Bushies Fathers Day

[Bushie]

Late Friday afternoon I received one of them calls that no one wants to get.

Wollongong hospital called to tell me that they had my father in the ED and that things were very grave. I made some phone calls to my sisters, and myself and my youngest sister headed to the hospital.

After a long conversation (and in accordance with Dads expressed wishes) the various drugs and machines that were keeping him alive were switched off. My sister and I were able to say our goodbyes and at 8pm my father passed away.

My last conversation with Dad had been over the phone the previous evening.

So while I have my immediate family around me today it's a mixed bag as far as my emotions go.

Tell your family that you love them, and tell them often, because it can all change so suddenly.




Martyn

[Redback]

Sorry to hear of this Martyn, Kerry, Ness and I send our condolences and best wishes for the future to you and your family, to be surrounded by family is always the best thing to do at times like this, all the best mate.

Baz.

[sheerluck]

Sincere condolences Martyn. A hard decision to make, sometimes the selfish inner voice springs up, wanting to keep them a bit longer. Parents don't last forever, cherish every moment you can with them.

Last week held the 3rd anniversary of my father's death, and being asked at an automotive parts store if I wanted to enter their Father's Day raffle brought it all flooding back.

It gets easier Martyn, you just never forget.

[justinc]

Very sorry to hear Martyn, but like Baz says keep the family close around you.


JC

[JDNSW]

My sympathy to you and your family.

John

[V8Ian]

So sorry to hear Martyn, cherish the memories.

[numpty]

Sad to hear Martyn and thanks for the text.

Hope to talk to you soon and all the best to you and the family.

[Marty110]

Condolences Martyn. Yes, love your family and let them know it often as you never know how and when things can change. As has been said, cherish the memories.

[Chops]

Our condolences Martyn.

[87County]

Please accept our condoences Martyn

[RichardK]

Turning machines off is the hardest decision one can ever make.

My deepest condolences Martyn

[LandyAndy]

Martyn,sorry to hear of your familys loss.
You are in my thoughts.
Andrew

[frantic]

Condolences Martyn, try to think off the good times, take care.

[Disco Muppet]

My condolences Martyn, hope you can remember the good times often.

[Yorkie]

My condolences Martyn, hope you can remember the good times often.

x2. All the best.

[UncleHo]

My condolences to you, your sister and both of your families.

[Mick_Marsh]

I've just been alerted to this thread.
My sincere condolences to you and your sister.

[POD]

Very sorry for your loss Martyn. I lost my own dad in fairly similar circumstances just 2 months ago, it's been a tough week coming up to fathers day. My sympathy to you and your family.

[Didge]

Sorry to hear the sad news Martyn. I lost my old man aged 70 in 2002 and even though I'd always got on well with him and didn't have to make peace, in his final hours I managed to apologise for all my wrongs and things I may have done to upset him. Doesn't matter how old they are, when they go its upsetting, you lose your mentor, advisor, friend and confidant.
Sincerely Gerald

[newhue]

Bushie, sorry to hear about your day. As mentioned before I hope the fond memories linger for many many days and years to come.

Part of life I guess, can't say I want to even think about it let alone experience it. But yes I will take you advice and give the old boy a big hug next time I see him.

[Xtreme]

My sympathy to you and your family Martyn.

[SBD4]

Martyn, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[BMKal]

Condolences to you and your family Martyn.

[Bushie]

Thanks to all that have expressed their condolences, things are sinking in and starting (hopefully) to settle down a bit. It's certainly been a whirlwind over that last few days both emotionally and activity, to cap it off on a happier note we have finally managed to get mum into permanent care. She had been in respite care for the previous few weeks.
Telling mum was one of the hardest things I think I've ever had to do.


Martyn