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> My angel Tammy
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post Mar 16 2015, 07:33 AM
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As you probably know, I lost my beautiful wife Tammy on March 6th due to complications of Lupus. She had just come home after another difficult hospital and rehab stay and I've never seen her so determined to get stronger. We had great plans for our future. Then suddenly, she was gone to heaven. Over the years she endured pain and medical challenges that would have made most people bitter or angry. Not Tammy. She lived with this cruel disease with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She was amazing.

I feel lost and alone and empty right now. She was the reason I got up in the morning. She was not only my wife but my soulmate and my best friend. I've never loved anyone as much as Tammy and her love for me was overwhelming and made me a better man.

My life will never be the same but now I have to learn to live my life without her by my side. It truly won't be easy. I know she'd only want happiness for me, there is no doubt. Thankfully, she will always be with me. She is my angel and I think she's already doing her "work" as an angel first class up in heaven...

On my drive out to Illinois to attend Tammy's services, I found myself feeling drowsy. I kept pushing on though. I fell asleep at the wheel doing 75 MPH+. I was awoken by a very loud noise. What I saw was the left side of my car violently hitting and then bouncing off a concrete construction barrier. All I could think was.. "I'm not going to be able to even make it to Illinois". Surprisingly, the car seemed to drive ok. I knew though I had banged up my car pretty badly with an impact like that.

At the next rest area, I reluctantly got out of my car to see the damage. I was in complete shock... not a dent... not even a scratch! That's not even possible, that had to be Tammy doing her angel thing. I mean, she loved the copper metallic color of our car and she didn't want to see it get a bad boo boo. And let's face it, the sheet metal on a Forte isn't exactly great. If I drifted off ahead where there was no barrier wall, I would have continued to the other side of the highway where I might have been killed.

Tammy just wasn't ready to have me join her in heaven just yet. She's got some catching up to do with her dad. It's gonna be Cardinals season soon and now that she's off pain meds there's lots of ice cold beer to be shared.

I love my Tammy for always.


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post Mar 16 2015, 09:46 AM
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She is looking out for ya Mitch.


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post Mar 16 2015, 12:00 PM
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Let her continue to be an inspiration to you, living through you with her positive attitude and emotional strength. Your daughter needs you to be the best Mitch you can be. You're in our thoughts and we all wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Thank you for sharing this private part of your life with us. Your EC Family cares deeply for you.

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post Mar 16 2015, 01:18 PM
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She will always be watching over you and your daughter. I can't imagine how hard this must be. At least she isn't in pain anymore. You are in our thoughts.


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post Mar 16 2015, 08:48 PM
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This community is here for you, Mitch. Glad you didn't end up joining her much too soon.


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The community is here for you man! smile.gif


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post Mar 17 2015, 07:25 PM
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What a lovely expression of love for your wife. Your story gave me chills. I hope that the pain you are now feeling will ease and the wonderful memories sustain you. Blessings to you and yours!


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We're definitely here for you, Mitch.

Like I've said before, always feel free to call me up or shoot me a text.


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post Mar 18 2015, 05:14 AM
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Tammy sounds like she was strong person. She will always be there looking over you and your little girl.


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Mitch,

I am sorry about what happened. I saw your post on Facebook and it prompted me to log in to this site to leave my condolences. I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers. As humans, we would rather not suffer at all, but we can take comfort in knowing that God works all things for the good of those whom he has called (Romans 8:28). As you can see, the entire community is ready to stand by you as your work your way through this terrible situation.


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post Mar 18 2015, 06:00 PM
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Damn Mitch, I don't even know what to say.

So sorry to hear this. Your family are in my thoughts. Can't even begin to think what or how I would be feeling.

I know when I lost my first born I had terrible thoughts running through my mind. I didn't know what to do or who to talk to or even how I'd manage marching on.

If you need anything, we're all here for you.

I'm so sorry I'm learning of this just now.


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post Mar 18 2015, 07:02 PM
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That's a wonderful touch in the banner, too, Mitch.


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