Dad

[rhino_neil]

Bit of an update I'm not sure what I've said recently and can't be arsed to go look to be honest. 

Dad had been in residential care for a few years and had been ill recently.  He'd needed to move to a new care home so I went down last weekend to see a couple of homes and went up to hospital to see him.

He was old tired and weak but we had a conversation and understood with ease what the situation was.  At the end he asked "can I go back to sleep now"  his last words to the family.  I can live with that and maybe even translate that to him deciding he didn't want to move homes again and was ready for the big sleep.

He was a miserable old bugger for as long as I knew him, but he'd lost a lot and given up much on the death of my mum to look after his three sons (age 5 to 15).  so for those sacrifices he was due at least my respect.

RIP Bill

Thanks to all here and on FB.  A hard week for me.  The job search goes on hold till later in the year, but hopefully I'll be in Sheffield and will see some of you when I get down.

Comments

[infinidimincorp.livejournal.com]

He sounds like he left with his dignity. Hugs to you Neil. Look after yourself.

[springmaker.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about this Neil although glad you both had some kind of closure from it. I don't remember reading about your Dad before and have no idea of your circumstances, I have an idea the strain it puts on a parent bringing up 3 boys alone (My Dad was often away on business for weeks at a time leaving my mum holding the fort with us 3). My respects to you and your family.

[astatine210.livejournal.com]

*manhugs*