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[personal profile] turps
Thank you to [personal profile] pensnest and [personal profile] ephemera for the cards, and especially the messages inside. They both helped a lot.

I also want to give a thank you to all the comments to my last two posts. Normally I'd individually reply, but I don't think I can do that just yet, but I want everyone to know your support has been, and is still very much appreciated.

I may post in more detail at some point, but dad's last week wasn't pleasant, but at the end he was coherent enough to give permission for the operation, saying he wanted it despite the risk. We also got to talk to the senior anaesthetist after. I don't know what religion he practised, but he said the Indian way was to want respect for those at the end of their lives, and that dad had been given that respect. He went relaxed and unafraid, and after the previous week that's something I'm holding onto.

It's dad's funeral next Wednesday. He'd already paid for and picked out elements himself and yesterday we met the lady who will conduct the humanist service. It's going to be personal, including Corey picking two songs for the service as he has dad's old LPs. It's also going to be one of the hardest things I've ever done.

Date: 2015-10-29 08:55 pm (UTC)
turlough: castle on mountain top in winter, Burg Hohenzollern ((mcr art) having a moment)
From: [personal profile] turlough
*hugs you a lot and sends all the good thoughts*

Date: 2015-10-29 10:21 pm (UTC)
urbanoceanix: belt (Default)
From: [personal profile] urbanoceanix
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Date: 2015-10-29 11:05 pm (UTC)
chalcopyrite: Two little folded-paper boats in the rain (Default)
From: [personal profile] chalcopyrite
Thinking of you with much love. ::hugs::

Date: 2015-10-30 01:46 am (UTC)
topaz119: (rainyzen)
From: [personal profile] topaz119
I'm so sorry to hear all this, Terri--I missed your last post. All our thoughts and love, ♥

Date: 2015-10-30 05:41 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] macaron62
So sorry to read about your Dad. What a loss for you. a lot has happened for you and your family in the last few months. Please take extra good care of yourself and be kind to you. xxxx

Date: 2015-10-30 06:39 am (UTC)
doctor_jasley: fall (Autumn)
From: [personal profile] doctor_jasley
*ALL THE HUGS AND HEARTS*

The service is super hard. I remember how tough it was in 2013 to be the one burning the cd for the service.

Date: 2015-10-31 05:26 pm (UTC)
doctor_jasley: fall (Default)
From: [personal profile] doctor_jasley
This is not something I would wish on anyone. It's so painful, even years later. I STILL get random panic moments remembering the drive to the hospital.

BUt, seriously, anytime you feel like you need a virtual pillowfort and mellow music accompanied by all the cuddles, hit me up.

Date: 2015-11-01 11:07 am (UTC)
ephemera: (Dove)
From: [personal profile] ephemera
*hand squeezes*

Date: 2015-11-02 09:00 pm (UTC)
eledhwenlin: (Default)
From: [personal profile] eledhwenlin
*sends you all the love and strength* *hugs*
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