Wednesday 24 November 2010
Goodbye Dad
Mum, my brother and i were all sitting with Dad tonight when he quietly took his last breath and left us forever. He was calm and peaceful in life and he was in his death. He did not seem to suffer, but simply slipped away from us and out of reach. I saw a tiny flash of Dad yesterday when he seemed to respond to me speaking about his childhood dog, but i saw none today. It is better for him that his illness is over. If he was in any distress or any pain that we could not recognise then he is not now. I wish i could have done more; I would have given anything to save him, but although i loved him dearly i could not make him stay.
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Hi Alison, Liv & David
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read the last posting that you made. I feel for you all - your father was a great man and I feel privileged to be able to call him a relative and to have spent time with him in Australia as well as also seeing him in his own house at Igtham.
At a time like this words do not really seem appropriate. Nothing more than I can say other than I feel your loss and I am sure I speak for all the Tanswells in Sydney Australia. We will remember you all at this time and wish we could do more to support you. As I said ealier your dad was a great man, very smart and he achieved a great deal throughout his life.
I know I will remember him always as will all the family here. We will remeber the good times and am sure that is how he would want us to remember him. I know it will be difficult at this time for you all. You have our love and support.
Remembering you all.
Peter Tanswell
So sorry to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteWe have many happy memories of times together.
We are thinking of you all.
Jan, Chris and Laura.
Dear Alison, Liv & David, Our thoughts are with you at this time. Also with Bryan's mother, Roger and his family. There is very little you can say or do at a time like this. Thank you to Liv for keeping us up to date. With our love Nell & Ken from Sydney Australia.
ReplyDeleteDear Alison, Liv and David
ReplyDeleteIts with great sadness that we read Liv's last posting.
We feel very fortunate to have known Bryan for the past 15 years as neighbour and friend and have many fond memories.
You are in our thoughts.
with lots of love as always - Heather, Chris, Tom and Oliver
Dear Alison, Elizabeth and David,
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear this news. You have all been so brave. Our thoughts and love are with you
Jackie and Andrew in France
We send our love and thoughts to you now, more than ever. How fortunate that you were all three there with him at the end. More later.
ReplyDeleteS and A, Dorset
All our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this painful time. May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteSpeak very soon
We love you very very much
Al, Burhan, and Aleyna xxxx
Dear Alison, Elizabeth and David
ReplyDeleteWe are so so sorry to read your very sad news.
The way you lovingly cared for Bryan during the past few weeks has been inspirational.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Adrian Bernice and family
Dear Alison, Liv & David,
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry! My thoughts and love are with you.
There are no words that seem appropriate, but I just wanted to say that I think you have been very brave, courageous and inspirational to have cared for your dad the way you have done.
Please let me know in case you need anything.
All my love,
Yvonne xx
Alison, Liv, David,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you all. You've done so much for your father the past few months, no-one could have done more.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
James J
Dear Liv, Alison and David,
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear this... We will all make this sad experience in our lifes... Our thoughts and feelings are with you, may your Dad rest in peace and in light...
Sebnem & Cem