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Subject: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete's Dad to Everyone [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 06:12:36 03/11/13 Mon I wanted to let each one of you in the forum who are friends and chat with my son, Mark Athlete, to know that Mark's Aunt Sally, my wife's younger sister, has passed away unexpectantly. She died of a heart attack on Sunday, March 10, 2013. It is a complete shock to my wife, and to Mark! Aunt Sally and Mark have been very close to one another since he was a little boy, and especially more so when she and Mark's uncle started attending to watch Mark play football, baseball and basketball games with his best friends Drew, Jake and Sean who came to know Sally as Aunt Sally too, besides the rest of the members of the sports teams through the years leading up now to the boys' high school years. Aunt Sally not only loved to watch the games, but she loved to cheer at the games as well. Being a former middle and high school cheerleader, her and Mark hit it right off in their of sports, and when Sally and her husband would attend the games Mark, Drew, Jake, Sean played in, they would not sit in the parents' section but in the cheer stands so Aunt Sally could help lead cheers with the school cheerleaders to see if a victory game win could be found by the team! Aunt Sally did her last cheering last Friday at the boy's varsity basketball game. Since Sunday, it has been a sad-trying time for Mark, my wife and I, and for the rest of our family. Besides for Drew, Jake and Sean to try to cope with Aunt Sally's passing. The boys will be out of school as Aunt Sally's funeral will be held within a few days. They and the rest of the basketball team will be acting as Honorary Pallbearers at the funeral. If that isn't enough, Mark, Drew, Jake, Sean and the basketball team have to try to contend to stay focused, while they attend basketball practices in preparations to play a tournament playoff game this week in what all has happened to see if they can advance further in play. I wanted you forum friends of Mark to know what has happened, and let you know about Aunt Sally's passing and perhaps you could remember Mark in your prayers? He thinks the world of you forum friends. If you would like to leave Mark a message, it would really help him. Of course, it will be a few days before Mark can find the time to respond, so don't be worried in a delay. Sorry I had to post this sad message, but I know you friends would want to know what has happened. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Athlete's Dad [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: CALEB [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:52:54 03/11/13 Mon TO MARK'S DAD, THIS IS VERY SAD NEWS INDEED. IT IS NICE TO FINALLY MEET YOU. MARK SPEAKS OF YOU ALL OF THE TIME BUT WE HAVE NEVER GOT TO MEET YOU BEFORE. IT IS TOO BAD YOUR FIRST TIME WITH US HAD TO BE TO GIVE OUT SAD NEWS. I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SISTER-IN-LAW PASSING. I TOO HAVE LOST SOMEONE REALLY CLOSE TO ME AND IT WAS JUST HORRIBLE. I GUESS MARK TOLD YOU ABOUT ALL OF THAT. I THINK MARK HAD A REAL BAD FLU ABOUT THE SAME TIME MY GRANDFATHER PASSED AWAY. IT'S BEEN A WHILE BUT I THINK THAT IS RIGHT. MARK AND HIS FRIENDS SURE ARE DEDICATED TO THEIR SPORTS! I NEVER REALLY GOT INTO TEAM SPORTS. I TRIED BASEBALL AND QUIT AND I TRIED WRESTLING AND I QUIT. IT JUST ISN'T MY THING. I KNOW WHEN MY GRANDFATHER DIED, I DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO EAT. THERE IS NO WAY I COULD HAVE GONE TO A PRACTICE OR THOUGHT ABOUT PLAYING IN A TOURNAMENT. TELL MARK AND HIS FRIENDS THAT I THINK IT IS GREAT THAT THEY STILL HAVE THE WHEREWITHAL TO DO THIS. SADLY, MY AUNT AND I ARE NOT THAT CLOSE. I AM SURE IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HER THAT I WOULD BE SAD BUT I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR MARK AND HIS AUNT SALLY WERE VERY CLOSE AND THAT SHE SUPPORTED THEIR GAMES. I AM SURE THE STANDS WILL BE A LOT QUIETER NOW THAT HER CHEERS HAVE BEEN SILENCED. YOU MUST BE SO PROUD OF MARK! HE IS SUCH A TOP ATHLETE BUT I THINK HE IS ALSO A GREAT STUDENT. I BET HE TAKES AFTER YOU. :D I SEE A LOT OF MARK IN YOU JUST FROM THIS ONE MESSAGE! I KNOW MARK AND DREW AND JAKE AND SEAN WILL BE BUSY WITH BASKETBALL AND THAT THEY ARE ALSO HURTING OVER AUNT SALLY'S DEATH SO PLEASE PASS ON TO THEM OUR CONDOLENCES AS I AM SURE THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO BE HERE FOR A WHILE. I HOPE YOU WILL KEEP US UPDATED IN THEIR ABSENCE. I HOPE YOU WILL POST MESSAGES SOME OTHER TIMES THAT DON'T INVOLVE SAD NEWS. MY BROTHER PLAYED FOOTBALL WHEN OUR GRANDFATHER DIED. LIKE AUNT SALLY WAS TO MARK AND FRIENDS, GRANDAD WAS A BIG SUPPORTER OF OUR SCHOOL'S FOOTBALL TEAM. AFTER HIS DEATH, THE TEAM PLAYED A GAME AND DEDICATED IT TO HIS MEMORY. I THINK THEY MOSTLY DID IT FOR MY BROTHER BUT IT WAS STILL A NICE GESTURE AND THEY WON. TELL MARK THAT HIS TEAM SHOULD PLAY A BASKETBALL GAME IN AUNT SALLY'S MEMORY. I KNOW THEY WILL WIN IT - THEY ALWAYS WIN! WELL, THANKS FOR LETTING US KNOW AND TELL MARK AND THE OTHER GUYS THAT WE SEND BEST WISHES. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Spider [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 13:46:50 03/12/13 Tue I am very sorry to hear about Mark's aunt passing. This is very sad news! I know this must be very hard for Mark and the rest of your family. