by Mitch Battros
(ECTV)
Hi friends,
My father died
last night at 11:14 PM (CST). They tell me it was a sudden heart
attack. I can't tell you how much he meant to me. Tears are flowing
as I write. For some reason, I felt a need to write you. I suppose
in part it is because I feel you are part of my family. There
will be much grief and loss for all of us who believe we are at
the cusp of a transition.
Some of you
may remember my letter celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary.
I will post the letter I wrote on April 20th after returning to
Seattle at the bottom of this letter.
I am off to
the airport at the next available flight. I don't know how long
I will be gone. Sherry Todd, my webmaster and partner will take
care of breaking news events as they unfold. ECTV will remain
cutting edge as always.
I had been planning
to move ECTV to New Mexico in October. Mostly to be closer to
my parents, and for better weather. I may be stepping up my plans
due to this tragic event. I loved my father so, as you will better
understand having read my "ps" below. I must tell you,
Mt. Rainier acting out has also got my attention.
Blessings to
all of you as I go to take care of my family and the best memories
a father could ever give his son.
Be well, Mitch
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Link
to Mitch's Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary Story
ps,
On a personal note.
Last week my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
My sisters (Michelle and Stacy) and I, had a terrific time. My
parents were like two teenagers. One of the gifts provided was
a special church ceremony celebrating their devotion to each other
and their wonderful family. Then they were whisked off in a limousine
which stopped at each of their previous homes since the birth
of their first child. (which was only four including their current
home). btw, I am the middle child.
A photo was taken
with the two of them standing in front of their previously owned
homes. I swear they looked like they were in their 20's. Then
we had the limousine drop them off at my oldest sisters home for
a surprise party. (and they thought it was an Easter egg hunt).
Remember, the 50th is 'gold'. So we had gold everything; from
dishes to drapes. My two sister put together a 'picture board'.
It started with their wedding day, then their honeymoon and went
on to capture the birth of their three children as well as many
old friends, relatives and special events. My mother Elizabeth,
known to her friends as Liz, but known to me as mom, momma, and
momasita; just loves 40s music. So during the whole event, which
including my parents dancing (haven't seen my father dance like
that since...well ever. He's not a cut the rug kind of guy. But
boy my mother sure is. Swing, jitter bug, and stuff I'm not sure
what the name is.
I am so proud of
them. The likely hood of them reaching their 75th is slim. The
photos, video and lifelong memories are something my sisters and
I will never forget. From observing the tears running down my
mothers cheek (and yes my fathers, he never cries) I am sure they
will never forget this time we had together as well.
Mom... Dad, I love
you more than you know. God Bless you from the bottom of my heart.
Mitch Battros
Producer - Earth Changes TV
http://www.earthchangesTV.com
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