Thursday 12 August 2010

A Quick Update

Just so you don't think I've done a disappearing act again: my FIL passed away on Wednesday 4th August at 2.05pm in Derby Hospital. He'd had to be re-admitted to the hospital that morning, due to a chest infection he'd developed not clearing up. His end was very quick, which left us all somewhat stunned, but also Blessedly peaceful. We were relieved that he'd suffered none of the excruciating pain usually associated with cancer and feel he left this life the way he wanted: without fuss and on his own terms.
What more could one ask?

The funeral service is tomorrow (Friday 13th) and we'll be spending the weekend with MIL, doing whatever she needs doing.

Will be back blogging again when I feel a bit more sociable.

Take care all.

18 comments:

jayne@~an eye for threads~ said...

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Hazel said...

hugsxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mylene said...

Karan, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cath said...

So sorry for your loss , you are in my thoughts. It's not much consolation to those left behind , but at least as you say , he didn't suffer too much.
Take care ,and take one day at a time .
Big hugs . XXX

TammyK said...

So sorry to hear about your loss but am relieved he didn't suffer. My dad died of cancer on Aug. 4th of last year. I know it's tough. My thoughts are with you.

Sally said...

So sorry Karan. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Vinniey said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. At least he didn't suffer as you said. {{{Hugs}}}

Z said...

{{hugs}} My thoughts are with you.

Cheryl said...

{{{hugs}}}

Maggie said...

So sorry to hear about your FIL, little consolation but as you say, he didn't have to suffer the pain of that terrible illness.

Take care x

Christine said...

My condolences to you and your family

Julie said...

Have been thinking of you today Karan, i hope things went well and you were ok at the church service.
{{big hugs}} for you all

Daffycat said...

*hugs* Thoughts & prayers for you and the family.

Lesleyanne said...

So sorry Karan. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Cole said...

Sorry to hear about your father in law... my thoughts are with you and your family.

Andrea said...

Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Virpi said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Siobhán said...

I am so sorry. Thoughts and prayers going out to your family.