OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...
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OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...
It came to me, Saturday afternoon late. One of my sons called, and I could tell something was very wrong. He said he had some bad news --- that another of my sons had passed away. He had been attending a Narcotics Anonymous retreat/camp, and had either taken something with him, of got it from someone else, and was found dead in his tent that morning, apparent OD.. He had been fighting a drig problem for years, but seemed to be gaining the upper hand lately. Some demons never want to let go of us, and I'm sure that's how it was for him. He was just 36.
In this Country; in this day and age, a man should not have to bury his children...
Friends, go hug your wife and/or kids, right now, if you can, and thank God they are there to return the gesture.
In this Country; in this day and age, a man should not have to bury his children...
Friends, go hug your wife and/or kids, right now, if you can, and thank God they are there to return the gesture.
Regards
Buck
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I have no words Buck. I can just offer our sincerest condolences and prayers.
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Buck, our thoughts and prayers go out for you and yours...
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.
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As the father of a sometimes "wayward one", I have lived in fear of that call, but been lucky so far. There are no words to express the horror.
One day at a time, Buck......
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I am so sorry Buck. I cant imagine the sorrow. Prayers for you and your family.
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Buck, I can't tell you how sorry I feel. I'm at a loss for the words. You're right, a parent should never have to bury one of their children. God bless you and yours and the hope he guides you through this.
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Buck,
I'm sorry. I have nothing else to say.
Joe
I'm sorry. I have nothing else to say.
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Buck Elliott wrote:....................................................
In this Country; in this day and age, a man should not have to bury his children...
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It's just not fair is it. So sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers are with you and your family.
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+1 "I have no words Buck. I can just offer our sincerest condolences and prayers."
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so very sorry Buck.
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Buck, I am very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
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Buck, I have no idea how you must be feeling with this tragedy. I just recently lost my closest uncle to suicide. I can't imagine the feeling of losing a child. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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I am truly sorry for your loss, Buck.
Government office attracts the power-mad, yet it's people who just want to be left alone to live life on their own terms who are considered dangerous.
History teaches that it's a small window in which people can fight back before it is too dangerous to fight back.
History teaches that it's a small window in which people can fight back before it is too dangerous to fight back.
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OH LORD JESUS, BUCK, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR SON AND NOW WITH YOU TOO. I TOO LOST A SON, JUDY LOST BOTH OF HERS, AND IT IS NOT SOMETHING TO COME TO GRIPS WITH EASILY NOR EVEN WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME. LORD JESUS HAVE MERCY....
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Buck, saddens me to hear of your loss. I can relate to this. My Grandfather said the same thing when I was 18, and we were on the way to the cemetary to bury my mom. Now that I am a father, I hope I never have to go thru what you are enduring. Will say a prayer for your son and your family.
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Sincere condolences. There is nothing I can say or do that will erase the hurt, so I will hope that a few prayers for you and your family will do what I cannot.
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Buck,
What can I possibly say except " You have my sincerest deepest sympathy.
First your lovely wife and now your son.
You need to turn to faith that God has them in his arms and you will see them again.(what will be a blink of the eye in the hereafter time)
God bless you and Family!
What can I possibly say except " You have my sincerest deepest sympathy.
First your lovely wife and now your son.
You need to turn to faith that God has them in his arms and you will see them again.(what will be a blink of the eye in the hereafter time)
God bless you and Family!
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Condolences..................we are not supposed to out live our children.......God has called another home.
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I am truly sorry Buck.
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Word can't express the sorrow I feel for you . . . . . . . . .
Steve
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Prayers said for you and yours, once again.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Buck, you have my prayers again for another loss in your life. My wife and I buried a daughter a couple of years ago, she was 38 at the time of her death.I know the pain is there but the Lord can sure make it easier, just lean on Him.
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Like the previous, I am so sorry. Any words I might have would be vastly insufficient. I just pray for the Lord to grant you strength and comfort you.
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Very sorry to hear this. May God fill you with strength.
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Buck, as the others before me I can not even come close to finding the words to express the sorrow I feel for you. As you said parents should not have to bury their children. I am sure you would as I would gladly exchange places with them but we can't and must go on with the hope that maybe in some way we can prevent another parent from living the pain you are going through.
My thoughts and prayers for you and yours. If I (and I think I can speak for anyone here) or we can help you in any way please don't hesitate to let us know and I' m sure someone will gladly assist.
Take care friend.
My thoughts and prayers for you and yours. If I (and I think I can speak for anyone here) or we can help you in any way please don't hesitate to let us know and I' m sure someone will gladly assist.
