2018 has been brutal
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Tough year so far....Mom passed in January, my closest friend Kenny in February, I suffered a stroke in April, and Dad passed away Sunday morning. Things should start looking up soon? Dad was a great guy to all. A gifted tenor, he was always singing old classic opera tunes with Mom at the piano. I recorded him singing Ave Maria in latin a few years ago and it came out so good. We set up in an empty church and made several takes with mics at different spots. The final mix sounded so clear, like he was standing next to you in the room. I sat with my siblings the other night a played it over and over. It's the only recording he ever made. His health had been failing recently and he took a turn for the worse last week. He didnt suffer and passed in his sleep. He was a deeply religious man and I'm sure he is hanging with Pavarotti (his fav) and gearing up for the Angel Band summer tour. Love you Pops.
-Phil
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jonaspond
Phil -- Sounds like you've
Phil -- Sounds like you've had one hell of a year. Real sorry to hear about your pops and everything that you've dealt with. Hopefully you are recovering well.
Peace
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: gypsy tailwind
What a beautiful way to honor
What a beautiful way to honor your father.
Peace to you Phaldo.
... this darkness got to give.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Chuck511
Jeez Phaldo, a rough year so
Jeez Phaldo, a rough year so far indeed. I can only hope for the best for you going forward for the rest of the year. Stay strong.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz
Phil....shit. That's about
Phil....shit. That's about as bad as they come. Let us know if there something you could use to take you out of this gloom. Solstice is almost here, maybe the flip side of the year will be the opposite.
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Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
Too many reminders for all us, lately , it seems. (Let alone the year you've had, my heart goes out to you)
Thoughts , positive vibes, and strength to you and your family, and loved ones.
Enjoy every day, zoners...each day is a gift.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Huckleberry Hound
Sending you big love, Phaldo
Sending you big love, Phaldo -- may the dark days pass soon, and as Zang said, perhaps the solstice will bring new light.
You are good to see the beauty and treasure it. I will take note, thank you for the reminder. XO
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 19.5 Degrees
My condolences to you and
My condolences to you and your family, Phil.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: cb
Peace and strength to you
Peace and strength to you Phaldo
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MarkD
Sorry for your losses Phil.
Sorry for your losses Phil.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Is forgiveness possible?
Hang in there, Phaldo. Lots
Hang in there, Phaldo. Lots of zoners sending vibes and love to you - myself included.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island
Dear Phaldo, what you
Dear Phaldo, what you outlined has indeed been brutal. The losses of loved ones alone could take a person down, but you've had more to deal with than that. I hope you are recovering from your stroke, healing, life improving.
It's so sweet to read that your dad was a great guy, and that he was a gifted tenor who loved to sing. Your recording of him is going to be something to listen to with joy throughout your life. It's truly great that he didn't suffer at the end of his life.
Sending much love, strength and healing to you. Peace.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: O'Toole
RIP Kenny.
RIP Kenny.
RIP Phaldos Dad.
Should be turning around for you soon.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bluelight
Sorry to read this Phaldo.
Sorry to read this Phaldo.
RIP
Hope you-your self are on the mend.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic
To better days, Brother.
To better days, Brother.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Phaldo,
Phaldo,
total suckage, but you appear from far away to be dealing with it all as well and could be expected,
let the grief, sadness, and bittersweet memories ebb and flow
peace, and peace in time .....................