Worst day of my life.
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My Father passed away suddenly a week ago today,and whilst this time of year will never quite be the same for me again, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. If you are spending time with your family over the holiday please make the most of every minute, for you never know if it could be the last one.
All the best. Life must go on.
Ian
>>> Edited by Ian V on Tuesday 21st December 09:48
All the best. Life must go on.
Ian
>>> Edited by Ian V on Tuesday 21st December 09:48
Ian V said:
My Father passed away suddenly a week ago today,and whilst this time of year will never quite be the same for me again, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. If you are spending time with your family over the holiday please make the most of every minute, for you never know if it could be the last one.
All the best. Life most go on.
Ian
Very sorry to hear that........
My condolances........
If it's any consolation my dad passed away in August after six months of excruitiating pain, confined to a hospital bed for several months with cancer, I often wish he had gone suddenly, life (or death) can be so cruel at times..........
Just over a year ago, my wife and I lost our little boy, Ben. We knew for some time before he was born that there were likely to be problems, and he eventually gave us a few short, blissfull minutes. Last christmas was very difficult, and my heart goes out to you ,Ian.
Since then, I have jacked in the dead end job which has spent the last twenty years leeching the life out of me, and I have gone to University. Jane and I have been a solid rock for each other, with a few wobbles along the way. Last week, we got the news that we are expecting again.
The world is certainly a very different place this christmas to last. People never truely die, as long as they are kept alive in the memories of those who love them.
Have a peacefull christmas, Ian. Love to you and yours.
Since then, I have jacked in the dead end job which has spent the last twenty years leeching the life out of me, and I have gone to University. Jane and I have been a solid rock for each other, with a few wobbles along the way. Last week, we got the news that we are expecting again.
The world is certainly a very different place this christmas to last. People never truely die, as long as they are kept alive in the memories of those who love them.
Have a peacefull christmas, Ian. Love to you and yours.
My sincere condolences.
This year I've seen / heard a number of things which I intend to make me more appreciative of what and who are around me:-
A good friend's dad died suddenly, just 6 months before my friend's wedding. His Mum then went into hospital 2 weeks before the wedding with what they thought was gall-stones, but turned out to be a (thankfully benign) cyst the size of an orange.
At another wedding on Sat, met an old teacher of mine I always had a lot of time for:-
- he's got a 7 year old lad who's severely autistic
- his wife has been diagnosed with genetic cancer, which is a medium-long term death sentence (<10 years) as only 650 people world-wide have so far had this diagnosis, and there is no cure.
They both have such strength of character I genuinely felt humbled (An unusual event for me!)
So I'd like to second Ian's comments - cherish, appreciate and enjoy those around you while they're there...we don't all get a "best before" date!
This year I've seen / heard a number of things which I intend to make me more appreciative of what and who are around me:-
A good friend's dad died suddenly, just 6 months before my friend's wedding. His Mum then went into hospital 2 weeks before the wedding with what they thought was gall-stones, but turned out to be a (thankfully benign) cyst the size of an orange.
At another wedding on Sat, met an old teacher of mine I always had a lot of time for:-
- he's got a 7 year old lad who's severely autistic
- his wife has been diagnosed with genetic cancer, which is a medium-long term death sentence (<10 years) as only 650 people world-wide have so far had this diagnosis, and there is no cure.
They both have such strength of character I genuinely felt humbled (An unusual event for me!)
So I'd like to second Ian's comments - cherish, appreciate and enjoy those around you while they're there...we don't all get a "best before" date!
I am very sorry and saddened to hear about these events, but this thread seems to have a positiveness about it, I find this very encouraging for the world that one can find this in the worst of circumstances.
A few Christmasses ago I watched my grandmother slowly ebb away with throat cancer and it was a humbling experience watching someone die. It was at a MacMillan nursing home and I have never felt such compassion as I did in this place.
A few Christmasses ago I watched my grandmother slowly ebb away with throat cancer and it was a humbling experience watching someone die. It was at a MacMillan nursing home and I have never felt such compassion as I did in this place.
Ian V said:
My Father passed away suddenly a week ago today,and whilst this time of year will never quite be the same for me again, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. If you are spending time with your family over the holiday please make the most of every minute, for you never know if it could be the last one.
All the best. Life must go on.
Ian
My thoughts are with you. I lost my mother suddenly and tragically a few months ago. This Christmas will be a very strange one, as there will be someone missing.
My Father is coming to stay with us and we will just support each other as best we can.
The loss of a parent is a terrible shock that sooner or later we must all bear. Nothing really prepares you for it. When they go before their time and with no warning it is particularly difficult to bear.
This frist Christmas will be very difficult, I think it will get easier as time goes on.
All the best to you Ian and your family.
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