Posted on 10/31/2015 1:46:00 PM PDT by rikkir
I would like to request your Prayers and thoughts for myself, and my family for the very unexpected passing of my wife.
Many of you have seen me refer to her as Mrs. Rikkir, but her name was Patsy. She was 55, and mother to one daughter, and Mee Maw to three grandsons.
She was a KY farm girl, who took a stupid NC city boy, and, 29 years ago, pulled him from a self destructive path, and instead gave him a path of love and responsibility.
She was universally loved by almost all who met her. I have fielded messages from hundreds (approx. 400) of people who essentially have said the same thing.
She "mothered" the young ones, and "sistered" the older ones.
We lived several places, and traveled the US as Professional Drivers (Pro Tourists), so the outpouring of love has been from all over the country.
She had some treated hypertension, and treated slight cholesterol increases. She had no other health issues except for being slightly overweight.
She complained Thursday of feeling like she might be coming down with a cold. Went to bed at 5:30 pm to get up in time for her 3rd shift job.
At 7:30 pm she was gone.
I don't go into all this detail for any other reason than to remind all to never waste a second. Don't ever forget to tell those important to you that they ARE! It's the one thing that has helped me more than anything else in this tragedy. We never left anything unsaid between us. We ALWAYS said "I Love You" before one of us left, or one of us went to sleep, and we meant it. We never went to sleep still angry at each other.
She left this place knowing how much I and her family and friends loved her, and for that I am thankful.
I felt it was important to let you, my FRiends know what happened, as I count all of you as friends even though we've never met. I have much more honest, and frank discussion here than I have with most that I see everyday.
Although Patsy wasn't a FReeper, she believed as we do, and laughed countless times at the brilliant Freeper humor.
At this time I ask for an arm to lean on, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to reminisce to, a Prayer for strength, and the continued hope and optimism from Free Republic that will propel me forward.
rikkir, prayers up for you and your family.
Sounds like massive heart attack.
I’m so sorry for your loss, rikkir. God bless you and your family and may He keep her soul close to Him.
Prayers up for Mrs. “Patsy Rikkir” and her loving Family.
My condolences for your loss
I’m so sorry for you and your daughter and grandsons
So very difficult
One of my biggest fears I simply cannot imagine
Prayers done
I may be late to this thread, but not ever too late to ask God to bless and comfort you and you family.
Amen.
Just writing to ask how you are.
I’m doing better. The funeral was today, and the outpouring of support I have received has been overwhelming.
Patsy was loved by all who met her.
I’m surprised they didn’t have to close the Wal-Mart here last night. It seemed like the entire store showed up for the visitation.
It’s been an exhausting 5 days, and most are telling me that I’m gonna be really drop kicked in the gut now that all the processes are over.
One second at a time, one step at a time, and keep moving forward.
I even took time and went to vote for Matt Bevin today after the funeral.
She would have been upset with me not doing my duty because of her.
Thanks again to all of my FRiends. Your prayers, and thoughts have been like a warm blanket on a frosty morning.
God bless you all.
God bless you, rikkir. I am so, so sorry for your loss. May you be surrounded and covered in love and prayers in the coming tough days. Love from your FReeper FRiends.
BTTT
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