Update
I still have three entries left to write from my Japan adventures, but I need to get this out of the way first.
My dad passed away Friday August 29th. I held his hand as he drew his final breath, and things have been a blur since then.
I've been helping my mum deal with funeral preparations, and it's just ... a lot to deal with. I am hoping we can have the rest sorted today, because I need a day to myself tomorrow - and I am planning on going back to work on Thursday.
Dad didn't get to hear about my latest Japan adventures, but he noticed I had new glasses and a new haircut. He was very happy to see me, and I'm glad I got to spend those last hours with him. I am relieved he doesn't have to deal with his pain and illness anymore, but it's still sad and emotional.
I'm sure I'll post more about this as I process what's actually happening, but right now everything is still a blur. I've been sleeping on and off ever since he died, it was a shock to my system, and it's difficult to feel anything other than useless and sad. I am hoping the funeral will help give me some closure. I am looking forward to meeting family and friends and hear them share their memories of him.
My dad passed away Friday August 29th. I held his hand as he drew his final breath, and things have been a blur since then.
I've been helping my mum deal with funeral preparations, and it's just ... a lot to deal with. I am hoping we can have the rest sorted today, because I need a day to myself tomorrow - and I am planning on going back to work on Thursday.
Dad didn't get to hear about my latest Japan adventures, but he noticed I had new glasses and a new haircut. He was very happy to see me, and I'm glad I got to spend those last hours with him. I am relieved he doesn't have to deal with his pain and illness anymore, but it's still sad and emotional.
I'm sure I'll post more about this as I process what's actually happening, but right now everything is still a blur. I've been sleeping on and off ever since he died, it was a shock to my system, and it's difficult to feel anything other than useless and sad. I am hoping the funeral will help give me some closure. I am looking forward to meeting family and friends and hear them share their memories of him.