My cousin died. :(
Yeah, my cousin Bob died on Wednesday.
His sister Susan e-mailed me on Thursday to let me know.
His wife (my cousin-in-law) Ann found him
on the kitchen floor, when she came home from work.
He had a stroke back in 2009.
That SHOULD have been a harsh warning to him
to get his health in order.
Bob was quite thin as a teenager,
but after he married, he swelled up like a whale.
Honestly, I partially blame it on his wife's fatty cooking.
Ironicly, her cooking isn't delicious at all, but quite fatty.
Plus, they liked baked goods too much too.
Lots of empty carbohydrates and fat,
not a good combination at all.
I mean, it's not all her fault.
She didn't shove the food down his throat.
He didn't have to eat so much of it
and he could have cooked too.
Plus, I don't think he exercised much at all, if any.
The combination unfortunately likely made for some
sizable arterial clogs.
The wakes were on Thursday morning & afternoon
and the funeral was Friday morning in New Jersey.
R.I.P. Bob. You were a nice peron.
He was only a year older than me.
I have no plans of joining him anytime soon.
I keep myself in excellent shape.
But, one never knows.
I could die in my sleep tonight.
You know what. I think I'll stay up a little longer tonight.
This might be your last chance ever to give me a
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Comments (31)
DD - yeah, I figure if I can prevent at least one other person from an early grave, the extra effort is worth it.
Unfortunately, a lot of people do not take their health
serious enough and they get lazy about it.
But, one never knows.
I could die in my sleep tonight.
You know Jim, life is very unpredictable at times:
I look after myself as well, healthwise,
healthy foods, fitness, jogs etc but I
ended up in the hospital 2 days ago cos
I blacked out....
Sending you many hugs
t - Yes and I've been worried about you.
I'm glad that you are still here & alive.
Did they figure out the cause ?
am going a step further to do some scanning
and see what happens then. Other then that,
I'm well now like nothing has really happened
so am just crossing fingers the scanning results
will be ok too.....
I too blame it abit on her.
Ok Jim, i know im the wrong gender for you but i'll make an exeption:
Jim, while we're at it... abit coffy and ordinary ceylon tea, is that ok for the health? I drink much tea, and maybe 1 cup coffy a day.
T - I'm not sure which tests they did & didn't do.
But, it could be low blood pressure.
It could also be early stages of hardening of the arteries.
It could also be due to the flu, or even diabetes.
M - Yeppers.
Bro hugs are OK, but no squeezing at all, just pats on the back.
Too much caffeine is not good for you, but it doesn't sound like you consume a large amount.
R.I.P Bob
I WANTED TO COME AND TELL YOU I AM SORRY.
thanks to everyone above who left a nice message.
Hugs and/or cheers to you all.
I believe exercise is at least equally as important.
Treasure life its unpredictable!
Many hugs!
I missed your blog this morning when I was on line - always sad when a close family relative passes away - may your cousin Bob Rest In Peace
Your blog is a warning to all of us - get plenty of exercise
Take good care Jim - PS: I'll pass on the hug.