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Spider [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 04:51:30 03/16/13 Sat Hi Spider, It was really nice to hear from you. On behalf of my parents and myself I want to thank you for sending your condolences. They really mean alot, and helped me during the week. Even though I am still confused, and can't belive my aunt had to pass away. There was no warning. I wished the Sunday she passed away never came to be! I guess God wanted her in heaven more then allowing us here on earth to continue to have Aunt Sally here. Yes, it is very hard for me and the rest of the family, Spider. I hope you never have to go through something like this. Aunt Sally has always been here for me while I was growing up, and now she won't be. I'm going to be lost without her! I had a hard time attending the funeral. I'm glad my girlfriend Holly helped me this week. Do you have a girlfriend? How have you been? I've thought about you off and on and was wondering how you were doing. I hope life has been treating you kind? Are you enjoying school, have a favorite subject you look forward to attending classes each day? Thanks again for your condolences to me and my family. Maybe we can talk again sometime? Best always, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Caleb [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 04:39:38 03/16/13 Sat Hi Caleb, It was really nice to hear from you. On behalf of my dad and Mom and myself we would like to thank you for your condolences on the passing of my Aunt Sally. I still can't believe this happened, and think it is a dream and I will wake up and my aunt will still be here. I guess God needed her more in heaven then having her here. Yes Caleb, it was horrible when your grandfather passed away and I did have a bad case of the flu. You and PJ talked so much about him it was like losing a family member for all of us in the forum when he passed away. I hope my aunt and your grandfather get to meet one another. My Aunt Sally and I were very close, and it wasn't just her support of my sports playing but lots of other things in life, too. I can't believe I won't see her anymore and hear her voice. She had a very special laugh that made a person feel good if they were having a bad day. She will be missed attending games and cheering in the stands. She was very special to the cheerleading team, and sometimes when she could helped out at practices. Holly and the girls could hardly attend her funeral. Same for me. I'd give anything to have Aunt Sally here! Thanks for "best wishes" to help make me feel better. It was so good to hear from you. Your message was seen by my Mom and Dad, and also Jake, Drew and Sean send their "thank you" for caring to send condolences, too." Your tried wrestling and quit? Sorry to hear that. I would think while growing up that you and PJ got into some good wrestling matches over the years and that they would have helped prepare you for team sports competition. Did you get to compete in a few matches before quiting? Over the years while growing up with Jake, Sean and Drew I've gotten into some good wrestling matches with them guys. A few of them caused us to break things and caused us to get our butts spanked together at their house or my house. Oh well, boys will be boys, small or big. I hope you are doing good in school like you usually do for honor grades? Your usually at the top or near the top of names. I was sorry to hear that you and Rat got a spanking for seeing an 'R' movie. Was the movie any good, as good as you both thought it would be, despite knowing you might get spanked for attending if you were discovered? I am very curious what the name of the movie was, and was looking through movie listings trying to figure out which movie you both attended. I bet your dad really lite up you and Rat good? Did you guys earn at least l5 paddle licks? Nice talkling with you Caleb. Seeing your message of condolence was really nice and helped me this week. I still feel bad, I'm confused and wished the Sunday my Aunt Sally passed away never came to be. Maybe we can talk again some time? Best always, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: PJ [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 13:14:09 03/12/13 Tue Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Sending Best Wishes! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to PJ [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:26:35 03/16/13 Sat Hi PJ, Sure was great seeing your message, and how much you care about me and my family since the passing of Aunt Sally. I still can't believe she is gone. I would do anything to bring her back to us. I wished the Sunday she passed away never came to be. