the hardest thing i have ever had to do

[Mike Fishcake]

Only just seen this - I can't even begin to wonder how I would feel in this situation. Look after yourself, look after your family and as hard as it is, remember the good times.

Take care.

[cptwhite_uk]

Just seen this too, brave decision you made Gonzo. If you need to talk about it, I'm sure we'd all be happy to lend a (virtual) ear.

Good luck for the future and try not to let it get you down, I'm sure your mum would be very proud of you.

[GoNz0]

Thanks for all the offers of shoulders guys and girls.

hexus's very own mullet is here for me as he knows what i am going through, he is also a real life friend.

[blueball]

My best thoughts to you and your Dad and to other people who will miss your Mum.

I would also like to commend you for your strength in what must have been a very difficult decision but what is also the right one. I hope, that when it is my turn, that I am allowed to go with dignity as well.

Take care sir and look after your Dad.

[Rawkus]

Really sorry to hear this. I can't imagine how that must have felt.

Sorry for being snappy earlier.

Hope you and your dad pull through this ok.

[Bazzlad]

Chin up mate,
I'm not around these parts often any more, but reading the replies from the guys reminded me why I still love it.

Thoughts are with you, get seom grieving in.

[0iD]

Hope you're ok fella, seriously.

Missed this as I was away.

[GoNz0]

if i could have shoved my head in the sand...

I'm having to deal with all the arrangements and am sat here listening to Gene Pitney songs trying to pick a couple out for Friday as she loved his music.

managed to send Dad fishing for the day, golfing with his mates yesterday. Anything to keep his mind off it.

I still can't quite believe it tbh

[Zak33]

Gonzo... let him grieve mate. Once the funeral is over.. and man that's gonna be hard as granite for you all.... once it's over.. let him grieve.

If he needs to stay home let him for a while. And same rules for you. Lots of crying.

I'm thinking of you.

Gene Pitney good call I'd say

[Nick]

Gonzo, I had the same responsibilities fall in my lap.

It's very, very tough and keeps everything at the forefront of your mind but look at it this way: this is you doing the right thing for your mum. Utterly horrible as it is, take some solace in that you are seeing that she gets the send off she deserves.

Cry lots, have lots of wet snotty bawling sessions, don't try and hold your feelings in cos they'll come out at some point anyway.

Being strong for your dad is good, but also have a good sob with him... there's masses of support you can give each other.

take care dude.