Guest guest Posted September 26, 2000 Report Share Posted September 26, 2000 Well we went and everyone was really lovely to the boys. Grandad is laid in bed, mostly asleep but making noisy breathing sounds. The boys had both made him cards and they presented them noisily to him. He seemed to know they were there, and opened his eyes briefly. They were then quiet and at 11am there was a CofE service in the chapel (we are catholic) and we went to that and because we were there the minister (or whatever you call him) said a special prayer for grandad and everyone gave the children the sign of peace including lots of cuddles and head touching. They also met the Catholic chaplin to the hospice who we know from doing cover at our church, and he made a great fuss of them as well. We then went back to say goodbye and the boys were OK, I don't think that they can really still believe he will die, but I think that after he does then they will remember how ill he was, and I think it will help them. Thanks for all your thoughts - it is lovely to have all these virtual thoughts and hugs from people I have never met. Trisha worn out SAHM to 3 boys !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 It sounded lovely and peaceful, Trisha, and I'm sure you will be glad that you took them. Well done. Alison Well we went and everyone was really lovely to the boys. Grandad is laid in bed, mostly asleep but making noisy breathing sounds. The boys had both made him cards and they presented them noisily to him. He seemed to know they were there, and opened his eyes briefly. They were then quiet and at 11am there was a CofE service in the chapel (we are catholic) and we went to that and because we were there the minister (or whatever you call him) said a special prayer for grandad and everyone gave the children the sign of peace including lots of cuddles and head touching. They also met the Catholic chaplin to the hospice who we know from doing cover at our church, and he made a great fuss of them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 Well done for getting through the day. It sounds as if your FIL is in a wonderful place not only for him but for all the family. ((((more hugs )))))) Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 My FIL died in the early hours of this morning. Boys are taking it very well I think. wants to go into school and tell everyone his Grandad has died! Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 Made yesterday al the more important ot you all. I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you over the next few days. Lots of love and Hugs H > My FIL died in the early hours of this morning. > > Boys are taking it very well I think. > > wants to go into school and tell everyone his Grandad has died! > > Trisha > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 Hugs Trisha ((((((0))))))) Cerys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 Children are so much more resilient than we are and accept this things very pragmatically. Hope the aftermath isn't too traumatic for you. How is dh taking it? Thinking of you. Alison My FIL died in the early hours of this morning. Boys are taking it very well I think. wants to go into school and tell everyone his Grandad has died! Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2000 Report Share Posted September 27, 2000 Thinking of you and your family Trisha. So glad the visit went well yesterday, that you and the boys were able to say your goodbyes. Grandad was obviously hanging on for them. I'm sure Jack and will treasure the memory. Love >My FIL died in the early hours of this morning. > >Boys are taking it very well I think. > > wants to go into school and tell everyone his Grandad has died! > >Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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