Not All Losses Are Created Equal

Thanks for the perspective.

-From the crew at Arrowhead Pride

…..On someone after that happens…..You are eight in that we act like the Lions or any of our sports teams are all that matters…..There just games being played and thats all……Sorry for your loss.

I’m very new here but can appreciate how a person can lose a little perspective by becoming over invested in something that should just be a sideline entertainment. Thanks for the reality check.

All the best to you and your kids. ‘See’ you around.

Terrible to hear about your loss, man. I can’t imagine what that’s like. Your strengthening words are both educational and inspirational. Thanks for sharing that with us.

All the best to you and your daughters, of course.

I too just lost someone to Cancer, a good friend lost her battle with Breast Cancer a week and a half ago and i still have moments where emotions take over. I know one thing my friend, she has changed my life forever and i will always be grateful for that. My prayers go out to you and your family and just know that her pains and suffering are gone, also honor her memory everyday you wake up my friend, that’s what im doing.

I’m incredible saddened to hear such a loss for you. I think it was quite brave for you to post your feelings after such a tough time. I gotta say, we missed your around here and it’s great to see you back commenting and posting. I look forward to agreeing and arguing with you in the future.

Best of luck with your kids as well.

Take care of yourself and your kids first. There’ll be plenty of time to root for the Lions (maybe even with Stafford!)

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Drew, I really appreciate this post. I can’t imagine my three kids and myself having to face life without my wife . . . my deepest condolences, Drew. Your thoughts and feelings on the Lions have always been engaging and well-expressed, and I’ve really enjoyed talking Lions with you—no matter where on the Internet we are, heh. Be well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

And yeah, Stafford. It’s gonna be Stafford. sigh

Peace

Ty

But do we ever fully realize why we lose our loved ones? I am sorry for your loss.

Your post brought to mind a story i came across a few years ago:

“A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about 2” in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that it was.

So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked his students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The students laughed.

The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. “Now,” said the professor, "I want you to recognize that this is your life. The rocks are the important things — your family, your partner, your health, your children — anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed. The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else — “the small stuff.”

“If you put the sand into the jar first, there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all of your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.

Take care of the rocks first — the things that really matter. Set your priorities.

The rest is just sand."

That really sucks Drew. I have a family that is nearly the same. Two girls (2 and 6) and my wife is 28. I couldn’t imagine losing her and having to raise my girls by myself. My families thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Everything happens for a reason, even if the reason is unknown to us. My mother died recently of Multiple Sclorosis. For years after her diagnosis I would question why God would let her get sick w/ such a terrible desiese. She was as close to it gets to being a perfect human being. Thoughout the years she never complained or questioned her faith and she inspired more people than you can imagine. Keep you head up.

Thank you for taking the time to share your enlightment during a trying time. God’s love on you