I just wanted to share that last Friday my stepfather passed away. It's been a very trying past week. My mother, brother and I are doing the best we can under these circumstances. To make matters worse, this happened while my family and I were on vacation and out of state. For me in particular, it put a huge damper on things. I'm still in a major funk and shock about it. I just feel like absolute $hit. For those of you who've ever lost a parent or loved one, you know where I'm coming from.
For those of you who've been waiting for that "special something" in the mail, I'll be getting them out to you all within this coming week. Between my father passing away, starting a new position and shift at work plus catching up the work of the previous person...I've been swamped. But don't worry I'll get them out. I've a handful of cd's left to make and I have ot have the 1985 Harpos disc fixed/scratches removed so I can add it to the project. Otherwise it won't burn properly.
I have to be thankful for my wife and kids who've been very supportive through all of this. They keep me grounded eventhough they can drive me up the wall at times
Mike, We lost our father in 1993, and at the time I too began a new role/career. I can sympathize with your feelings, and will pray for you and your family.
Sometimes it is good to take on a project,as the one you are working on for us here in the forum, however, sometimes you need to step back for a bit, do what feels right.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your step dad. I lost my father in 1997, after finally finding him only 4 years before. We didn't get to spend as much time together as I'd hoped. It broke my heart when I discovered that he was a musician. He played keyboards, and had all the then-up to date synth's and so forth. He played jazz and big band music. We never got to perform together, but always planned to. I had, just one month to the day, relocated to Grand, Rapids Michigan when he died, and traveled to Ohio to attend the funeral. There, I met my half sister for the first time. As soon as she discovered who my sister and I were, she embraced me, and cried very hard. I felt very bad for her. She had three half siblings, but had never met her only half brother, until the funeral.
I am sorry Mike. They say time heals all wounds. Keep your chin up. I know it is difficult to do when something like this happens. At leat you have your family at your side for support.
Thank guys. The kind words truly mean a lot. A long story short...my stepfather was in a car accident in Omaha. He wasappearing to slowly improve but a week afterwards he started going backwards. It got to the point that, sadly, there was nothing that could be done. His organs began failing and my mother, brother and I had to make the decision. It's something that's agonizing, to say the least. But he is at peace and no longer suffering. Though that doesn't comfort my and my family much. There's a big void.
As for the project...Despite being way overdue in getting this project done, I've been torn between getting more sleep and trying to stay up late and wrap things up. the music take smy mind off of things. But I don't want to run myself down physically. So there's a balance to maintain. But hey...almost there!!!
Hi john, I'm sorry we have never had the pleasure of meeting, also. Fred Saxon has told me about you and how much you resemble your dad. Me and your old man go back quite a ways. Definitely on of the better bass players to come out of Detroit. He played like he meant it.
HI MIKE SORRY FOR MY REATRD CONDOLENCE BUT SOME PEOPLE IN THIS FORUM LIKE UK DAVE AND AL FROM CANADA KNOW THAT MY PC SATYED MORE IN TECHNICAL SERVICE THAN IN MY HOUSE,AND HAVING NOTHING NEITHER A LITTLE SMALL VIRUS. ONLY I SAY MIKE YOUR FAMILY ENDED WITH SUCCESFUL(MAYBE TO GOD WANTED) WORK. NO MORE GUSTAVO WHAT HAPPEN AERCEPHALUS MUZZIO SERRANO