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers my friend. They mean more then you know. I feel really bad, confused and want to know why this happened but, I guess God needed Aunt Sally more in heaven with Him. I hope my Aunt Sally gets to meet your grandfather and Rats dad. She has a special little laugh and makes anyone having a bad day to have a better day! I can't believe I won't hear her cheering from the sports audience stands anymore for me and the teams I play on but, she will be in my heart forever. I took a wristband and printed her name on it so can she can be in the games with me. Holly has been just great to try to help me. She is a God sent. I know now what you must have been going through different times in the hospital and Julie was there for you, helping you get through the ordeals. Drew, Jake and Sean's girlfriends have been great to them too, especially them growing up with me and knowing Aunt Sally just like a real aunt to them. I remember a few times us guys got into some trouble while growing up, breaking a few things, and Aunt Sally had to do some correcting of some "boys" to teach them. I would give anything to relive those moments again now! I thank you for your prayers. Please continue. It's been a bad week! Maybe next week will be better? My Mom and Dad thank you for you prayers and concern, and I know my uncle appreciates them, too. It was hard attending Aunt Sally's funeral. The minister delivered a nice message and eulogy, which helped. I still have questions why this had to happen. I'm cofused, but I guess God has a plan? Thanks for sending best wishes, my friend. They mean alot to me!! Thanks for being my friend. Best to you, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Randy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:17:09 03/12/13 Tue To Mark and family - I'm so sorry to hear of your sudden loss; have a hug! I hope you will be there for each other in this hard moment, and I also hope she will live forever in your memories. Think of all the nice moments you had together and never forget her! Be thankful that she was there for you - and I hope you all are strong and supportive of each other. My best wishes and feelings for all of you! Randy [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Randy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:08:35 03/16/13 Sat Hi Randy, It was so nice to hear from you. Thank you for the hug and thank you for sending you condolences to me and my family. I still can't believe that my Aunt Sally isn't here anymore. I would give anything to have her here and wished the Sunday she passed away on never came to be! God wanted her in heaven more with Him I guess, but I wasn't done loving her here, having her around, talking with her, and if a guy was having a bad day she had a special laugh that would make the day better and I sure am going to miss not hearing that laugh. Aunt Sally attending almost all of the sports games I played in, cheered me and rest of the team members on. She was a cheerleader when she was in school and she sure knew how to help "fire up" a team or the crowd to help try win the game. I've been thinking of all the nice moments I've had with her while growing up. I wished she could be here to continue to share more with me. I won't ever forget her. I miss her so, but she will forever be in my heart. I had a hard time attending her funeral but, the minister's message and eulogy helped. I am so thankful she was here for me through the years. I still think she is going to walk through our door at our house with my uncle or be attending more of my sporting events to cheer me and the team on, but I guess I can think in my mind she will be, even though she won't be here inperson. I thank you for being a good friend to me, Randy. Your words of encouragement and condolences mean alot to me and my family in this hard time. We'll talk more later. Best, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Randy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:21:10 03/16/13 Sat Dear Mark, thank you so much for replying individually to each of us. Talking about your late aunt Sally really helps to keep her in memory. While it's sad and terrible to have lost her, you can also be glad to have had her, and keeping her forever in your heart is the best you can do! As long as you keep her in your mind and in your heart she will be with you in a way. Have another hug! Randy [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Randy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:07:55 03/16/13 Sat Hi Randy, You are welcome in my personal reply to you and each one who left me & my family a condolence about my Aunt Sally. She was a very special lady in my life, sad she won't be here anymore but you are RIGHT, I will always have her memory in my mind and I have photos of her to always to be able to remember her by, too. Friends like you & others, caring, and taking the time to show sympathy really helps me. I can't say thank you enough to you and others. I will always keep Aunt Sally in my mind and heart, so I won't be forgetting her ever! Thanks for another hug. And thanks for your friendship!! Best, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Rat [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:13:27 03/12/13 Tue This is terrible news. My dad passed on December 8th with a heart attack and so I know how hard this is. I am thinking about your family in this hard time. How can you all even think of playing a game? That has to be hard. