For 8000, an ode to my Dad, I don't think...

[Soonerus]

...he'll be here at 9000...he is my hero, at my grade school plays and sporting events, always jeering the referees and umpires and anybody else who was judging me in public. He was with me with pride at every graduation, my marriage, smoking cigars with me on the birth of my three children and always unconditionally supporting me. I am a truly lucky man to have had such a advocate at all of the key points of my life. We have continued a great relationship but about 3 years ago health began to take its toll, no more golfing,jogging, walking in his life. Death is creeping up on my Dad and I am totally unprepared for the experience. Despite all the great experiences, now he can't walk, eat on his own, talk much at all or anything else we all take for advantage.....I was totally unprepared for this experience , it has been absolutely heart-breaking, I spend mornings and evening with him before and after work, I feed him and the special moments are countless...I know a lot of young posters are on this board so I hope sharing this will in some small way help you some day...I love you Dad !!!!!!

[olevetonahill]

Dayum Bro
that takes the wind outta my sails and the fun outta My other posts .
Give him a hug for me .
I lost my Dad in 92
and the old sayin
I never grew up till My Dad died was shoved down my throat .
Ya lose your mentor your buddy your everything . then you become the Mentor , buddy , your kids everything

when you dont have your Dad to lean on you grow up fast .
Best of luck Bro .

[TheLurker]

This lurker will be praying for you and your Dad.

[olevetonahill]

This lurker will be praying for you and your Dad.
Ditto that

[SoonerGirl06]

What an amazing post. Your father's an amazing man to have raised a son who loves and admires him the way that you do.

[yermom]

be thankful for the time you had/have Rus

he sounds like a great guy.

[Soonerus]

Thank you all, I can't tell you how much and I can't help it but I am tearing up...maybe you will understand some day....

[Blue]

I love you Dad!

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[Newbomb Turk]

Here's to your dad Russ.
Sorry his health is declining.

I'm not young, and am lucky to still have both my parents living. I know that won't last forever.

[olevetonahill]

Thank you all, I can't tell you how much and I can't help it but I am tearing up...maybe you will understand some day....
Bro I was there 16 yrs ago .
I know what your going thru . Just know that we may be aszholes here some times But we are always here

[Rogue]

Beautiful.

[Tailwind]

:(

[OUinFLA]

Soonerus: I'm touched and will be praying for you and your family.
I went through the same with my Dad for his last 3 years, it was miserable.
The only silver lining was, I had time to express all my love and thankfulness for all he did for me.
May God be with you and your Dad for the time you have left together.

[Widescreen]

Rus, you should print that out and read it to him. He'd probably appreciate it.

[MamaMia]

God bless you both.

[TUSooner]

God bless you both.

I can't say better than that.
Prayers for you both, man.

[OUDoc]

My best to you and your dad.

[sooner_born_1960]

Great post, Rus. You and your father are in my prayers.

[Soonerus]

Thank you all for your kind words...despite all the playful jousting that occurs on here (I know I am as guilty as any) there really are a lot a great human beings who post on Soonerfans...

[birddog]

it feels pretty good to think about your pops and only have fond memories. i know that day is coming for me and it makes me appreciate every phone call, every visit, and every hug.