Life
Rene Joseph Vallee (Brazeau)
1929 / 2008
My Father passed last Thursday night, Friday morning - Fri the 12th. Its hard even to know what to say - but I think it might help to write it down, I mean, this is a journal afterall.
Yesterday was my 1st day back to work. Family flew me into town last Monday night, Tues morning. I guess the 8th / 9th. As you can imagine, the last week and a-half has been a blur. Im so grateful that I at least got to say goodbye. Being 700 miles from home, thats always been my biggest fear.
He didnt want any kinda viewing, wake, funeral. We had ppl coming by the house though, offering condolences etc. Seen family that I havent in years upon years. Estranged is the wrong word, but, a couple sibling that we havent really been in too much contact w/. Were saying it was his final accomplishment - bringing the family back together.
Its hard, but everyone says itll get a little easier. I dont think no matter how you prepare (which no one was - this was a shock to put it midly) you can never really be - its still going to be devastating.
My husband reminds me that he was a good man, that lead a good life, and hes no longer in pain, and is in a better place. What more could we ask for, right? Other than the obvious.
P.S. Without being presumptious I hope, but for anyone who might be interested, were advising that if a donation is made, its to either a heart and stroke foundation, or a war veterans foundation - my father was a Korean War Vet, and had taken a stroke in - goodness, 1980 I think.
Thank you, sincerely.