Our neighbour died this morning, peacefully in hospital (according to the staff there- but I expect they rarely say to bereaved relatives that sombody died very agitated because they were in a great deal of pain). We have always known him to be poorly and house bound (breathing trouble). His wife is now going to join the other recent widows living on our road (2 other ladies have lost their husbands this year). I wonder if they will be able to give her comfort. Outwardly she seems to be coping admirably and has thanked everybody for their offers of help (he was a very community minded gentleman and most neighbours would like to repay all the favours he has done throughout the year). Our thoughts are with her and we hope she finds a way to not worry so much about his large family decending for he funeral. Then again maybe the worry over trivial matters like where to hold the after funeral does keep her mind from thinking about all she has lost.
Rest in peace
30.7.04 00:54
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Tony / Website (30.7.04 23:32) HiYa Thanx for your birthday greeting. You Have Made An Old Man Very Happy! Tony x |
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(31.7.04 13:12) Pop round with a ready prepared meal for her and ask her to share somthing of her memories of her husband with you. I find this is much better that flowers. It takes longer but thoses for whom I have gone it were so grateful. |
