes ! Prayers for your family !

 

[ckaberna]

Prayers from Ga. I lost my only sister last month after a 2 year battle with cancer then 2 weeks later my last grandmother passed from dementia. Tough times for the family when things like this happen. Like others have said, stay strong and rest assured it is Gods plan, even though we may not understand or agree with it.

 

[joshb]

My condolences, Sean. It’s one of the toughest parts of life. You’re doing the best you can. Better than a lot of people that avoid the responsibility. Your Dad is lucky to have you by his side. Hold on to your courage and take respite with your family. Prayers to you.
Josh

 

[Jtate]

I loved reading about your dad. He worked at Jenson in their hay day that say a lot about him.

 

[nakneker]

Update. Dad passed last night. I visited with him everyday I was home for the last 60 days since he left the house. It was a rough road and even though I’m mourning his loss and happy he is free from these mortal bonds. It’s really hard to watch someone you love decline, the stroke and diabetes took a toll.

On a happier note the link below is about Dad in his prime. If you’re not familiar with Ironbutt, it’s an endurance motorcycle club so to speak. Dad was part owner in Reno BMW. A motorcycle shop in Reno back in the day. Him and his partner Steve were running a motorcycle rally called the “Nevada 1100”, famed as one of the best rallies ever held. 4-5 years after Ironbutt was established it was struggling and Dad helped breath new life into the rally (Ironbutt) at a time when it looked like it wouldn’t survive. If you’re familiar with Ironbutt you may find the article of interest, it gives a glimpse of that part of his life.

I’ve spent many days riding all over North America with Dad. Often times it was him and someone on the back of his motorcycle, usually one of our daughters, me and my wife on my bike and my sons riding older BMWs that Dad helped them fix up. We logged a little over 300,000 miles together. Dad ended up logging just over 3.4 million miles on a motorcycle in his life time, he was joy to follow, I learned a lot by watching his lines and approach when out on those lonely roads with nobody but us around. High IQ, quick wit and interesting are good ways to describe the man, the article below is fitting.

https://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBRHistory/IBRHistoryV.pdf

 

[old_heli_logger]

Praying for your Dad, for you and your family

 

[DGP4]

Sorry for your loss. When we pass, we live on in our loved one's memories. It sounds like you and your family have many good ones. This is all that we can each hope for!

 

[Dgd6mm]

Thanks for sharing. Praying for you all.

 

[Bc'z]

My condolences brother, praying for your family through this tough time.
Brett

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Sorry for your loss. Your Dad had a glorious life, very interesting article.

 

[AICS308]

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like you have so many great memories that will last forever. Having a father like that is a very special blessing.

 

[KMart]

It was a rough road and even though I’m mourning his loss and happy he is free from these mortal bonds.

https://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBRHistory/IBRHistoryV.pdf

It is certainly a double edged sword.

 

[22LRaddict]

Feel your pain. I just lost my Father as well. Very similar people according to what you wrote. Sucks for sure.

 

[Murray Brook]

Take comfort in knowing that you done all you could. May your Father RIP .

 

[nakneker]

Thanks for the kind words guys. My Mom taught me a lesson when I was young, in the 7th grade. A friend of hers who was an older guy came up and started talking with her, my mom was a very warm person and always had time for anybody who had time for her. I was being impatient and bored, I was nagging her to stop talking with the guy. When their conversation ended she sat me down and in her kind way scolded me and made me feel pretty small. I had made a comment or gesture about his age and she informed me of his past and what an interesting life he had led, including serving WW1 and receiving multiple medals. The crash course on the man’s life was impressive and my Mom taught me to remember to never judge anyone based on their age, respect them. You may see an old man but he had his prime years too, he was young once and he probably possesses more wisdom in his little pinky than your showing right now, she said. Anyways, that always stuck with me, it’s why I added the Ironbutt article, that was him doing what he loved to do in his prime.

Tough day, I’m grateful he’s not suffering but I will miss him. Thanks too for sharing your own experiences with dementia and Alzheimer’s, I never had to deal with that and certainly have much more empathy and compassion for those who have it and their care takers.

 

[Rubberduckie]

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Sounds like he was a great father to have. Keep those memories and happy times alive.

 

[fultonbig9]

I’m very sorry for your loss, I’ve been in your shoes more than one time sad as I can say.
I do not know you but I can sure tell your a fine man and was brought up by two fine parents, I can just tell by your stories.
I will pray for you and your family
I’ll leave you with this if the shoe was on the other foot they would had been right there for you my friend.

Joey

 

[DirtySteve]

My condolences to you and your family..