Oh god, not again..
Jul 16th 2012, 6:08 pm
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Re: Oh god, not again..
Very sorry to hear about your Dad. Condolences to you and your family.
Jul 16th 2012, 11:29 pm
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Sorry to hear that.....take care.
Jul 16th 2012, 11:36 pm
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Very sad to hear - my condolences.
Jul 17th 2012, 12:34 am
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My condolences augigi. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Jul 17th 2012, 12:37 am
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Re: Oh god, not again..
Sorry for your loss.
Jul 17th 2012, 2:47 am
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It was 2 years since my mum died last Thursday - then tonight I got a call that my dad died in his sleep last night at his holiday house. He wasn't well but certainly didn't expect that. Peaceful way to go though, if there's any silver lining. Ugh. Sucks being an expat at times like this.
Sad news. Take care x
Jul 17th 2012, 5:13 am
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My condolences on your loss.
RIP your dad, and look after yourself too.
RIP your dad, and look after yourself too.
Jul 17th 2012, 5:30 am
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Very sorry to hear of your loss, it is always tough losing a loved one, even tougher when you are so far away. He died peacefully so that is a small comfort.
Jul 18th 2012, 5:19 am
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Sorry for your loss.
Jul 18th 2012, 8:46 am
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Jul 18th 2012, 2:40 pm
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Re: Oh god, not again..
I can really empathize. I lost my mother unexpectedly in January and then in March my father suffered a heart attack. He survived, but really feels alone as I have no siblings and a very small family.
We are currently having a real dilemma as to whether to return to the UK next year or stay longer. My company has offered Green Cards and the family is settled. The prospect of returning to the UK depresses me..
Kind wishes
We are currently having a real dilemma as to whether to return to the UK next year or stay longer. My company has offered Green Cards and the family is settled. The prospect of returning to the UK depresses me..
Kind wishes
Jul 24th 2012, 6:07 am
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Thanks for the good wishes all. Just got back from the trip back for the funeral. It was really lovely to catch up with so many people I hadn't seen for years, and to spend time with my brother and sisters and their families. I guess if you've gotta go, in your sleep at your holiday house after a good day with your mates is the way to do it.
Jul 24th 2012, 4:06 pm
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Thanks for the good wishes all. Just got back from the trip back for the funeral. It was really lovely to catch up with so many people I hadn't seen for years, and to spend time with my brother and sisters and their families. I guess if you've gotta go, in your sleep at your holiday house after a good day with your mates is the way to do it.
Jul 26th 2012, 9:01 pm
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Re: Oh god, not again..
I know exactly how you feel - exact same thing for me when my mum passed in January. Tragic event - but bringing people together and catching up is exactly what they'd have wanted.
Jul 26th 2012, 10:04 pm
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Re: Oh god, not again..
It was 2 years since my mum died last Thursday - then tonight I got a call that my dad died in his sleep last night at his holiday house. He wasn't well but certainly didn't expect that. Peaceful way to go though, if there's any silver lining. Ugh. Sucks being an expat at times like this.