AllieC
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Jul 4, 2014 6:57:02 GMT
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Post by AllieC on Oct 13, 2019 23:42:36 GMT
I am so, so sorry. Sending love to you and your family xo
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Post by myboysnme on Oct 15, 2019 12:44:17 GMT
OMG I am so very sorry for your loss. Your DH is one of the few people I recognize when you post photos. I don't know what to say except he will be missed by me and I don't even know him. Love to you and your family.
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Post by quinlove on Oct 15, 2019 13:21:43 GMT
This breaks my heart. It sadly is a reminder that ~ the good die young. He was certainly a very good one. Wrapping you in hugs and love. ❤️
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SweetieBsMom
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Jun 25, 2014 19:55:12 GMT
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Oct 15, 2019 16:49:05 GMT
Sending love and strength. So sorry for your loss.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2019 22:53:54 GMT
{{{Hugs}}} for you and your family. I love that you have the great joy of having had him in your life. To find someone who till the end kept you laughing will be something that will never be forgotten.
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Post by laurasw on Oct 16, 2019 19:40:32 GMT
I am so, so sorry for your loss. He sounds like such a special, kind person.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2019 20:45:13 GMT
That is not even enough time for you to be able to process anything - I'm so sorry for that. Please post here as often as you need...we would love share your memories of your wonderful husband. You are not alone.
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Post by monicad on Oct 17, 2019 4:14:34 GMT
I am so, so sorry Kellee.
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flute4peace
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Jul 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
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Post by flute4peace on Oct 17, 2019 5:06:23 GMT
Oh my gosh how in the world did I miss this??!! Oh Kelle I am so incredibly sorry. I remember your story and how much you loved each other. May the Lord wrap you in His comforting arms!
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Post by KelleeM on Oct 17, 2019 10:33:40 GMT
Updated one more time in OP
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Post by elaine on Oct 17, 2019 10:53:35 GMT
It sounds like such a wonderful memorial service and a testament to how many people Dick made a positive impact on during his life. I love the blanket! Thank you for sharing the service in words and pictures.
(((Hugs)))
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MDscrapaholic
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Jun 25, 2014 20:49:07 GMT
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 17, 2019 10:58:54 GMT
Sounds like it was a beautiful service!
There are many of us here who have walked that path, if you have any questions please reach out to us. Be gentle on yourself and surround yourself with your loved ones. ((Hugs))
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 17, 2019 11:02:00 GMT
Sending you love and hugs.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 17, 2019 11:03:23 GMT
What a wonderful tribute to his life. I am so glad you were surrounded by the love of so many people. You will get through this one day at a time. Hugs to you.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 17, 2019 11:13:32 GMT
I don't know what to say except he will be missed by me and I don't even know him. I feel the same way.
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Post by christine58 on Oct 17, 2019 11:25:39 GMT
10/17 For four hours yesterday I stood and received condolences. There were traffic jams outside of the funeral home and long lines of people waiting to come pay their respects. The outpouring of love for my husband was astonishing. I managed to smile through most of the evening but when the ICU nurse who took care of him a good deal of the time he was there (after the first day she asked to have him as her patient) came through I cried. She told me that in 22 years as a nurse she had never gone to services for a patient before. That is just one example of the impact he had on people’s lives. I had friends drive great distances to pay their respects. I was shocked when I saw several of them. Our great nephew, who married us at midnight on January 1, 2013, spoke at the end of the visitation time followed by my three stepsons. It was heartfelt and funny and Dick would have loved it. The funeral director had asked for 5 special photos but didn’t tell me what they were for...when I arrived and saw what he did with them I cried. I’ll attach a photo. I’m so happy that I chose the photos I did. 😊 On the table holding the box with his cremains, which was surrounded by a wreath of flowers I put his black fedora, a pack of cigarettes and a lighter, his Patriots money clip with some bills in it, a can of Coke and the glass he drank it from every night, a toy truck from the grocery store he retired from, his cell phone (which rang at least four times during the evening...it was on silent but I kept seeing it light up), our wedding photo and a bag with a butternut donut from Dunkin Donuts. The first guy from his coffee group to come through told me that the bag had to be torn. I told him I’d let their buddy Vic tear it when he came in and he did 😊 I managed to get through the preparations and the celebration of life...now I have to figure out how to get through the rest of my life 😢 Thank you all, again. ❤️ You will figure it out~~ His love for you and yours for him will get you through this time. Is that a blanket with the photos?? It's gorgeous. GRIEF IS JUST LOVE WITH NO PLACE TO GO
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Post by LisaDV on Oct 17, 2019 12:47:19 GMT
It sounds like a wonderful celebration of life. That blanket is gorgeous with the photos. Continuing to hug you across the miles for as long as you need.
