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06-11-2011, 03:26 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Hobbies like this are a distraction and an escape from the real world. Many times that is exactly what we need; however, it sounds like you took time away from it for something that was far more important. Good move. You wouldn't be able to replace that time. I'm sure the time you spent with him was priceless. Reflect on that time favorably and be sure now to take some time to take care of yourself and your mom. The hobby will always be there if and when you want to return to it. In the meantime, take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing your story. You have my condolences.
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06-11-2011, 03:35 PM
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Paul: I'm sorry for your loss... I loss my dad in 1991 to cancer.... It's an awful thing.... Hopefully they can find a cure for it some day....
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06-11-2011, 03:51 PM
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Best to you Paul. Sorry for your loss.
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06-11-2011, 03:54 PM
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Sorry to hear about your dad. If you think of him often and miss him like crazy, that's because he was a good one and you were a lucky man to have him. I miss my dad a lot, but most of all during football season. We used to go to games together. He tolerated pro and college but dearly loved the Wayne Pioneers, our local high school team.
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06-11-2011, 04:25 PM
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Sorry to hear the news of you fathers passing Paul. Very sad to hear.
Like mentioned above, the hobby is always around when you want it back. Take care of what needs to be taken care of and if the urge comes back jump in. Take care, Bob
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06-12-2011, 01:54 AM
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My condolences, Paul. I lost my Dad to lung cancer two years ago. Funny thing is, it is a key factor in my getting back into the hobby. My Dad got me into it in the late 80's. Once I hit high school, I gave it up, but he kept picking up cards here and there. He never had a lot of money, so he'd collect low grade cards from the 50s -- his heroes as a kid. At one point, he picked up a heavily creased 56 Ted Williams. I always loved the card. About 6 months before he died, he gave me that Ted Williams. I've kept it in my key/wallet/phone area every since. As soon as my 9 year old got over pokemon and started collecting, I got back in and started building a 56 set. I miss my Dad, and collecting has been a nice way to remember him and connect with my son at the same time.
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06-14-2011, 03:40 AM
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Paul, sorry to hear that. I lost my dad two years ago and I'm 31 years old. It doesn't surprise me that there may be a correlation between his illness and your disinterest, especially if your dad was the one who got you interested in baseball. You might be placing the two in the same mental category.
There are a lot more important things in life than this hobby, but it'll be there to make you feel good again if / when you return.
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07-13-2011, 11:30 AM
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Paul,
I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss, I also, lost my father to Colon cancer in 1993. You made the right decision, welcome back! Baseball and the hobby is a great way to stay connected to your father. Happy collecting.
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06-11-2011, 04:27 PM
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My condolences, Paul. Had an uncle who died from the same miserable disease. Good thoughts go out to you.
And yes, cards are a distraction and even a solace, at times.
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06-11-2011, 04:29 PM
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Paul,
Sorry to hear of your lose. You made the right decision (IMO) to be closer and spend more time with your folks. With time, I am hopeful your passion will come back strong. Take care. Regards Michael
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07-13-2011, 11:21 AM
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I couldn't have said it better +1. Take care Paul.
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