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Rat [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:58:30 03/16/13 Sat Hi Rat, Thank you for thinking of me and my family at the passing of my Aunt Sally. They mean alot to me. It is great hearing from you. I and my folks have been still praying for you and your Mom and family since the passing of your dad last Dec. 8th and were wondering how you were doing, had left a few messages and now it's our turn to try to understand why these event in life have to happen. I hope my Aunt Sally, your dad, and PJ, Caleb and Mark's grandfather get a chance to get together in Heaven and get to know one another. If anyone was having a bad day my Aunt Sally could make them feel better. She has this special laugh she did that would make anyone feel better and put a smile on their face. I can't believe Aunt Sally is gone but, I guess God needed her in heaven more then her being here. Still, if I knew she would be leaving me and my family and my uncle on the Sunday she passed away, I would have wished that Sunday never came! I did find some comfort in the eulogy the minister gave. Was you able to get through the eulogy you were going to give for your dad without too much difficulty? You always have some great words of wisdom, my friend. Got any to send to me? I am so confused and can't believe this has happened in my life, that Aunt Sally won't be around for me to enjoy her company or have her cheer me on from the bleechers in the sports games I will play in. She sure could "fire up" a team and crowd to try to win a game! Of course, she was a cheerleader in school and I guess you never lose that gift of cheering after you graduate. There were a few times while I was growing up with Drew, Jake and Sean that we got into some trouble breaking some things and Aunt Sally had to do a little correcting. She was much a real aunt to them as she was to me. I sure would give anything to relive those days, have her here. I know you probably feel the same way, wanting to have your dad there for you and maybe correct you again? Speaking of correcting. I see you and Caleb decided you both needed to take in and see an 'R' movie. Was seeing the movie worth it to what happened to you and Caleb by his dad "correcting" you both later on when you got caught? I bet his dad really lite up you both good. How many paddle licks did it cost? I was trying to look through the newspaper movie listings to see what movie might have interested you both but, haven't quite figured out the name of the movie. I guess you wouldn't be able to share the name or what the movie was about, without getting into trouble? Rat, it sure was good to hear from you. I was wondering how you were doing. I had left a few messages to you, about continued prayers for you and your mom and family, but I guess you weren't aware of them or saw them I left in the forum. Sorry this event in my life happened but, I'm glad that it re-introduced us. Sure is great hearing from you. I hope school is going good for you this year? Are you, Caleb or anyone else in prosition to be fighting for top honors in your class like in past years? Do you still have the same girlfriend you had in the past? I still have my Holly and she has been great trying to help me make it through this past week. I don't know what I would do without her by my side! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. They really help me. Nice talking with you. Maybe we can do it again? Best to you, and your Mom. Your in my prayers. Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Brooks [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:58:05 03/12/13 Tue Hey Big Buddy and family, I am so sorry to hear about you Aunt Sally passing away, I will pray for your family. I. wish you and your family the best [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Brooks [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06:35:52 03/16/13 Sat Hey Little Brother, It was good to see & hear from you. Thank you for the prayers and thinking of me and my family. They are much needed, Little Brother. It has been a bad week for me. Prayer helps me, but I'm still confused why things had to happen like they did. I guess God needed my Aunt Sally in heaven with him more, then my uncle needed to have Sally with him, and me and my family. I still would give anything to have Aunt Sally here! I wished I could have known what was going to happen ahead of time on the Sunday she passed away. I would have done anything to prevent that Sunday coming to be. Holly sure has been helping me, been here for me everyday that I've needed her. I wouldn't have been able to get through the funeral without her. The minister gave a really nice message and euolgy about Aunt Sally. She would have been pleased! Aunt Sally had a special laugh, Little Brother. If you were having a bad dad that laugh could bring a smile to your face and make things better. I will always treasure the years I had my Aunt Sally. She was there for me to talk to, cheer me on in the sports games I was playing in and would "fire up" me, the team I was playing on and everyone else around her. Of course, being a school cheerleader like she was would always stay with her to keep the cheers coming. She was an "aunt" to Sean, Drew and Jake and everyone else she needed to be one, even though she was not blood related to them. I'll remember a few times while growing up that the four of us needed a little "correcting" when we broke a few things, and Aunt Sally stepped in to do it. I sure would give anything to even have those correcting days return!! I sure missed not talking with you, Little Brother, wondering what you have been doing, how's school, etc. I want to be so we can. I left a couple of messages to you but, I guess they didn't get approved for whatever reason. I want to be so we can