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Well
it is time to start another week that was post, this post kicks off
on a sad note as Easter Sunday my dad died, he had a bad night
Saturday night so mum was going to let him sleep Sunday morning.
However,
when my brother arrived around lunch time Sunday he went in to check
on dad and discovered that he had passed away. Mum kept saying how
stupid she felt because she didn't check on him earlier. She would
walk to the bedroom open the door looked at dad thought he was still
sleeping and left, now she is beating herself up for not knowing
that he had passed.
Monday
I did nothing much felt numb all day, spent a few hours going through
photos of dad and adding them to a flash drive.
On
Tuesday morning David & my sisters picked me up at 10am and drove
me to Mum Dad's house as the funeral people came to discuss dad's
funeral.
After
all was said and done the cost was $11,900 so we changed a few things
bringing the cost down to $10,085. Mum & Dad funeral insurance
for $7,000 and mum will get around $1,800 from Centrelink and I have
saved $1,000.
The
funeral is on Monday at 10am at Belmont he will be buried at
Whitebridge.
Tim
has gone on and on about how my siblings do not contribute, I said
they don't have the money but still he goes on and on.
Natasha
picked me up and drove me home.
Wednesday
morning I got up when the alarm went off but had to go back to bed
45minutes later for another hour & a half.
Thursday
is Anzac Day so a public holiday here, some stores are closed all day
and some for only ½ a day opening at 1pm. Tim is at work, and
Kathy-Lee came over with Summer for a short visit.
Jessica
& Leo went to the drive in tonight she rang Tim to ask why the
low battery came on, we explained it is the car, you can't have the
radio on for more then 10 minutes before it flattens the battery.
Friday
I went shopping on my own as Jessica wasn't able to help me, she did
pick me up and dropped me off at mum's, as the funeral celebrant came
to discuss dad's funeral. I left feeling sad and left out, all my
siblings have gotten together a few times for some drinks and to
remember dad but have they asked me to join them, no they haven't.
Saturday,
we have Leo all day and the night while his mum is working.
Sounds like a sad, emotional week, for sure. Sorry your siblings haven't invited you along. Families can be trying and confusing.
ReplyDeleteI hope there is decent weather Monday for the funeral. Hang in there.
*hugs*
Dear Jo-Anne, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. I know what that is like for a daughter's heart after losing their Dad, having also been through it. God's blessing on your Mother, you and the family.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you told your Mum, "Don't beat yourself up for giving one you love a kindness." Keep it in mind for yourselves as well.
ReplyDeleteDear Jo-Anne - I am so sorry to read this ... remember the lots of wonderful things you, your father and mother have done together ... take care during these early days - all the very best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteRita......Yes familes can test our patience at times, although mine for the most part is a good one, going to be fine and cool today
ReplyDeleteKatie.....Thank you condolences accepted
Chris......Yes mum has been told repeatedly that she did nothing wrong
Hilary......Yes many wonderful memories
Ian.......Thank you