Sad news...

[vanjast]

My father died a few hours ago, from a heart attack (his second one).  :'(

My parents were divorced when I was 10, and my brother an sister have been enstranged from him for many years (our parents fought like cat and dog).
I initiated a meeting in 2000 and saw him for the first time again, in 20 years. He and his wife then emmigrated to Ireland, and I always wanted him to see his 2 grandsons.
The word must have got around (I think this was due to his current wife - a lovely lady), and he saw his grandsons for the first time some 6 years ago.

They've made regular trips back to ZA, to see the whole family, and it's always made me happy to see the kids interact with him. His wife has said that there had been a significant change with him, and my wife said that I have changed as well. I've always stopped myself short of asking him what went wrong as I did not want to spoil these precious moments. His wife has always been worried about his health for the past 6 years and it's finally happened.

For what little time my kids have spent with him, I glad we're all able to see each other again.

RIP

[dedndave]

sorry to hear, Van
we wish you and your family all the best

[vanjast]

Thanks... just spending time trying to remember..

[carlos]

My condolences Vanjast,  and my sincere hope of resignation and peace

Carlos

[hutch--]

Sorry to hear that Van, it does happen to all of us over time but it does not make it any easier. Its good that you made the effort while he was alive, thats the one that matters.

[oex]

My condolences Vanjast

[anunitu]

Sorry to hear of your loss. As Hutch mentioned we have all had to go through a loss, and believe me when I tell you,it does get better, and the pain dosen't last forever.

[Farabi]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you will be fine van.

[vanjast]

Thanks all... Thinking about the goodtimes always makes a big difference  :U

[Vortex]

My condolences vanjast. Sorry to hear.

[vanjast]

A quote straight from the heart... kids really know how to do it... --- Shhhhhh  :wink
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