talk about regular things, school and sports. I asked you further what to do about me joining Pro Boards, what needed to be done for steps, etc.; which I still want to do as we won't have a way to talk about sports and things if I don't. AndI want to know what has been happening with Tanner, Brady, Jonah and Wyatt. How have been Jonah and Wyatt? I'd like to give a sports report happening about what has been happening with me, Drew, Jake and Sean but, don't want to get into trouble so, I guess we'll have to wait. Please continue your prayers, Little Brother. They help me and my family. Mom and Dad send their best to you. We'll talk some more, later... Think of you, Tanner, Brady, Jonah and Wyatt. Best to you & God Bless you, Mark (Athlete) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Dylan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:09:14 03/12/13 Tue Sorry to hear the news, Mark. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Dylan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06:13:08 03/16/13 Sat Hi Dylan, Sorry "the news" had to be told, but I'm glad to hear from you again. I can't believe I won't have my Aunt Sally around to help me enjoy life, and to attend my sports playing games to help cheer me on like she has been doing since I was a little kid but, I guess God needed Aunt Sally in heaven more then me here on earth. I sure miss her. It has been a rough week for me but, hearing from you and others have helped me. Nice hearing from you! I have thought of you often, wondered how you had been doing. I remember many times you and me talking and I some things would happen and I would ask you how things could be made better, what it would cost, and you would reply that it would cost a certain number of "Dylan Cookies" to smooth things over. LOL. Have you found a girlfriend? I still have my Holly and she sure has been a God sent to help me through this week. I don't know what I would do without her. I'm still confused why things happened like they did, and I pray you and others never have to experience what I and my family have gone through! How is school going for you? I'm doing great in the llth grade, still making the Honor Roll and playing basketball, baseball and football for my school. Got any favorite subjects this year your taking that you can't wait to get to that class to learn? I assume your dad's paddle arm continues to remain SILENT AND NOT IN USE, like it used to be when you and I last spoke a little over a year ago? My dad hasn't used his on me since last November! Yeah! Nice hearing from you Dylan. Won't be long and you'll need to be doing that Spring Yardwork like you usually do. Best, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Tanner [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:15:40 03/12/13 Tue Mark and family, Like everyone else, I want to offer my condolence for the loss of your Aunt Sally, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. It must be hard for you, but remember your faith, it will help you in times like this. Take care my cyber friend. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Tanner [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:01:11 03/16/13 Sat Hi Big Brother, It sure is great hearing from you! Thanks for your concerns, prayers and thoughts for me and my family! They mean the world to me at this time, and are helping me to try to understand a little why this happened. It has been a rough week, but my faith in God is helping but, I still am questioning why this had to happened! I would have done anything to have prevented that Sunday of Aunt Sally's passing to not have it come, if I knew what was going to happen. I'm confused but, Holly sure has been by my side to help me through things. The funeral was nice, and words the minister spoke in the euology Aunt Sally would have liked. They helped me, my uncle (Aunt Sally's husband) and my family to try to cope with our loss. Drew, Jake and Sean can't believe Aunt Sally is gone. She was like a real aunt to them, and others on the sports teams we played on. We have lost our Number 1 Cheerleader, Big Brother! She's been there ever since we were little kids cheering us on in the games we played, including the Friday basketball game the Sunday before she passed away. I can still hear her cheers that night, and see her standing in the cheer section. I'd give anything to have that night back!! I can't believe Aunt Sally won't be watching me play sports anymore. I, Drew, Jake and Sean and rest of the hoop team made some special wristbands we have been wearing with Aunt Sally's name on them to keep her memory alive. Speaking of that, over the years growing up when we were younger I, Drew, Jake and I got into some trouble a few times breaking things and we found Aunt Sally having to "correct" us. Although those times were unplesant to four little butts, I would give anything to have those times back!! I don't know what I would have done this week without Holly. She has been a God sent. I still, however, question God why He thought He needed to have Aunt Sally in heaven with Him. I, my uncle and our family weren't done with her yet here! Please continue to pray for me and my family. It really helps more then you know. I pray you and your family don't have to go through something like this! I realize your on vacation from school this week. I hope you and Kala got a chance to enjoy