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Never Been Unhappy About a New Gun....Until Now

tapehoser

tapehoser

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My parents are aging rapidly.

Mom's in a rehab center from a fall and Dad has Alzheimer's, so we are moving them into a small apartment at my sister's house. Hard to see parents get so old they can't take care of themselves. As we clean out their home and hold yard sales and get the house ready to sell, there are many things that we keep, due to the memories associated. Each of us boys got several guns and boxes and boxes of ammo. While I would normally be excited about an early inheritance, I am less excited about getting these new guns than I ever have been. Doesn't feel like Christmas - just a little sad.

Browning BAR II Safari - 243 Winchester
Winchester Model 94 AE - 44 Mag
Ruger Super Blackhawk - 44 Mag
Taurus Model 65 - 357 Mag

Feels.....weird.
 
tapehoser said:
My parents are aging rapidly.

Mom's in a rehab center from a fall and Dad has Alzheimer's, so we are moving them into a small apartment at my sister's house. Hard to see parents get so old they can't take care of themselves. As we clean out their home and hold yard sales and get the house ready to sell, there are many things that we keep, due to the memories associated. Each of us boys got several guns and boxes and boxes of ammo. While I would normally be excited about an early inheritance, I am less excited about getting these new guns than I ever have been. Doesn't feel like Christmas - just a little sad.

Browning BAR II Safari - 243 Winchester
Winchester Model 94 AE - 44 Mag
Ruger Super Blackhawk - 44 Mag
Taurus Model 65 - 357 Mag

Feels.....weird.
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It's hard, very hard to watch a parent fail and pass away. I gave most of my father's stuff to the nephews when he passed, simply because I did not wish to take dad's firearms after he passed, it felt, i dont know. Wrong is not the proper word, something like, sadweirdoddsadwrong. What i have he gave me prior to his passing.

I have what I need so I passed on my ownership of thrm prior to my death. They would have gotten most anyways eventually.
 
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Sorry you’re going through this. It is not easy. However, it seems you and your siblings are taking the right steps to make it a little easier.
Rather than looking at it as an early inheritance it can also be considered securing a part your father’s legacy that can be shared with the people in your life. Those guns will always hold a place in your heart. So enjoy shooting them.
 
tapehoser said:
My parents are aging rapidly.

Mom's in a rehab center from a fall and Dad has Alzheimer's, so we are moving them into a small apartment at my sister's house. Hard to see parents get so old they can't take care of themselves. As we clean out their home and hold yard sales and get the house ready to sell, there are many things that we keep, due to the memories associated. Each of us boys got several guns and boxes and boxes of ammo. While I would normally be excited about an early inheritance, I am less excited about getting these new guns than I ever have been. Doesn't feel like Christmas - just a little sad.

Browning BAR II Safari - 243 Winchester
Winchester Model 94 AE - 44 Mag
Ruger Super Blackhawk - 44 Mag
Taurus Model 65 - 357 Mag

Feels.....weird.
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Very sorry for your loss.
 
Hi Mr. @tapehoser,

Yes, it is a tough situation. I can sympathize. Both of my parents went through a decline before Mom passed in 2015, Dad following her in 2018.

Even though they might not have known who I was, I knew who they were. They left behind a few things that I cherish and they bring back great memories. Hopefully you can enjoy the presence of your folks just a little while longer.

It may seem odd at first, but I would encourage you to consider your father's collection as heirlooms. You'll be able to pass them on to your kids and grandkids with many stories and fond memories of your parents.

May blessings of strength, peace, and comfort fill your lives as you enjoy your parents' company for as long as you can.

All the best,

Cliff
 
tapehoser said:
My parents are aging rapidly.

Mom's in a rehab center from a fall and Dad has Alzheimer's, so we are moving them into a small apartment at my sister's house. Hard to see parents get so old they can't take care of themselves. As we clean out their home and hold yard sales and get the house ready to sell, there are many things that we keep, due to the memories associated. Each of us boys got several guns and boxes and boxes of ammo. While I would normally be excited about an early inheritance, I am less excited about getting these new guns than I ever have been. Doesn't feel like Christmas - just a little sad.

Browning BAR II Safari - 243 Winchester
Winchester Model 94 AE - 44 Mag
Ruger Super Blackhawk - 44 Mag
Taurus Model 65 - 357 Mag

Feels.....weird.
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sorry to hear this, but i'll tell you that at least many things are going to family, rather than strangers.

they will represent memories in one way or another.

something that you can pass along when your time comes

also too, lucky for your folks that they do have family to care for them, rather than they be without, and someone takes advantage of them and down right just scoffs up everything.
 
God. Bless you my friend. Very tough time. That said, I’ve got my DD’s 1946 vintage Browning A5 and his Colt 1911 .45. My earliest memories any any firearm are my Dad cleaning that old Browning after a day of bird hunting. Many memories of great hunts and time with dad and that old Browning was always there. Wonderful memories. The 1911 is the only handgun Dad ever owned. It’s not been shot much and was never a big deal at home, just “there” if needed. He carried one in China in WW2 and figured that was all he’d ever need.
 
I know how it is. My mom is 95 in is now in the memory care unit of a local nursing home. As I got older I was allowed to go to the house in the mountains of western VA for several days during deer season. There usually was a group of about 10 hunters during the week. Some were relatives, one or two worked with my dad, and the rest were folks he grew up with. Today they are all gone, but what I learned from those guys about hunting will never be forgotten. Two of them left me their rifle that they hunted with for over 50 years. I always take them along when I go up to deer hunt in November, and during my stay I always see that both of them get a day in the woods. Even though those two friends are gone on those days I hunt with their rifle I feel that they are still out in the woods hunting with me. It's just a way I've found to link past memories with the present day. Guess I'm just sentimental.
 
Yes remembering the good times is a huge key to tolerate the pain that comes with the loss of someone special. My mom passed in 2003 when she battled Cancer for the third time. Something I told my kids when I when they thought I was not going make in 2010 I remembered what my mom told me when I saw her for the last time. I passed it on and I still think it when a breeze moves my hair it's mom blowing me a kiss from the other side. I still think it's true and I think my kids will remember the saying
 
Got my Dad's guns when he passed when I was 23 since my siblings are non-gun city folks.

Honored him (WW2 vet) by getting the guns he carried in Europe (M1G & 1911) since.

Mom passed last summer at 92 after dementia for 5+ years.

As others have said, yes it's tough.
 
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