Prayers for you sprink. It hurts just to think about what your going through. May you find peace and strength to carry on. God bless.

After we had a bit of private time together...I eulogised Michelle to frieds and family...fighting back the tears..I got thru it and played Garth Brooks "The Dance" I think the Lyrics are appropriate for Michelle and me. Our pain was MS.

Looking back on the memory of
the dance we shared 'neath the stars above;
For a moment all the world was right.
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye?

And now, I'm glad I didn't know
the way it all would end, the way it all would go.
Our lives are better left to chance;
I could have missed the pain,
but I'd have had to miss the dance.

Holding you I held everything.
For a moment wasn't I the king
If I'd only known how the king would fall,
Hey, who's to say - you know I might have changed it all.

And now, I'm glad I didn't know
the way it all would end, the way it all would go.
Our lives are better left to chance;
I could have missed the pain,
but I'd have had to miss the dance.

Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd have had to miss the dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ru1M6dY0cY

Perfect Mr. Sprink ........

John, just wanted you to know you were still in our thoughts and prayers and hoping the pain is easing a little for you. Hang in there brother.

I just saw this and am truly sorry for you loss,,, our thought n prayers are with you..

Sam

Thanks so much for your continued concern for me ....I realy do appreciate each and every response.

Today I was finaly able to cut the red tape of the local hospital here in Coral Springs to have her medical records relesed. The allowed me to secure a Certificate of Death from our Dr. He wanted to see the circumstances surrounding her passing and sat with me while he prepared the form....very tough stuff guys...I hope none of you ever have to experience what I have with Michelle's passing.

The Cert of Death allows me to do several things including removing her from my Health Insurance (No kidding...Obamacare requires a valid reason for a person to drop their coverage) as well as transfer the title and registration of her car to me.

It has been a tough day but not quite as bad as yesterday. Tonight I have taken my dog Blackjack for several walks and been on the phone with my brother and brother in law and I find this to be comforting. Guys ....I hope to either get down to the Miami Boat Show this weekend or ( Iwould rather) get out in the 255. I talked to Tom Hofstetter Sr (Tommy's Dad) Sunday and Tommy today...I might help Tommy a bit if need be at the show this weekend...I'm available to him at his asking...he is a great friend.

I don't know what I would do without you guys...means the world to me.

John we are all here for ya. I wanted to make the show but this divorce thing shredded me financially. Every day will be tough, hopefully the next day will be slightly easier than yesterday!! I truly want you to know I'm here and will do whatever I can to help!! Keep looking forward and feeling her in your heart as it is where she always was and always will be!!

Michelle...baby if are reading this...look...there have been 10,400 plus reads about you with over 140 replies to your thread...just from the Offshore Only community.

Michelle (Left) and her Twin Mareesa ...happier times

Beautiful picture John!!

Very sorry for your loss. To save you some further heartaches down the road. Get extra certified copies of the Death Certificate. Most places will not accept a copy machine copy. I found it very hard to tell people who had just lost a loved one we had to have a certified copy.