First off...this isn't my typical uncle.This happens to be the Uncle that raised me for a few years during teen years.Him & my Aunt,that is.Then if you'll recall,my "X" Ray and I lived w/ them for 2 years ...then behind them and helped my uncle care for my sick aunt.Teary-eyed,but smiling,my best memory of my uncle was when I lived w/ them as a teen,and he bought me my first car.He actually traded a riding lawn mower and $50 for a Pinto when I was 14.They were the best.Well,he's gone to see Jesus now,and I'm ok with that.He was am angel here on earth and just earned his angel wings for Heaven! But it still hurts knowing that they loved me unconditionally,no matter how many times other family members said I was a BAD BAD child,they said "bullshit"!!What happened was my mothers' brother(my Unc.)was backing a semi trailer and it was already jack-knifed.My Uncle just happened to be standing there and the clutch or ?whatever gear slipped?and in a split second my precious uncle was smashed in between until his entire body turned black.He whispered a few times"I can't breathe",and died in the flight for life helicopter bringing him to Tyler from Winnsboro.
Thinking back before this tragedy,this don't seem right...b/c the thing is....since he's 74 I MADE him go to the doctors appt I arranged just to be tested for anything that he didn't know about so we could take preventive measures,ya know? So after the many many tests came back,the doctor told us "Ya know....you DO have a problem...your ONLY problem is you wasted your time coming here for this checkup b/c you are as healthy as anyone can be"!!! This adoreable man got up at 6am and went non-stop all day like a 30 year old.I've always been amazed at how he could even keep 2 or 3 girlfriends at a time,work a day job along w/ other youngsters in 100 degree heat,yet never complain.
My other Uncle that smashed him to death must feel so bad.I can't even imagine.I'll be going over there today.I was gona go already,but the rest of my family and all their friends have been there round the clock.So I decided to let things calm a bit,if that's even possible,and go today.
If anybody remembers.....my uncle that died is the same uncle(and aunt) that I help drive to California to their son's funeral,who found out one month his heart and liver were wrapped w/ cancer and then died in a matter of days after finding out the diagnoses.Another family tragedy.
Will I EVER be able to go back to fun/happy/silly posts?
Guess time will tell.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Uncle smashed by other uncle in between semi
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Well if you need a shoulder to cry on I am here for you sweetheart. I will always be here for you. It was his time to meet with the man upstairs like you said an angel on earth and in the heavens. My dad was a lot like that until he lost a leg going 100 miles an hour in his 70's and the doctors told him he had the body of a 40 yr old. All I can say is time heals all wounds so just allow some time to pass and if you need me you know how to contact me.
AWW Tammi. That is sad but you know what you will. I believe you will sometime.. Oh by the way I left a message on my last post for bookworm for you but my Yahoo handle is on my profile.. Message me anytime after two my time..
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Freak accidents happen but I am happy to see your thoughts of him are some of your happiestbadger
Tam, you have certainly drawn the short straw in losing people you care about. First your roommate a few months ago and now your precious uncle. I am so sorry.
sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like he was a wonderful man and loved you unconditionally. I can just see him watching over you now, from above :)
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your uncle driving must feel horrible. Take care of yourself.
Thanks so much for the comfoting words...i'm a bit flustered because he died on Sat night,and his memorial and ashes were ready by Rues,and done and over w/ before I could get down there!
I wanted to go pay my respects and say goodbye.But it all happened fater than I thought it would.My Aunt said my Mom knew,and i am so hurt she didn't tell me!! She KNEW I wasn't expecting anything to take place until at least Wed. or Thurs.
Anyways,thanks for your prayers and all.Really.
talk about needing to spell check! Since I spilled coffe w/ suger n creamer in my keyboard,they stick,and now i gotta buy ANOTHER one.I do this shit all the time.UUugh!
Hey Tam you around??? How are you my friend. I have been stopping by to see if there are any new posts??? I have one up you might get a laugh out of.. You need some cheering up...
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