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TNNurse

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18. Congratulations on fullfilling your obligation.

Fri Apr 9, 2021, 05:15 PM

Apr 2021

Things like this are rarely simple and you had special complications. I feel your parents would be proud.

My husband and I are both very fond of the book "Trustee From the Toolroom" by Nevil Shute. (We love his books except for the one people have read "On The Beach".) This one is the story of a man who believes he is just living a simple life and accepts the obligation of "trustee" for family members. He is actually quite remarkable, very talented and someone you would be proud to know. His task took him far from home and was quite an adventure.

He finished his job and settled back down to his life with satisfaction. Your story of what you have done made me think of his story.

I think I will join you in that G&T.

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I'm Breathing Sighs of Relief This Afternoon [View all] MineralMan Apr 2021 OP

Congratulations, you are a good and devoted son. Cheers! n/t SheilaAnn Apr 2021 #1

Thanks. There's still a lot to do, since I'm the executor of their MineralMan Apr 2021 #5

What a difficult few months you've had! dawg day Apr 2021 #2

Yes. I get to scale back my efforts, though there is still plenty to do. MineralMan Apr 2021 #9

Congrats on both counts.. Lochloosa Apr 2021 #3

Thanks for saying that. MineralMan Apr 2021 #7

Happy for you getting all of that done. You deserve a treat. Srkdqltr Apr 2021 #4

Thanks! MineralMan Apr 2021 #10

Glad to hear it! crickets Apr 2021 #6

Yes. A lot. MineralMan Apr 2021 #8

Thanks for the update MM. You got it done, and vaccinated! Woo Hoo. Enjoy that G&T. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #11

Congratulations! ismnotwasm Apr 2021 #12

Thanks! MineralMan Apr 2021 #29

Congratulations MM Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #13

Thank you for being so willing to keep us informed. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #14

If I can help others, I'm very glad. MineralMan Apr 2021 #20

The truth is that you put in the hard work malaise Apr 2021 #15

That was my responsibility to the whole family. MineralMan Apr 2021 #23

That's for sure malaise Apr 2021 #27

Congratulations on a job well done, MM! luvtheGWN Apr 2021 #43

Citrus and Avocado farms are hard MineralMan Apr 2021 #45

Thanks so much for that info. luvtheGWN Apr 2021 #48

Yes. She also has a CSA set up. She owns another farm property in the area. MineralMan Apr 2021 #49

Breathing huge sigh of relief for you on all counts, MM. I know that this has been an niyad Apr 2021 #16

Thank you. MineralMan Apr 2021 #28

The worst part is that you want to grieve but you have to stay strong and malaise Apr 2021 #30

Yes, exactly. MineralMan Apr 2021 #31

Having lost my husband 3 years ago, I can honestly tell you luvtheGWN Apr 2021 #44

That makes sense - you're to busy malaise Apr 2021 #47

Congratulations on all, & enjoy that G&T! Hekate Apr 2021 #17

Will do. MineralMan Apr 2021 #26

Congratulations on fullfilling your obligation. TNNurse Apr 2021 #18

I'll find that book! MineralMan Apr 2021 #25

I believe you will enjoy it, TNNurse Apr 2021 #32

Congrats! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #19

:) Sounding good! Including the last. :) Hortensis Apr 2021 #21

Yup. Thanks! MineralMan Apr 2021 #24

Happy for you! lucca18 Apr 2021 #22

🙂🎉🎈 Demovictory9 Apr 2021 #33

You're a good man, MM. 11 Bravo Apr 2021 #34

I'm pleased for you, MM PJMcK Apr 2021 #35

You have to have lots of smarts to do everything you have done (makes your family happy too) bluestarone Apr 2021 #36

Just a short note tiredtoo Apr 2021 #37

I think you deserve a gin and tonic, or 5! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #38

Excellent!! ailsagirl Apr 2021 #39

Could the delay The Wizard Apr 2021 #40

No, not in this case. MineralMan Apr 2021 #42

You give me hope Maeve Apr 2021 #41

Good maybe you samplegirl Apr 2021 #46

Yes. I already am sleeping better. MineralMan Apr 2021 #52

Congrats MM, glad to hear of your good news onetexan Apr 2021 #50

Good stuff, MM! calimary Apr 2021 #51