Popular Post treeslayer Posted October 31, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 A mans word and a handshake are all I need, you are a man who stands by his word sir! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Wow. About all I can say. Thank you for sharing. And my most sincere condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chashint Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 This story choked me up. My heartfelt condolences for your loss. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bglenden Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 What a beautiful tribute to her, and to your character. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 That is a touching story and a great tribute to a fine lady. I live in SE TN, about an hour from Monteagle. The mountain is a landmark for that area. Driving I-24 both ways gives awesome views. Thanks for sharing that story and the photos. Our thoughts for you and the family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIW Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Wonderful work Richard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis O'Shea Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I am saddened by your story and her struggles I pray that she is at peace. And that you can only think of the good times.Your project just show's the caring and the unconditional love you felt for her.And to have a friend to have helped in the way he did also shows how much she was loved. May she rest in peace and you sir may you have peace in your heart till you meet here again . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 It is more beautiful now than I remember. May your love and Linda's beauty be your guiding light until you see her again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 How powerful, I can only imagine the amount of tears and love given, what a beautiful gift. May she rest in peace. -Ace- 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted November 15, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I have read this thread, I don't know maybe 50 times. I guess I read it for all the comments you guys have put on here, but the reality is I read it to confirm what I don't want to believe. The singular most influential and beautiful human I've ever known is now lost to me in life. And I don't know or understand, why her? She was gentile, loving, never met an enemy, shined her light on many people around here that thought the world of her. 21 years ago, she literally saved my life. If she hadn't jumped across a couch and landed in my lap and whispered to me, I would have left the planet 2 days later. The how and why is unimportant, but, this angel without knowing it caused me to try life again. And I've never regretted a single moment. She was joy personified. She was gifted when it came to me. She had me wrapped around every finger on both hands, and I love her for that. I know where she is, I know she doesn't hurt. I know she is making those around her smile. I hope the change she made in me, will help me one day to be with her again. If not, all my life before her takes me elsewhere. To a place I no doubt deserve. You guys have, in your own small ways have helped me get through til now without her. I can't thank everyone of you enough for all your assistance. I still cry 1 to 100 times a day, I still reach for her in bed. I find things of hers that rip my heart out over and over. But, I have been the luckiest of men, I loved and was loved by an angel. No one can ask for more. Thank you, everyone. from my heart, thank you. Rick 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Keep your chin up Rick! No words anyone here has to say can make the pain go away. You have friends here to lean on if you need it bud! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 47 minutes ago, ..Kev said: Keep your chin up Rick! No words anyone here has to say can make the pain go away. You have friends here to lean on if you need it bud! It's all good. We do have a good group of folks here. When are you coming to Tennessee? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I agree with Kev. And she is the one that convinced you to move out of the 9’ x 12’ shop you were able to produce some remarkable pieces and into a shop that we would all be proud to have. Now git your ass out there and make some sawdust and make her proud(er). You have my phone number as well if you need to talk or even ask how to sharpen those darn chisels of yours. you’re on on the road to recovery bud, albeit a long one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I guess I could use some help with my sharpening. They seem to leave a hair or two on my arm. Thank's guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 They left my dna on the casket and yours too, I’m sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, RichardA said: It's all good. We do have a good group of folks here. When are you coming to Tennessee? Well, as (maybe) luck would have it... I might be in Arkansas in January.. Might have to look into a side trip.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, K Cooper said: They left my dna on the casket and yours too, I’m sure. In many places. It's the only sigunature I have. 1 minute ago, ..Kev said: Well, as (maybe) luck would have it... I might be in Arkansas in January.. Might have to look into a side trip.. As they say in game shows that I get to see in Dr's waiting rooms................Come on down. Your'e welcome at any time. It's a tad more than a couple hundred miles from West Memphis, add another 150 from Little Rock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Talking about the strength to carry on and doing it are very hard things to do my friend, very few here have walked in your shoes, but you are strong and that lovely lady is watching and pulling for you as we all are, this is a great bunch, reach out when you need to, I’m with Coop, sawdust therapy can help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, RichardA said: In many places. It's the only sigunature I have. As they say in game shows that I get to see in Dr's waiting rooms................Come on down. Your'e welcome at any time. It's a tad more than a couple hundred miles from West Memphis, add another 150 from Little Rock. My exact location and available time frame will determine if I'm able to but, I'll scratch a few days on the list just in case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Kev, if you smoke and rent from Hertz from Nashville, they charge $400 for cleanup. I know for a fact! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, K Cooper said: Kev, if you smoke and rent from Hertz from Nashville, they charge $400 for cleanup. I know for a fact! Non smoker so, good to go there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 He conned them and blamed it on a passenger.................Me. And the $400 was dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Rick, the story you have shared of your life with Linda is beautiful and I'm honored to have heard it. Though the memories will never fade the pain will dull in the fullness of time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keggers Posted November 16, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Rick, just a note to let you know that you are still in my prayers. I can't imagine the pain you are going through but I pray that each day it gets easier for you to replace the sadness with happy memories. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted November 28, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 4:08 PM, Mark J said: Rick, that was a fantastic job and gift. I don't know that I would have had the stamina, courage and presence of mind to do the same were my circumstances similar. I am sitting in the doctor's waiting room and I literally can't stop the tears. It's been more than a month, and I can't stop the tears either. I love that woman. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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