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A Statement of Faith

Postby Statler » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:53 pm

Maybe it's too early for reflection.....

My Dad who is my hero and is an SMU alumn ('49), freshman in the Mustang Band ('42), honored at the SMU football game in the 3rd quarter 2013, served in WWII and the Korean War (Lt jg.), served in numerous lay posts in the Methodist church, has stage IV prostate cancer, in hospice (but does have his mind [watched the game]), great husband and wonderful father says:

It could be worse.....and it's going to get better
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby lwjr » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:02 pm

Prayers for your dad and family, Statler
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby Statler » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:04 pm

lwjr wrote:Prayers for your dad and family, Statler


Thanks
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby ponyfan08 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:04 pm

Same here. Puts things in perspective. I appreciate your Dad's service.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby SMUPhil » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:28 pm

What a life he's had! Hope the team rebounds next year and goes on a deep tourney run so your dad can enjoy it even more.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby 78pony » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:44 pm

Prayers for Statler Sr. The Greatest generation.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby Stallion » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:48 pm

This game kind of reminded me that the bad part of being good is that the losses hurt about 10 times more
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby couch 'em » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:49 pm

Sorry to hear this, I am glad to have met him
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby SMU89 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:18 pm

78pony wrote:Prayers for Statler Sr. The Greatest generation.

So.true
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby Statler » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:23 pm

SMU89 wrote:
78pony wrote:Prayers for Statler Sr. The Greatest generation.

So.true


Thanks to All - Statler Sr turned 90 on 2/12 :D
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby soccermom » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:26 pm

Prayers for your Dad, and your family. He is a wise man.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby Puckhead48E » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:37 pm

Thank your father for his service in the Navy and thank you for sharing such sage words. So often it proves true that the most can be said with the least. So few words, but so much truth.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby ojaipony » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:39 pm

Wow sounds like a great man.

Prayers for you, him and your family.

Thanks for sharing.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby DanFreibergerForHeisman » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:41 pm

Thank you for sharing.
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Re: A Statement of Faith

Postby H-E-B Mustang » Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:51 pm

It sounds like he has been a terrific father. His experience and wisdom should help us keep this game in its proper perspective.
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