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Post by JRavens on Oct 17, 2016 1:03:16 GMT
Hi guys,
I know these forums have always been "on again", "off again" based on mine and other users activity.
I apologize that lately they have mostly fallen back into the "off again" realm and are relatively quiet once again.
Personally I've debated often with myself about just throwing in the towel, but never committed to it. Now however I need to take a very long "vacation".
It is with a broken heart that I share with you that mrs JRavens died in our bed 12 days ago leaving me after 28 wonderful years together with a son (15) and a daughter (19) and at the bottom of an abyss so deep and dark I may never crawl out. Even writing this simple note to you all is practically more than I can bear to be honest.
I appreciate everyone's contributions and camaraderie over the years and I wish you all only the best in the world. I hope someday to come back here and reinvigorate this dusty forums, but for now...
I've no intent to delete or close the forums. They will be here for whomever wants or needs them. I only ask that you be respectful to one another while visiting. There are a few folks here that are mods (or might as well be - "old timers" who will surely stop in now and again to light a torch.) I imagine they can assist with anything anyone might need on the boards.
Thank you all.
-JRavens aka Jeff
Dawna Sunrise 07/30/1970 Sunset 10/05/2016
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Post by bontainer on Oct 17, 2016 9:38:02 GMT
I can`t express my feelings, i am so sorry for you. I really do not know what to say. this is a shock....
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Post by pj on Oct 17, 2016 13:07:28 GMT
Oh no.... This is about the worst news I've heard this year, and totally unexpected..
Jeff, I am so, so sorry to hear this: this has to be the worst experience any man can face - even when in his or her "senior years" - but to happen in middle age is doubly tragic. Your own phrase - "The bottom of an abyss so deep and dark" is about as appropriate a description as there is, and I won't add to that, but you should know that your pain and grief - that darkness - is shared by your friends here. I can't speak for everyone from this forum, but I can be pretty sure that most of us will be there with you in spirit for as long as it takes for the light to return.
Paul
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Post by mikeweeks2346 on Oct 17, 2016 21:06:35 GMT
Jeff, I'm so, so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. As previously stated, I also really don't know what to say that can be of any possible comfort in such circumstances. Simply know we all here also feel the pain.
Mike
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Post by jimbo63 on Oct 18, 2016 9:23:00 GMT
I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Jeff, I know exactly how you feel, as my wife died suddenly in 1999, she was only 49.
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Post by JRavens on Oct 19, 2016 16:01:28 GMT
TY guys. I did get all of your replies and pms. I appreciate all of the kind words.
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Post by willyr1100 on Oct 20, 2016 21:30:04 GMT
i wish you the best in this dark time, when you feel down just think of the good time you both had together willy
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Post by Steve64b on Oct 22, 2016 21:19:07 GMT
After being away a bit myself, this news really is NOT something I ever expected to come back to on this forum!
Jeff, words fall short in expressing the ordeal you're going through and yet you managed to share the news with us. I offer my condolences, and wish you and your family strength and -above all- peace of mind in dealing with this terrible sadness in the best way you all can manage. Take your time!
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Post by 2400baud on Oct 24, 2016 21:23:04 GMT
Oh, Jeff. I am so sorry to hear this news. I know it's unlikely but, if you need anything please let me know.
With love and respect, Baud
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Post by sgrhill on Nov 16, 2016 8:34:48 GMT
Jeff, I'm really sorry to hear this tragic news! I hope you will be surrounded with love and warmth by your loved ones. I pray for you and your children.
Jan Willem.
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Post by Valky on Dec 1, 2016 17:21:36 GMT
Ohh wow... I am so sorry to hear this... I was away long time, come back and I have to read this.
Jeff, I wish you all the best!
Fino
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