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Ourdee
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 05:00 am: |
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She helped me pick up my first bike, a 65cc Benelli when I was 14 years old. She drove me to a rental in the next town over at 16 so I could buy a used RD250 from a stranger. She helped me work out a deal at 17 for my 125cc Benelli Panther. I helped her move out of her third husbands house while he was at work and she let me park my bike in the kitchen of our new apartment. She got helmets, gloves, boots and warm clothes for my riding. My Panther was yellow and black, so she knitted a matching neck scarf for me. After I got out of the military i picked up an old CB550four. Mom runs me to a bike shop to get Jardine slipons and other parts. She liked my Uly. We had a very different relationship. While always supportive of each other, we did not agree with each others choices. The distance I've maintained in relationships came us. Today will be difficult. Please, say a prayer. Thanks. |
Crusty
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 05:17 am: |
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My sincerest condolences. |
Mr_grumpy
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 05:33 am: |
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Lost my Mum 13 years ago, & like you we didn't see eye to eye on a lot of stuff. My thoughts are with you mate, the hole in your life doesn't get any smaller, but you learn to navigate around it. All the best to you. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 08:00 am: |
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"Please, say a prayer. " I have. I'm glad you're on this earth with us Ray. She'll always be with you in spirit. Your profile pic says it all. |
Fb1
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 08:26 am: |
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Today will be difficult. Please, say a prayer. Thanks. Done. Hang in there, amigo. Thanks for sharing with us. It's hard, but it will get easier with time. Ride in peace, Mom. FB |
Kenm123t
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 08:46 am: |
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Sorry for your loss Ken |
86129squids
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 09:06 am: |
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Prayers up for you, my friend. |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 09:39 am: |
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Sorry for your loss, It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother. |
Bluzm2
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 09:46 am: |
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Ourdee, thoughts are going to be there all day, the prayers are already said. I've almost lost my Mom a couple of times. Even though she is in failing health and we know what's coming, it brings tears to my eyes to even think about it. You may have had a odd relationship but she knew you loved her and you loved her. That's what counts. Brad |
1st47
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 10:26 am: |
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Sorry for your loss. She obviously cared very much for you. You have some fond memories of her,use them to carry you through the rough patches. Prayers said. dave |
Reepicheep
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 10:30 am: |
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Lovely story Ourdee. Thanks for sharing her with us. I hope to hear more about her over beer and cigars someday. |
Xbduck
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 10:40 am: |
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So sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your family. Howard |
Daves
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 11:44 am: |
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. |
Fran_dog
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 11:53 am: |
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Thanks for sharing your stories. Prayers sent your way. Peace, Fran |
99savage
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 12:16 pm: |
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Peace At such moments I like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3THTLcqBPF0 |
Ltbuell
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 12:17 pm: |
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Condolences and prayers to you.Lost my mom in '05.She was way cool,laid back and easy going(had to with the 5 of us kids.Me being the oldest).There is no set time to mourn-one day you'll wake up and "it will be time to on" but you will always have her memories with you.I still do and will till i"depart".May you remember her and hold on to the times the two of you had together.LT |
Xdigitalx
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 12:26 pm: |
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I am very sorry for your loss. My mom is living with me now and is driving me nuts,... but this post actually helps me put my situation in a somewhat better perspective. I will try to be more understanding and take my mom to dinner, just her and I where I will let her talk her head off (and I will listen). |
Guy_glover
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 03:03 pm: |
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Done, sounds like a cool Lady. I'm 60 now and Mom still wouldn't take me to pick up a bike.Sorry for your loss. |
Bob_thompson
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 03:21 pm: |
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She'll now be watching you from afar my friend, so be sure to thank her every day for what she was and what she did for you. You turned out well shown by your post. My sympathies are with you. God Bless, Bob |
Preybird1
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 04:08 pm: |
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Tell mom thanks and she is in our prayers. Lost my mom 7 yrs ago and i feel for you and others who have lost. God speed mom!!!! (Message edited by preybird1 on January 19, 2013) |
Ourdee
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 08:27 pm: |
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Thanks. |
Mcelhaney14
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 09:25 pm: |
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Prayer sent! Sounds like you had an awesome mother! |
Rick_a
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 09:32 pm: |
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I buried my mom last year. She suffered stage four cancer for seven years. That's a long fight. She sent me gun and motorcycle magazines when I was in boot camp. That was my only diversion. When I actually got a motorcycle she threatened to disown me. A good slap and she was over it. That's usually all it took I feel for you, but they will always be with us. |
Fltwistygirl
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 11:22 pm: |
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Sorry for your familys loss. Lost my mom last year. Not a day goes by that I do not think about her. |
Brumbear
| Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 11:24 pm: |
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Sorry man I really am. |
46champ
| Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 12:28 am: |
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Hang in there. The pain goes down but fortunately the good memories don't. |
Littlebuggles
| Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 06:13 am: |
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Very sorry to hear of your loss brother, thanks for sharing this with us Ourdee. Prayers and good thoughts sent your way. -Mike |
Luftkoph
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 08:34 am: |
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So sorry ourdee Doug |
Treefrog
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 11:54 am: |
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Ourdee, sounds like y'all had a great relationship. I'm praying for you and your family. |
Gixxer86g
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 06:29 pm: |
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My deepest condolences. She was obviously an awesome person. |
Buellish
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 07:03 pm: |
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Saturday I road the S2T 300 miles to surprise my mother on her 80th birthday.When my dad passed in '95 it brought home how important family is.Before that event I had never told either parent how important they were to me.Now I don't miss an opportunity to tell my mother how much I love her. Your in my prayers. |
M2statz
| Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 10:02 am: |
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Ourdee, so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent to you and yours. |
Sekalilgai
| Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 07:11 pm: |
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I'm very sorry for your loss, Ken |