So, as people may have seen we lost my dad this past week. Well today was his viewing. Each week during the race season he and his friends would have a driver pool where you would have a number and if any car that ended in that number won they would win. Anyway he had already paid for this week before he passed. So when I went outside afterwards and saw Harvick had won I burst into tears. His number for the week was 4...
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Michfan
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That's an awesome story. Thank you for sharing. Hang in there buddy we are all thinking of you and your family!
ChexOrWrex
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Incredibly sorry to hear about your father. My condolences.
Very cathartic closing of the curtain, I think. Kind of like a theoretic hand on the shoulder saying "Its ok, I'll always be here".
Take care bud. Stay steady.
Very cathartic closing of the curtain, I think. Kind of like a theoretic hand on the shoulder saying "Its ok, I'll always be here".
Take care bud. Stay steady.
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For the first and only time in my life....I am glad Harvick won. I mean that. Prayers to you and your family.
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Thank you for sharing that amazing story. I swear I'm not crying....my eyes are just sweating. I swear!
What do you plan to do with the money he won in the pool? If I were in your shoes I would donate it to Harvick's charity of choice. I'm not sure if Harvick has one or what it is but if anything else, I would write him a letter and ask him...and suggest the donation be placed in your dad's name. I think your dad would love his winnings to go towards a great cause in a sport he loved.
What do you plan to do with the money he won in the pool? If I were in your shoes I would donate it to Harvick's charity of choice. I'm not sure if Harvick has one or what it is but if anything else, I would write him a letter and ask him...and suggest the donation be placed in your dad's name. I think your dad would love his winnings to go towards a great cause in a sport he loved.
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Condolences to you and your family thanks for sharing such a great story
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I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you had that experience afterward.
Better days ahead.
Better days ahead.
de7xwcc
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things will get better, lost my dad 4 years ago still miss him terribly, other days i know he is in a better place
pjmolo
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@kkfan91, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
If you don't mind my sharing one of my experiences after my father's passing 20 years ago, it goes something like this.
Like many of us during our years as an adolescent and then a young adult, I somewhat resented all the times that my father busied himself by telling me what to do in particular situations.
When he passed away, my children were still quite young and, along with trying to raise them in a responsible manner, I was struggling to make ends meet after changing jobs several times.
After his passing and as I floundered about from day to day, I found myself wishing numerous times that he was still around to TELL ME WHAT TO DO !!!
Needless to say, it wasn't long until I realized that he, and his words of wisdom, will always be a part of me.
If you don't mind my sharing one of my experiences after my father's passing 20 years ago, it goes something like this.
Like many of us during our years as an adolescent and then a young adult, I somewhat resented all the times that my father busied himself by telling me what to do in particular situations.
When he passed away, my children were still quite young and, along with trying to raise them in a responsible manner, I was struggling to make ends meet after changing jobs several times.
After his passing and as I floundered about from day to day, I found myself wishing numerous times that he was still around to TELL ME WHAT TO DO !!!
Needless to say, it wasn't long until I realized that he, and his words of wisdom, will always be a part of me.
Charlie Spencer
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I remember when my grandfather passed. My 'black sheep' uncle took Grandpa's deck of cards and cribbage board and tucked them into the box with the old man.
lisa
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Oh man, I'm so sorry. It took me a while to stop doing that, crying at things hitting me.
My mom's been gone since March.
If you need anything, let me know.
My mom's been gone since March.
If you need anything, let me know.
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Wow, kkfan, that's really something. Things happen in unusual ways sometimes, that's for sure. And you'll always remember this race for the connection, both good and bad. When my grandfather died his visitation was on a Sunday, and after going home I logged onto the internet. It was the day that Spencer punched Kurt, and it was all over the racing sites; I was angry, depressed, and had no way to strike out at what was causing my anger, but my favorite driver punching out the guy that was enemy #1 actually provided a bit of catharsis in a strange way.
klemmabyna
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kkfan91: great post that hits a little too close to home. my 78 year old father and I just spent our 13th consecutive year at the knoxville late model nationals. he's my father, my hero, my race buddy, and best friend. wish I hadn't wasted those teenage/early 20's years when I thought I was smarter than him.
has to be a tough time. and the hole left can never be re-filled. but let the best memories get you through.
has to be a tough time. and the hole left can never be re-filled. but let the best memories get you through.
That's pretty cool, @kkfan91. 
I've mentioned this before, but your story takes me back to five years ago when Trevor Bayne won the 2011 Daytona 500 in that Wood Brothers Ford. My dad had just passed away a month prior to that, and he loved Fords. I know he would have been ecstatic, to say the least, if he could have stuck around long enough to see that.
Stay strong, brother.
I've mentioned this before, but your story takes me back to five years ago when Trevor Bayne won the 2011 Daytona 500 in that Wood Brothers Ford. My dad had just passed away a month prior to that, and he loved Fords. I know he would have been ecstatic, to say the least, if he could have stuck around long enough to see that.
Stay strong, brother.
kymartin6
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I am so sorry for your loss KK........ but..... thanks for sharing that story......... hang in there my friend.