We love you mate
While thinking of Pap's dad I saw this profound quote in the Australian today: "the things that matter in life are not things"
Cheers mate, that quote is 100% spot on! My Dad moved to Australia in 1955 and he started to collect coins soon after. The only interest/hobby he ever had in his life was collecting coins. He has an amazing coin collection, possibly one of the best coin collections in Australia. He has many rare and expensive coins, including the 'holy grail' 1930 Penny which is not the most expensive, but definitely was his favourite. The Brother and I have dedicated the last 3 months of our lives taking as much care of him as we possibly could and in the last few weeks we tried everything to make him happy, including showing him some of his coins from his coin collection that he hasn't seen in 30+ years. He was not interested at all. The only physical thing in life that he had any interest in, did not interest him anymore which was sad to see because he loved collecting coins so much. Nothing matters more in life than spending time with family and friends and we definitely take our time spent with family and friends for granted. Especially our parents, because they are always there you think they are going to live forever and it's a sad old day when they are gone.
Thanks mate, it's one day at a time helping my Mum trying to get her head around it all, but hopefully she will be ok with time.
I have a lot of elderly patients, Jim, and believe me, women cope with the loss of a spouse far better than men do. The thing to remember is, in these early times, you don't have to cope with it too well - you'll all get through it. I'm sure you'll give him a cracker of a send off.
It’s wonderful that you have so many fond memories of your dad. We are lucky to have had loving caring parents who showered us with their affection and care. People like your dad become our own role models for how we raise our own children. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Yep. That's really all that matters. My Pop passed away last year & it was after tough times with his health. So, realistically, my Mom was prepared for that. What gave me confidence in her was bearing in mind that the Family she grew up with was how she would actually be. in short . . . ~ ROOTS ~ As such, she was and is stronger than the Family she married into (and branches of the tree thereof) *thought* she would be. She's tougher than she looks. I confirmed that with "her side" & explained that to the rest of 'em. It really helped all the way around. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Cheers mate, appreciate the reply. Yeah, dunno man. Wogs are a different breed, listening to my Mum still crying many hours each day leads me to believe my Dad would be taking it much easier right about now if the roles were reversed. She is a very emotional woman and he is a hard old bastard in that respect. And unfortunately with the Covid restrictions here in place and the size of the church there is only a maximum of 30 people allowed into the church with the 1.5M seating distance being enforced apparently. The church seats 100 people and it would be a full house with many more standing outside if we were allowed to have that, but we can't so the send off is via private invitation only which is a bit **** because my old man would have loved to have everyone there, but we have to do the right thing.
Thanks for sharing Wax, appreciate it brother. And sorry to hear about your Dad, from the stories you told me he was definitely a good man.
Oh, I still do the riddler bit- Just too busy the last quarter & a lot of "riddlelessness" is carryover from training peeps to not waste time. For this stretch, been working 4 weeks straight, with 1 actual lunch break throughout & may finally have a day off Saturday. We've all done that. Well, 'cept you-know-who & that other guy . . . Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
You're allowed 100 people at the funeral,perhaps not inside but surely outside,it's not as though it's gunna rain anytime soon
I spoke with PP earlier this evening. He made the suggestion that I should get pissed and start posting on Fchat. And that I should spare no one. Question: How much should I drink in order to summon some entertaining and offensive messages?
