Thread: A surprise in the mail

Originally Posted by coachmike

I read this, then came back and read it again. You have NO idea what your story has just done for me, but thank you. I first want to wish you all the best in finding your way back to good health, after that everything will fall right back into place for you. You were lucky to have met and spent time with such a beautiful human being and as bad as it sounds , I'm sure she felt just as lucky to have been with you. The pain you feel for your loss is just a reminder of what a wonderful person she was and you should look at it as just that.

Thanks Mike. I still sometimes catch myself thinking, speaking and writing about her as if she were still alive. I still remember her scent, and I never want to forget her smell. We actually were crazy about each other's natural scent. Part of me I suppose, is still in denial, and when I think about that night, I keep going back to her coming to see me, so I often write to her as if she were still here. I know we had a strong love, but I can't help thinking sometimes, if she had fallen in love with someone else, she would still be alive today.

Originally Posted by coachmike

As for the folks that have helped you here,,,,that is what this place is about. People helping others just because. Not so they can advertise in a post that they are willing to help, but because they ARE willing to help WITHOUT the advertising. When they see others that need help they jump out and do without the asking. Lately I have seen far too many posts with the disguise of being helpful simply to cover up other intentions. I normal do not get involved in controversial posts and I do not want to hijack yours.
I wish you all the best and know that you WILL come out of all this that is holding you back, just because good things do happen to good people. And to those that helped you, I too thank you for what you did for this man and for being a part of our community.

Yes, it was something I noticed almost immediately about the members here. The level of respect for different opinions and the generosity of sharing experiences, is something I have not often seen on internet forums, and it's quite amazing. Makes me hopeful, because before becoming a member, I felt I was becoming a bit cynical about human nature. And I usually try to be optimistic. These last couple of years have really challenged that optimism. I'm really glad I signed up, and not just because a couple of members helped me out, as I was happy to have signed up long before I was sent those items. I also wanted to thank a fellow Canuck Cove5440 for his offer of an Injector Razor. He noticed that I wondered if using a DE would be something I should use while waiting for ingrown bumps to heal. I declined his offer, because I felt, that now that I am no longer stropping on a pair of jeans and newspaper, I should be okay with the straight razor, plus I still have some cartridges I want to use up, and don't want to take from someone something I don't "need". Although, it can be argued that I don't "need" any of these gifts, but the offers and the gifts I did accept are greatly appreciated.

So thanks again, to ben, gugi, and cove5440. And thanks to all who have sent me PMs with words of encouragement. It feeds this heart broken soul, in unfathomable ways.

That was a very humbling & moving post JD. Without getting too gooey, your attitude is amazing. Your lack of self pity is awe inspiring, mate. Keep strong & positive & celebrate her life through your own determination to realise that life does go on.
People make choices in life & they can never know how these decisions will affect them down the line. She could have made different choices, but she didn't. Who knows how things would have been, but it appears to me that if she had fallen in love with another, she would have missed out on something that is rare & precious.
I hope that you can understand what I'm trying to say. This short post has taken a while to write. I really have struggled to express myself the way I want to, and have had to settle on this.

Touching story.

You've found a good community, fellow Canadian. I'm sure you'll experience even brighter days in the near future. The clouds will pass.

you are to be commended on your courage. do not give up. i also have been thru rough times and know how hard it can be. you seem to have your head and heart in the right place and things will get better..good luck...and you will always have friends here.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

That was a very humbling & moving post JD. Without getting too gooey, your attitude is amazing. Your lack of self pity is awe inspiring, mate. Keep strong & positive & celebrate her life through your own determination to realise that life does go on.
People make choices in life & they can never know how these decisions will affect them down the line. She could have made different choices, but she didn't. Who knows how things would have been, but it appears to me that if she had fallen in love with another, she would have missed out on something that is rare & precious.
I hope that you can understand what I'm trying to say. This short post has taken a while to write. I really have struggled to express myself the way I want to, and have had to settle on this.

I do. I do understand. Thanks Ben. The razor is working great btw. You must have honed that baby well, because the shaves are getting better each time.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

Touching story.

You've found a good community, fellow Canadian. I'm sure you'll experience even brighter days in the near future. The clouds will pass.

Thanks BW.

As an aside, I came across your shaving video on YouTube a few weeks ago, and then realized it was yours when I saw it again, in the forums here last night. Great tune in the background, and man can you shave (that blade is awesome) but I think it's a song by Colin, something or other, ( I keep wanting to say C. James, but that's not the right one? And you mention that it's Alice Cooper?? So, either my ears are failing me, or you've changed the background music since posting, because I'm almost sure one of the Colin's is singing that song and not AC?? Can you clear up my confusion?)

AFAIK, the copyright people weren't happy with the original choice, so it did get changed. It's a great demo of how to handle a blade.

I hope it gives you many pleasant shaves. Thank-you for sharing with us.

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