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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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I tell you bad news abounds lately. I got word this eavning one of my best students and most successful ones as well lost his battle with depression. I just don't get it. I was just chatting with him last week. No clue. Effed up!
Jeez Lou... that really sucks...
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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Outta here Toakers... eyeballs are crossing... in the AM...
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Jeez Lou... that really sucks...
Yes it does Ken. Like to still give him a call. First time for me. Don't get it. Had the world in his hands. Anyways. Going to turn in soon.
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by soft 02
I tell you bad news abounds lately. I got word this eavning one of my best students and most successful ones as well lost his battle with depression. I just don't get it. I was just chatting with him last week. No clue. Effed up!
Depression is an insidious killer Lou. That's what got my daughter. That's what got Robin Williams and thousands more every year.
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:21 PM
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That stinks, Lou.
 
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How you doin, Russ?
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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I'm sure Russ. I hesitated posting it. We never talked a bunch but made plans to have a beer when he was in town. Only 28. Don't really know what to say. Dumbfounded.
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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Lou, probably 90% of the time people with depression are OK. That other 10%, self doubt, pain, loathing all come calling and the person affected only wants to make the pain stop, at any price. They don't think like the rest of us during those times....
 
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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How you doin, Russ?
I'm OK Greg, wish I was home with the missus though...
 
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:33 PM
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Evenin Woods! Had a easy day for the most part. Going to the bank tomorrow to add my sister onto their account so she can help budget and plan since she lives down the block. Then we will see if there are any concerns about his pension and SS income not being enough and figure a way to put things in order.

My FIL is still in the hospital. His blood pressure and blood sugar are still high and my wife says the doctors and nurses there don't seem t give a ****. She is a nervous wreck with me down here and him in the hospital.

I'll throw a post or 2 as time allows the next few days
That's rough, sorry to hear about it. Thoughts go to you and yours.
 



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