Many of you are aware i just had a week from hell my Mum had been ill for a while but three weeks ago end up in Hospital intially for a few days but over time her liver was in failure due in part to a genetic condition , even then she was due to go to be assesed for a new liver in a month or so , we got a call from my aunt who had been there with my mum saying she was worse than we knew so My brother and I went a week last friday and saw how ill she was and planned to come on the weds but by sun she was in ICU which time Duncan and I went everyday a six hour return journey to see here and then on weds last week she lost her battle , even know I feel numb and books have been far from my mind i did manage to read Black mose and part of the Unseen so keeping track with Shadow Man booker duty . I hope to get my reviews done in time but this year I am taking a back seat on the prize for this year . I am thankful for all the nice messages everyone left me on facebook . I am taking it a day at a time at the mo ,still not sunk in .
That’s awful – sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, Stu – I’ve been through this recently with my dad and then my mum-in-law. It’s never easy but you have the right idea by taking things a day at a time. The pain never goes away entirely, but time blunts the edge. Take care. x
I am sorry to hear of your Loss, Stu. Stay strong.
I am very sorry for your loss, Stu. Take your time, you have a good team for the Shadow Jury and they will look after things until you feel like coming back.
So, so sorry to hear that, Stu. Wishing you all the strength possible.
Really sorry to hear this Stu. The priority is to deal with the loss, book reviews can wait….
I’m so sorry, Stu. Your mother was lovely.
So sorry to hear this, Stu. My thoughts are with you.
I was numb when my mom was in hospice and for two weeks after she died. Then I had a strange recurring nightmare about bring in a car crash out of control. A friend told me that losing a parent removes a deep sense of protection—someone you always can depend on for comfort —and thus the nightmare. I’m sorry for your loss. I send you best wishes for comfort from friends & relatives, and to regain an increasing awareness that your mom’s presence in your life was a gift.
So sorry to hear this Stu, what a time you have all been through and will still have to go through, sending you blessings and courage for the days ahead, just do what nourishes you, all this will be here on your return.
I’m so sorry for your loss Stu x
I’m so sorry for your loss, Stu. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
This is so sad. I’m very sorry for your loss.
So sorry, do take care. Thinking of you.
I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss, Stu.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, Stu. Wishing you the best for the days, weeks, months ahead.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what you’re going through. Do take care.
So sorry for your loss. These are difficult times. Be kind to yourself and take care.
I’m sorry for your loss, Stu. Take care.
So sorry, Stu. Wishing you peace and comfort.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Stu
Sorry to hear that Stu.
Deepest condolences Stu.
So sorry to hear your sad news, Stu. Take good care of yourself; the book reviews can wait x
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of your family from miles away.
It is so difficult, so hard to lose a mother, and even more so when it was so unexpected. Give yourself plenty of time to do what you need to do–and to grieve. My mother passed away a couple of months ago, so I sort of extra-sympathize with you. Just don’t put pressure on yourself.
Judith (Reader in the Wilderness)
My condolences, Stu. A day at a time is about as fast a pace as anyone could or should manage in such difficult circumstances. The books will wait for you. Best of thoughts your way – Scott
I’m very sorry Stu. Scott’s advice is good and I certainly can’t improve on it. A day at a time.
Condolences on your loss, Stu. So sorry to hear about this.