Dale Smith
Platinum Member
Hey, Athena, I don't want to short-change you on your response to me. I just wanted to think about what I wanted to say in response. You may not know this, but we have dealt with a lot of death the last three years. She lost her mom that she took care of in "at home hospice". Sandy was the only daughter out of the three that wanted to take on that responsibility. Then we tragically lost Joshua, our son and the only child she would ever have. Then her middle sister developed a fast acting breast cancer and again, Sandy took care of her in hospice while working a full time job.....and then there is me. When she found out how sick I was, she said (through tears) all this and now I am losing you? It's almost more than I can bear". In spite of all she has been through and continues to deal with? She is still there for me ALWAYS. What she has done for me while I go on this journey? I am not alone and no one would blame her if she did turn away from me....but that's simply not her. She doesn't even realize how unique and how special, how strong that she is. I could definitely make a case for angel wings for her. I am in awe of her strength. She is and will always be the most beautiful and classy lady that I have ever known.Hello Dale,
It's been a while. When this thread started mentioning anything political I decided to back off but wanted you to know you are still in my prayers every night. I pray for you to be pain-free as much as possible.
I loved reading your letter to Sandy. It will bring her great peace. I've been there and I know the relief and subsequent acceptance and contentment your letter has brought to her mind and her heart forever. You did a wonderful thing for Sandy and for yourself. I'm sure you feel lighter now as well.
Dale, in my opinion, you are a very intelligent man with solid common sense and a loving heart. Now, you owe nothing to anybody it seems and your destiny will be a restful one because of your efforts. You were given time to redeem yourself because someone "up there" knows you well and wants you to leave a man who has reconciled his earlier years so you can begin anew and help others who have come to know you here as a fine person. You were given the gift of time to accomplish your goals. I am better off for knowing you.
You are on my mind and in a loving way. Bless you, and all others who have contributed to this thread in goodwill.
BTW, I want you to know how much you have blessed my life for being in it. Your insight has been so appreciated. You seem to have a lot of Sandy's traits and that is about the biggest compliment that I can pay someone.