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Post by ozark on Feb 19, 2010 14:25:26 GMT -5
For those who read JaKe The Woodsman, Jake has suffered with bladder cancer for a year or so now. Yesterday he had a stroke and is in critical condition. Not expected to live long now.
He is 92 years old and has lived a long life. Mostly did what he wanted to do. I am not able to visit him and have no desire to see him when he is in a comma. Wouldn't do either of us any good.
When he goes, if he does before me? That will leave only me of that clan left. He gave a lot to our country in world war 2 so I hope that his passing is painless. I felt like passing this news on to those of you who remembers Jake from the book. Ben (Bob in the book)
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Post by basspastor on Feb 19, 2010 19:49:10 GMT -5
I pray all will be at peace and rest in God's love at this time.
Blessing
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Post by petev on Feb 19, 2010 21:44:03 GMT -5
Ben, I will pray for your brother. Thanks for informing us. My own aunt, a fine person hangs in the last moments of life also, as I write, 92 or 93 y.o. Hang in there. Jake led a fine life.
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Post by farmallm51 on Feb 19, 2010 23:47:53 GMT -5
Ben,
You and your brother are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie
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Post by whyohe on Feb 20, 2010 7:11:01 GMT -5
Ben you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by ET on Feb 20, 2010 21:02:04 GMT -5
Ozark
I’m saddened to hear of Jake’s condition as I have come to know him through your writings. He is a unique individual I’ve come to respect as I followed his journey into manhood.
Thoughts and prayers.
Ed
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Post by tar12 on Feb 22, 2010 3:40:41 GMT -5
Ben,
It truly saddens me to hear of this news.I feel as though I have walked in his shoes through your writings.I bid him Godspeed in his next journey...
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Post by deadon on Feb 23, 2010 18:15:58 GMT -5
Just said a prayer for you both Ben.
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Post by Buckrub on Feb 26, 2010 15:55:19 GMT -5
May He who bears our burdens, bear yours and his at this time. "It is appointed unto man once to die, and after that, the Judgment". It is our fate, all of us. No one escapes. Those left behind surely do suffer, though. Loss of love is so hard.
God bless you.
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Post by ozark on Mar 3, 2010 17:43:51 GMT -5
I am getting PM wondering if there is any change. The answer is no. He is holding his own but confined to his bed. He has always been tough so he may crawl out of bed yet. Thank you all for the prayers and concern. Ben. Or Bob, if we are going to call him Jake.
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Post by Richard on Mar 13, 2010 19:28:37 GMT -5
Ben...........my prayers are with you and Jake!
Richard
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Post by ozark on Mar 26, 2010 21:57:59 GMT -5
Jake is bedfast and talks out of his head most of the time. He thinks all the family are yet alive and ask how they are doing. He is also talking about things that he seen in WW11. In that he is arguing a lot about people taking foolish moves without realizing why. He keeps telling everyone to keep down and keep shooting. Under the circumstances staying alive isn't really a blessing for him or for those taking care of him. Thanks to all for your prayers and PMs sent to me. Ozark
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Post by deadon on Mar 27, 2010 6:37:44 GMT -5
Praying for you and yours ozark!
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Post by whyohe on Mar 27, 2010 9:09:26 GMT -5
I pray you and your families situation gets better. we never want some one to pass but some times its the best thing for them and thoes around them.
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Post by pposey on Apr 9, 2010 11:42:31 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both, my grandfather passed shortly after a stroke and it was hard there at the end.
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Post by deadon on Apr 15, 2010 21:51:50 GMT -5
How is Jake, ozark and the ozark angle? Hope things are going well for you Sir, Rusty
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Post by Douglas on Apr 16, 2010 0:08:55 GMT -5
our prayers go out to you, let the Lord lead and guide you, hope things get better... Douglas
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Post by walkandtalk on May 16, 2018 0:18:11 GMT -5
For those who read JaKe The Woodsman, Jake has suffered with bladder cancer for a year or so now. Yesterday he had a stroke and is in critical condition. Not expected to live long now. He is 92 years old and has lived a long life. Mostly did what he wanted to do. I am not able to visit him and have no desire to see him when he is in a comma. Wouldn't do either of us any good. When he goes, if he does before me? That will leave only me of that clan left. He gave a lot to our country in world war 2 so I hope that his passing is painless. I felt like passing this news on to those of you who remembers Jake from the book. Ben (Bob in the book) Ben and I served in the Army together. I really liked Ben and even wanted to move to Arkansas so we could continue our friendship. Years ago I ordered his book online but never got a copy of it. It was then that I found that he had passed away. I made a comment on the 'home' notice of his passing. Ben, you are missed. (maybe some day I will find a copy of his book) Mike |
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Post by edge on May 18, 2018 19:36:24 GMT -5
You know sometimes when I see old thread replied to I think I should have instituted a limit on how long a thread can be replied to...
And then this thread is rejuvenated, and it makes me remember Ben, and the other members that have passed.
Shed a tear, have a drink, say a prayer, hug your kid or grandkids, and just remember how short life is...cheers!
edge.
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Post by sw on Sept 20, 2018 21:21:57 GMT -5
We briefly stopped in Leslie a few months ago (great little bakery!) but made a point to drive by Ben’s house. Just not the same. There was a warmth there. Ben did a good job of getting married. Mrs Ben was a lady. And Ben was a gentleman.
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Post by tar12 on Sept 25, 2018 18:05:32 GMT -5
We briefly stopped in Leslie a few months ago (great little bakery!) but made a point to drive by Ben’s house. Just not the same. There was a warmth there. Ben did a good job of getting married. Mrs Ben was a lady. And Ben was a gentleman. Several years ago I stopped by Bens place to visit with him and his wife..they were a very loving couple and cared deeply for each other.....this was very apparent to me.My time spent with Ben and his wife was but a brief moment in time but they left a ever lasting impression on me...people from a different era and the salt of the earth. |
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Oct 13, 2018 15:46:48 GMT -5
Yeah. Old threads seem to be viable to revive and relive. And this proves it.
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