your families and time home? I hope we can talk sports soon, somehow. I left Brooks a message to inquire further what needed to be done when he asked me to join Pro Board but, my message to him didn't get approved or something. Do you know what all needs to be done, what the steps are, etc.? I want to talk sports with you, and understand your hoop season is over with but, don't want to get into trouble talking until something can be done so we can? I guess it's okay for to talk about non-sports stuff or isn't? I'm confused with all that has happened this past week, etc., but we had been talking non-sports without getting into trouble or shouldn't we? I thank you for being my friend/Big Brother. Aunt Sally would have liked you had she know about you. I think maybe she does not in heaven? I better close for now, enjoy your school vacation. We'll talk more later... Thanks for sending your condolences. They mean more then you and help me, Big Brother. You take care, too! Best always, Mark (Athlete) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Benji [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:34:15 03/12/13 Tue I am sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers! :( [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Bob [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:21:09 03/12/13 Tue My deepest condolences to you and your family. It is always painful to lose those to whom we are close. May time ease- bu not erase- the pain of your loss. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Kenny [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06:19:10 03/13/13 Wed Mark and family Sorry to hear about your loss. God bless. Kenny and Mom [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Kenny and Mom [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:54:45 03/16/13 Sat Hello Kenny & Mom, Thank you for your condolences about the passing of my Aunt Sally. I still can't believe she is gone. This has been a very trying week for me, but God knows the reason why things happen. Just, that I would rather have my Aunt Sally here to enjoy more years like I have been doing since I was a little kid! She was a really great aunt and #1 fan watching me play sports with my best buddies Drew, Sean and Jake who thought and knew of Aunt Sally like a real aunt to them and the rest of the members of sports teams we play on. We will miss not seeing her in the cheer stands or hearing her voice at the sports events we play from now on. Hey Kenny, I hope you had a great 17th birthday. Did your Mom bake a special birthday cake for you and her to eat! How'd your first birthday spanking go, which Charlie promised to give you? Get those cheeks fired up, like candles on your birthday cake? I want to hear all about your birthday spanking. Details! Details!! What kind of special birthday gifts did you get? What did you do special to celebrate your birthday, etc.? Be waiting to hear from you, and thanks again for both of you praying for me and my uncle and my family about my Aunt Sally passing away. God Bless you Kenny and Mom, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: steve [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:46:51 03/13/13 Wed I am so sorry for the loss of your Aunt Mark. My deepest sympathies to you & your family. Steve. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Steve [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:27:33 03/16/13 Sat Hi Steve, Thank you for your deep sympathy condolence to me and my family. They mean alot to us, to try help us understand why God called Aunt Sally home to heaven. I'm confused on what happen but, realize God has a reason for what happened, did happen. But, if I knew Aunt Sally wouldn't be here anymore I would have tried to prevent the Sunday she passed away to not have come. I can't believe she won't be here for everyday life things and to watch me playing sports. She was truly a #1 Fan of mine and the teams I played on to cheer us on. Talk with you later. Oh, we got a little snow today, so I guess spring is not coming March 20? Best, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark E. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:44:43 03/13/13 Wed We will be remembering you and your family in this difficult time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Mark E. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:44:26 03/16/13 Sat Hi Mark E., It sure was good to hear from you. Sorry it took an event of my Aunt Sally passing away to bring us back together in contact after a year, but God is in control, but I sure have had a trying week. I'm confused, angry and ask why this had to happen as if I knew it was going to I would have done something to try to prevent the Sunday she passed away from coming. I've praying to God to take good care of Aunt Sally. Wished I could have had her more then the years I did, but I'm glad I had her for the everyday things and her watching me play sports through the years. She was my #1 fan! She was like a real Aunt to Drew, Sean and Jake, besides to everyone else on the sports teams we all played on she cheered us on. I can't believe we won't hear her voice or see her in the cheer stands with the cheerleaders. I'm glad I have Holly. She sure has helped me alot, been by my side and all that has happened! Thank you for your prayers and condolences for me, my family and my