critically ill parent, mercy dash
Apr 7th 2013, 8:41 pm
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Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
thanks hun. the worst thing is if i get on a plane and he is gone before i get there.
im 90% certain im gonna go. as for the cash, pah its only money - as long as we can afford to sort out the new TWPs while waiting for the PR so we can legally stay here we can make the rest up. and the credit card can just wait its a UK one anyway so wont effect my fledgling canadian credit rating. just means shipping our goods will have to wait another couple of months... havent seen it all since june 2012 so i guess another months or three wont make that much diff.
im 90% certain im gonna go. as for the cash, pah its only money - as long as we can afford to sort out the new TWPs while waiting for the PR so we can legally stay here we can make the rest up. and the credit card can just wait its a UK one anyway so wont effect my fledgling canadian credit rating. just means shipping our goods will have to wait another couple of months... havent seen it all since june 2012 so i guess another months or three wont make that much diff.
Apr 7th 2013, 8:49 pm
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My sympathies TJ. We have had to make 3 similar trips back to the UK. It's the call most expats know we will have sooner or later...but it doesn't prepare us when it comes.
Apr 7th 2013, 8:56 pm
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So sorry to hear the news TJ, I hope you manage to get a flight in time ok.
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Apr 9th 2013, 4:57 am
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sadly i didnt get there in time. he passed away tonight, and i fly tomorrow. hoping that we can arrange the funeral for before i have to come home. but they are insisting on a post mortem given his head injury.
im devastated that i didnt get there in time, but he isnt in pain any more and knew i loved him before he went.
im devastated that i didnt get there in time, but he isnt in pain any more and knew i loved him before he went.
Apr 9th 2013, 5:18 am
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hugsSorry to hear that x
Apr 9th 2013, 5:21 am
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So sorry to hear that news TJ, I can only imagine how you are feeling.
That flight tomorrow is going to be very tough on you too <<<hugs>>>
Thinking of you...
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That flight tomorrow is going to be very tough on you too <<<hugs>>>
Thinking of you...
xx
Apr 9th 2013, 12:22 pm
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Sorry to hear that TJ and hopefully the funeral can take place whilst you are there
and hopefully the funeral can take place whilst you are there
Apr 9th 2013, 2:37 pm
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My condolences TJ.
Apr 9th 2013, 2:52 pm
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I am truly sorry for your loss.
Thoughts are with you and yours.
Thoughts are with you and yours.
Apr 9th 2013, 4:37 pm
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So sorry TJ
Look after yourself xx
Look after yourself xx
Apr 9th 2013, 6:28 pm
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I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Big hugs. xx
Apr 10th 2013, 1:23 am
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So sorry to hear that, I know how hard it is being far away and unable to be there when the worst happens
I hope you have a safe journey and find comfort in being reunited with loved ones.
Take care xxx
I hope you have a safe journey and find comfort in being reunited with loved ones.
Take care xxx
Apr 18th 2013, 12:55 am
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Thanks everyone. Just thought id update. I'm back home now (canada) my sister moved heaven and earth to arrange the funeral for monday so I could be there, and I was able to help brother and sister sort thru his things and catch up with family.
I have warned mum to give me a weeks notice is she is planning on moving on!
I have warned mum to give me a weeks notice is she is planning on moving on!
Apr 18th 2013, 1:57 am
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So sorry for your loss! I am glad you got to go to his funeral and say good bye. Take care xxx
Apr 18th 2013, 2:48 am
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My sincere condolences for your loss.
Take care
Take care