Tuesday, February 22, 2011

My Step-Father.

My step-father died quite suddenly yesterday.  All things considered it was not a bad way to go, he had toxic shock from an infection but died peacefully with my Mum by his side, and has I think been spared long years in a nursing home with a failing mind.  He was part of my life for 20 odd years and though I was not particularly close to him, I was fond of him and liked him a lot.  My thoughts are with my Mum at this time.
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22 comments:

  1. KathyTue Feb 22, 07:50:00 am GMT+11

    Oh no! So sorry to hear this. Big hugs to you and your mum.

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  2. librarygirlTue Feb 22, 08:15:00 am GMT+11

    Sad news Stomper,sorry for your loss and condolences to your Mum.

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  3. DuyvkenTue Feb 22, 09:56:00 am GMT+11

    Sorry to hear this Stomper. I hope your mum does OK over the coming weeks. It's tough helping a parent through this kind of thing. Thinking of you all, A.

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  4. Fairlie - www.feetonforeignlands.comTue Feb 22, 10:01:00 am GMT+11

    Sorry to read this. Thinking of you and your Mum. x

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  5. TaniaTue Feb 22, 10:01:00 am GMT+11

    I am good at imagining myself in another's position. But I know I do not quite 'get' the immense and intense loss and emptiness that must come from losing a twenty year partnership. So sorry to hear your news, Stomper.

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  6. trashTue Feb 22, 10:44:00 am GMT+11

    As we come out the other side of a similar situation just let me say there is truth to the old saying of 'a year and a day'.

    It is tough. Give her and yourselves the space to grieve.

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  7. JessTue Feb 22, 10:46:00 am GMT+11

    Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry. Please know I'm thinking of you.

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  8. The Moonlit StitchTue Feb 22, 11:16:00 am GMT+11

    Very sorry for your family's loss. I just lost my dad in October..but now he is free from Alzheimers. Sincere thoughts & prayers go out to you! ~*~Lisa

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  9. MaryTue Feb 22, 11:40:00 am GMT+11

    knowing what your step father has been going through i could not agree more with what you say..

    does not take away from the sadness you must all be feeling..

    x

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  10. mollyTue Feb 22, 12:30:00 pm GMT+11

    Oh! So sorry to hear this news. I've been following your mum's tales about him for quite a while. May he rest in peace.

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  11. Aunty EvilTue Feb 22, 01:17:00 pm GMT+11

    I am so sorry Stomper, please pass on my sincere condolences to your mum.

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  12. KaviareTue Feb 22, 03:04:00 pm GMT+11

    I'm so sorry.

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  13. SuseTue Feb 22, 04:52:00 pm GMT+11

    Oh I'm so very sorry. Please pass on my best to your mum.

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  14. JanetTue Feb 22, 09:32:00 pm GMT+11

    Sorry to hear your sad news, Stomper. Thinking of you and your mum, and all the others in your family.

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  15. UliTue Feb 22, 10:39:00 pm GMT+11

    So sorry to hear that - especially for your Mum.

    Best wishes to the family.

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  16. lisetteTue Feb 22, 10:57:00 pm GMT+11

    big hugs xxxxx

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  17. MelindaWed Feb 23, 01:12:00 pm GMT+11

    My condolences to you and your Mum. Sending warm thoughts your way.

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  18. fiveandtwoWed Feb 23, 07:10:00 pm GMT+11

    Hey, thinking of you and your Mum.

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  19. StaceyThu Feb 24, 08:12:00 am GMT+11

    Oh Stomper, that is sad. Hugs to you and your family. X

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  20. MichelleThu Feb 24, 10:00:00 pm GMT+11

    Thinking of your Mum too.

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  21. The Coffee LadySat Feb 26, 03:52:00 am GMT+11

    It's many years since we lost my stepfather - my thoughts too are with your mum.

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  22. AnonymousSat Feb 26, 07:20:00 pm GMT+11

    Our thoughts are with you and yours, SG. x

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