John Reddie Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 Today, Aug 31 I retired and yesterday my wife of 46 years passed away. She had been after me to retire a year ago but I hung in there for a few more dollars towards my pension. My message here is that when you reach a point in your life that you can retire and both you and your wife or husband can retire and be together, DO IT. We just don't know what is ahead. I am extremly fortunate in the fact that we had a great marriage and enjoyed each others company. John R Quote
1940plymouth Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John, You have our deepest sympathies from my wife and I. Bob Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 I am saddened to hear such news..my sympathies for sure...as for your message..loud and clear...I am now approaching 2 years past my retirement eligibility..sad part is that the wife will have to work another 10 years for her retirement..I know I would go stir crazy at home by myself regardless of the amount of work to do about the house, yard and shop...I do not have a neighbor that shares anything like an old car hobby either.. Quote
desoto1939 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John, My condolences to you an any other family member. Life passes us all to quickly. We all need to cherish those special moments together and remember the great times that you and your wife had together. Keep her in your thoughts for this will help you get through this time in your life. Rich, 1939 desoto Quote
greg g Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) So sorry to hear of your great loss. All our best thoughts go to you and the rest of your family. My wife's father met a similar fate some years ago,he passed away about 2 months after he retired. The pain of loss will be considerable and may last a terribly long time, but the good memories will last forever, celebrate them when they come around. Edited August 31, 2009 by greg g Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John, sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and your family. This is my final day at work....official retirement date Sept 1. We plan to do as you suggested......we have already discussed several things we can do, trips to take, people to see, etc. Because, it's true, you don't know which day might be the last. Bob Quote
Dennis Hemingway Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John, You have Kathy's and my deepest sympathies. Dennis Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 Our deepest sympathies go out to you John for your loss. You are so right about taking retirement to enjoy each others company. My older brother just passed away July 15th. Became ill the end of April and spent from beginning of May until he died in the hospital. Was only 66. He could have retired last year, but........he said he wanted to keep working as long as he was able to. Said he'd miss getting up and going to work each day. So, he too missed out by not retiring when he could have. You are so right about enjoying each others company. That's why my wife and I try to take trips, etc. each year, since 1989, regardless of what else is going on around us. That way we'll always have memories. I'm sure you have many memories of your own too. As mentioned, those will always be there for you. Quote
rlovette Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John My deepest sympathies. I'm almost 38--not married (yet, at least)...and am still dealing with the unexpected death of my father in February. Every time I open the hood of the '41 P-11, I can see my father working on it. I would also echo other posters: enjoy each day you have with a spouse/parent/loved one. Richard Quote
plyman 50 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John, very sorry for your loss. You will be in my nightly prayer. Dave Quote
Olddaddy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 Life is not fair, and quite often not even reasonable. Our condolences as well, remember and celebrate her life until you meet again. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Be assured we are all thinking of you and send your our deepest condolences. May God give you peace. Quote
John Reddie Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Posted August 31, 2009 Your kind words and thoughts have made me feel better. My condolences to those of you who have had recent losses as well. Thank you. John R Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John; My thoughts are with you. Quote
40phil41 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 John, Very sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept our condolences. Phil and Carol Quote
WatchingWolf Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 So sorry to hear of your loss. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Nathan and Liz Quote
Oldguy48 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 John, So sorry to hear of your loss. And your message about not knowing what lies ahead is so true. Quote
John Mulders Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 John, sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the memories of her will comfort you in the coming difficult period. John Quote
Captain Neon Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 My condolences. I was just thinking of my paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother yesterday when I heard "When I Get Where I'm Going" by Brad Paisley on the radio. My wife and I (despite 30 & 36 respectively) have had the retirement discussion. From my wife's family history and my own. It is highly likely that I won't be able to retire (need to save enough to live past 110, great-grandfather lived to be 97) before she passes (no one in her family has ever made it to 70). Her father is pushing the odds for his family, he's likely to be the first man in his family to reach 60. Quote
mackster Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 Words can not express how I feel, my wife and i feel very sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for taking the time and trying to steer some of us the right way and Please accept our condolences. Your friends Mack and Michelle Garcia Quote
dezeldoc Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 My condolences for your loss, i realized early on when my kids had growen up overnite that life passes by much to quickly. i just take things easy and always put my family first now, in the past i was always to busy working on somebodys car and never had time to enjoy the kids, now i miss that time that is lost forever. I hope the best for ya. Mike Quote
JohnS48plm Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 John, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. John and Mary Stover Quote
clay diggs Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 Sorry to hear about your loss. We, too, have been married 46 years and realize how times goes by so quickly. Clay and Wanda Quote
Bingster Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 My family will keep you and your wife in our prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. Take care and May God Grant you Peace to cope with this! Quote
HalfdollarMayflower Posted September 1, 2009 Report Posted September 1, 2009 Prayers sent your way from Texas...God's peace be with you. Quote
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