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Post by librarylady on Oct 17, 2019 15:55:29 GMT
May the love of friends and family help you in the coming months.
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Trixie Bender
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Jun 26, 2014 11:31:57 GMT
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Post by Trixie Bender on Oct 17, 2019 16:10:50 GMT
I don't know what to say except he will be missed by me and I don't even know him. I feel the same way. Me too.
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Post by jubejubes on Oct 17, 2019 17:50:46 GMT
What a wonderful time of celebration for Dick Martin. It truly is the little things in a person's life that really IS the person. That blanket will provide you with much comfort. So many hugs to you.
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peabrain
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Jun 25, 2014 22:18:04 GMT
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Post by peabrain on Oct 17, 2019 17:58:19 GMT
It's a beautiful blanket. You did choose great photos. I'm glad everyone came to honor Dick. He sounds like a wonderful man.
Would you explain the story about why the DD bag had to be torn? Did I miss that story somewhere, I'm sorry if I did.
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Post by jenjie on Oct 17, 2019 18:07:21 GMT
What a beautiful testament to Dick’s impact on those who were in his world. ❤️ I hope you’re able to get some rest the next few days.
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Post by KelleeM on Oct 17, 2019 18:11:44 GMT
It's a beautiful blanket. You did choose great photos. I'm glad everyone came to honor Dick. He sounds like a wonderful man. Would you explain the story about why the DD bag had to be torn? Did I miss that story somewhere, I'm sorry if I did. His favorite was butternut donuts. If you’ve never had one, they’re coated with a crunchy crumbly concoction. And when you eat them half of the coating falls off on makes a huge mess. He always tore the bag and broke the donut into pieces to minimize the mess on the table and floor. The guys found any opportunity to rib each other and Dick’s messy donuts were a target.
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peabrain
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Jun 25, 2014 22:18:04 GMT
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Post by peabrain on Oct 17, 2019 18:12:58 GMT
It's a beautiful blanket. You did choose great photos. I'm glad everyone came to honor Dick. He sounds like a wonderful man. Would you explain the story about why the DD bag had to be torn? Did I miss that story somewhere, I'm sorry if I did. His favorite was butternut donuts. If you’ve never had one, they’re coated with a crunchy crumbly concoction. And when you eat them half of the coating falls off on makes a huge mess. He always tore the bag and broke the donut into pieces to minimize the mess on the table and floor. The guys found any opportunity to rib each other and Dick’s messy donuts were a target. Gotcha! Thank you for the story. Sounds like a good group of friends he had too.
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 17, 2019 19:01:10 GMT
The photo is a wonderful tribute. You got through last week. You are getting through this week and you'll get through tmw. That is how you proceed. Take it one foot at a time and when you think you can't handle it then call a friend and tell them. Let others help you move fwd. Life will change, but it won't be bad forever. You're suffering now and then you'll notice a good day here and there and in time you'll realize that you haven't had a bad day in a few days, and so on...Happy moments will return over time and Dick would want you to be happy. For now just be and know that you are loved my many many people.
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Oct 17, 2019 19:06:52 GMT
Hugs Kellie, you could not have paid a more wonderful tribute to him. It sounds like he was a well loved man.
We are here for you, any time, someone will be here if you need us.
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Oct 17, 2019 19:26:18 GMT
Thanks to the person who posted the clarification of @melleek's real identity - I had no idea - and now I can't find the post to quote it.
K, I am SO very sorry for your loss. I remember when you and Dick got married! He sounds like a wonderful man, and the love that so many people showed for him and you are a touching tribute to him. ((((Hugs)))
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Oct 17, 2019 19:28:54 GMT
OMG KelleeM I am so very sad for you! Wishing for the very best... Please know we are here for you, day or night, 24/7! Is your daughter there with you? (((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) For anyone wondering, this is our long time pea Kelleem whose DH is the one who fell off their roof several years ago and was badly injured. And she has gone through breast cancer... Of course I find the post as soon as I say I can't find it!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 19:45:41 GMT
I'm glad you were surrounded by so much love and happy memories of Dick. It sounds as if it was a wonderful celebration of his life. The photo tribute is just beautiful. Take care and take one step at a time. There's always someone here to listen..24/7 because of the time difference for many of us, so don't ever feel alone
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 17, 2019 21:57:11 GMT
Your DH is one of the few people I recognize when you post photos. I don't know what to say except he will be missed by me and I don't even know him. I feel the same. And KelleeM I found myself nodding along when you mentioned all the items you’d put out, especially Dick’s fedora, because that is how I always picture him. Mr Cool. I love what they did with the photos, it’s really lovely. I think you picked the perfect photos.
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