uncle. They mean alot. I sure missed not talking with you, Mark. I am so glad you was able to be "adopted" by your new Mom and Dad. You deserve, man! CONGRATULATIONS! I pray you have many, many happy years together and with your brothers and sister! Hey, PJ told me you felt a need last fall to break away from campus for lunch, and that you want into Mr. Walters. That had to be shock, seeing him at the same fast food place? I understand you had to "visit" him at his office upon your return to campus to feel his paddle one last time, as he soon retired afterwards? Did he deliver a most memorable paddling to remember him by? Were you one of the last he paddled in school before retiring? How many licks did you earn that day? I pray you didn't have a repeat paddling from your dad at home or did you? PJ tells me your nigh supervisor at the store, Hey, CONGRATULATIONS! Way to go!! I guess that is all for now, nice talking with you Mark. Take care of youself and I will try to do the same. This has been a rough week. Best to you, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Brady [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:18:36 03/13/13 Wed Mark & Family I just want to let you know how sorry I am for your loss, my deepest condolences. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Brady [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:22:00 03/16/13 Sat Hi Big Brother, It sure was great seeing your condolence message and knowing you are thinking of me and my family. My uncle is doing as best as can be expected, but all of us sure could do better too. I wished I could have know something was going to happen to Aunt Sally on the Sunday she was going to leave us. I would have done anything to prevent that Sunday coming! I still can't believe she is gone. I can still hear her and see her cheering at the Friday night basketball game before that Sunday. I can't believe she won't be seeing or cheering me and Drew, Jake and Sean on in our games anymore. She was like a real aunt to them and all the members of the sports teams we played on over the years since little kids. Speaking of that, I have fond memories a few times that I, Drew, Jake and Sean over the years we were growing up got into trouble, breaking a few things, and four little butts found themselves being "corrected" by Aunt Sally. Those times were unpleasant at the times they happened, but I would give anything to have those days back to relive!! I'm confused, angry and can't believe happened, did happened, but, the funeral was nice and helped some with the minister's kind words and euology. God wanted Aunt Sally in heaven more with Him but, I wasn't done with Aunt Sally here on earth! Why did this have to happen? I pray what happened to me, doesn't happen to you and your family! I sure have wanted to talk with you, about regular things, too, and know you deserve your school vacation so when you get a chance I hope we can, without getting into trouble. I guess we can't talk about sports for a bit, but hopefully we can soon? I'm hoping to join Pro Boards as Brooks wants me to and maybe you and Tanner can too, but right now I and my dad are trying to figure out what we all need to do for the steps to join and proceed. Do you know what has to be done? I guess we can try to continue to talk regular talk here if we can, but hope that isn't a problem. I've been anxious to hear you and your college hoop team took the championship this year and can add a trophy to the trophy case at the frathouse, did you? Are your games all done to accomplish this? Also, I hope you and Amber have fun on your school vacation. Oh, did Tanner get a birthday spanking while home from school, like visiting or while on this week's school vacation? I was wondering as that would be the only way for it to happen with him away at school while his birthday took place and he was away playing hoops in this tournament. Too bad the team didn't advance and had to settle for second place I believe Brooks reported, was that correct? Guess I better close. Thanks for your prayers, please continue to think of me and my family. They are helping us. Talk more with you later, Big Brother. Thanks for being my friend. Hope you enjoyed your vacation and be anxious to hear what you did! Best always, Mark (Athlete) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Wyatt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:53:57 03/16/13 Sat I know I am a litte late, but just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. I will be thinking about you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Bob [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:01:27 03/16/13 Sat Hi Bob, On behalf of myself, Mom & Dad, Uncle and rest of my Aunt Sally's family I would like to THANK YOU for sending your condolences. That is very kind and concern of you. I don't believe you and I have had the opportunity to have talked with each other in the forum, but I would like to anytime you care to. I don't know about you but, I still can get spankings and my dad usually does the honor now that I am older and my Mom retired her spanking hand when I became l0 yrs. lold. Although she always gave me memorable spankings that left a good impression in my mind and on my little butt that last awhile that my misbehaving was unacceptable, my dad now does a good enough job for both of them. I really appreciate your