It's been a Shite yesr

[Bryanj]

Some of you have expressed condolances for the loss of my sister and to those thank you deeply, this is just the latest thing.
Late last year i had to give in to the shoulder arther and swop from driving to siting in security hut, substantial pay cut but still earning.
January 16th(my birthday) my brother in law died unexpectedly at the age of 88 having been married to my sister for 69 years.
Then my sister was hospitalised with heart valve problem and passed on April 24th(3 days after my weeding aniversary).

I feel for my two nephews and their 29 year old kids who were raised a lot by their gran, my sister, as they have lost doth dad(grandad) and mum(gran) within 3 months.
As the 71 yr old yougest of 5 with 2 now gone it feels like that cliff we all fall of is getting closer all the time.

My best to all on the forum and appologies for the grumps

Bryam

[Athame57]

That is an awful lot of grief to take Bryan, I really feel for you.

[paul G]

That is an awful lot to put up with Brian.
Hope there are better times around the corner for you all.

[Johnwebley]

Bryan, if its any consolation,

You engine building skills are top class,

So best wishes, and many thanks

Hopefully it may help you feel better,



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[Spitfire]

With all that going on a grump is a perfectly normal reaction, so don't worry about it.
It's a lot to take in and will take time for the pain to fade.

Dennis

[mickwinf]

All the best mate, us blokes find it hard to share these feelings, sometimes it's easier on a forum like this. Take care mate.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'm sorry to read about the loss of your sister and other family bereavements Bryan you have my deepest sympathy/empathy.

I know you are younger than me but sadly I suspect it's what the future holds for those of us lucky enough to still be around.
The days of Weddings & Christenings seem to become outnumbered by Funerals not to mention ill health encroaching on friends & family members.

In the last five years I've tried to be more pragmatic about life in general often smiling about stuff like "Looking on the bright side of Life" counting my blessings etc. I have no religous beliefs to fall back on for support when things become heavy, I'm fortunate enough to have a few close long standing friends.

There is something quite cathartic and supportive about sharing with virtual friends when we go through tough times to know you are not alone.



 

[andy120t]

All the best Bryan. This forum is a great place to offload when that's what you need. A very tough year for you and your family so I hope and I hope things look up as the summer progresses.
Andy

[Seabeowner]

Sorry to hear you are understandably down at this time Bryan.
Many of us heading for the cliff, but look inland and hope you will find solace in another direction.
I sure you get satisfaction helping online mates here.
It's over 20 years since I went online looking for advice and you were there back then. Can't remember how I found you but it was before this forum I'm sure. Keep on keeping on.