My Father In Law (1 Viewer)

[Joe Bryant]

Hey Folks. We’re OK here, but my wife's dad died last night. He'd been my father-in-law for 36 years.

He was a tough guy. There aren’t that many 15+ year Pancreatic Cancer survivors, but he was one. Finally a host of things got him but he lived a long and productive life to 82.

I’ve always said he gave me a great gift as he made being his son-in-law exceptionally easy.

He and my wife had a strong relationship and were always super tight. He had a massive influence in helping her become the woman she is and for that I’m forever grateful.

She is good. She’s sad of course. But the last year has been rough.

Don’t need anything at all but wanted to let this community know about something that was personal to me.

I'm super grateful for the long time I had to spend with him and thankful for how he was so welcoming to me into his family.

Much love for y'all.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Sorry for your loss Joe

 

[El Floppo]

Deepest condolences and love from nyc to you and especially your wife.

My dad lost the fight with pancreatic cancer (related embolism) literally one week after getting diagnosed, and before any treatment started. Your FIL had an epic run post diagnosis- im sure youre all thankful for the years you got with him.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Deepest condolences and love from nyc to you and especially your wife.

My dad lost the fight with pancreatic cancer (related embolism) literally one week after getting diagnosed, and before any treatment started. Your FIL had an epic run post diagnosis- im sure youre all thankful for the years you got with him.

100% GB. I'm sorry about your dad. I hear way too many stories similar to his.

And you're absolutely right, losing anyone is sad, but the focus here for me should be, and is, on celebrating the good. Thank you.

 

[Scoresman]

Sorry for your loss, Joe.

 

[Nugget]

I'm sorry for you and your wife's loss.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Man, y'all have had a rough year. Condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Grace Under Pressure]

Sorry to hear this. Condolences.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

So sorry, Joseph. Thoughts and prayers.

 

[Psychopav]

Condolences to you and your family, JB.

 

[nirad3]

Sorry to hear of your family's loss, Joe.

 

[Desert_Power]

Sorry for your loss Joe. Great that y'all were able to have such a close relationship.

 

[FairWarning]

Very sorry for your loss, Joe.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

My step dad of 45 years is approaching the end. Great step dads are amazing and he’s one of them. Sounds like you had one as well. Condolences

 

[Don Quixote]

Sorry for your loss. Condolences.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Sorry, Joe. I know people (especially me) like to make fun of their in-laws, but it'll be a very sad day when my wife's parents die. All the best to you and your family.

 

[Sullie]

Sorry for your loss Joe. My co-worker just lost his father (58) to pancreatic cancer this year, he only lasted 6 months after diagnosis so 15+ years (to me) is pretty amazing.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Sorry for your loss Joe. 15 years is an incredible gift for a diagnosis like that. Sounds like you all made the most of that gift.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I’ve always said he gave me a great gift as he made being his son-in-law exceptionally easy.

He and my wife had a strong relationship and were always super tight. He had a massive influence in helping her become the woman she is and for that I’m forever grateful.

When we're gone, as we all will be some day, don't we all hope to leave people behind saying good things about us?

You know, like this?

 

[Zow]

My step dad of 45 years is approaching the end. Great step dads are amazing and he’s one of them. Sounds like you had one as well. Condolences

I have such incredible respect for good stepparents. Generally, it at best a hard, thankless job.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Sorry for your loss, Joe. Condolences.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Thoughts and Prayers for your wife and family, sorry you're going thru this Joe
Help them celebrate his life and spirit

 

[Nigel]

Having great inlaws is a true blessing, so many not as fortunate. My condolences Joe. I lost an incredible MIL myself this am. Lived with us 20 yrs. She was the best.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I'm sorry for your loss, Joe

 

[quick-hands]

Hopefully i can go out fighting like him. sorry joe

 

[Ted Stickles]

Sounds like an awesome guy and glad you had a great, long relationship with him.

 

[rockaction]

My condolences, Joe. I'd assume being married and having another family to concern one's self with is difficult. I'm glad that he made it easier for you to exist freely and that he was a good father to somebody you love. RIP.

 

[Atomic Punk]

Such terrible news Joe. I am so sorry for the loss of such a big part of your life and that of your wife’s. Good memories will always remain.

 

[bigbottom]

Sounds like you and your wife were incredibly blessed to have him in your lives, Joe. Thanks for the beautiful tribute.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

Sorry for your loss @Joe Bryant! Prayers for your family at this time!

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

very sorry to hear Joe.

 

[Skipdog77]

Incredibly sorry for your loss, Joe. Sincere condolences to you, your wife, and your whole family.

Glad you appreciated the time you had with him during his fight. My father was diagnosed with untreatable Stage 4 lung cancer last June and given 6-8 months to live. It's been over a year since the diagnosis and I'm enjoying every "extra" day we get with him. Yeah, he can be stubborn and drive me a bit crazy at times, but I'll take it.

Prayers and love to you and the family.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

My condolences. Your FIL sounds like a mensch.

 

[Moonlight]

Getting along with the in-laws is one of the important things that contributes to a happy marriage. My wife and I reached an understanding early on that she would handle the activities connected with her family and I would basically keep out of it and vice versa.
It worked well.
Being welcomed in to each others' family at the beginning sets the foundation.

Sorry for your family's loss.

 

[jvdesigns2002]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family GB.

 

[Nemesis]

, Joe.
Pancreatic cancer takes way too many people. My hope is that we make strides in the next decade to reduce the impact it has had.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Happy for you that you had him in your life Joe!

 

[SWC]

joe i am so sorry for your loss i hope that you and your family can find as much peace as possible and as a man of faith i know you know that he is in a better place best wishes to you and yours

 

[FiredMartz]

Sorry to hear about your loss....Father in laws are special people in our lives

 

[Judge Smails]

So sorry for your loss Joe. And man he was a fighter. Never heard of anyone making it through pancreatic cancer that long. Sounds like he had a full life and leaves behind a legacy