Death in the family

mgraffeo

Team,

I've been MIA for the past week or so.  That's because, on Saturday the 15th, my world unexpectedly changed.  I found my mom dead from a sudden heart attack.  She was 61. 

There were no warning signs, and my entire family is taking this very hard.  On the one hand, I don't have a laundry list of "I wish I'd told her" items; we were very close.  On the other hand, I'd never ever imagined losing her so young.  I find some small amount of solace in the fact that she went quickly, peacefully, probably not even knowing what happened. 

My heart is extraordinarily heavy right now, and I'm feeling like I've lost a part of me.  In a way, I'm feeling a little lost. 

I'll be here, but my heart is elsewhere for a while. 

Thanks for listening.

Mike

HayesSanborn

Mike soooo sorry for your and your families lose. Take care of the family stuff, I've found running makes me feel better - no struture, no training plan  just me and my thoughts....

dhalligan

Mike,

I'm so sorry for you and your family.  I'm happy to know you have no regrets. 

Dave

TracyWood

 Mike- So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts. As Hayes said- just running with no watch or goals always helps me. Take care

Carrie Chavez

Mike ,

I am so sorry to read this. My heart is heavy for you. We are here for you.

Love, Carrie

mancona

So sorry to hear about the horrible news. Please take care of yourself and your family, as that is what is important. Endurance Nation and triathlons will be around when you want to come back. Do what you need to do and want to do and don't worry about any other goals or expectations. Like Hayes said, if getting out on your bike or running makes you feel better, do it. If not, don't worry at all about missed workouts or anything else.

Matt

Todd Glass

Mike,

I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for you.  Sadly, the same thing happened with me last Nov. with my father.  Make sure to take time and let your mind heal.  It is a long slow process much like IM training.  Take all the time you need and then some, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.

Todd Glass

rah2774

Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you and your family. 

Chris G

Mike,

Sorry to hear your bad news.

dan_forbes

 Mike, I'm truly sorry... I wish you and your family nothing but the best.  My thoughts and prayers man.

Dan

Bryan Ogle

Mike-

Feeling you.  Lost Pops at 65 on Christmas Day 2007.  Knowing it was coming did not make it easier but I can offer this.....

That place in your heart where you Mom resides is special.  Time and circumstances in life will change but that place belongs to her and no one can take it from you.  In that place you will find strength.  Pull those close to you even closer and make sure that everyone is an outlet for one another.  You will get through and there is goodness on the other side of the pain/misery. 

Prayers are with you.

Nemo Brauch

Mike- so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your Mom. Take care of yourself and your family- and know we're here for you if you need us.

Scott Alexander

Mike,
so sorry for you and your family. Just lost my mom a few months ago, and like you said - it's leaves a hole - but with family and good friends, you'll get thru it!

Mark Stovall

Mike,

Very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Mark

Kitboo

Oh Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. To have someone so close plucked from your life suddenly is traumatic. Take care of yourself and your family during this time. We're all here for you!

Linda Patch

Hi Mike,

I have lost both my parents. My dad died when he was 67. It is surely one of the things life throws at us that brings us back to things that are very fundamental--don't know how else to express it. It takes up space and energy--mind, body, and soul. Sorry for your loss. It is a HUGE deal, no doubt about it.

Dan Kerr

Unexpected loss is the worst, Mike. So sorry to hear of yours.

It happened to me in college when my dad passed away. Since then I've lost a brother and my mom (on Feb 20, 2010). In all cases I've come out of the experience stronger & a little wiser than before. Wishing you the same.

Peace,

Dan

Gordon Cherwoniak

Mike,

Losing a parent is very hard, especially unexpectedly at a young age.  I'm sorry for your loss.

Gordon

Beth_S

Oh, Mike! I am truly sorry for your loss. Take care and know you are in my thoughts.

chris malone

Very sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

DocHoffart

Mike,
It does without saying that I'm sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Vince

Kristen_Olson

Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Trent Prough

Mike,  Sorry to hear your news.  You will be in my thoughts.  And remember we are always here to listen.

jpriore

Mike,

My deepest symphathies go out to you and your family. As others have said, be with them first - triathlons will be there when you are ready.

kathleennelson

I'm so sorry Mike, losing a parent we love deeply is very very hard.  I lost my dad to alzheimer's Christmas 08....though he was 86 and ready to go....I was not ready for him to leave.  I am grieving with you from a distance.  thanks for sharing your pain.

absmom

Oh, Mike, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Atif Malik

Mike, I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

RobertT

Mike, so sorry for you and your families loss, as you say 61 is way too young. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult times.

marianne

sorry for your loss. know that many in EN have lost a parent in the last year or so and even siblings so you are not alone although it might feel like that at times. Please stay connected. m

gilliatt

So sorry for your loss Mike you are in our thoughts

eldorado99sa

Mike - Sorry to hear about the loss of you Mom.  My deepest sympathies.