Reply #58: Hello Jeremy [View All]

my name is Ron and I'm a pretty new Duer (since July 4th). So I wasn't really familiar with that allegedly obnoxious OMC guy. Just OMC who humbly and bravely reached out to anonymous fellow progressives all over the country in his time of sadness and need. I'm trying to hold the tears back as I write this... I read a LOT of your posts and the loving responses you got and I will never forget them, as you obviously won't. I will continue to pray for you and your kids. As much of a handful as they'll be, they will also provide you with laughter and joy and pride . My mom died of breast cancer when I was a teenager and you've helped me understand a little better what my dad must have been going through. I humbly thank you for that gift in the midst of your unfathomable sorrow. Life went on of course for my dad, my brother and me, and in time, we all experienced many, many moments of, as I mentioned above, happiness, joy and laughter. Those will come to you again some day, my friend. I swear they will...If you have financial problems due to all this, and it sounds like you may, you've trusted us to help with thoughts and prayers etc... Please don't be ashamed to tell us you need help beyond what friends and family are doing, OK? I don't have a lot, and I'm sure many DUers are in a similar position, but there's many, many of us who would help with whatever small amounts we could. Hopefully, if you do need this type of help, someone on DU who's a more organized person than myself ( being a rather scatterbrained sort) can set something up, and I for one would be happy to help out in whatever small way I could. Much love to you, Ron (abq e streeter)