I'm going to the pub.
My sister used my Dad's phone to ring me, just now, I thought it was him. But she was ringing to say he died 10 minutes ago.
A friend texted me ten minutes before that to tell me his mother died at twenty past nine this morning. I'm going to join him in the pub.
A friend texted me ten minutes before that to tell me his mother died at twenty past nine this morning. I'm going to join him in the pub.
posted by Gavin Corder at 1:17 PM
20 Comments:
Obviously I didn't know your Dad Gavin but please accept my sympathies and condolences.
My sympathies are with you and your friend.
Having been there myself, I have a pretty good idea how you both feel. The pub is probably the best place to be right now.
So sorry Gavin.
It's terrible losing a parent.
I am very sad for you, Rupe x
Love and hugs to you.
Be kind to yourself, it takes a long while for the grief to work its course.
I'm so sorry Gavin, had he been ill ? It must be a terrible shock for you.
My deepest sympathies Gavin. My thoughts are with you.
All my best wishes, Gav.
Thank you for your kind words all of you.
Yes he'd been poorly recently - but they put him on a syringe switch of morphine which carried him off in no time. I'm trying to think up something to say at the funeral so I daresay I'll post a version here (it may be a bit maudlin but at least I get to try it out). I've got a great urge to tell some ofhis worse jokes...but I suppose that's bad form!
Actually I've posted about my Dad before. Here he is.
That is one fine looking gentleman.
Thanks for letting us see him.
Very distinguished looking man Gavin. I think you should tell at least one of his jokes at the funeral, my brother recounted some of my Dad's antics at his service, my Father would have liked it, he was a wicked old boy.
Oh I'm very sad to hear about that Gavin. I do remember the post about your Dad. Hope you're well and not being too brave.
I'm terribly sorry to hear such bad news, Gavin. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Remember him with happiness. And tell his bad jokes.
I say tell the worst of his jokes Gav. You know, the really cheesy groaners.
Hope you're ok mate.
K xx
Big hug from me to you and yours Gavin. I am so very sorry to hear your news. You've probably been very busy these last few days as happens when someone close dies and possibly haven't had time to start the grieving process. Allow yourself some time to sit and think and remember and to cry too if that is what you want and need to do. You're not alone Gavin. Take good care of yourself.
L xxxx
I am so sorry to read of your loss. However long it takes, take the time to grieve and speak of your Father often. Not to do so as if a loved one never existed and as long as they are talked of they are still there and part of him is within you.
Also, you may find yourself repeating the same things to friends and family but its good to talk things through.
I still find myself remembering my Father, if a piece of music or something else comes to mind that I know he liked or perhaps I think that he would've enjoyed.
Take Care
I am thinking of you...
Gildy
Sorry to hear the sad news Gavin, please accept my sympathies and condolences.
What a smashing looking man.
Best wishes to you at this sad and difficult time.
Sorry to hear about your loss Gav.
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