Rest in peace, dad in Vulnerability

  • Nov. 22, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
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Dad passed tonight at 9:27pm.

It seemed very peaceful.  His breathing just slowed and eventually he took his last breath.  We all told him we loved him and that it was okay to let go, and I said to say hi to Ma (his mum) and Ross (his brother) for us.

My little brother was the only child absent, as it was too hard for him to get down from Mt Isa.  He got to say his final goodbyes back in August.  We were lucky to get this extra time with him.

It took around an hour for the funeral crew to get to Pittsworth from Toowoomba.  That hour was tough. We were numb and a mess.  I had to focus on my breathing techniques quite a few times.  Mum and myself were the most emotional.  My poor mother had been with my dad since she was 16, I think I mentioned.  So 55 years of marriage.  He's all she's known for so long.

The nurses played "Amazing Grace" over one of their phones while dad was wheeled out.  Us kids supported Mum on the walk.  Mum yelled out, "Wait!" as he was being put in, and gave him a final kiss goodbye.

Rest in peace, dad 💞 

25-08-51 - 22-11-24


Lobbastah November 22, 2024

Sorry for your loss. I'm glad his passing was peaceful.

~*Luna*Love*~ November 22, 2024

May you and your family find peace as well as he rest.❤️‍🩹

Jodie November 22, 2024

I am so so sorry..

Perpetually Plump November 22, 2024

I hope your dad is at peace and is no longer in pain. I wish your family strength to get through these initial phases of mourning.

Fawkes Gal November 22, 2024

I hope his memory is a blessing. <3

kmh. November 22, 2024

I am so very sorry. Sending so much love to you all. I’m glad it was peaceful for him, no more pain, he fought a good fight that’s for sure xxx

colder November 22, 2024

So sorry. Many blessings to your family. I'm glad you had many years together.

DE_nobelle November 22, 2024

i feel like crying just thinking about them playing amazing grace :( so sad. i'm so sorry for your loss.

Palmtreesandzebras November 22, 2024

I am sorry for loss. Sending love and hugs to everyone.

Hopelessly Imperfect November 22, 2024

sorry for your loss

wintergrey November 22, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got to be there, though. Hugs, x

s.q.u.e.a.k November 22, 2024

Big hugs 🥰

Filiola November 22, 2024

It made me tear up just reading that. Your mum getting her last kiss…what a beautifully sad and special thing. He was very lucky to pass in such a dignified way with his family around.
Wishing you strength, it’s got to be a tough thing to go through xx

history of love November 22, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss and glad it was a peaceful end.

cazoob November 22, 2024

I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself x

whowhatwhere November 22, 2024

I’m so sorry for your loss.

crunchie November 22, 2024

I just read your last few entries. I’m sorry to read of your dad’s passing. I’m glad it was peaceful and those who wanted/could be there were there. Sending you lots of love

Charlotte, Light and Dark November 23, 2024

So very sorry 😞

Swanny November 27, 2024

Am so sorry for your loss xo

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