Random Thought Process · 1:30am May 14th, 2018
So, I’m gonna lay out some of my musings as I let you all know about a delay in my writing. I found out earlier this week that one of my uncles had passed away unexpectedly, and his funeral is on Monday, May 14.
Now, I do have to admit that I didn't know him all that well, so it’s not a personal loss. I do feel for my aunt and cousins, and I hope they’ll be able to find the peace they need at this time. But I have been interested at the memories I have of him and my general lack of feelings about his passing.
When I was a kid, we would visit him a couple of times a year. They were never official family reunions, but all of my Mom’s side just kinda showed up when we did make the trip, and he had a cool log cabin house that had satellite t.v.! (My parents were cheap, and the ol’ antenna picked up 3 channels reliably.) I remember he pretty well let my cousins and I do whatever we wanted to, within reason, and he was always good to assist if we wanted to have his trampoline set up, or some other special request like that. Other than that, however, he really didn’t interact with us much. Us kids never wanted to sit in while the adults talked, that was boring. I’ve only spoken to him a few times between when I struck out on my own and now, and those were just “hi, how are you” and not much else. I don't even remember when I spoke to him last.
His is a case where you know he’s happier now. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease about five years ago, and he was miserable. He hated everything about the condition, and he was known to overdose on his medication in his attempts at relief.
So there it is. As for me, I just wish my aunt and cousins the best, and think about back in the day. It's been an interesting little trip down Nostalgia Street, but worthwhile once all is said and done.
Rest in Peace, Uncle Mike.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your uncle. I try not to think that if I live to be very old, all of the older relatives I knew while growing up will die before me. And I've got a big extended family.
I know that I want to live long enough to see my first great grandchild. After that I know I wish to die before my children and wife. In my sleep. Or riding a Trex into battle.
You know, the usual.
But seriously,
Sorry for your loss.
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Thanks.
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My Grandpa is living that fear right now, sadly. We've been chatting throughout the day and he was telling me about all of his old friends and relations that have passed on.
What I have found to be really interesting is that my thoughts have gone back to what Luna said in the last chapter of This Nose about death. It's an interesting coincidence that I should type that observation out and then have it happen.
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Thanks. My brother wants to go out by crashing into a fuel tanker truck with a Dodge Viper at 130 miles per hour and making a spectacular explosion, so whatever floats your boat, eh?
(Sad thing is it'll be cigarettes that get him in the end.)
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I’ve always said that I want to go peacefully and in my sleep, like my Uncle Joseph.
Not screaming and crying like his passengers...
I’m sorry for your loss, and even more so for your families. I’ve had relatives who’ve passed from Alzheimer’s, cancer, alcoholism, malpractice, fatal crashes, and natural causes. No matter how you go, it’s not easy for the survivors.
Just remember the good times and warm memories and help others remember them too.
God bless.
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I wholeheartedly agree with you: it's never easy for those who have to go on. It'll be rough for my aunt and my cousins, but they're pretty close as a family and they have good friends so that will help.
Thanks.