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Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:45 am
by karajorma
Sorry to hear that Flipside. My condolences too.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:43 am
by aldo
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:15 am
by Flipside
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:44 pm
by Wild Fragaria
*hug* Sorry to hear that.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:14 pm
by Hammer
sorry to hear that Flip
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:59 pm
by Hunter
What can be said, other than sorry!
How old was your uncle? My own uncle isn't expected to live very long either...
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:41 pm
by Goober5000
Sorry to hear that.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:44 pm
by vyper
Indeed, all I can do is echo the others posts; my condolences.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:41 pm
by Flipside
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.
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:06 am
by Wild Fragaria
Another *hug*
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:55 am
by Grug
*hug* indeed.
Hope your nan is okay mate.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:27 am
by Flipside
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.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:02 am
by Taristin
Best wishes, mate.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:50 am
by aldo
Yeah, best wishes from me too.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:51 am
by Hunter
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..