Family soap opera

radar · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:46 am Post subject: Family soap opera

I could write scripts for soap operas this week.
My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday - a real nice day with Dad quite alert even with his Alzheimer's .
Bugger me he died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night with Mum at his side and two of my siblings present - I'm gonna miss my dad he was a good man.
It wa then my birthday on Tuesday - a bittersweet day in a lot of respects . Today - Saturday here in NZ my younger son has his wedding here in Palmerston North - woohoo it's a big happy family day - final chapter is Dads funeral in Whangarei next Wednesday - told you all it was worthy of a soap opera.
Apart from that it's all good ...... Very Happy

Radar.

dhc4ever · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Radar,
My condolences and congratulations, that sound right?
Welcome to middle age.
Life is a "funny" thing at times.
Enjoy your birthday as hard as that is at the moment and enjoy your sons wedding.
I wish you and the family well, and a reasonably uneventful future.

Cheers

PaulS · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Radar,
At least there is some good mixed in with the bad. Keep up the good stuff and when all else fails there is always recoil therapy.

radar · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Funny you should say that Paul, my wife has suggested I go hunting next weekend - I probably will - time in the hills cures all ills Smile

gelandangan · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

I like peacefully..
I am sorry for your loss Radar, the fact that you have your birthday afterwards (Happy Birthday), and the wedding of his grandson (congratulations) is proof that his legacy lives on.

Vince · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Please accept heartfelt condolences from both Tricia and myself on the loss of your Dad mate. The loss of a parent, especially your Dad, is hard on a man, but it will be harder on your Mum...be there for her mate. A trip into the hills with your memories, and where you can talk to your Dad, will be good for your soul.

On the upside, Happy Birthday for last Tuesday mate. Given the circumstances I hope your day was as good as it could be mate.

Congratulations on gaining a new daughter into the family mate and pass on our best wishes to your son and his new wife on their nuptials.

Suzanne · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:45 am Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Yes very soapy and quite the circle of life all condensed into a very short span of time. I hope it wasn't too hard on everyone, best wishes to all. Yes go out into the wild and nature will cure all aspects....but bring some brandy...

Suz

lesterg3 · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:53 am Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Wow.

I am sad that you lost your Dad, but happy for him that he passed peaceably in his sleep. I think when you know your time is short that is what you pray for, I know I do. I am certain you will miss him and will remember him often. May God bless and keep him.

And yet life goes on, Happy Birthday ya old Kiwi, and congratulations to your son on his nuptials.

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Amen...

Tremblay · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Yes Amen

Elvis · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 12:09 am Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

condolences and congrats Mate......... peacefully in your sleep is all you could wish for.

BigBlue · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:02 am Post subject: Re: Family soap opera

Very sorry for your loss. My Dad's gone almost two years now and I don't think there is a day that goes by that he's not thought of.