My mom passed away. =(

[TonyL]

Over the last 6 months, my mom's health had been fading. You may have noticed my lack of participation on the boards. Taking care of mom had become a full time job for my dad, brother and I. Sadly her mind went first. She was moving around, but had no idea who we were or what was going on. The line between reality and her imagination was impossible to distinguish. She'd have moments of clarity. Last Sunday, I sat with her and we talked for a good 30 minutes about what was going on in my life. She hugged me, I told her I loved her, and to take care of herself. The following friday she woke up very sick, coughing up blood. They rushed her to the hospital and she never woke up again.

The last few days have been surreal. Funeral prep, etc. Somehow I got the job of writing the Obit, and the Eulogy. Hardest thing I had to do ever.

The service was perfect, and the party after was nice. She'd have been real happy to see all the people who came. She'd always wanted to entertain a crowd like that at her house.

Now, I have to worry about my dad. His Parkinson's is winning. He has a hard time getting dressed. My mom had to help him, so he called his doc and asked for a new round of therapy. They said they would let him in. My brother and I have decided that we need to work on a new project with him, to keep him busy. He's got a 57 chevy 210 in the back of the shop that needs a total rebuild. So that's the plan, scrounge up whatever we can and get wrenching as a family, and build it in her honor and start as soon as possible on it.

I'll be detailing the build as we get going.

Thanks for letting me rant. I needed to vent.

/tell your loved ones you love them. Hug them. You'll be real glad you did.

[1badchevelle]

Sorry to here Tony, my condolences to you and yours.

[mc84_zz4]

So sorry to hear of your loss Tony, but I am sure you are replaying that last special moment you had with her, those were comforting to her as well.
I wish you strength in helping the rest of the family forge ahead, the restore with Dad is a great project and you'll find it very rewarding.
Your family is in my prayers.

[smooth68]

Very sorry....God Bless you and your family.

[Motown 454]

Sorry for your loss Tony. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

[D Impala95]

My deepest condolences to you and the family.

[mikey]

Sorry to here the sad news immediate family losses are always tough. I hope that you guys get the car done together as a family. I thoroughly enjoy getting my Dad to the track with me to help be in the pits much as possible. Even though he is in the way alot of the time I woludn't have it another way.

[Young Gun]

My condolences Tony, my prayers go out to you and your siblings... stay strong and try and stay positive. Its difficult but try and stay positive. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[86Cutlass383SR]

Sorry to hear that Tony. My thoughts go out to you and your Dad.

I was in a simular situation with my Mom. I helped take care of her until her passing back in 2004.

It's difficult. They spend all their time, money, energy, and love watching us grow into adults and then we have to watch them getting older and less able to help themselves. But, we give them what they gave us. Unconditional love and care.

It's nice that you had some quality time with her beforehand. I fortunately had the same with my Mother. So many are lost without that being possible due to accidents, heart attacks, strokes, etc.

Naturally it'll be tough but she'll always be there in your memory. You'll miss her but she'll never be totally gone.

[class67]

Sorry to hear it Tony, my thoughts go out to you and your family...

[Martin71RS]

Sorry to hear that Tony, my condolences to you and your family.

I whish you all the best in these hard times. At least you have done all you could and were able to spend the extra time with her!

take care,
Martin

[gstock8732]

my condolances to you and your family brother.
thats beautiful about redoing the truck to keep your dads mind moving around.. thats a memory that you and your family will always remember. take care and god bless you and yours..

btw, jus went down the block to hug my ma and pop after reading this..( they were pissed, and asleep)
be easy man.. your pop will be in my prayers.

[LowBuckX]

Remember the good times not the end. Sorry for your loss.

[The Stickman]

You are not alone my friend. I am dreading he day this happens to me and I know it is closing in. They are both getting older and my mom has a host of health problems. And I know that my dad won't hold on without her. That last real day you had with her was a gift. Cherish that memory. I had something similar in that when my grandmother passed I got to sit with her. She insisted on staying in the home with her friends. SHe knew it was time and was going to die on her terms. I sat with her on the bed, holding her up so she could go with dignity. Being able to be with her when she went was a gift I will always cherish. I am sorry for your loss, but she is in a better place now.

[67 ls1 vert]

Sorry Tony. Been there with both my parents. Mom was going and knew it and dad was sudden. Very sad times in life for sure. Only time and memorys with help you heal. God bless.

[Tony_SS]

sorry to hear Tony.. condolences to your family.

[wiedemab]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Good luck with your project.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Very sorry Tony. lost my dad earlier this year and still have not recovered from it in many ways, but it is getting better slowly.

While your scrounging, hows about let me know what your doing with the project and let me see how we can help

[David Sloan]

very sorry for your loss
May God bless you an your family

[Bow Tie 67]

Tony you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless brother.

