I'm back, despite some difficult times

neugey · 07-08-2014, 08:45 PM

Hi guys, I haven't been on here much at all here for a while. But I think I'll be checking in more, especially once those preseason cuts start coming.

This year has been difficult. My first wife and mother of my two teen daughters was diagnosed with non-smoker's lung cancer last year. It was a very aggressive cancer that also spread into her brain. She passed away 3 weeks ago.

I'll slowly begin taking full custody of my daughters. I don't want to be a dick to their step-dad and rush things because he's a widow and it is tough times. The kids are handling it fairly well, but having lost my mom to cancer too I know how long it can take to comprehend the loss.

I really don't know how many Saints games I'll watch this year. I don't see myself going out to the bar very often on Sundays and I'll try to catch the games that are on national TV when I can. I also expect to watch some Vikings games and cheer them on a bit because that's my kids' team and their mom's team and also the team virtually all of the family members love.

If anyone has any advice on raising children who have lost a parent, I'm all ears. It's going to be challenging. Especially since my oldest daughter will be starting her first year of high school soon.

This is the only forum I would ever post this on, because I know how classy many of you are. Even the non-Saints fans like Caddieman here are cool. It was nice taking an offseason break, but I missed you guys on here. Looking forward to exciting seasons for the Saints and Vikes.

SmashMouth · 07-08-2014, 09:10 PM

Sorry for your loss, brother. Hang in there.

exile · 07-08-2014, 09:45 PM

Welcome back Neugey. Good to see you post again. Your family is in our prayers. Wish I could offer some advice in the kids but can't.

saintfan · 07-09-2014, 01:34 PM

Hang in there man. I'll say a prayer for you.

Danno · 07-09-2014, 01:41 PM

Stay strong Bro!

dizzle88 · 07-09-2014, 04:51 PM

Stay strong brother and just know that if you need to talk about anything I'll be happy to help in anyway I can, as would all of us!

WhoDat!656 · 07-09-2014, 05:26 PM

Sorry for your loss buddy.

WhoDat Nation will say a prayer for you and yours.

Mardigras9 · 07-10-2014, 11:00 AM

Sorry to hear that. Just remember, children are very resilient, all you can do is be a rock for them and do the best you can. Good luck bro.

Srgt. Hulka · 07-15-2014, 08:41 PM

I've been gone for quite a while too Neuguy, so I just saw your post. I'm sorry for your and your children's loss. Prayers said for you and them brother.

AliJee · 07-16-2014, 03:39 AM

We shall pray for for you and your children.

07-08-2014, 08:45 PM	#1
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,714 Blog Entries: 13	I'm back, despite some difficult times Hi guys, I haven't been on here much at all here for a while. But I think I'll be checking in more, especially once those preseason cuts start coming. This year has been difficult. My first wife and mother of my two teen daughters was diagnosed with non-smoker's lung cancer last year. It was a very aggressive cancer that also spread into her brain. She passed away 3 weeks ago. I'll slowly begin taking full custody of my daughters. I don't want to be a dick to their step-dad and rush things because he's a widow and it is tough times. The kids are handling it fairly well, but having lost my mom to cancer too I know how long it can take to comprehend the loss. I really don't know how many Saints games I'll watch this year. I don't see myself going out to the bar very often on Sundays and I'll try to catch the games that are on national TV when I can. I also expect to watch some Vikings games and cheer them on a bit because that's my kids' team and their mom's team and also the team virtually all of the family members love. If anyone has any advice on raising children who have lost a parent, I'm all ears. It's going to be challenging. Especially since my oldest daughter will be starting her first year of high school soon. This is the only forum I would ever post this on, because I know how classy many of you are. Even the non-Saints fans like Caddieman here are cool. It was nice taking an offseason break, but I missed you guys on here. Looking forward to exciting seasons for the Saints and Vikes.

07-08-2014, 09:10 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,200 Blog Entries: 29	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Sorry for your loss, brother. Hang in there.

07-08-2014, 09:45 PM	#3
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Welcome back Neugey. Good to see you post again. Your family is in our prayers. Wish I could offer some advice in the kids but can't.
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07-09-2014, 01:34 PM	#4
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Hang in there man. I'll say a prayer for you.

07-09-2014, 01:41 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Stay strong Bro!

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,357	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Stay strong brother and just know that if you need to talk about anything I'll be happy to help in anyway I can, as would all of us!

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Sorry for your loss buddy. WhoDat Nation will say a prayer for you and yours.

07-10-2014, 11:00 AM	#8
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times Sorry to hear that. Just remember, children are very resilient, all you can do is be a rock for them and do the best you can. Good luck bro.

07-15-2014, 08:41 PM	#9
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times I've been gone for quite a while too Neuguy, so I just saw your post. I'm sorry for your and your children's loss. Prayers said for you and them brother.

07-16-2014, 03:39 AM	#10
AliJee 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 267	Re: I'm back, despite some difficult times We shall pray for for you and your children.