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Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 16:07:00 GMT

Jeez, guys.......I'm sorry to hear all of this news.Latey, my thoughts are with you and the family. You are so right about it being the way we'd want a love one to go, if we had a choice. He spent a wonderful day with you and the family and then passed peacefully - that is something lovely to focus on. You know where I am if you need anything xxxHeather, I ranted it all on myspace but I'm still thinking of you and hoping you manage to get to that doctor ASAP. Life, health & family is too precious. xxx (Having said that, I would be only too happy to give your Dad that kick up the arse....... )Jocelyn and Anilla, sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time of things too. It does make me realise how fortunate Craig and I are. Take care and much kudos to you for the focus on your beautiful families. xxxPeace to all and may 2007 bring you much love and some much needed financial luck.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:38:00 GMT

i'm so sorry to hear this, latey. it sounds like you're doing pretty well.
much love from us in san francisco.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:09:00 GMT

Awh, Latey - thinking of you and yours darling.Maybe pop to a garden centre and plant some bulbs for your dad?

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:44:00 GMT

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
you lot are amazing, thank you so so much,
i love this place
we are all fine, we are all trying hard to focus on the positives,
and there are so many, although it was sudden and unexpected
it was so peaceful and painless,
and lets be honest, if you are going to lose a loved one, thats how you would want it to happen,
this is just that horrible period before the funeral,
thank you again, everyone that has posted for caring, i love you all

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:33:00 GMT

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Originally posted by HeatherA:
I've not been online too much of late so just catching up with everything.I just want to join everyone in saying how sorry I am, Latey. Your attitude is so right though - looking at all the positives is the best thing to do. Hope you and the rest of the family are bearing up xxx

I have to echo what H said. Thoughts are with you Latey. xo

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:13:00 GMT

so sorry to hear this, Latey. But how wonderful that you know he enjoyed his last day, surrounded by family, and he left the world without days or weeks of suffering. Everyone should be so lucky.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:56:00 GMT

condolences and warm wishes.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:49:00 GMT

I've not been online too much of late so just catching up with everything.I just want to join everyone in saying how sorry I am, Latey. Your attitude is so right though - looking at all the positives is the best thing to do. Hope you and the rest of the family are bearing up xxx

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:56:00 GMT

Oh Latey, I'm so sorry Sending big hugs your way *welling up for you here* xx

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:00:00 GMT

My condolences to you and your family, Latecomer. Such a good thing though, that you got to celebrate Christmas together and share happy times with your dad and the family. Makes for a precious memory.Good thoughts out to you and your loved ones.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 08:33:00 GMT

Wow, so much in this thread... Courtney, your original post was wonderful. It is really something to keep in mind, there's no saying it enough because it really is a time of year to appreciate whatever blessings we each have, no matter how numerous or how few.To everyone struggling financially and healthwise during these holidays, please add my wishes and prayers for stability and health and NO MORE STRESS IN THE NEW YEAR!!! Ok, "no more stress" is probably too tall an order, but you know what I mean! Really sending you "Stay strong and good luck" prayers. And you've all got great attitudes about it.And Latecomer, so sorry for your loss! But you also, amazing attitude about it, and your dad really was blessed to leave this world in that way. I lost a parent at a young age, so I learned early on that every year, every month, every day we have our loved ones with us is such an immense blessing.I really hope everyone here, and all your loved ones, enter 2007 on a magical course for wonderful things.BEST WISHES TO ALL FOR THE NEW YEAR!

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 03:17:00 GMT

I'm so sorry you lost your dad, Latecomer. So glad that you were together for Christmas though! Sounds like everyone is finding comfort in one another, and enjoying the memories of him. Life really is all about family, innit? He was obviously a wonderful person who is much loved.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 03:14:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by LATECOMER:
but its not all bad, he had a fantastic life,
he certainly had a brilliant christmas
and he passed very peacefully in his sleep,
he never suffered.whilst this is an incredibly sad time, he died peacefully and very happy, and that helps enormously,

that's pretty much what i (as i imagine many others have, ad nauseum) was going to say to you. along, of course, with sincere condolences. as katy said - you know where we are.

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:25:00 GMT

thank you everyone, sincerely, and katy, thanks for the pm
but its not all bad, he had a fantastic life,
he certainly had a brilliant christmas
and he passed very peacefully in his sleep,
he never suffered,
weve actually all been together today, having a huge laugh with stories about him
he will be cremated here, then on his birthday in march we are all going back to southampton to scatter his ashes in his favourite spot in the new forest,
whilst this is an incredibly sad time, he died peacefully and very happy, and that helps enormously,
thank you again everyone

Re: Oh to be one of the lucky ones who has so much

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:15:00 GMT

Latey you have a pm.