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My Uncle Died :(
Hi Everyone,
Sorry for the longtime silence, just a lot going on between planning a big event, working mermaid parties, as well as personal health issues. But unfortunately already 3 weeks into the new year and I get work that my Uncle died at 79 from a bad bout of the Flu. Its been a struggle with my moms family since my mom was made the one, to handle all the arrangements and her siblings want to manipulate her to do what they want. Its just been an overall few days of arguments etc.
I could use some cheering up right now. tell me some fun stories or share silly things if you like. Just need to get my headspace out of what I've been helping my mom deal with the past few days. I'm also running a gofundme to help my mom with some funeral expenses and rent a casket for my uncle's wake: https://www.gofundme.com/help-us-pay...-uncles-casket if you want to donate even $1.00 it would be forever appreciated. If not Its okay, but if you want to share it along, please do.
Thanks for reading. Love you all
Lanai
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My condolences. I hope you and your family receive all the help you need. I shared this with my friends hopefully they'll share it also.
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I'm very sorry for the loss. I am here if you need a person to talk to.
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Awww :( My condolences :( A very good family friend's father passed away last year on Christmas eve. He made it to age 90.
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@Khaleesi words cant express how grateful I am for your help.
@Slim thank you so much, I may take you up on that offer a little later today since i have to run the aunt gauntlet again today and need to emotionally lock myself from them. Its a long story.
@The water phoenix, truly thank you as well for your condolences. 90 is a long time thats for sure.
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You're most welcome New York Mermaid. If you need someone to chat to, I've got your back.
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thank you, my dear, from the bottom of my heart thank you so much.
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I’m so sorry. I’ve never lost a loved one; I can’t imagine how it feels. I don’t know if this means anything to you, but I am sure that he is in a better place and that you will see him again someday. I hope the pain eases soon.
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My deepest condolences to you and your family. Shared!
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My condolences and best wishes to you and your loved ones, Lanai! May God bless and comfort you in your grief, and supply what you need to see your uncle off.
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I'm so sorry for your loss and I wish you guys good luck with the family stuff. My family went through that last summer (and are still dealing with settling the estate) with one of my adopted grandmothers. It's definitely a challenge.
Funny story, since you requested one:
In August 2017 I adopted my fur-baby, Gandalf. Now at 7 months old, he is finally aware enough to have an attention span for several minutes at a time, identify when things are different, and problem-solve without my prompting. In light of these changes, I decided to test him the other day: It was not one of my brightest ideas.:sweat drop:
Gandalf has learned to identify normal behavior when engaging humans: high energy and smiles usually mean "happy to see you", loud noises and/or pulling away mean "I don't like what you are doing" - and humans are always upright or level with the floor or bed. My test: How will Gandalf react if he sees a non-responsive human (mommy) head towards the floor, with the posterior and feet still on the bed?
Gandalfs answer: Smell and nudge for .5 seconds, then bite mommy's bottom to confirm lack of response :doh:
The bite wasn't hard, but Mom bruises really easily, so now I have a Gandalf shaped bruise on my behind. :headwall: Mom will be teaching him other methods to use, lol.
For you viewing pleasure (if dogs tend to give you the "aww" reaction, like myself), Gandalf, the 7 month old Irish Wolfhound:
(sorry this is blurry, it was taken with my phone in low light)
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He is 98 lbs, as of Tuesday, stands 32 inches tall at the shoulder, and is a fantastic cuddler, and lap-dog :)
I hope this story helped, even if only for a few seconds.
Best wishes!
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How're things for you, Lanai? Again, my condolences -- I hope your family has resolved the problem and you were able to give your uncle a good send-off.