Mac

We lost David's father, Mac, on Tuesday.  A little over a year ago, he went out for a three-mile run in the morning, and was in the hospital that evening with an eventual diagnosis of lung cancer.  Mac was a strong, fit, smart man, and he was never a smoker.

I only knew Mac for a few years.  He was always kind and gentle.  A bit eccentric.  He loved puns and puzzles.  His garden is amazing.  He was very focused; he would walk past a purple elephant without noticing it if the thing he wanted was behind the elephant.  I was surprised at how often he reminded me of David.

We do feel blessed that we had a year after his diagnosis. Mac got to see two of his children get married this year. He read as much as he possibly could.  He got to visit with so much of his family at least one more time.  It wasn't enough, but it was something. 

We miss you, Mac.

Comments

[Ariel]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like he was a wonderful man and will be much missed. Take good care of each other - I'll be sending warm thoughts your way.

[stacey]

I am so sorry. Like you said, you had a good year with him. My great uncle died of lung cancer also - he was never a smoker either. Sad.

[kelly]

So sorry for your loss! Sure was great that he got to see his children marry though. Thinking of you and David! *hugs*

[kim]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man.

[Denise]

So sorry for your loss, and for David. I've been there too - lost my dad to lung cancer 9 years ago.

[Linda]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Kristy.

[ann]

My thoughts are with you and your family... so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great guy.

[Beth S.]

I'm so sorry. :-(

[Christy]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and David.

[Liz K.]

Oh, Kristy, I'm so very sorry for you, David, and his whole family. Cancer sucks.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during what is sure to be a difficult time.

[Stacey]

I'm so sorry to hear - he sounds like he was quite a special man! And lucky for you, you have his son. :) Take care.

[Jessica]

{{{{{{{{big hugs}}}}}}}}}}}} <== for you both

[Deborah]

I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man and I know he will be missed as much as he is remembered. Take care.

[--Deb]

Oh, I'm so sorry. Lung Cancer is just brutal--both my grandfather and my only uncle died from it, and it's therefore one of the diseases I HATE. It sounds like Mac had a great year, though . . . even if he deserved a lot more of them. I'm just so sorry.

[bea]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

[Dave]

I'm so sorry. Focused eccentricity -- he sounds like an interesting guy and the type of person I like to have for a friend.

[amy]

So sorry.

[David]

Hi everyone. Thanks so much for all the warm wishes and comments. And thanks, Kristy, for everything.

[Sharon]

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, David, and family.

[Christine]

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and David.

[Cynthia]

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your extended family.

[Stacey]

So Sorry. But I am happy for the time you had. Remember the good stuff. {{{{hugs}}}}

[Ina]

Condolences on your loss.

[Oiyi]

So sorry to hear about your loss.

[tiennie]

I am so sorry for you and your husband's loss. Best wishes to all of your family.

[Mintyfresh]

so sorry Kristy. my best to you and your husband and his whole family.

[Heather]

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and David.

[Heather]

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and David.

[Stella]

So sorry to hear about this, Kristy.

[Kim]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you & David.

[Kirsten]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard it is to loose a parent.
Please give my condolences to your husband and his family.

[Ruth]

I'm so sorry for your loss - he sounds like a wonderful man.

[Jenni]

My sympathy for your family's loss.

[Amy]

I'm so, *so* sorry to read this. Best thoughts to you and David, and his whole family.

[Mel]

I'm very sorry to hear your loss, I lost my own grandfather on the same day due to lung cancer. He was the healthiest man I've ever known, never smoked, and ended up getting a tumour wrapped around his heart. I would say that he too had a good year, he had christmas with all of his children, had plenty of fresh air and loved ones around him, but it is never enough time. We always lose the best ones too soon.

[Risa]

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. My very best wishes to you and David.

[Jean]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you, David and David's family as you go through this difficult time. HUGS!

[elise]

I'm just reading this now and can't say anything that hasn't been said already, but my thoughts are with you.

[Nora]

xx