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July 11, 2020 by Mr. 1500 Days 23 Comments

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  1. Jon W says

    July 11, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    My condolences to you and your family. Sounds like he was a complicated but good man. Enjoy your happy memories of him. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lauren S. says

    July 11, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    Thinking of your family during this difficult time and wishing you peace. Hoping you and your girls enjoy that long bike ride soon!

    Reply
  3. Chris@TTL says

    July 11, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    Ah man, that’s a rough followup. Healing for you and your family from one pair of your readers that have been following along for a while.

    -Chris & Jenni
    Chris@TTL recently posted…Urban vs. Rural: Country Living With the Frugalwoods or the CityMy Profile

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  4. Rachel says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:06 am

    I am sorry for your loss. It always seems too soon.

    Reply
  5. Shelley says

    July 12, 2020 at 9:10 am

    Sincere condolences as you and your family deal with the grief.

    Reply
  6. DLK says

    July 12, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    Sincere condolences to you all

    Reply
  7. Mr. Tako says

    July 13, 2020 at 1:46 am

    Sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  8. Pribi says

    July 13, 2020 at 3:26 am

    Hey, these are hard times for you… Workshop is empty indeed, but I see those pictures above are full…

    Reply
    • Mr. 1500 Days says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:31 am

      Best comment ever? Thank you.

      Reply
  9. JH says

    July 13, 2020 at 10:04 am

    So sorry for the loss of your father. It’s never easy, and made all the more difficult during the crazy times we are living in. My mother recently passed away- I can imagine your pain.

    Reply
  10. Tawcan says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Sorry for your loss Carl. 🙁

    Reply
  11. Marla says

    July 14, 2020 at 9:13 am

    Sincere condolences Carl. I hope the happy memories help ease the tough days ahead.

    Reply
  12. Melissa says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Well, hell. That just sucks. I wish for you to experience now the grief and complicated feelings and the whole process, with hope that you come out the other side able to move forward with even more intention, dedication, and a way to love and forgive the human being he was. Sending you impotent but nonetheless good wishes.

    Reply
    • Mr. 1500 Days says

      July 17, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Thank you for the thoughtful comment; I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  13. Mr. P2F says

    July 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Very sorry for your loss. May your fondest memories stay with you always.

    Reply
  14. JRobi says

    July 16, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    I’m sorry, Carl. I’ll be praying for you and your family.

    Reply
  15. BC | FrugalWheels. says

    July 20, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    So sorry Carl. Everyone once in a while I am working on some project in the basement and I come across my beloved grandfather and his old wood plane, still in its box from who knows how long ago. I pick it up and smile, and think of the times we had together.

    Take care in these difficult times, my friend.

    Reply
    • Mr. 1500 Days says

      July 20, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      Hey BC, thank you for the thoughtful note.

      Do you have a picture of that wood plane? I’d like so see it.

      Reply
      • BC | FrugalWheels says

        July 30, 2020 at 7:02 am

        Sure, I could take one. Should I email it to you or something? I don’t think there is a way to include it in the comments or anything. Or maybe I could post it to Instagram or something and comment the link…
        BC | FrugalWheels recently posted…How to start over in life… with FIREMy Profile

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        • Mr. 1500 Days says

          July 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm

          Yeah, post a link or shoot me an email: mr1500 at 1500days . com

          Reply
  16. BCG says

    July 22, 2020 at 9:25 am

    I”m so sorry about your Dad. I’ve only just found your blog and never commented before, but wanted to share this:

    My Dad died from cancer at age 61 in May. It sucked and continues to suck. I’ve spent a lot of times looking for things on the internet to make me feel better–which doesn’t really work–but perhaps the most comforting I’ve come across is this old reddit comment by u/GSnow about grief (assuming the link works)::

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Assistance/comments/hax0t/my_friend_just_died_i_dont_know_what_to_do/c1u0rx2/

    Take care of yourself.

    Reply
    • Mr. 1500 Days says

      July 22, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      BCG, thank you for sharing that. Perhaps my favorite line is this one:

      “The waves never stop coming, and somehow you don’t really want them to.”

      It reminds me of the movie Inside Out. Instead of trying to suppress sadness, it’s best to accept and even embrace it.

      Reply
  17. Petra says

    August 8, 2020 at 1:54 am

    My condolences. I’m sure your father was proud of who you became, with his help and despite the things he did wrong.

    Reply

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