A toast to Mom

[woodshed]

Three years ago on March 21 I lost my father to cancer. Within the last 2 hours I learned of the unexpected passing of my Mom.

She has always been a rock of support and though she was concerned about my wife and I spending a good deal of our retirement savings on opening the distillery she was very proud when I handed her our first bottle and went on and on about how great it was that I had brought dad's dream of 'likker for the masses' to fruition.

I type this as my wife is arranging our travel plans as we were leaving on a short vacation tomorrow where we would hook up with some of the people I have met on this site.
I guess I am mentioning this because of the strong sense of community and brother/sisterhood I feel here.

A raised glass in her honor.

[T-Pee]

A raised glass in her honor.

Indeed!

tp

[Brendan]

My sincere condolences woodshed to you and the rest of your family.

May you find some solace in the fact that she got to see your dream take flight, and sample the fine result.

[Truckinbutch]

My sincere condolences woodshed to you and the rest of your family.

May you find some solace in the fact that she got to see your dream take flight, and sample the fine result.

I couldn't improve on that eulogy and am pouring one now in her honor .

[wv_cooker]

My sincere condolences woodshed. A toast to her!

[SoMo]

To another Angel collecting her share, a toast in her honor.

[bearriver]

I don't drink this early, but one for Moms is always appropriate.

You must be very proud of your parents. My sincere condolences... I will be looking around for your label.

[Odin]

My deepest condolances. Take care.

Odin.

[S-Cackalacky]

My condolences to you and yours. I'll do a proper lifting of the glass when I make some more.

[midwest shinner]

I was just talking to Windy and got the news woodshed. i am so very sorry for your loss, i am lucky enough to still have my parents around, but definitely know how it feels to lose someone close unexpectedly,and nothing can prepare you for it. It is wonderful that your Mom got to experience you making your Fathers dream a reality, and i can only imagine the pride she felt. My deepest condolences, if you need anything, even just to talk or vent just let me know. We definitely still need to have a get together at some point, but take care of your business, family always comes first. One thing i love about some other cultures that us Americans don't quite seem to embrace is when someone passes, you should celebrate their life and remember all the good times had instead of just mourning and being sad. I know that's definitely what i want when my time comes. My glass is raised buddy, may your Mother take her share

[Bushman]

Lost my mother a little over a year ago and my father in 1982. As time passes it's amazing how you can be driving down the road and for no reason a memory of them pops into your head. They may be gone but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Jimbo]

I hope you find some peace in this hardest of times losing a family member Woodshed. Glass is raised to the rock of support she provided.

[woodshed]

Just leaving for the airport and wanted to say thanks for all of the kind words.
We are the type of family to celebrate life which always includes grieving.
One of the only benefits to getting older is the ability to handle these situations better.

[heartcut]

My condolences. Sounds like she was loving and well loved.

[firewater69]

My sincere condolances Woodshed, I will lift a glass in her honor when i get home this evening.

[Halfbaked]

Deepest condolances to you and your family. You were extremely lucky to be able to share your dream with her while here on earth and now she does collect that angels share while she watches down on you. I am sure that she is a proud lady.

[just sayin]

I am so sorry to hear of your lose. My condolances. Your Mother will be remembered and toasted with my next dram.

[rad14701]

Extending my sincere condolences, woodshed... I've lost many friends and relatives but still have both of my parents... Enjoy your trip, even though it will be a mix of grieving and meet-ups... I'll tip one in your honor this evening...

[Nutmegmooner]

Cheers!

[Rng4]

My condolences for your loss. Your family shall be in our prayers. For those that still have your parents, don't ever miss a chance to tell them you love them

[BoomTown]

Three years ago on March 21 I lost my father to cancer. Within the last 2 hours I learned of the unexpected passing of my Mom. ...


A raised glass in her honor.

I am truly sorry for your loss. Here's to your mom, and to your dad ... may the server where they are now, serve them both with flavor you and they have cherished, and developed.

Boom

[Dan P.]

My sympathies

[Jkhippie]

Sorry to hear, Woodshed. Best wishes and safe travels.

[ga flatwoods]

Woodshed your loss impacts us all, if only to take a moment and reflect upon our own lives, the people we have lost as well as those we haven't. Our lives are what we make of them with the conditions we are given. Some choose to make the most and some to simply exist. If she took after what We know of you here, I'd bet she lived and loved all that she could. As with your father, hours will turn to days, days to weeks, weeks to months and months to years. Then in the flash of an eye, it is real once more in the moment we find ourselves in, if only for a second. But in that second all of everything she ever meant will be felt once again to remind us that we may be gone but never forgotten. May those seconds be numerous in the years to come my friend. To your mother and all those gone, for the ones that remain, and dad's for being Dad, tonight I toast a Flint River Water neat in their, and your honor. May peace find you soon enough to anticipate the seconds with hopeful expectations.
GA Flatwoods

[Braz]

Add my condolences Woodshed. Wife and I both lost parents last year so I understand.

[midwest shinner]

Wow flatwoods, very true and touching words...

[jholmz]

sorry to hear woodshed

[MitchyBourbon]

woodshed, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My family and I will keep you and yours in our prayers during these hardest of times.

[woodshed]

Thanks again to all for the kind words.
Flatwood I remember your post from a short time back about the passing of friends and family. Those words have been with me throughout this. Thanks

[planethax]

Sorry to hear woodshed.
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family!