Stash Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Hey all. yeah, it's been a while. I had dialed back on my forums for a while, and then my wife died in July and I completely shut things down. I'm starting to peek out from under the covers, and at this point am not sure what my activity level will be like, but here I am. I've basically been dealing with things one step at a time, unable to focus and plan much further out. Getting a handle on my domestic duties and dealing with things that need to get done. I have kept up with my local gang ( PABA), including a nice hammer- in back in Oct. I also hosted Christmas for my kids (2) and grandkids (4). It gave me something to focus on and plan for, and it was really nice. Anyway, just wanted to poke my head in and say hi. I might try to catch up with what's been happening here, but that seems pretty daunting. We'll see. Steve Eshelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Hey, Steve. I’m so sorry to hear about your wife. She was a most gracious and engaging hostess the one time I visited a few years back, and I hope and pray that you and your family find comfort and peace. Maybe we can get together on one of my PA trips later this year. I’ll be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Good to see you posting again Steve. You have my sincerest condolences for the loss of your wife, I can't imagine how hard it is. All the best Bro. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Welcome back from the Ozark Mountains. I must say, we have missed ya Steve and offer our condolences. I will go into the Celtic garden and ring the anvil to ask for healing light and comfort be sent your way. Randy I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s.~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Dear Steve, Welcome back. We've missed you. I can sympathize with you loss since I lost my wife 10 years ago. I don't know how fast your loss was but we had 6 years for fighting cancer to prepare for the hole in my heart. I don't think losing someone suddenly or over a longer period of illness is easier, just different. Yours, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Thanks, guys. It all was pretty quick. She had a pair of 20 year old valves that were approaching their use- by date. The only option was open heart surgery. The surgery went fine, but her heart was not strong enough to recover. She developed an unrecoverable clot in her ventricle. Family was able to get here to say good bye. 7 days after the surgery she was gone, at 66. Just shy of our 42nd anniversary. John- sounds like a plan You're always welcome. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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