Take care friend.
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Buck, I'm at a loss for words, don't know what to say. But know that all of you are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do let us know.
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Buck I am truly sorry and offer my sincere condolences. You share my late Father's name and my only daughter made a trip to El Paso with her Fiance' where Dad is buried. She posted a little You Tube video at his graveside. It brought a tear to my eye remembering Dad and how thoughtful my daughter was to make this journey JUST to be able to tell me about it.
Your terrible message reminds me of how lucky I am. I can only begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. Hold your friends and family tight and let them bear some of the weight. You are in the toughts and prayers of an awful lot of people, me included.
God bless you
Mark
Your terrible message reminds me of how lucky I am. I can only begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. Hold your friends and family tight and let them bear some of the weight. You are in the toughts and prayers of an awful lot of people, me included.
God bless you
Mark
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That mean old Hobie wouldn't let me type in the words I said when I found your post wasn't just a hypothetical one.
You've had way more than your share of stuff to deal with this past year.
Just remember that there are still lots of others in the world who will continue to need your strength to help THEM through the bad times, so take care of yourself.
Prayers said.
You've had way more than your share of stuff to deal with this past year.
Just remember that there are still lots of others in the world who will continue to need your strength to help THEM through the bad times, so take care of yourself.
Prayers said.
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All I can say is God Bless you Buck.
you and your family will be in my prayers.
Doc
you and your family will be in my prayers.
Doc
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No words, but you are in my thoughts.
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Prayers for you and all his loved ones. Words fail me friend.
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I'm sorry Buck.
My daughter is an addict. Clean for 3+ years. From what I know of the disease I have a good chance of joining you. I have no way of knowing how you feel, but I'm crying just the same.
Heal well friend.
Tycer Lewis
My daughter is an addict. Clean for 3+ years. From what I know of the disease I have a good chance of joining you. I have no way of knowing how you feel, but I'm crying just the same.
Heal well friend.
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I cannot begin to comprehend what you are feeling.
Take care of yourself sir.
Take care of yourself sir.
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Buck,
So sorry to hear this.
You will be in our prayers and thoughts.
God bless.
So sorry to hear this.
You will be in our prayers and thoughts.
God bless.
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Buck,
I am so sorry to hear of this. My heart mourns with you. Stay strong. Blessings. Prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of this. My heart mourns with you. Stay strong. Blessings. Prayers for you and your family.
Mike Johnson,
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Geeze Buck...I'm at a loss for words. Wishing you a better turn of events from here on out. My sympathies.
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My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Perhaps you can take some solace in the fact that the demons that drove him down that path can't touch him now.
Perhaps you can take some solace in the fact that the demons that drove him down that path can't touch him now.
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God bless you and your family and you are in my prayers.
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So very sorry Buck. Already been talking to the Lord about you and your family, and will continue. Stand fast all you can Brother. A better day is coming.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
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BUCK,
MY prayers are for you and your family
Take care my friend.
MY prayers are for you and your family
Take care my friend.
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Until you've lost a child a person just cannot comprehend the pain it causes. I've been there done that, and you have my condolences. It'll take time but the wound will scab over.
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Buck - I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are going up for you too. I hope that you continue to hang in there, and know how many people value you...including many you've never met. - DixieBoy
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Buck, I am sure that he will be waiting for you in the light when your time comes... to ease your journey to the next life.
We can not ask why but only accept the reality of our existence.
I can only imagine your sorrow and pain of loss.
Please know that we all here, do care and do share your loss though we can do nothing to ease your pain other than offer our condolences as fellow travelers.
We can not ask why but only accept the reality of our existence.
I can only imagine your sorrow and pain of loss.
Please know that we all here, do care and do share your loss though we can do nothing to ease your pain other than offer our condolences as fellow travelers.
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So sorry for your loss, and I am sure that it is hard to comprehend the pain this must be unless you've walked this path too. This world has never been a more dangerous and attractive place for young men, and my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
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Buck, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers
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Buck, I have no wise words, and can only offer you my prayers for you, & your family. As one whose in-laws had two of their three children turn down that path, I have seen the anguish. Regardless of what pain and suffering his demons heaped upon him on this earth, at least that is over.
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My Sincere Condolences to you and
your family.
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your family.
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Buck, may I echo DixieBoy's words and add my own sincere condolences.DixieBoy wrote:Buck - I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are going up for you too. I hope that you continue to hang in there, and know how many people value you...including many you've never met. - DixieBoy
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Buck,
I've tried....but no words will come. I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
Rob
I've tried....but no words will come. I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
Rob
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