Absalom

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am

O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.

Post by **aggies22** » August 23rd, 2020, 7:57 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am
O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.

If you are quoting this from "The Choice" by O.G. Mandino, I think it's a great book!

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 23rd, 2020, 8:19 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 7:57 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am
O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.
If you are quoting this from "The Choice" by O.G. Mandino, I think it's a great book!

Nope. The original. For Jonathan.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » August 23rd, 2020, 9:38 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 8:19 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 7:57 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am
O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.
If you are quoting this from "The Choice" by O.G. Mandino, I think it's a great book!
Nope. The original. For Jonathan.

This is over my head . Glad someone is on the same level in brain power as 78!

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 23rd, 2020, 9:54 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 9:38 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 8:19 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 7:57 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am
O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.
If you are quoting this from "The Choice" by O.G. Mandino, I think it's a great book!
Nope. The original. For Jonathan.
This is over my head . Glad someone is on the same level in brain power as 78!

My son. We lost him yesterday. The quote is King David upon learning his son had died.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » August 23rd, 2020, 10:13 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 9:54 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 9:38 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 8:19 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 7:57 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am
O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.
If you are quoting this from "The Choice" by O.G. Mandino, I think it's a great book!
Nope. The original. For Jonathan.
This is over my head . Glad someone is on the same level in brain power as 78!
My son. We lost him yesterday. The quote is King David upon learning his son had died.

Darn 78 that is awful news. Prayers to you and your family.

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » August 23rd, 2020, 10:56 am

Sorry to hear of your loss. Can’t think of more heartache than losing a child. Thoughts and prayers.

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Aggie19 · Post by **Aggie19** » August 23rd, 2020, 12:40 pm

I'm very sorry to hear that 78. Peaceful thoughts to you and yours, my friend.

GUS · Post by **GUS** » August 23rd, 2020, 12:48 pm

USU78, I'm really sorry to hear that news. Losing a child is one of the most difficult things a person may deal with. Prayers for you and your family.

AngusAg · Post by **AngusAg** » August 23rd, 2020, 2:23 pm

So sorry 78. Peace be with you. Hang in there my Aggie brother.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » August 23rd, 2020, 3:03 pm

Mt deepest condolences, '78. I can't imagine how difficult that must be. All the best to you and your family during this trying time.

cdaAg · Post by **cdaAg** » August 23rd, 2020, 6:15 pm

Very sorry, 78. My best wishes to you and your family.

Post by **GeoAg** » August 23rd, 2020, 6:36 pm

So sorry 78.

BearLakeMonster · Post by **BearLakeMonster** » August 23rd, 2020, 7:22 pm

May you find healing in your soul and peace in your heart, brother.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » August 23rd, 2020, 9:06 pm

Sorry to hear that. I cant imagine having to go through that. May peace be with your soul as you grive.

tetonaggie · Post by **tetonaggie** » August 24th, 2020, 6:00 am

This is my greatest fear in life. So sorry you have to go through it 78. May peace be with you.

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Aggiefan33 · Post by **Aggiefan33** » August 24th, 2020, 11:06 am

Sorry to hear about this '78.

tipitup · Post by **tipitup** » August 24th, 2020, 11:19 am

Dang not good. best of luck to you and your family!

Post by **aggies22** » August 24th, 2020, 3:29 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 9:54 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 9:38 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 8:19 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2020, 7:57 am

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 22nd, 2020, 7:01 am
O Absalom, my son, my son,
Would G-d I had died for you.
O Absalom, my son, my son.
If you are quoting this from "The Choice" by O.G. Mandino, I think it's a great book!
Nope. The original. For Jonathan.
This is over my head . Glad someone is on the same level in brain power as 78!
My son. We lost him yesterday. The quote is King David upon learning his son had died.

I'm sorry for your loss my Aggie brother!

mcaggie1 · Post by **mcaggie1** » August 25th, 2020, 4:32 pm

My heart breaks for your loss. Your son was a light to and for whomever he met. Peace, my friend.
Right now he is happier than he has ever been,

Bank Shot · Post by **Bank Shot** » August 25th, 2020, 7:14 pm

Condolences Sir. I can't imagine what it must be like.

NowhereLandAggie · Post by **NowhereLandAggie** » August 26th, 2020, 6:14 pm

Brings real perspective to what is known as a tough loss is. I hope I never have to deal with what you are dealing with now.

Post by **AGinNEIowa** » August 27th, 2020, 6:32 am

condolences '78.

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 27th, 2020, 7:25 am

Burying him in Brigham tomorrow

Mr. Sneelock · Post by **Mr. Sneelock** » August 27th, 2020, 9:12 am

Sorry to hear that. This is my biggest fear. Sincere condolences.

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 27th, 2020, 9:42 am

A comforting thought came to me unbidden this morning. He had been a choking risk his whole life. The damage to his body from his birth mother's multiple substance abuse left him with that, along with so many physical and other handicaps.

I'd been beating myself up that (a) I was nowhere close to where he was at the crisis and (b) those couple of minutes before he passed out must've been so terrifying. Especially the second.

Then the thought comes: we are terrified of what we don't know. He knew the drill on choking. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the times I cleared choking incidents for him while he was directly under my care. As he passed out, he must've known that someone was coming to help, even though help proved insufficient this one terrible last time. He had such faith in those around him, it would never have occurred to him to doubt, and he wasn't alone for an instant.