condolences. I can't believe this event of the passing of my Aunt Sally has happened without warning. I trust God and He knows the reason for this. I guess he needed my Aunt Sally in heaven more then my uncle and the rest of us needed her here on earth. I will treasure the years I had with her. She was always there for me when my folks couldn't be some of the times. You would have loved this special memorable laugh she had. If you were having a bad day that laugh would bring a smile to your face. I will really miss not having her in the stands cheering me on in my sports playing. She was perhaps my #1 fan. She was a former school cheerleader and I could always hear her on the sidelines and I will greatly miss looking to the stands and not seeing her there. Thanks again for your sympathy. It means more then you know to me. Take care and best to you. Nice meeting you. Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Wyatt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:20:06 03/16/13 Sat Hi Little Brother Wyatt, Your never too late! Thanks for thinking of me to send your condolences. You and others are helping me. I'm still confused why this happened but, I have God and He is in control and I guess he needed to have Aunt Sally in heaven more then to have her here on earth with my uncle, Mom & Dad, myself and other family members. I will always keep Aunt Sally in my mind and heart, which will always keep her memory alive! It was hard attending her funeral. Me and the rest of our basketball team were honorary pallbearers. The minister gave an outstanding message and eulogy about Aunt Sally. That helped some, too. I am so thankful my Holly is able to be at my side through this ordeal. She has been great, and the student body at my school has been AWESOME. Aunt Sally was "Aunt Sally" to just about all of them, too. Especially attending out school sports games and events. A former school cheerleader, Aunt Sally's voice will be missed not being heard cheering from the sidelines. I still can hear her voice playing at the last basketball game she attended the Friday night before she passed, and I remember glancing over every so often to see her help the cheerleaders head cheers for our team. I will miss not seeing her in the stands. I pray you never lose a close relative Little Brother, but if you do, look to God and His guideance and you will be blessed and helped through the ordeal. Thanks for your friendship, concerns and I look forward to talking with you about more happier times, and you sharing what has been happening with you, etc. Was to good to hear from you. Your never too late to send me or anyone else a message. Remember that, Little Brother!! Best-friends, Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Mark Athlete's Aunt Passes Away Author: Mark Athlete to Benji [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:42:30 03/16/13 Sat Hi Benji, It was so nice of you to think of me and my family to send your condolences about the passing of my Aunt Sally. Hearing from you really means alot! I can't believe I won't see Aunt Sally here anymore, but one day again I will in heaven. I like to believe she is now visiting with your grandfather in heaven. I still remember the awful day when the news was posted about his passing. Life never prepares us younger guys for such a blow. And to try to understand why these things happen is impossible, too! I have my faith in God, family and my girlfriend Holly to help get me through. I still, however, can't believe Aunt Sally won't be attending my school sports playing games or other school events. She was well known with my fellow classmates and they looked to her as their "Aunt Sally", too. I can still see her cheering me and the basketball team on in our game Friday night before she passed away on the following Sunday. She was a cheerleader in school, so she always sat in the student cheering section with my uncle and they helped to get the student body "fired up" to cheer us on. I can still see her in the stands that night, hear her. I won't have her there in the cheer section anymore but, in my heart and mind to cheer me on there. Me and our basketball team made special wristbands with "Aunt Sally" on them to wear in our games. She is still apart of our team! I understand you are attending a special school for gifted students of high IQ? Way to go, Benji. That ought to be fun and I hope you learn alot in whatever you chose to pursue for your life. I hope the school is nearby and transportation to there is not a problem? What kind of subjects are you studying? I bet there is a Cooking Class? You were always whipping up something for everyone to eat! I thank you for your friendship, condolences and concern about me and my family. They mean more then you know. You take care of yourself, and stay spank free. I hope it's been awhile since your last spanking. I got my last one in November from my dad with the paddle. I did get quite a few Birthday Spankings for my birthday of Feb. l9 and I got several afterwards from that date, too, including the Saturday afterwards when a birthday party was given to me by my folks and two of the sports teams I play on members nailed me good for birthday spankings, all in fun though, and nothing like dad gives for real!! Take care and my best to you, Benji. Nice hearing from you!! God Bless you. Mark Athlete [ Post a Reply to This Message ]