The Underground Will Resume Service Shortly
By Tom Chandler on May 12, 2008 in Personal
I’m at my parent’s home in Central California, my brothers and I converging on our home because of the death of my father.
Those of you who’ve gotten The Call know the jarring mix of emotions that come with it, and right now we’re digging through the accumulated belongings of a man who — like many who lived through the Great Depression — threw little away.
It’s a little like an archeological excavation, with the artifacts getting older as you dig deeper, until finally — at the bottom of one box — we found the little cards he handed out to people at his high school graduation.
I’ll be back and blogging by the end of the week.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Tom. My thoughts are with you.
Diane | May 12, 2008 | Reply
All the best in this difficult time. We’ll be here when you get back.
QuietRebelWriter | May 12, 2008 | Reply
So sorry to hear that Tom. We’re thinking about you.
~Graham
Graham Strong | May 12, 2008 | Reply
You and your family are in our thoughts Tom.
We’ve been through the same thing and their is a lifetime of memories in those boxes that will bring you happy thoughts for years and years.
James Mann | May 14, 2008 | Reply
Everyone: thanks so much for the kind thoughts. I’m back at home (after 34 hours of driving in five days), and frankly eager to get back to work.
Within hours of learning of his death, I wrote a short homage to my father on my Trout Underground blog, which helped my mental outlook a lot.
Who knew this writing stuff could be useful?
Tom Chandler | May 14, 2008 | Reply
Dear Tom,
I am sorry for your loss.
I think that your dad have give a great “personal education” to you, and I know that he is proud of you.
Be strong, and remember happy moments, which will give you the power to go to the future.
with respect
Martin from Slovenia
p.s.
sorry for my broken english
Martin | May 15, 2008 | Reply
Tom,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. We lost Mom on the 13 of last month; so I know how jarring that call can be. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Jessalynn Coolbaugh | May 15, 2008 | Reply
Martin & Jessalyn: Thanks for your thoughts. The support here and on my fly fishing blog has been astounding.
Tom Chandler | May 15, 2008 | Reply
Hi Tom,
Just wanted to say sorry for your loss.
Sometimes relationships with our parents aren’t always great so the best way to deal with such a loss is always remember the best they gave us, the great times we shared with them.
The pain does fade but the good memories stay with us forever.
Sarah McIver | May 21, 2008 | Reply