That helps. A lot.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » August 27th, 2020, 10:14 am

Wow real sorry to hear that.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » August 27th, 2020, 12:28 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 9:42 am
A comforting thought came to me unbidden this morning. He had been a choking risk his whole life. The damage to his body from his birth mother's multiple substance abuse left him with that, along with so many physical and other handicaps.

I'd been beating myself up that (a) I was nowhere close to where he was at the crisis and (b) those couple of minutes before he passed out must've been so terrifying. Especially the second.

Then the thought comes: we are terrified of what we don't know. He knew the drill on choking. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the times I cleared choking incidents for him while he was directly under my care. As he passed out, he must've known that someone was coming to help, even though help proved insufficient this one terrible last time. He had such faith in those around him, it would never have occurred to him to doubt, and he wasn't alone for an instant.

That helps. A lot.

Damnation.

That's a tough situation. Try not to beat yourself up. All the best to you.

Donman · Post by **Donman** » August 27th, 2020, 1:56 pm

I know how much you loved your son. My prayers are with you and your family.

Death is not the end. You will see your son again. All of the pains and infirmities that afflicted us in this life will be gone. Anything we missed in this life will be restored.

God Bless and Lots of Love.

Don

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » August 27th, 2020, 2:50 pm

Donman wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 1:56 pm
I know how much you loved your son. My prayers are with you and your family.

Death is not the end. You will see your son again. All of the pains and infirmities that afflicted us in this life will be gone. Anything we missed in this life will be restored.

God Bless and Lots of Love.

Don

This message is what gives me hope.

Don’t beat yourself up 78, I don’t know you personally but sounds like you are a caring and loving father. Prayers for you and your loved ones.

KissMyAg · Post by **KissMyAg** » August 28th, 2020, 4:47 am

78, I am so sorry for your loss, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My son deals with somewhat similar issues and it’s terrifying.

Walk in light...

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 28th, 2020, 8:03 am

Yossarian wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 12:28 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 9:42 am
A comforting thought came to me unbidden this morning. He had been a choking risk his whole life. The damage to his body from his birth mother's multiple substance abuse left him with that, along with so many physical and other handicaps.

I'd been beating myself up that (a) I was nowhere close to where he was at the crisis and (b) those couple of minutes before he passed out must've been so terrifying. Especially the second.

Then the thought comes: we are terrified of what we don't know. He knew the drill on choking. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the times I cleared choking incidents for him while he was directly under my care. As he passed out, he must've known that someone was coming to help, even though help proved insufficient this one terrible last time. He had such faith in those around him, it would never have occurred to him to doubt, and he wasn't alone for an instant.

That helps. A lot.
Damnation.

That's a tough situation. Try not to beat yourself up. All the best to you.

The message I received was one of kindness. Letting me off the hook. Assuring me that the passing was not at all what I had imagined. As much as I dread today, and dreaded his inevitable loss, given how much he'd declined over the past couple of years, it was kindness that took him quickly, on an unremarkable morning, doing unremarkable things.

He loved the Disney princesses to obsession. Every morning the staff printed him a picture or two, which he would then color. He never picked up the last ones. They saved them for me. Another kindness.

The universe is not unfeeling. It's not unkind. Difficult, yes, and often grim, but not unkind. A manchild in decline is granted release. A father spared his guilt. G-d is so very kind.

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » August 28th, 2020, 8:29 am

I'm also very sorry for your loss. I'm so happy that you have seen God's hand in all of this.

AngusAg · Post by **AngusAg** » August 29th, 2020, 1:05 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 28th, 2020, 8:03 am

Yossarian wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 12:28 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 9:42 am
A comforting thought came to me unbidden this morning. He had been a choking risk his whole life. The damage to his body from his birth mother's multiple substance abuse left him with that, along with so many physical and other handicaps.

I'd been beating myself up that (a) I was nowhere close to where he was at the crisis and (b) those couple of minutes before he passed out must've been so terrifying. Especially the second.

Then the thought comes: we are terrified of what we don't know. He knew the drill on choking. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the times I cleared choking incidents for him while he was directly under my care. As he passed out, he must've known that someone was coming to help, even though help proved insufficient this one terrible last time. He had such faith in those around him, it would never have occurred to him to doubt, and he wasn't alone for an instant.

That helps. A lot.
Damnation.

That's a tough situation. Try not to beat yourself up. All the best to you.
The message I received was one of kindness. Letting me off the hook. Assuring me that the passing was not at all what I had imagined. As much as I dread today, and dreaded his inevitable loss, given how much he'd declined over the past couple of years, it was kindness that took him quickly, on an unremarkable morning, doing unremarkable things.

He loved the Disney princesses to obsession. Every morning the staff printed him a picture or two, which he would then color. He never picked up the last ones. They saved them for me. Another kindness.

The universe is not unfeeling. It's not unkind. Difficult, yes, and often grim, but not unkind. A manchild in decline is granted release. A father spared his guilt. G-d is so very kind.

You have my respect, my friend. You reached out and provided a life saving branch to a child desparately in need. His life was better because of you, there is no doubt. Its clear to see the road hasn't been easy, but you endured under what had to be very difficult circumstances. We need more USU78s. Thank you for your kindness to someone in need. What a blessed day that reunion will be.

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