PLEASE read this

Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours Sarah.

I am so sorry to hear this, you showed support and concern for me and my family when the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan and now all I can do is tell you that I am thinking of you and your family in this very tragic time.

Steve

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Depression is unfair in who it strikes and who it will effect. My thoughts are with you and your son during this tough and sad time.

Rich

My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. As a fulltime carer for my wife with a similar illness I really do feel your pain.
Take care and best wishes.
Bill.

I'm saddened terribly by this Sarah :( I've never met either of you; but can see from your posts how much you loved him. I hope things improve for you after such a horrible loss.

Take your gorgeous boy and hug him close - family is the most important thing right now

My thoughts are with you

Our deepest heartfelt condolences Sarah. I'm very sorry for your loss. I don't know you or Simon other than via AULRO. I read your post just after you put it up, broke down crying and haven't been up to coming back to post until now. I was at a high school 30th re-union saturday night, where I learned three of my old class mates had met with the same fate ...

Sometimes life just isn't fair :(

Thank you very much for the photo's. The orders can wait ....

Mr & Mrs Fluids.

I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Sarah,

This is terrible news. Please use the offers of help and friendship as they are heartfelt. Don't think "thats nice of them" - Use them!

My occupation brings me into contact with situations like this all too often, If I may I'd like to make a few points for you to consider or think about when you can.

Simon has acted on a spur of the moment thing/feeling, unfortunately. Don't think for a moment that this was the "real" Simon, remember always the real Simon, the one that we can all see in the photos, clearly dearly loved you and Lucas.

Sarah, set aside a little time every day for you, so you can grieve, cry, scream, pray or do whatever it takes, it's important.

Look after yourself, make sure you eat and drink, even if you don't feel like it.

Express your feelings, tell someone so you can get the feelings out, maybe writing or poetry or even painting may help, do whatever it takes,

Some people find some sort of exercise or physical activity helps, it releases "feel good vibes" and can also help make you tired, therefore making it easier to get to sleep.

Try to avoid any major decisions that you don't have to make, they can wait.

and be aware that at times when you don't expect it, that dark cloud may come back and hang about again...

At any time ring me and unload whatever you want, I'll PM my mobile if you want it, 24/7 feel free to call- I'm out of the way so you can just unburden if it helps , or use a family member or someone from the forum here, these offers aren't hollow.. we mean them and expect you to use at least some people.

Be patient, remember the good times and the great stories, sayings or quirky things, maybe start writing a journal for Lucas about the family and when you think of a good story- write it down for him (and you) in the journal.

Sarah, we are all so sorry for the loss of Simon. I truely hope that things go as well as they can for you and Lucas and your families.

Thinking and praying for you all,
Nigel (Digger) , Naomi and family.

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Regards,
Tote

Go easy Si, you big hearted bugger you have ripped me up mate, I am terribly sad.
Your enthusiasm was contagious and I am bad enough on my own let alone when I hung out with you ...poor sarah how she suffered with us both making the house a mess.
Thanks for helping me with the Landy mate those are now treasured times.
I looked forward too hooking up when I came back too perth for a visit and that is a regret that, that opportunity has passed brother.
I won't forget your devilish humour your such a funny bugger, you have such a big heart and a genuine selflessness a rare quality.
The time you put into helping me getting the defender right for the drive to the Pilbara was never an issue we worked well into the night, the cost....mateship well it's an honour to call you a mate Si.
And rest assured in return of your kindness I will see Sarah and Lucas right where I can buddy.
I cannot compute that we had a conversation at chris's funeral about how you got low now we are here, who would know chap you always had a spark in your eyes always seemed positive, I guess that is a lesson learned.
Sara you know where I am and I really don't need to let you know on here but give me a hoy anytime day or night for anything just to have a yarn if you like, much love to you both Andy xxxx