Got the sad news that my dad passed away at 6am this morning. Had a phone call from my uncle yesterday evening that he was in hospital (he hadn't been well for over a year) and there wasn't long left. Rushed over and said my farewells. He didn't expect me to turn up as we hadn't seen or spoke that much over the last two years, but there was some contact at least, and I'm really glad I went. Almost feels like he could finally let go after seeing me and go in peace. Told him a few nice things from my childhood rather than raking over the bad stuff so at least he went with some peace of mind.
Strange coincidence, but today would have been his and my mums 50th wedding anniversary.
I'm okay, although last night was horribly uncomfortable. Felt like a complete stranger around members of my family, some of whom I haven't seen in decades. Like I was intruding upon a wake.
It's good to that you got to see him one last time and that you could chat about the better moments. All you the best to you and family.
I went to my auntie's funeral yesterday. I also saw plenty of family I'd not seen for 20-odd years. It's a shame that it's quite often the case that you only see people at sad times.
Tried to think of something positive to say about 6 hours ago, but thisis one of the few things that has left me quite speechless.
I'm still getting over the loss of my ma, and all I can say is sorry mate :(
It's good that you reconciled though, and that you got to spend those last few moments with him, that was really important to me when my mother passed, since regardless of a few short trips home I'd basically spent 8 years away from her. I can't say it gets better, but it does get more bearable or at least more understandable. Might sound clichéd I know, cos' I'm sure you've heard all of this before at some point, but there is a degree of truth to it afterall.
Makes me wonder if I should at least send my old man a letter or something telling him how I'm doing?
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss Vampyre, my condolences to you and your family. None of us know when our times are up, so I am also glad you got to reconcile with him a decent while beforehand.
Thanks for all the messages guys, it really means a lot. I've now got to try and locate my brother who I (nor any one else in the family) haven't seen for 20 years, apart from my grandads funeral in 2007. No one really knows where he is and all I've got to go on is a last known location. Wish me luck!!
All went well in the end, it was a good send off, although there was a lot less people there than I expected (around 40-ish). Spoke to all my family, the vast majority of whom I haven't seen in over 25 years - we all got on well.
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Pretty top notch start to the year there!
Strange coincidence, but today would have been his and my mums 50th wedding anniversary.
I'm okay, although last night was horribly uncomfortable. Felt like a complete stranger around members of my family, some of whom I haven't seen in decades. Like I was intruding upon a wake.
It's good to that you got to see him one last time and that you could chat about the better moments. All you the best to you and family.
I went to my auntie's funeral yesterday. I also saw plenty of family I'd not seen for 20-odd years. It's a shame that it's quite often the case that you only see people at sad times.
I missed the start of this thread but it sounds like you made a good decision a couple of years back.
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I'm still getting over the loss of my ma, and all I can say is sorry mate :(
It's good that you reconciled though, and that you got to spend those last few moments with him, that was really important to me when my mother passed, since regardless of a few short trips home I'd basically spent 8 years away from her. I can't say it gets better, but it does get more bearable or at least more understandable. Might sound clichéd I know, cos' I'm sure you've heard all of this before at some point, but there is a degree of truth to it afterall.
Makes me wonder if I should at least send my old man a letter or something telling him how I'm doing?
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