Words can only express so much to somebody only known through the internet and even then to a certain extent.
I don't know what to say that could help other than I hope for the best possible future for you, your family and friends. You can do this and you are not going to have to do it alone. You have a strong support basis even online. Use it, keep in touch with them.
I understood that she was a brilliant and talented lady. I will never forget the toaster saga, the fireman physicals, or the forced marches through the Alaskan winter while pregnant. If I can admire based solely on her posts on a message board, I can only imagine how how her friends and family must've felt towards her.
Mac, I am so very sorry and shocked to hear this. Stay strong for those babies and take care of yourself. Please let us all know if you need ANYTHING!!!
Mac, I've read you and your wife's posts over the years. When I was in my deepest darkest days, they brought me laughter and lifted my spirits. Fellow Horn, you and your family are in my most heartfelt prayers.
Mac, I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Mac's passing. Nothing I could write here seems adequate -- I know it must be a profound loss for you and your family. I will lift you all up in my prayers.
my goodness. our hearts go out to you and your girls. I too have had many a laugh from Mrs Mac's 'toaster' classic. May the peace of God that excels all thought comfort your heart.
Heart felt condolences. I don't post often, but I have always enjoyed Mac's post and have a lot in common with him (same age and I also have two little girls.
Mac, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I appreciate you and am very saddened right now, having read your post and feeling your great loss. I pray that your decisions are good ones now, even in your grief.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your girls Mac. I'm at a serious loss for words and I cannot wait to get back from my travels to hug my wife.
You are so well respected amongst the Longhorn Nation, if you need anything you know where to ask.
I lost both of my parents when I was eleven, my older brother years later and then I lost my only child, my son over a year ago. I know loss intimately. It is my constant companion. One thing that I have found in all this, is that loss is a part of life and everything happens for a reason. Lessons to be learned that we can't fully comprehend in our time of despair.
When my son passed, it was as if the breath was taken from me and I have never fully gotten it back, and I know I never will in this life. What keeps me going, is the belief that I will see him again when this life is done.
Hold onto the sweet memories and cherish them, because in the end, that is really all that we have. With that, I offer a quote from one of my favorite authors and will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers.
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." — Kahlil Gibran
Thanks everybody. I don't venture over here much anymore but this place has been a huge part of my life the past 10 years. I'm convinced that Hornfans contributed to keeping me sane during our years in Alaska. Well, that and the 2005 MNC. And beer.