Since you have been gone

Thank you all for your kind messages, When dad was ill I followed lots of your stories and still am however i didn't post, I am glad i have now the support is amazing. Each and everyone one of you on here understands.

Carol yes you are right when the funeral etc is over its very quiet I am very lucky to have daily support from my stepmother and husband it has been a very hard and emotional few months of key events in my life and we have been there every step to support each other. My birthday was 5 days before my dads so I will be thinking of you and your daughter on Thursday.Fiona I have found that lots of people find comfort in possession of the ashes, dads was at home for a few weeks too, you just have to do whatever to get you through.Ray I have made it my goal to raise as much money as possible next year for everyone with and affected by this awful disease, this will be in memory of my dad.Luther I can also relate to what you have said I go to work everyday hiding my grief however this is not a subject I feel I can talk to with anyone, I am lucky that I have fantastic friends who are there for me when I need them and there support. Julie your right time will heal its still so raw however I am constantly looking through emails, video clips and photos and through the tears there is quite often a chuckle for my crazy wonderful dad xxx

Hi,

I've had a funny past few days this week with mixed emotions. The week started with the return of my lovely step mum however this has also bought the end of her epic journey of leaving my dad in his final resting place. I am so glad she is home it was hard for both of us while she was away, even though we spoke alot. On Wednesday I spent the day preparing for a job interview for a position of manager within the company I currently work for. Every day I think about my dad but today was even more, I've spent the last ten years studying and during that time gained many qualifications for management ending with obtaining my degree 4 weeks after dad passed away. Over the years myself and dad had many conversations about this he gave me advice and guidance throughout. He always said to me when i gained my degree he would have to enroll on another course himself as it would mean I had an education equal to him !!!! So during Wednesday while I am writing my notes his words of advice where there to help me. Thursday i was awake at 5.30am I got ready in my smart clothes left in plenty of time and off i went to Oxford our head office for my interview, my home to Oxford at that time of the morning is a nitemare however I did think to myself when I arrived 1 hour and 20 mins early I could see dads look pulling a funny face at me and rolling his eyes. They did briefly mention my dad in the interview but I just asked them to carry on I didn't want to come across as unprofessional and if dad thought I was crying over him in a interview for a job he has waited for years for me to get, well he would not want that. So here we are its Friday again I have to go to Oxford (training day) and while I am sat in my training I will be waiting for my area manager who incidentally is in the building opposite to ring me and let me know if I have been successful. I HATE WAITING !!!!!!!

Happy Friday everyone xx

Karen xxxx

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Steve

Karen, he will be cheering you on and willing you to get that job. I do hope you get good news next week.

firstly well done on your promotion

now I feel a bit silly about my previous post to you penny just dropped who your Dad is the lovely Mick and your

S Mum Mandy Mo a lovely lady who helped me with questions about Eric even although her and your Dad were going through such an awful time but she still found time to help others.So when I asked about support there is no question that you do as Mo will have in you.Best Wishes

Carol