The Grandma Game

[RiverDog]

That's what I'm calling tomorrow.

I'm not asking for any pity or for any of you to share my grief, but I don't mind telling you that I had a tough summer personally. I had to manage an ordeal that saw my 88 year old mother go from perfectly capable of managing her own affairs to dead in three month's time. I was the only nearby family member and until I put my foot down and insisted on her moving closer to me, I was commuting 120 miles round trip anytime there was an event, several times after having worked a graveyard shift. During that same time frame, I had a good friend and co-worker that took his own life. The summer of 2014 was not fun.

At the behest of my wife, who ironically turns 60 tomorrow, I've decided to take a portion of my inheritance and use it to do something fun, a celebration of life. Since the wife doesn't like crowds, strangers, or football all that much, I'm treating my daughter and two other friends to some good seats at tomorrow's game.

Anyhow, if any of you are going to tomorrow's game see some old guy wearing a white Seahawks cap and a #12 River Dog game jersey, come introduce yourself and I'll gladly treat you to a beverage of your choice.

[c_hawkbob]

If you don't enjoy it now you might not ever get to enjoy it, and sharing that enjoyment is a sure way to make memories that will always be with you. Enjoy yourself!

[savvyman]

That's what I'm calling tomorrow.

I'm not asking for any pity or for any of you to share my grief, but I don't mind telling you that I had a tough summer personally. I had to manage an ordeal that saw my 88 year old mother go from perfectly capable of managing her own affairs to dead in three month's time. I was the only nearby family member and until I put my foot down and insisted on her moving closer to me, I was commuting 120 miles round trip anytime there was an event, several times after having worked a graveyard shift. During that same time frame, I had a good friend and co-worker that took his own life. The summer of 2014 was not fun.

At the behest of my wife, who ironically turns 60 tomorrow, I've decided to take a portion of my inheritance and use it to do something fun, a celebration of life. Since the wife doesn't like crowds, strangers, or football all that much, I'm treating my daughter and two other friends to some good seats at tomorrow's game.

Anyhow, if any of you are going to tomorrow's game see some old guy wearing a white Seahawks cap and a #12 River Dog game jersey, come introduce yourself and I'll gladly treat you to a beverage of your choice.

If I was near the stadium on Sunday I would gladly take you up on your generous offer.

Reading your first post I am reminded of what I thought was the best 15 minute speech on how to live life I had ever heard. I saw this speech for the first time in 2007 and from time to time i replay it as a reminder for how to approach each day in life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO6cFMRqXqU

[Hawkstar]

I'll keep an eye out for you Dog, and I'll gladly pick up the first round!

Cool of the Hawks to treat your crew to an epic beat down of the Boys

[Seahawks4Ever]

You will not read this until after the game but you and your daughter enjoy yourselves win, lose, or draw. I am sorry you lost your mom and your kids Grandmother. Grandparents are very important in our children's life and she will be missed.

My own mom is 88 and she was sick this late August-September. People at that age when they come down with something that when they were younger is no big deal becomes a very big deal in a hurry. We thought we might lose her for a few days when it seemed it could go either way but thank goodness she rallied and pulled through. She is not 100% yet but she is getting there.

Right in the middle of her illness I got a chance to go to the Seahawks game against the Packers. I hated to miss that game, the ring ceremony game! But, in the grand scheme of things it was an easy call, there will be other games but I have only one mom.

So, celebrate her life while you and your daughter enjoy the game today Ole Man and just know we will be thinking of you and your family today and sending "good vibes" your way.

[Futureite]

Sorry to hear about your struggles. Hope you are doing better now River, regardless of today's result.

[Hawk Sista]

Riv, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loved one, much less 2 in short order. Kisses to you and know that I'm thinking of you.

[RiverDog]

Thanks for the condolences, folks. With the exception of having my dad taken from her at the relatively young age of 59, life didn't cheat my mom, so when she died, our grief wasn't very deep and didn't run that long. Although it's always a shock, it wasn't unexpected by any means and I'm just a bit ashamed to admit that there was a sense of relief when she passes. The friend of mine, that took his own life, a close associate for over 10 years, was the polar opposite. It ripped our hearts out. 40 years old, gregarious and fun loving, everybody's friend and not even a hint of a problem, then one morning, his son found him hanging in the garage. Absolutely brutal event. You can't imagine the hurt that a lot of us endured. Both deaths happened within a couple of weeks this summer.

But life goes on, and even though the Hawks stumbled through their worst performance in over 2 years, that game was part of our healing process.

[Hawk Sista]

Glad you all enjoyed the time.