So greatful for the Support Guys....

[Terry Green]

1st I would like to thank everyone who called, emailed, and posted here at the loss of my father....I read every post.

Also, I would like to apologize for getting broadside, out of line, and short with people here in the last few months. Yes I know, I broke my own rules and I'm very sorry for that I'm sorry.

Although the last 10 years have been really tough with my dad fighting Alzheimer's, the last 3 months have been excruciating knowing I was fixing to lose him. I really wasn't in the right frame of mind to be posting here... I should have just taken a break.  So if I offended anyone here please forgive me.

We buried my father yesterday.  I spoke at his funeral, giving highlights of our life together from my 1st memory of him to the last moments he was here with us. As we hunted, fished and we're in business together for 35 years,  I just had to share some of my experiences and life lessons from my father....

My father was a huge fan of Tradgang.  When we started having to get Sponsors to help carry the site, Dad said, 'Where is Woolshire"?  He wanted not only for our company to be a Sponsor, but he wanted a banner as well.  He wanted our business to help keep Tradgang going till we built up enough Sponsors to keep it supported.  He believed in hunting and fishing for the youth to keep them on the right path.  He sure supported me growing up that's for sure.  He accompanied me a couple of times on the Solana hunts years back, until he just wasn't able to make trips like that.  He really enjoyed meeting other Tradgangers on those hunts.  Over the years after his last trip, he would remind me that we needed to go back over and over....and I just simply agreed.  That's all I could do.  But I kept him fed venison, wild hog, and trout in that nursing home.  That was always a really special dinner for us both.

I titled the tribute to my father "Reflections of a Hero".... Because he surely was mine.

Thanks again everyone.....I need to go check on my Mom this morning..... 

[hitman]

I sure know what it is like to have a father as a heroe. Mine was that to me in the same ways. Sorry about your loss.

[GCook]

That is a very tough thing to deal with for both the individual and their loved ones.  I know we all have to go meet The Lord at some point but some roads, like Alzheimer's, are very rough to travel.   May Yahweh bless you and your family with comfort and healing.

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[Roy from Pa]

Very nice, Terry.

I understand how hard it is losing Dad.

I went through it also.

[kevsuperg]

Keep on keeping on Terry.  It's all good on our end.  Take some time away if you need.
 Let your mom know you love her and support her. All y'all will be ok.   
 

[Fattony77]

Terry, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for God to ease your pain/grief. Alzheimer's is especially cruel to the family, as it feels like losing your loved one over a long period of time and then again when their body fails. My dad dealt with it with my grandpa, and I'm having to begin dealing with my mother having bouts with dementia/confusion. I know the challenges that it is presenting me, I'm sure that you've had to endure even worse.

I respect you for honoring your father/mentor/hero in the best ways that you can, and I thank you for sharing your heartfelt experiences with us. Though I am still a stranger to you right now, I am here for you, if you ever need someone to talk to. Hopefully we can fix the "stranger" part next February, when we go huntin' together.

[goobersan]

 

[varmint101]

God bless you guys! Sure knew something was wrong. Sorry for your loss, T. Sounded like a great man.


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[Bowguy67]

Good memories brother. Look at the thread you started. You appreciate what you’re given. He raised you right. I’m sure he was a real good man.
God bless you both and keep your head up. I’m sure he’d want that

[Ghostman]

I too lost my father to Alzheimer's. It's a terrible disease. Keep his memory alive, It will help through the difficult times. 

[Mike Orton]

Alzheimer's is a cruel disease.  Been there, done that.  The disease is so taxing upon the caregiver that they often do not survive the patient.  More research needs to be done on this disease, which knows no discrimination of whom it effects.  Miserable for those friends and family left behind.

In the end game, all we can hope for is to pass with grace in the loving arms of family and friends.  Sounds like your Dad had a good passing.  Sound advice is to now ease up on yourself, breathe and focus upon the living your life as your Dad taught you to do.

[John Krause]

God bless your Dad, you and your whole family ...

[Friend]

We may always wonder why prolonged suffering envelopes our loved ones.

Have been experiencing such with my father the past three years.

May your father's love and memories be passed down.

[sticksnstones]

Thanks for being open with what has been going on Terry. After your other post I thought back to our conversation and how you needed to move our podcast recording time to take him dinner and visit, and how important those things are in the grand scheme of things. My heart goes out to you and your whole family in your time of mourning, but I do hope there is a silver lining in the end of his suffering. I'm glad you were able to speak at his funeral, I lost my mother a few months ago and that same opportunity was powerful for me.
Thom

[joe vt]

Those were some nice words spoken Terry. I am very sorry for your loss.



A loved father that you admire and look up to is priceless.

[Jon Stewart]

Terry, as you know there is nothing anyone can say to relieve your pain. The pain is real and is going to be there as time heals you. I lost my bride of 47 years 3 months ago today.  I teared up when I read your post and am crying hard now.  I pray everyday for healing and will ad you and your family to that prayer.

[rastaman]

And I know your Dad was just as proud of you Terry, as you were of him.  Time is the only thing that will dull the pain you feel now.  Prayers continue for you and your family.

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[Jerry Russell]

So very sorry to hear this news.  Prayers for your family. 

[BrushWolf]

My condolences for your family.