My good thoughts go out to you, Alex, as well as the rest of your family. I'm sad to hear of your sadness. Remembering, and sharing family stories can bring comfort when someone you love dies, and it might help you and the kids. A warm hug to you all.
Mike, I pray that things go well for your father. I hope the diagnosis is early enough in whatever problem it turns out to be for things to go smoothly.
Mary