for those of you who do not know, my darling dad left us on Monday & I am devastated. It was a total shock & we still have no cause so are waiting for a report. I can't beleive I will never see my darling daddy ever again.

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oh Sue, I am so, so sorry. This must be absolutely devastating for you, you poor thing, I know there is nothing I can say to ease the pain...you will still be in shock. My beloved nan died last week and I still can't believe she is gone, it is so hard. Im sending my love to you and your family,

Im thinking of you all xxxxx

Oh Emma I am so sorry about your nan darling I know how close you were to her. Tilly will miss her too. :hugsmiley Its so hard isn't it? :blues:

Thanks Sue, I can't even imagine the pain of losing a dad though, grandparents are hard enough! I was/am totally in bits.

That is a lovely photo by the way, you look really happy. Again, Im so sorry xx

Sue, I am so sorry. What a shock I am sure. I have lost my mom and dad and grandmother. It is very hard to deal with. I wish you less and less pain everyday. :hugsmiley

Love Carol

Oh Sue, I'm so sorry. There is no pain like that of losing a parent, especially when you didn't see it coming. You and your family are in my prayers. You have a special angel in heaven watching over you now.

Lot's of prayers for you and your family. I hope you can find some peace as you remember what a special man your father was. Many of us have experienced similar losses and are here for you.

I'm sorry Sue. It is always hard to lose a loved one, especially when it is unexpected. We're here for you Sue. :hugsmiley :hugsmiley :hugsmiley

Just wondered how you were getting on Sue? Hope you are ok, thinking of you lots.

Its my nan's funeral tomorrow...and Ive written and am reading a eulogy, Im really nervous but glad Im doing it, I know my nan would be proud of me for doing it.

Sending lots of hugs xxx

I'm so very sorry Sue-and Emma too.I've lost two people close to me in the last year and I still sometimes can't believe they're not here anymore.Grief has it's own timing I think and the disbelief is simply part of the process. There are no words for such deep losses-but know you are both loved,
Jules&Merlin xox

Thank you all. I am doing ok. I seem to be numb & haven't cried much, just sudden short bursts. My sister is wailing like a banchee every 5 minutes & my brother is really angry. But I am so calm. :shrug I still can't believe he is gone & whenever I start to think about it I get sad so snap myself out of it. I am sure it will hit me at some stage. The funeral is on Thursday & I am dreading it. My brother & sister have nearly fallen out over such trivial stuff. I am the mediater & I am just worried about upsetting my mum. I am staying with mum on Thursday night, then we will start to grieve in our own way.

I will be thinking of you tomorrow Emma, you are so brave doing a reading, your nan would be very proud! :hugsmiley

I'm so sorry Sue. :hugsmiley :hugsmiley :hugsmiley :hugsmiley :hugsmiley

Sue,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your loss of your Dad. I hope things go well for you and your family at the funeral today. No matter how old we get, it is still comforting to have our parents with us and I'm sure that you will miss him greatly. About 25 years ago I lost my grandfather very suddenly (heart attack) on his birthday. It was such a shock to everyone and I still remember all the emotions attached to the loss-disbelief, anger, sadness....it will take a while but your wonderful memories of him will help your heart heal. :hugsmiley

Emma, If you are reading too, I am sorry for the passing of your Nan. My heart goes out to you as you feel the loss of a woman so dear to you. I hope all goes well with the eulogy and I'm sure your Nan most definitely would be proud of you. :hugsmiley

Thank you Donna & all of you for your kind words. We sent dad off in the best way possible. there were over a hundred people at the crem & the wake & most of them were crying as much as we were. Dad was really loved by everyone he met as he was always interested in them & what they did. One of his friends said "I know this is a stange thing to say, but this is the best funeral I have ever been too". We played "Bubbles" which was dads favourite football teams song & me & my brother did our best to sing along through our tears. I think dad would have been proud of us & he would be gutted he missed the party!

It sounds like your Dad's funeral was a true reflection of what a good person and good friend he was. Two years ago when my grandma's sister passed away, her entire family and friends had such a good time remembering her life that when we were leaving one of her daughter's thanked me for coming to "the party" and was then a little embarrassed by what she had accidentally said. I told her "your Mom would have been proud and would have loved this day!" It sounds like your Dad will be remembered forever with loving and happy thoughts by many people. I hope it helps ease your sadness by knowing that you were able to honor him this way today.