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  1. #11
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    Very sorry yor your loss Tim!
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    Sorry to hear Tim. Prayers for you and family

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    I appreciate the kind words and prayers.

    Just over the last year I'd gotten a much needed tractor, and a splitter last month, making our lives much easier. Unfortunately, he only got to enjoy their use for a very short time. Making wood, which was his favorite pastime, will never be the same.

    But yes, he certainly had a good, full life!

    Thanks everyone,
    Tim
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    Sorry for your loss, your dad seems have made quite an impact on your life and many others as well I'm sure. The world could use more people like him.

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    So sorry for your loss but happy to hear you have so many great memories together which I'm sure you will cherish forever. In that way he is always with you.

    My thoughts are with you and your family.

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    Sorry for your loss, Tim.
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    Thank you, everybody. First Christmas without him, and I know he would have liked the weather this year! Mom has received many blessings since losing him, which has helped tons with coping.
    Tim Whitens
    Willow Creek Farm
    Fulton, NY

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    Sorry to hear this news. I know that I would have a real hard time without my dad. We have done many projects together and I can't imagine life without him.

    Will

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    So sorry for your loss Tim,especially this time of year.
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    You were lucky to have dad with sound mind and physical abilities until the end.

    I retired from my job with our fire department in October 2012 and mom passed on December 21, 2012 after a rough year with dementia --- age 92-1/2 --- not too shabby.
    She was always supportive during my time as a volunteer, and then as a career member, but I didn't have the opportunity for her to enjoy the results (my retirement) of her many years of stewarding me through life.
    Needless to say, each year as the holidays approach I have a tough time getting into a celebrating mood. She was always a big part of my life, even during the last year.

    I say all this because I can guess where your head will be at holiday time in future years, and as you prepare for your sugar harvest that I assume usually brings you much pleasure.

    If you ever watched the TV show NCIS you may remember an episode when Ziva had lost her father and had a discussion about getting over his loss.
    To paraphrase, she says "....you get "over" the loss of a watch, but you can only get "through" the loss of a loved one".
    Good luck with finding ways to get "through" your loss, and always strive to be the person your father wanted you to be.
    Make him proud.
    Last edited by Polish Wizard; 12-26-2015 at 11:30 AM. Reason: clarification

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