critically ill parent, mercy dash
#31
Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
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!
#32
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Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
Sad news moneypenny; my condolences to you - and to TJ; I'm glad you were at least able to attend the funeral.
#33
Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
thanks, and i did the same moneypenny, i was able to view his body but i declined because last time i saw him he was happy and joking in the pub.
that with jetlag and everything else the whole week seems to be a bit of a surreral dream getting back to normality back here at home and im ok most of the time. I took a photo fo his grave when everyone else had left becasue i cant just go and visit when i want to .
that with jetlag and everything else the whole week seems to be a bit of a surreral dream getting back to normality back here at home and im ok most of the time. I took a photo fo his grave when everyone else had left becasue i cant just go and visit when i want to .
#34
Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
Condolences, TJ.
We have had two dear friends depart since we moved over here; both sudden, so we can sympathise.
We have had two dear friends depart since we moved over here; both sudden, so we can sympathise.
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Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
Sorry for your loss. I offer my condolences. I hope you and your family can remain strong and supportive at this time.
#36
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Re: critically ill parent, mercy dash
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!
#37
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TJ sincere condolences- same thing happened to me 5 years ago with my Mum passing before I could get home. It is gut wrenching I know. It seems to go with the territory of being an Ex Pat. xx