[1994 Python]

Very sorry to hear, my condolenses to you and your family.

[jimhamptons]

Very sorry to hear, Tony.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

man my condolences Tony.. i hope your folks are sitting well with it.

[Steve Chryssos]

Very sorry Tony. My condolences.

[Samckitt]

Sorry for your loss Tony. My mother passed away almost 7 years ago, about 2 months after her first grandchild was born, my daughter. It was rough, I felt cheated that my daughter & mother didn't get to spend much time together, cheated that my mother didn't get to spoil my daughter, cheated that she was only 58. Time has helped some, but it is still rough.

Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family Tony. And good luck with the build, & enjoy time working with your father.

[Nine Ball]

Sorry to hear the bad news Tony. Condolences. :(

[neki67]

Bad news Tony. Condolences to you and your family.

[mikester]

As you can see by my posts Im very new to this site but Im sorry to hear about your moms passing. Ive gone through it too. First my mom and 2 years ago my dad. My folks were really up in age and for the past 10 years our lives were turned upside down trying to do the right thing for them. It was tough on me because I have no siblings and they had adopted me when I was 3 days old. You and your family will be in our prayers.

[garickman]

God bless you and your family. Sorry for the bad news.

[parsonsj]

Tony,

Nicely written. My condolences. You are lucky that you are close with your parents.

Enjoy the time left with your dad.

jp

[BonzoHansen]

Our best thoughts out to you and your family, in such a tough time.

[Part Time]

Tony, Sorry to hear this. I've not had to deal with the loss of a parent so I can't imagine what it is like. Hope you are doing well.

[Kenova]

Sorry to hear of your loss Tony.
The Chevy project with your Dad is an excellent idea. He needs it more than even he realizes, and will appreciate it more than you will ever know.
Don't be afraid to post a project thread. It doesn't matter if it's a P-T build or not. Being a family build is more than enough to make up for it.

Ken

[TonyL]

Thanks guys. Your kind words mean a lot.

The car will most likely be a PT build. (he's my dad after all!)
My brother and I showed him the chassis of the Morrison GT55 a while ago and he really dug it. He has dreams of building an LS motor for it too. The car is already minitubbed. It's just blown apart in the shop waiting for parts and re assembly. I'll let you guys know as soon as we inventory everything.

He's selling his F250 and fifth wheel trailer with pop-outs for 20 grand. (!) So's we have the money to start.

[NOT A TA]

Sorry for your loss Tony, enjoy the project with your dad. Last day I got to spent with my dad was in the garage, he was a car guy also.

[minendrews68]

Tony,
I too am sorry to hear about your mother. Lost mine last year, it is a very hard thing to deal with. God will help you though....
Carl

[formula]

*big bear hug*

[JMarsa]

Wow, between your loss and "Steelrat's" son, some emotional reads today.

It's posts like these that put things into perspective about family.

Tony although we've never met, my condolences to you and your family.

--JMarsa

[Jim Nilsen]

My thoughts will be with you and your family. Stay strong and keep your thoughts positive and the best can only come to you.

Goodluck on the project and may it bring you memories you can reflect on forever.

[stealth71]

Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

[bucks69]

Sorry to hear. I lost both of my parents years ago. It gets easier, it just takes time.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Tony. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Here's to hoping your new family PT build will be good therapy for your Father's Parkinsons and for you and your brother as well. I'm sure it will be. Good luck!

[Restomod]

So sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family

[JV69z/28]

Tony sorry to hear about Mom. The Tri-5 family project that will include your Dad will help everyone deal with the loss of Mom. The quality time you spend together will be comforting therapy.

[trapin]

Tony I'm thinkin' about ya brother. My condolences to you and your family. Anything I can do for you guys on my end just let me know. Wish we lived closer, I'd come over and help wrench on it. Looking forward to this build, should be a beauty. I'm sure Mom will be proud.

[colt zantop]

Tony, sorry to hear about your mom....the car build is a great idea and something you will remember forever.... take care...

[speedshftr]

god bless you and your family/

[TonyL]

Thanks guys. Every day it gets a little easier.

Dad's doing ok. Life goes on.

/Pics of said disaster car to ensue.

[shmoov69]

Tony, sorry to hear of your and your famiy's loss.
Keep your chin up, or at least try.
Lean on shoulders that are larger than yours for comfort.

[130fe]

Tony, sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

[PT Sportwagon]

sorry for your loss, Tony. prayers to you and your family.

Tim

[ponchopwr70]

Sorry for you loss and my condolences for your family.

[JEFFTATE]

Sorry to hear about your loss Tony.
I went through a similar situation with all 4 of my grandparents over the last 10 years.
It's sad when your older relatives go away.
You have my sympathy and prayers..

[venturabeachpup]

Our condolences Tony. My wife and me have both lost our mother so we understand the loss. May God bless you and comfort you.