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A emotional win

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by jimmyallen45, Nov 17, 2024 at 4:51 PM.

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  1. jimmyallen45

    jimmyallen45 Well-Known Member

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    So, the Steelers are always an emotional game to watch, and I feel drained after every game. This is enlarged by a power of 10 when it is a Ravens game.

    However, today was different. My mom passed away last night. She was 89 years old, had battled a bunch of serious health issues for the past 12 years, and it wasn't unexpected.

    My mom was never a football fan, but she indulged my fandom in many ways over the years. She bought me a pennant- still hanging on my wall- the electric football game with SB IX in it, and a Franco Harris jersey from the Sears catalog for Xmas in 1975. And this was only the beginning. She pretended not to notice when I snuck the portable tv into my room to watch the Steelers on MNF past my bedtime. I can remember her support for me when the dynasty ended in 1980, and when she surprised me with McDonalds after a tough playoff loss to the Raiders in 1983. And on and on, and on, right up to recent years.

    And so today, when we needed to win and I needed to win- we did. Thanks Mom.
     
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  2. bleednblackngold

    bleednblackngold Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss.
     
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  3. rocketdog

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    Also, sorry for your loss.
     
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  4. mytake

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    Your mom was a lot like my mom.
     
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  5. Born2Steel

    Born2Steel Well-Known Member

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    Very sorry for your loss.

    My football companion always my father and he passed last Christmas Eve. This season I haven't watched a full game because we always texted or talked on the phone while we watched together from several states away. It's been an adjustment that I haven't made yet.

    Your mom sounds like a very patient and loving mother to you. I know you will miss her and grieve for her in your own way and in your own time. My belief is it is not goodbye forever. We do meet again.
     
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  6. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss OP.
     
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  7. truckin9999

    truckin9999 Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for you loss. Thats the hardest loss. Lost mine 3yrs ago at 94
     
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  8. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    sorry for your loss
     
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  9. CanadianSteel

    CanadianSteel Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss. Chin up.
     
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  10. SteelersFanIrl

    SteelersFanIrl Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss
     
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  11. Wolfepack88

    Wolfepack88 Well-Known Member

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    Man that hit my heart strong. What a great Mom and I'm sorry for your loss. Thankfully she no longer has to suffer anymore and can smile down on you from high above!!
     
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  12. Steel_Elvis

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    Sorry for your loss JA45.
     
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  13. The Sodfather

    The Sodfather Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for your loss. But what wonderful memories to share.
     
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  14. sec108

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    cheers to mom
     
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  15. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for your loss. My mom passed away in 2020 at 88 and she was a die hard Steelers fan. I hope she was watching the game with all our loved ones we lost. Knowing that your a Steelers fan she was right there with all of us and most importantly you.
     
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  16. SteelerGlenn

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    Sorry for your loss.
     
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  17. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for your loss, my Dad passed away Monday he was 90
     
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  18. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss as well. 90 is a good long life.
     
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  19. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Thank you, yes my Dad was very fortunate to have been healthy
    Up until the last couple years. And even then he still got around.
     
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  20. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Keep your chin up , I too lost my mother 9 years ago on the day after Christmas .
    Christmas hasn't been the same since. I would prefer to travel now during the holidays.
     
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  21. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss, may the Lord give you comfort during this difficult time.
     
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  22. JAD

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    Sorry for your loss
     
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  23. The Sodfather

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    I'm so sorry for your loss Ward.
     
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  24. The Sodfather

    The Sodfather Well-Known Member

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    I agree. The holidays are not the same without my dad and my grandmother.
     
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  25. GoalLine

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    sorry for your loss
     
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