Thank you all so very much for your condolences and Hugs, they really do mean a lot to me. I have spent the last few days sorting out Mum and Dads financial affairs, so I have kept busy, but every now and then I stop for a good cry. I am heading up to Cheshire on Wednesday Morning early, as there is stuff to sort out. The funeral is on Friday at 10.30. I am going down to the funeral parlour to say my goodbyes to dad on Thursday and am making the floral tributefor the coffin myself. We have managed to laugh as a family about various things and are holding on to the happy times, like their golden wedding party in July, which was postponed from March as Mum had had a heart attack. See photos of the event here: Mum & Dad's Golden do
One of the last things he said was in dad's inimitable humour, when the nurse asked him if he was allergic to anything, he replied "Only the wife and strange women!"
We are going to get him played in to The battle hymn of the republic as he said he always wanted 'John Browns Body' at his funeral!
He is being played out to Amazing Grace, one of his favourite tunes.
I was hoping for good weather but the forecast is not looking promising.
Thank you all once again for your support it is much appreciated, especially from those whom I know are still themselves raw from the recent losses of their own loved ones. I hope I can remain as brave as you have all been.
Cheers, Lucy