I've been away from slotting and posting for a while because I've been taking care of my Mom, who was battling a second round with breast cancer. She'd been sick for the last 18 months and I moved in to take care of her after my stepfather died in December. Occasionally during her illness I was able to get away here and there to race slot cars, and I really want to let you guys know what a comfort being able to race (badly) and enjoy the cameraderie with my slot car racing buddies was for me. It's amazing what coming in last place racing toy cars did for my psyche! Unfortunately Mom took a turn for the worse about 5 weeks ago. She fought it valiantly, but she lost her battle last week and passed. That's why I really haven't posted much recently. As things progress and start getting back to normal I really, truly look forward to racing as much as possible again. Here's her obituary if you care to read:



http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=190531&fh_id=10628&s_id=D14663E6C4E875F6F629B6C9550453BD

My sympathies to you and yours Donnie....Welcome back though, and we'll see you on the boards as you get back in the swing of things. nd

Donnie, Sorry for your loss, Find peace she now resides ina better place, with no pain only eternal love.


Dave

Sorry for your loss Donnie. She definitely influenced many people while she was here. My mom broke her leg in June 07. She was recovering nicely and was going to start walking on it, but she passed suddenly when a blot clot stopped her heart. I was shocked and devestated. Oddly enough, it happened July 14th, 07. This week has been tough. I too take comfort in racing. She always liked me racing toy cars, because she knew I wouldn't be in trouble doing something else. So, in a way, racing is a tribute to my mom. I hope you continue race with joy.

Rich

www.myspace.com/northtexasslotcars

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care, Dave.

Sorry to hear that -- remember the happy times.

Sorry to hear about your mom Donnie.
One might be gone but, their memories live forever..
Our thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

BDD,
Welcome back! Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Hopefully someday, Cancer will be a thing of the past as I am sure most, if not all of us, has lost a loved one to this disease. My father fought through it twice but the third time he didn't have any fight left. I can only thank God he didn't suffer long with his last occurence.

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Welcome back Donnie.

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Donnie,

Don't really know what to say. A loss of a loved one is always tough to deal with but, hopefully the fact that she is waiting for you and yours in Heaven will comfort you. Some day we will all be with our loved ones again.

God Bless,

Bob

My condolences DOnnie,


I lost my mother on May 29 of this year, she was only 60 and yet the death certifcate said natural causes.

Donnie I offer my condolences. It's always tough trying to find something to say in a situation like this.

Sorry to hear it Donnie, take care.

Welcome Back to the board. take care, sorry to hear of your loss.

Sorry about your mom. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Try to find comfort in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering. Having lost my mother to cancer also, it helped me alot knowing the suffering was over.
Jerry

Sorry to hear about your mom donnie i have raced with you alot over at bobs house the last event we ran was the enduro bob had . if there is anything we can do for you please let us know .

Hi Donnie,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Give me a call or stop by some evening.
We are starting to getting things rolling on the upcoming season here in NC.

Bob Weichbrodt
"Rawafx"
W-S, NC

First of all I send my deepest condolences to you. I had he recent pleasure of meeting your Mom amd your lovely wife on my recent visit to NC and I'm stunned that your Mom is no longer with us, especially after just meeting her.

As one of your brothers in this sport I offer my shoulders of support at this time of sadness, you know that crew in DC, Richmond, Raleigh and Winston-Salem stand ready to assist you. You have my number...let a Broh know...if you need to talk, or hit the track whatever it takes.......we got ya covered.....


With much Love, Respect and a heavy heart

Wendell "Yobear42" Jones
J.L.M. Racing
Washington DC