Sorry to hear that Flipside. My condolences too.

Flipside wrote:Just to let you all know, my Uncle passed into a coma yesterday and died at 9pm this evening.

My Nan is stopping with us for a week or two, so things are going to be busy for a while

Ah, s###. Sorry to hear it, I join everyone else here in offering my condolences.

Thanks guys, I'm pretty much ok with it at the moment, but Nan's on sedatives. We're all trying keep her busy and/or distracted.

*hug* Sorry to hear that.

sorry to hear that Flip

What can be said, other than sorry! How old was your uncle? My own uncle isn't expected to live very long either...

Sorry to hear that.

Indeed, all I can do is echo the others posts; my condolences.

My Uncle was in his late 50's, he was Dad's younger brother, so it's been particuarly difficult on him, but he's bearing up well.

I never went to see Uncle Peter after he went into Hospital, I think that was the best to be honest, because my memories of him are no worse than using a walking stick to stand up, I never had to see him being kept alive by a machine. I think I'm glad I don't have those memories.

Another *hug*

*hug* indeed.
Hope your nan is okay mate.

Thanks

The Funeral is on Friday, I think we need to get passed that, it will probs be the hardest day. After that, I'll be able to do some more of my own stuff for a week or so before I start college.

Best wishes, mate.

Yeah, best wishes from me too.

Try not to be too sad, and remember the good times. Your uncle would want it that way. What always gets me, when someone dies, that person thinks it's wrong or shameful to smile or laugh - It couldn't be further from the truth. We all pine in our own way, and the best medication is not pills, nor therapy - But smiling. It's ok to be sad, it's ok to cry. And it's also ok to smile, laugh and enjoy the memories, remembering someone for who they were. It is the best way to honor ones passing. Sadly, it's always difficult to control your emotions.

I often find keeping busy helps, it's certainly better than turning to the bottle like some folks do..