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March issue release update - March 7th MRH magazine help
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MRH Founder 17,549 posts joef MRH Founder 17,549 posts
joef
This update is to remind you the first Monday of the month is the traditional MRH magazine release date, and for March this is March 7. Any time the first Monday is a little later in the month we get folks wondering where their magazine is, so this is to somewhat head off that concern. The one possible scheduling concern with the March issue has to do with my Dad being about to pass. He's not eating and just barely drinking at this point and Hospice has been called in. His doctor says he's showing signs his organs may be starting to shut down, so he may pass quickly. If he goes this week, that could affect the March issue release date. Unfortunately, people can't schedule their final exit, and telling the family I have to do some magazine instead of be with them sounds really lame, so I hope you will all understand if Dad goes this week.

Joe Fugate​
Publisher, Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine

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joehaggard Active Member 65 posts
joehaggard

Joe's Dad

Joe,

Very sorry to hear about your dad.  I know he will be missed greatly by you and your family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time.  And as far as the magazine goes family is most important so us the readers will understand.  

God bless

Joe H.
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Joe Atkinson IAISfan Super User 3,775 posts
Joe Atkinson IAISfan

Your dad

Joe, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad.  We just went through that with my mom a little over a year ago, so I have some sense of what you're facing.  By all means, don't worry about MRH or any of us.  Spend the time with your dad and take care of your family and yourself.  I'm praying for you all.

Joe Atkinson
Modeling Iowa Interstate's 4th Sub, May 2005
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Rick Sutton Prolific poster 4,363 posts
Rick Sutton

My sympathy

It's a tough part of this life.

MRH should be on the back burner at a time like this.

Best,

 Rick
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Greg Williams GregW66 Prolific poster 1,305 posts
Greg Williams GregW66

My Prayer

My prayer for you and your father is that he finds his peace at the right time. Although death is wrought with pain and grief, I always like to think of it as a time of peace. So peace for your father and for those who will carry on without him. As you know, death is merely a beginning.
Greg Williams
Superintendent - Eastern Canada Division - NMRA
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HVT Dave Prolific poster 1,216 posts
HVT Dave

Enjoy each moment

Joe,

Please know that we support you during this special time and do cherish each moment that you can spend with your father and with your family.  They are what life is all about.  Just went thru that with Mom and those memories are very special.  The MRH magazine and its many supportive readers can and will wait.

Warmest Regards,

Dave

Dave

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Mycroft Frequent poster (deceased) 783 posts
Mycroft

Enjoy him as long as you can

I saw my mom for the last time about 6 months before she passed (talked to her a few days before on the phone).  She was there 1 day and gone the next.  Probably get to see my Dad again in April.

The magazine will wait, family doesn't

James Eager

City of Miami, Panama Limited, and Illinois Central - Mainline of Mid-America

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bapguy54 Regular poster 171 posts
bapguy54

Passing on

Lost my dad almost 32 years ago. I was lucky, he went quick. My wife just went into hospice last Wednesday. No telling how long she'll be around. It's never easy loosing loved ones.   Joe
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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

Joe, my prayers are with you.

Family first!

Rick

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Joe Atkinson IAISfan Super User 3,775 posts
Joe Atkinson IAISfan

@bapguy54

Quote:

My wife just went into hospice last Wednesday.

I'm sure sorry to hear that Joe.  I'm praying for you both.

Joe Atkinson
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ChiloquinRuss Frequent poster 872 posts
ChiloquinRuss

Family First!

Family first!  Be with your dad even if he doesn't know you are there, you will know you were there!  We all share in his passing, we can wait for your return and another fine issue of your mag.  Russ
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lvflats Active Member 91 posts
lvflats

Your Father

Joe, very sad to hear of your father's situation. My prayers for you and your family.

Art

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fecbill Frequent poster 614 posts
fecbill

Spend the time with him

It is precious and MRH is much lower priority than family. Praying for you and the family.

Blessings

Bill Michael

Bill Michael

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Peter Pfotenhauer Regular poster 362 posts
Peter Pfotenhauer

Dads trump the magazine every

Dads trump the magazine every time.
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Nelsonb111563 Moderator 2,268 posts
Nelsonb111563

Nothing more important

Than being with family in time of need Joe.  That must always come first because nothing else matters without family.  Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.

Nelson Beaudry,  Principle/CEO

Kennebec, Penobscot and Northern RR Co.
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michaelrose55 Super User 3,458 posts
michaelrose55

Joe, Very sorry to hear about

Joe,

Very sorry to hear about your dad. I know how it feels, I have been there. This is so much more important than the magazine so please take all the time you and your family needs.

Michael

The Breitenbach - Rosenheim Railroad V4
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Virginian and Lake Erie Super User 9,247 posts
Virginian and Lake Erie

I went through this with both

I went through this with both my parents and can only echo Michael's well put sentiments above. We will be here when you have time for us and you and your family have my heart felt sympathies for this time.

Rob in Texas

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Jeff Youst Frequent poster 698 posts
Jeff Youst

Dad

Family first and foremost Joe  I'll just keep reading all the blogs.  Godpseed. 

Jeff
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Michael Watson Regular poster 497 posts
Michael Watson

Prayers

Joe our prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. MRH will wait...because it is worth waiting for. Please try and put it out of your mind for now...your father and your family will need your full attention.

Michael
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pschmidt700 Prolific poster 2,584 posts
pschmidt700

Prayers for you . . .

. . . and the family, Joe. 

That's one of the great things about MRH -- publication isn't dependent on scheduling time on a printing press.

Also, if you think of it, that little 8-year-old girl in the Portland area who last Thursday died of suffocation is the daughter of a BNSF signal employee. It's utterly heartbreaking.
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Dave.S58 Regular poster 399 posts
Dave.S58

Joe, Prayers of piece and

Joe, Prayers of piece and comfort to you and your family in this time of grief.

DaveS
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Jackh Prolific poster 2,045 posts
Jackh

Thanks Joe

We appreciate the heads up on the publication date. Like many others I can relate to what you are going through with your dad. Went through it with my mom and now with my dad too. Do what needs doing.

Jack
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pierre52 MRH Author 1,502 posts
pierre52

Family first Joe

We'll be here when you are ready to come back

Peter

The Redwood Sub
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RossA Regular poster 291 posts
RossA

Dad

Joe,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. He is your first priority and the March issue can wait. May God hold you and your family close during this time.

Ross A
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bapguy54 Regular poster 171 posts
bapguy54

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Thanks Joe. I can't imagine what it feels like to loose a child.

Joe
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