Um, Guys? Joshua Micah Marshall's Dad died 2 weeks ago.

[yodermon]

I was wondering why there had been a sudden & steady stream of guest-posters.

My sincere condolences, Josh.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/009630.php

My wife IMed to ask if I was at my desk: “Hold on. I’m calling.” I didn’t think anything of it until I heard her speak. But then I knew something was terribly wrong. Her voice was broken and distraught. She cried my name in a way I’d never heard before. But I could tell she was crying for my pain. My chest started to tighten. Is it my dad, I asked? He had a heart attack, she said. I allowed myself a moment of hope. A heart attack doesn’t mean he’s dead. If he were dead, she’d say so. Is he okay, I asked? “He didn’t make it.” I knew. But even then I didn’t quite know. There was still a split second trying to process what the words meant. But ‘process’ is too methodical and antiseptic – more like a moment of desperate tugging and tearing at the words to see if I could find any way out. Any way free.

:cry:

[blogslut]

1. R.I.P. to his Father

They never really leave and that's kind of cool. Just the same, it sucks to lose a parent.

[Robbien]

2. Josh's whole post is beautiful

His father sounded like a very likeable guy. So sad to lose a good one.

Peace.

[LittleClarkie]

3. Crap

Crap, crap, crap.

Just had a sudden flashback to when my dad was calling from the hospital telling me I should get there right away but not giving me the details until I got there. And she was already gone. Heart attack too.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

On edit: Josh is in my prayers.

[orleans]

9. that's very sad. i'm really sorry. n/t

[katinmn]

4. I'm so sorry Josh. I get his e-newsletter and think its one of the best

Hugs and healing vibes to Josh and family.
:hug:

[Coexist]

5. my sincerest condolences to his family

how sad.

[flyarm]

6. my Sincerest Condolences to Josh and his family!

bless your dad..and your family at this sad time.

fly

[myrna minx]

7. I am so sorry for your loss, Josh.

:hug:

[kentuck]

8. Those were such touching comments by Josh...

My thoughts are with him.