I know its not football. But we are a family.

[OL SMOKEY]

My Chris went home to be with God yesterday morning. My life just fell apart.

For you and your family bud!

 

[cwbytruckers]

Hey everyone. Thank you once again. The initial shock of this is whats killing me right now. 1 month ago we were happy and just taking a week off work at home. Laughing and talking about the upcoming season of Yellowstone. Now im having to plan a funeral. Sorry if i sounded like i was suicidal. Thats not me at all. Im just hurting extremely to my core. I have a grief pamphlet from the hospital. I may have to call that but i had some family stop by tonight and that helped. Chris would want me to live my life. If honor of him i want to post this. I turned a Kentucky fan into a Tennessee fan. I may need some encouraging words from time to time but i have been 100% honest with you all.

 

[Volprofch05]

Thanks for sharing the pictures! It's very sad that this happened so suddenly and it must be a shock. No apologies are ever needed under these circumstances! It's good to hear that you are feeling a little better after spending time with family. You can take solace in the fact that you gave him the wonderful gift of experiencing the glory of being a Tennessee fan. Hang in there, my friend.

 

[pismonque]

Oh man, so devastating to read of Chris’ passing. I have no wisdom for you, wish I did.

I’ve always felt like I’d want no part of a world without my wife in it but when I give that some real thought I realize that if the situation were flipped, I’d be devastated to know that my passing would end all joy in the remainder of her life. I know she feels the same.

It’s a special and lucky thing to have had a person in the world that loved you above all others. Once you overcome the blow of the loss, that’s what you can carry forward through the rest of your life.

Immortality, in its most meaningful manifestation, is having the best part of ourselves, our love for those closest to us, carried along and spread through the world far beyond our own reach. I know that’s what I’d wish for.

Sending many good thoughts your way in hopes that peace comes to you soon.

 

[VolNExile]

Hey everyone. Thank you once again. The initial shock of this is whats killing me right now. 1 month ago we were happy and just taking a week off work at home. Laughing and talking about the upcoming season of Yellowstone. Now im having to plan a funeral. Sorry if i sounded like i was suicidal. Thats not me at all. Im just hurting extremely to my core. I have a grief pamphlet from the hospital. I may have to call that but i had some family stop by tonight and that helped. Chris would want me to live my life. If honor of him i want to post this. I turned a Kentucky fan into a Tennessee fan. I may need some encouraging words from time to time but i have been 100% honest with you all.

You didn’t sound actively suicidal (to me), just devastated. I worked for the VA, and we had regular mandatory training in suicide prevention, and so I post that info as a just-in-case. Your post was completely appropriate and searingly honest.

Glad you’ve got family to help, and if nothing else, I hope you get some serious sleep! Take care, and say hi to us when you can. Go Vols!

 

[cwbytruckers]

Now through all this my 74 year old dad has pneumonia and possibly covid. Good Lord what else can go wrong.

 

[CopperHead_Vol]

Just getting over this mess too... Hits hard. You and your family /friends are in my prayers brother.

 

[VolNExile]

Now through all this my 74 year old dad has pneumonia and possibly covid. Good Lord what else can go wrong.

Prayers for your dad (and still for you.)

 

[Volprofch05]

Very sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your dad.

 

[joevol33]

Now through all this my 74 year old dad has pneumonia and possibly covid. Good Lord what else can go wrong.

Praying buddy

 

[cwbytruckers]

Finally after a week almost Chris is coming home tomorrow. And we finally get to have closure. His memorial is Sunday. He loved me very much and loved Tennessee football. He would have not wanted to have it on game day. So we are watching the game and celebrating his life. Let’s beat PITT for Chris.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Ive had time to get over the service and all that heartache. I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who said a prayer or gave words of encouragement. I now have to learn to live as a widow. But im gonna through this. Thank You Vol Nation

 

[VolNExile]

Ive had time to get over the service and all that heartache. I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who said a prayer or gave words of encouragement. I now have to learn to live as a widow. But im gonna through this. Thank You Vol Nation

Thank YOU for letting us try to help.
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

 

[Volprofch05]

Ive had time to get over the service and all that heartache. I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who said a prayer or gave words of encouragement. I now have to learn to live as a widow. But im gonna through this. Thank You Vol Nation

Good to hear the encouraging words and keep hanging in there, my friend