Miss Peregrine Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Dh is outside teaching a young man how to do brakes on his car. This young man is the son of our friend who died six months ago. DH has been mentoring him in such things and I am glad, but it makes me sad that he has to, KWIM? These past six months have been really hard. I was thinking the other day about when you view a body at a funeral, and you think the most terrifying thing would be for them to pop up out of the casket and say, "Just kidding!" Nope, the nightmare is that they don't.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad that your dh is able to be there for this young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug: How wonderful it is that your DH is willing to mentor him! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: It is sad that your dh has to do this, but what a wonderful blessing that he is. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm thankful that your dh is there for that young man. I don't want to imagine how much harder it would be for him if your dh wasn't doing what he is doing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm so glad your husband can do that for him. What a generous man. My husband was hit with a massive stroke last year and left brain damaged. He cannot even speak. There were so many more things he was planning to do with our children still, so many more things to teach them... Maybe he will recover enough to do so again someday, maybe not. In the meantime, I'm so thankful for people like your husband. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsnbooks8 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Just recently we had a friend pass away (the Mom, the Dad had passed away when the twins were just under a year) and now 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl, ages 12 down to 8 have no Mom or Dad. It is heartbreaking:crying: It is wonderful that your husband is taking the time with this young man, keep up the good work:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 What your dh is doing will make a difference. My dh lost his father at a young age. He had few people showing him how to grow up. He really mourns that, and the fact someone didn't teach him certain things. He's learned a lot on his own, sometimes the hard way. His younger brother had "big brother" from the Big brother program that he/we still keep in touch with on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It is sad the young man lost his father, but beautiful that your husband has stepped in to help him out. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: What a blessing your dh is for that boy! I'm glad he has your family to lean on. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphina Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 You have a wonderful husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 There need to be more men like your dh! :grouphug: The pain goes deep but perhaps it accomplishes a good purpose in our character and therefore in our lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Mom Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Encourage your dh to be a persistent mentor. It's not just a 12yo or a 16yo or a 19yo that needs a male figure who is actively caring for him. He'll need one (or more!) when he's 30 and 50 as well. I'm a 'fake mom' (her words) to a 19yo who lost her mom 10 years ago. I consider her my dd (without the college and wedding costs) for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad that your dh is able to be there for this young man. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad that your dh is able to be there for this young man. :iagree::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 the nightmare is that they don't. agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sorry, Amy. I'm so glad you and your DH are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Another shout out for crunchymountainpapa! I think it's wonderful your dh is so caring. I'm so sorry the young man lost his father and you and your dh lost your close friend. :grouphug: I'm so glad your husband can do that for him. What a generous man. My husband was hit with a massive stroke last year and left brain damaged. He cannot even speak. There were so many more things he was planning to do with our children still, so many more things to teach them... Maybe he will recover enough to do so again someday, maybe not. In the meantime, I'm so thankful for people like your husband. Thank you. I'm so sorry. My dad had a stroke when he was 45. I was 19 and already married. But, my sisters were 13, 12 and 7. I know there's a lot that he missed out on and they missed out on. :grouphug: :crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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