tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post1446441104181490153..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: REMEMBERING BUTTERArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-77207199706334710252016-07-05T06:04:12.627-05:002016-07-05T06:04:12.627-05:00Thank you Inger. Thank you Inger. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-65474259733879502592016-07-05T06:03:53.096-05:002016-07-05T06:03:53.096-05:00Ginnie,
I know what you mean. When someone is in p...Ginnie,<br />I know what you mean. When someone is in pain and misery, yes it is relief and a blessing when they pass. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63703625363732541462016-07-03T16:02:08.276-05:002016-07-03T16:02:08.276-05:00What a lovely and thoughtful post. What a lovely and thoughtful post. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-51629635879838481362016-07-02T11:46:33.876-05:002016-07-02T11:46:33.876-05:00Yes, I've had a similar circumstance and the u...Yes, I've had a similar circumstance and the upshot when he died was not sadness but a feeling of contentment that he was finally out of pain. There are worse things than dying.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-56718551116895116002016-06-28T15:01:26.035-05:002016-06-28T15:01:26.035-05:00Maggie,
I am so glad you have also felt this way. ...Maggie,<br />I am so glad you have also felt this way. At first I was alarmed at my lack of tears, now I know I was just very lucky to have had him in my life. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-89194736250340600592016-06-28T15:00:00.966-05:002016-06-28T15:00:00.966-05:00Barb,
You and your husband keep him alive daily--t...Barb,<br />You and your husband keep him alive daily--that is the best form of memory. I think it is so cool that you have passed the tradition on to the grands. We can all only hope to leave such a legacy. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-39226637375927598412016-06-28T14:58:07.137-05:002016-06-28T14:58:07.137-05:00Joey,
This had never happened to me before and had...Joey,<br />This had never happened to me before and had me feeling both guilty and confused but I think I now understand. He was such a special man. We had no regrets, no words left unsaid.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-54243075754310221702016-06-28T14:56:14.016-05:002016-06-28T14:56:14.016-05:00Terri,
He got back what he gave. I feel so lucky t...Terri,<br />He got back what he gave. I feel so lucky to have been in his group. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-56852589831673882982016-06-28T14:55:28.115-05:002016-06-28T14:55:28.115-05:00Annie,
This was a first for me and was so startlin...Annie,<br />This was a first for me and was so startling when it happened that it required a post. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48501415509972384982016-06-28T14:54:26.172-05:002016-06-28T14:54:26.172-05:00Fran,
I just read your post about Larry. What a co...Fran,<br />I just read your post about Larry. What a cool guy and a great addition to your family. We were both lucky. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-32946384107559838332016-06-28T14:52:31.034-05:002016-06-28T14:52:31.034-05:00Gail,
I hope I leave some smiles behind when I go....Gail,<br />I hope I leave some smiles behind when I go. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-10602064735919645412016-06-28T14:51:59.670-05:002016-06-28T14:51:59.670-05:00Eileen,
It totally removed the painful feelings of...Eileen,<br />It totally removed the painful feelings of loss. I am sure it would not work for a family member. That pain is inescapable. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84304660260463222142016-06-28T14:50:23.903-05:002016-06-28T14:50:23.903-05:00Linda R,
This is my first experience with these fe...Linda R,<br />This is my first experience with these feelings but I can see where it might be a great goal. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-71563039425796858272016-06-28T14:49:34.357-05:002016-06-28T14:49:34.357-05:00Stephen,
I really think you would have liked eacho...Stephen,<br />I really think you would have liked eachother. He appreciated art and had a nice collection.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-49148506123627237572016-06-28T14:18:28.098-05:002016-06-28T14:18:28.098-05:00I really enjoyed this post sweet Patti...well real...I really enjoyed this post sweet Patti...well really I enjoy all of your posts, but this one brought me smiles. There have been a few in my life that I was not sad at their passing and have many wonderful memories that I cherish. Your "Butter" would have been someone I would love to have met. Hugs and give Callie and Minnie nose kisses for us.Just Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759998899852167388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-11932926335950390692016-06-28T13:54:41.148-05:002016-06-28T13:54:41.148-05:00A good story about a man who left behind positive ...A good story about a man who left behind positive memories. My husband's best friend (and a good friend to me, too) died about 3 years ago. Not a day goes by that we don't speak of him with smiles - sharing a memory or something he told us. In the winter, we ski by the place where some of his ashes are strewn and say "hi" - now our Grandchildren know to do that, too. To leave such a legacy of fond memories and caring are a real tribute. I hope that those who love me feel the same when I'm gone and share some stories and smiles about me. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-74491346507746972182016-06-28T13:42:29.135-05:002016-06-28T13:42:29.135-05:00I can't say I always cry when I hear about som...I can't say I always cry when I hear about someone who I was close to that has died, but it's rare for me to feel happy about it, even if the memories are good. But I hear what you are saying. Maybe some friendships only bring smiles, and it sounds like you had that kind of one with Butter.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-67262092843514586952016-06-28T13:29:29.780-05:002016-06-28T13:29:29.780-05:00It sounds like he was well loved by everyone. It sounds like he was well loved by everyone. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-75120784213326030342016-06-28T05:39:02.413-05:002016-06-28T05:39:02.413-05:00I have never felt happiness first when I hear of a...I have never felt happiness first when I hear of a death but I often feel it soon after as I recall the joy certain ones gave to me and to others. Often laughter abounds in my heart as I recall the antics they pulled or the crazy things we did together. Probably the biggest reason I liked them in the first place was because they made me laugh.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-42970919977561699422016-06-27T20:51:01.955-05:002016-06-27T20:51:01.955-05:00I had such a friend!! I wrote about him here. ht...I had such a friend!! I wrote about him here. http://fishducky.blogspot.com/2015/11/hey-man-we-can-work-this-all-out.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-12976908048182340642016-06-27T20:22:03.748-05:002016-06-27T20:22:03.748-05:00It would be a honor to be remembered so well.It would be a honor to be remembered so well.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81761518959035240002016-06-27T19:30:31.334-05:002016-06-27T19:30:31.334-05:00What a wonderful way to to leave this world, leavi...What a wonderful way to to leave this world, leaving those who loved you with happy memories and no regrets. I think it is easier to feel less pain at losing someone who has lived a long full life. You were definitely blessed to have such a good friend.Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-54255456301004288132016-06-27T19:23:26.622-05:002016-06-27T19:23:26.622-05:00I don't think I have ever had a relationship l...I don't think I have ever had a relationship like yours with Butter. But, yes, to depart this earth leaving no regrets and only good memories would be a very good thing. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-66676571356879305382016-06-27T17:38:07.370-05:002016-06-27T17:38:07.370-05:00Butter sounds like a wonderful person. I'm sor...Butter sounds like a wonderful person. I'm sorry I didn't have an opportunity to know him.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-69159669790316871552016-06-27T16:43:10.592-05:002016-06-27T16:43:10.592-05:00Lisa,
Losing a family member is always heartbreaki...Lisa,<br />Losing a family member is always heartbreaking. It takes a long time before the tears can be replaced with smiles as we eventually learn to relive the good memories. The loss of them from our lives will always be there, just a little less in time. You have lost two pillars in your life, that has to be overwhelming. I am so very sorry. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.com