Sat on log with my Uncle today

[Mike Falkner]

Roger, so sorry for your loss but thanks for sharing that story.  It's 101 degrees today in Mississippi, but the original post put me on a log in a swamp with perfect weather....

My dad is 81 and fighting Alzheimer's, I try to spend as much time with him as I can; we're past the point where he can remember the visits.  But I will.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

"My dad is 81 and fighting Alzheimer's, I try to spend as much time with him as I can; we're past the point where he can remember the visits. But I will."

Say the things that are in your heart when you visit him, you will be glad you did.

Last week I made a point of telling him "thanks" for all of it. He said "You'll be allright"

It was a conversation simple in words, but we both knew what we were saying...

[lpcjon2]

That was a great thing to share with us.Thanks  Make sure you pass those stories on to your kids.Im sure there is plenty of room on that log for them.

[Mitch-In-NJ]

My condolences.  I'm glad you got to tell this story before he died.  And glad I got to read it.

[JEFF B]

so sorry for your loss roger. just think every time you go hunting he will be right there with you. God bless and        for you and yours. jeff

[PaPaFrank]

Roger,
   I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. You still have all of those wonderful memories to enjoy. Thank You so much for sharing them with us...

[joe skipp]

Roger...sorry about your loss. Not easy losing someone who we are close to and has showed us the better things in life.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

It's been a long day....but I have to tell one more story about my Uncle. It's made me chuckle even today...

He had an awesome home therapist coming in to help him with his legs.This guy was so patient, and very kind. He was also from India.  You have to picture my Uncle, an old man...1/2 John Wayne and 1/2 Archie Bunker, who's mind was still sharp as a tack, but his body was quitting. Laying in his bed, while this therapist worked on his Parkinson ravaged legs, my Uncle looked up and said, "Your'e an Indian, huh?"

The therapist said, "Yes Mr. Fegan, I am"

My Uncle Jack said, "Why did you guys have to be so tough on Custer? Did you have to kill ALL those fellas?"

That was just last week. I think I could write a book....

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

[Weasel]

I'm sorry for your loss Roger.  It's great to see he kept his sense of humor to the end. You're a lucky man to have had him in your life like that.

Jerry

[red hill]

Thanks, Roger.
Stan

[Jim Jackson]

I remember reading this thread when you first wrote it.  Thanks for sharing.  Each of us can plant seeds like this, and it is often the little things that mean the most.  Thanks again.

[limbolt]

Roger,sorry for your loss,I enjoyed the storys of your time spent with him and am sure he will be greatly missed.You and your family are in our prayers.

[lt-m-grow]

Rodger, What a great story about life.   It likely doesn't feel like that now, but it is.

All the best, Dave

[rastaman]

Roger, i am sorry for your loss.  i just got thru reading the entire thread, and i appreciate you sharing it with us.

[DennyK]

Roger, Loss is sad, however that man gave you plenty of reasons to also celebrate! God Bless.

[ACEK9]

Awesome story Roger....I have an Uncle that I spent alot of time with me in the wood.  He was there when I took my first deer with a bow.  I have'nt talked with him in awhile... I'll be giving him a call....thanks

[Walt Francis]

Rodger, my condolences.

When this thread started, it hit home and made me reflect/search on many parts of myself and those who were/are close to me.  Today, many of those emotions resurfaced, which is good...many thanks

[Gen273]

I had a uncle who introduced me to the outdoors as well. He passed a few years ago, so make the most of the here and now.

[nc recurveman]

I lost an uncle last fall that was very special to me. He was only 54 when he left.

[4runr]

Thank you, Roger, for letting us celebrate Uncle Jacks life with you. Many of us are the better for it.

You'll always have the fond memories with you as you visit "The Log".